St. Pete Yacht Club Smooth Sailing Newsletter April 2016 by Shake Creative

Membership Newsletter

April 2016

Smooth Sailing

IN THIS ISSUE: On The Water • 2016 Regatta Event Information Clubs Within the Club • Around the Club • Membership Information • Weekly Specials 1

Smooth Sailing

ON TAMPA BAY

SAILING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH

COMMODORE’S LOG Chapter 06 Spring is sprung and hopefully not your spring lines! The 48th Annual Regata del Sol al Sol is almost upon us. This years start will commence on April 22nd, culminating on the lovely Isla de Mujeres in Mexico. This has been a long tradition with your club and our friends in Mexico. It’s been a warm friendship full of fun. The fleet sailing around the island with the local children, the parties and the annual basketball game in the square. The present Mayor Agapito Magana Sanchez of the Island was one of those kids, and recently visited our Club, and city Mayor Rick Kriseman to further our friendship to create a Sister City with St. Petersburg. In attendance with the Mayor was the Consul Titular Juan Sabines Guerrero, the Consul of Mexico from Orlando along with many dignitaries; all coordinated by Irma Bridgeford. Our Mayor Rick Kriseman is hoping to attend the festivities this year and I hope he is on his game (basketball), as I hear they are very good.

YC, St. Charles YC and the Field Club. While travel is usually by boat some members travel by iron dingy (car) and make a weekend of it. This is another annual event put together by our Fleet Captain - Angela Kowalik. On another note…get those rods and reels out and check your tackle as our new Fishing Club has scheduled their first Inshore Fishing Tournament for April 16th at Pass-a-Grille. This should make for a fun day! They will be targeting Snook, Redfish and Trout. Contact Rich Andretta at (813) 503-6761 for more details. The Offshore Safety at Sea Seminar will take place on April 16th-17th. This is a US Sailing Sanctioned - ISAF certificate hosted by SPYC for both Sail and Power Boaters. Two day participation is required for ISAF Certification and the Offshore Survival Certificate is valid for 5 years. Space is limited so Contact Shawn Macking at the Sailing Center (727) 822-3113 or Kathy Ahern at (727) 521-2607. Have Fun and Safe Boating!

So make your accommodations and let the Island folk treat you to their special hospitality. This should make for a really fun week in Isla Mujeres! Along with the Regata del Sol al Sol at the end of April, the beginning of the month will host the Crown Car at Pass-aGrille (April 2nd) followed by the 2016 Suncoast Race Week (April 8th – 10th) and the Allison Jolly (April 30th – May 1st ).

Richard Winning Commodore

The annual Commodores Cruise will kick off at SPYC on April 29th, traveling to some fabulous get-a-ways such as: Longboat Key Moorings, Boca Grande Marina, Pink Shell, Naples S &

The Mission of St. Petersburg Yacht Club is to encourage and support yachting, and provide a comfortable social environment for our members and guests, while preserving and enhancing the Club’s traditions and prestige.

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Membership Highlight MEM

The Membership Challenge is well underway! We thank you for participating in this great competition and for your support in bringing new members into the club! Status of the Contest (As of April 1st):

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Most Initiation Fees: Ronald Hersch is currently in first place having brought in two full Active memberships in the first quarter of the year. However, we have many close seconds and it’s anyone’s race! Most New Members: Currently we have a tie between Bill Waters Jr., and Ronald Hersch The race is close and we have many who are on the heels of the current top contenders! Thank you to all of our members who are excited about bringing their friends and colleagues on board! Remember, every Proposer receives recognition and gifts. We have had a terrific first quarter and, with your assistance, look forward to a successful year.

2015/2016 SPYC Membership Challenge Proposers Throughout the 2015/2016 Fiscal Year, October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016,

will be entered into the Challenge and eligible to receive the following benefits:

The Top Proposer in Each Category Will Be Awarded: Most Initiation Fees: • Proposer who Brings In the Most Generated Initiation Fee Revenue will receive: • Complimentary Membership Dues for the 2016/2017 Year • Commemorative Plaque Recognizing them for their outstanding support of the SPYC Highest Number of Members: • Proposer who Brings In the Highest Number of Members: • Half Year of Complimentary Membership Dues • Commemorative Plaque Recognizing them for their outstanding support of SPYC These Two Individuals Will be Recognized at the Annual Member Appreciation Party In addition to the VIP Party for all Proposers during the year.

Additional Perks for being a Proposer Receive: • Food & Beverage Certificates – Up to $500 per new member based upon the category of the incoming member • A special VIP Party at the end of the Year • Lapel Pin to proudly wear for recognition as an elite Proposer • All Proposers will be entered into a drawing for a $250 Membership Account Credit We Sincerely Thank All of Our Proposers for Their Support of Your Great Club! The Club Relies on Your Efforts & You Are Appreciated! * Awards do not apply to Honorary Members. *Award is based upon winner’s dues amount for the 2016/2017 fiscal year (10/1/16 – 9/30/17) *Awards may not be gifted to others *In the event of a tie in the Highest Number of Members, the higher revenue amount will determine the winner *In the event of a tie in the Most Generated Initiation Fee Revenue, the higher amount of members will determine the winner

Inspirational Quote

“Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” - Margaret Mead

48th Annual Regata del Sol al Sol Come one, Come all... Come have a ball down Mexican Way... Greet the Sailors with a friendly face, and stay to enjoy this AMAZING RACE!!

St. Petersburg Yacht Club

Registration: April 21, 2016 - Start of Race: April 22, 2016 Important Regatta Information & Notice of Race Posted at www.regatadelsolalsol.org The Entry fee deadlines are outlined below and include $350 Mexican government fees, taxes, and customs charges, transponder rental, six regatta shirts and six regatta event tickets. An additional $35 (subject to change) Immigration Tourist Visa Fee per crew member must be paid for each person entering Mexico by boat. More information will follow.

Entry Fee Schedule: $1350 Entry submitted & paid March 1st through April 4, 2016 Final Entry Deadline: Monday, April 4, 2016 chairman@regatadelsolalsol.org -OR- 727-992-3344

Other Important Island Events Island Dignitaries Honor the Regata Participants at two parties on Wednesday: 1pm—The House on the Rocks Lima Family welcomes the Skippers & Navigators, Mexican Officials, family & friends! 7pm– The Mayor’s Reception The Mayor & His staff declare the day a special day for the participants of the Regata del Sol al Sol. Proclamations are read and documents given out Check Regata website for more information.

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Wanted—Support Boats!! Needed for Transporting: Medical and School Supplies Perpetual Trophies from St. Pete Yacht Club to Isla Mujeres Yacht Club, and back to the States Complimentary Amenities for Skipper and Crew. Contact Event Chair at: epennin09@earthlink.net

First to Finish Trophy - Meet the New Challenge! The record time for the first vessel to finish has not been broken since 2009..I believe? If you know differently please let the Event Chair know. All types of vessels have won this very sought after trophy.

Junior Activities

The SPYC Junior Sailing Team was well represented over the weekend of February 12th-14th, with two full boats of juniors competing in the Sailing World NOOD Regatta hosted by SPYC. Blaire McCarthy skippered the Far East 28R in the PHRF division 1 with Nevin Avila, Grant Boicheff and Sam Tobio as crew. The team finished in 9th overall and was once again competitive with many of the adult crews on the race course. Ethan Danielson skippered the Frers 30 SORC in the Saturday Rally Race. Crewing on SORC with Ethan were Heidi Hicks, Anika Boicheff, Colin Lawther and Michael Noble.

The following weekend, SPYC sent 4 sailors to the Laser Midwinters East Championships hosted by the Clearwater Yacht Club. The event was held over 4 days in the Gulf of Mexico and had over 180 competitors from the USA, Canada and the Caribbean. Our top performer was Blaire McCarthy taking home first overall in the Laser 4.7 division. Blaire was followed by Cameron Delgado in 9th place in the 4.7 fleet. In the Laser Radial fleet, Emily Wright showed that she can sail at the top of the fleet in many races, finishing in 37th overall. Grant Boicheff just narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Gold Fleet and finished in 15th in the Silver Fleet.

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Pusser’s Rum Cup Ted Irwin Memorial

March 5, 2016 ~ by: Beth Pennington

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The regatta was held on Tampa Bay with variable winds. The Spinnaker (long course) and Cruiser Classes (short course) were able to finish before the wind died. Marc Reydams, SPYC General Manager, received the Deed of Gift and special trophy for the SPYC Invitational Pusser’s Rum Cup/Ted Irwin Memorial Regatta. Michelle Irwin Paine donated the trophy, which Ted Irwin won, and is a trophy from the original regatta under the auspices of the Florida Ocean Racing Association; held out from what is now the SPYC Beach Club. The names of the overall winners in each class will be engraved on the trophy from this day forward, and it will be placed on display at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. The winners from SPYC are “Warrior”, Grant Dumas, 2nd Place Spinnaker A. “XTC”, Tom Glew, 2nd Place Cruiser. “Mi Sueño”, 3rd Place Cruiser. Vessels came from many clubs around the Bay Area, stretching from Clearwater to Bradenton. Pusser’s Rum provided the trophies which were replicas of the Original Rum Decanters. Jamie Jackson represented the company at the awards and presented Michelle Irwin Paine with the Survival Kit which has become a tradition since they first started sponsoring the event. We also give thanks to George Cannon for his many years of support for this and many other events. Several of our race committee trainees were on board: Diana Sowers was the PRO, Jennifer Parramore, the timer, and Gina Bowden Pierce Apprentice Scorer. To round out the committee were George DRO, and Beth Pennington, and Selga Sakss on Signal. Mark boat was Stew Ahman and Jerry Harris.

SailBoat and Power Boats St. Petersburg Yacht Club

2016 Regatta Schedule SPYC @ PAG Crown Cars April 2, 2016 Suncoast Raceweek April 8-10, 2016; Awards April 15th SPYC Hosts FWSA Rainbow Regatta April 11, 2016; Rain date April 12th SPYC Twilight Series Begins April 15, 2016 Regata del Sol al Sol April 21, 2016 Registration Race Starts April 22nd Awards April 29, 2016 on Isla Mujeres Allison Jolly April 30th - May 1st

Offshore Safety at Sea Seminar with Hands on Training Valuable Knowledge for all Sailing and Cruising Boats US Sailing Sanctioned - ISAF Certificate Hosted by Saint Petersburg Yacht Club

April 16-17, 2016

Lunch will be provided

Two day participation required for ISAF Certification ISAF Offshore Survival Certificate valid for five years

for both days $300 per participant Preregistration required: SPYC.org, Limited Space available

Distance Classic May 27-29, 2016 J-24’s Series Green Bench - TBA USSA Safety at Sea Seminar - April 16th & 17th 2-Day Advanced Race Management Seminar - Oct. 17th-18th

For information Call: Shawn Macking, Waterfront-director@SPYC.org, 727- 822-3113 Or Kathy Ahern, Organizer, Ahern.jka@gmail.com 727-521-2607

Leukemia Cup/Fall Bay Race - October 7th-8th

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J70’s

by Kathy Ahern

Midwinter Championship

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Congratulations 2015 Yachting Recognition Award Winners!! The Yachting Recognition Awards were held March 1, 2016. Our Youth and Junior Sailors were recognized for their 2015 Sailing Achievement’s: Racing: Tom Glew’s boat (Regata del Sol), John Gardner (Regata del Sol), Grant Dumas (1st NOOD SPYC), David Mendelblatt (4th Sunfish Worlds, Peru), Ron Kinney, and Holando Manzano (1st Place Cruising Class) were recognized for their racing. The St. Jeans and Joe Chilberg for their Cruising participation. Kathy Ahern and Stewart Ahman for Race Administration. Beth and George Pennington were awarded the Commodore’s Award for Leadership in Race Management. After the award ceremony Beth and George were presented a crystal trophy from the 2016 Race Committee as a thank you for all they have done.

Twilight Series Races

The SPYC welcomed the J70 Class to the first SPYC J70 hosted event. The 2016 Quantum J70 Midwinters event was held February 26th -28th. Forty-six teams from twenty-one states, and three countries, competed in eight races with three days of gorgeous racing conditions. The class had three separate divisions of racers. The Overall Championship was won by Glenn Darden, Reese Hillard, Jonathan McKee, and Karl Anderson from Fort Worth, TX (Darden and Hillard have been sailing together for 20 years). Second Place, Will Welles from Portsmouth, RI. Third Place, Allan Terhune from Arnold, MD. The Corinthian Division was won by our own SPYC team Bill Ballard, John Jennings, Hillary Noble, and Chad Shakespeare. Second Place, Charles Bayer from Gross Point Farms, MI. Third Place, won by Bryan Cameron and Brian Elliot from Blue Point, NY. The Dynasty division (Complete Family Team) was won by the Meleney Family from Greenwich, CT and Second Place was The Flack Family from Stonington, CT. We hope the J70 Class had a great time and will come back next year. Great job to our Race Committee for their hard work. Four major regattas in one month and everyone’s still smiling, Thank You RC!!

1st in the Corinthian Class!! Boat #61 “Snaproll”, P.C. & Skipper John Jennings, P.C. William Ballard; Chad Shakespeare, and Hillary Noble.

Big breeze on Friday put a premium on physical fitness

Schedule

April: 15, 22, 29 May: 6, 13, 20, 27 June: 3, 10, 17, 24 July: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August: 5, 12, 19, 26

2016 Friday Races: Sponsored by SPYC

46 boats on the line makes for exciting starts!

www.westfloridaphrf.org for your PHRF certificate www.spyc.org for the Notice of Race Countdown begins at 6:25PM somewhere around the Pier. Race Committee will be on VHF channel 63 at 5:00PM. FUN Kick-off, dry run, March 25

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Close crosses were the theme of the weekend.

by Karen Park

Thistle Midwinters East

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Sailing Center

On March 2nd-4th the SPYC hosted the Thistles for their annual Midwinter event. Although this was an abbreviated event due to the change in dates of the Grand Prix, it was highly successful. PRO Todd Fedyszyn with his able Race Committee, had 7 races in sometimes very shifty conditions. There have been plenty of years where we haven’t had 7 races in 5 days! Sailors were very happy with the wind and sun. The event was won by Mike Ingham from Rochester, NY, Paul Abdullah from Jacksonville, FL, in second and Craig Koschalk from Toledo, OH in third. This event was co-chaired by Susan Wallace and Karen Park. We’d also like to thank the Yacht Club for the fine efforts put forth to make this evet successful; as well as a Thank You to the following member volunteers; Gloria Davis whose boat was also used as the signal boat, Selga Sakss, Gina and Tom Pierce, Trisha Birkenstock, Bjorn Hooper, Tom Wheatley, Gene Collins, Gene McCarthy, Bob and Carol Johnson, George and Beth Pennington, Kathy Ahern, Barb Shaffer, Jennifer Parramore, Karen Park, Norm and Susan Huff.

Class Schedule Adult Learn to Sail Classes April 2-3, 23-24, & April 31-May 1 Paddle Boarding Lessons & Guided Tours Sunday Mornings 9-11am Beginning April 3rd $20 SPYC Members, $30 Non-Members

Registration is NOW OPEN! Visit www.spyc.org or call 727-822-3113.

Kids Fishing Camp at Snell Isle Marina! One-week camp open for ages 6-13 June 19-24 -OR- July 17-22 Summer Sailing Camp NOW Open for Downtown & Pass-a-Grille locations! Student’s Ages 5-16 may enroll Sessions run from June 13th-Aug. 5th

Sailing Center

Breaking News! by Shawn Macking

We are pleased to announce that the Sailing Center’s renovation is complete! The facility has undergone a number of exciting upgrades including new TV’s, whiteboards, furniture, classroom and offices for our staff. These upgrades will allow us to better serve our members and visiting sailors with added capabilities of incorporating technology into our lessons. THANK YOU to all those members and volunteers who have helped us throughout the process. We also very much appreciate the City for recognizing the importance of the improvements to our Sailing Center. Be sure to stop by the Sailing Center to view all of these exciting changes. In addition be sure to visit www.spyc.org to view all of our upcoming programs and courses.

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by Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain

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Cruising Fleet News

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Hellooooo!!!

The Fleet was in the House in February with beautiful weather greeting forty-four cruise fleet members for our trip to the downtown docks; organized by our February Port Directors, Tim and Dianne Connolly. Following docktails at the club’s Tiki Bar on Friday evening, we moved into the 1909 Room for a great meal. Steaven and Colleen were very resourceful accommodating so many members and the staff did a great job serving all in one seating. We really enjoy our club! Saturday morning brought more great weather. Members enjoyed the downtown market and Spring Fine Arts Festival in nearby North Straub Park. Tim Connolly gave a presentation on ActiveCaptain (the Interactive Cruising Guidebook) and associated mobile apps that afternoon. As usual, there was a lively Mah Jongg session. We began the evening by gathering on the docks for docktails, before splitting the large group to venture down Beach Drive to separate dinner reservations between Bella Brava and 400 Beach. No one goes hungry! Joining by vessel from afar were fellow cruisers: Brian & Angela Kowalik on Marquesa Tim & Dianne Connolly on Lady Di 3 Ed & Isabel Hanna on Isabella Kevin & Debbie Hopper on Island Hopper Bob & Andrea Merriman on JustUsII Ray & Charlotte Noyes on Bitter Sweet Richard & Judi Phagan on Phantasy Roy & Jeannie Chapman on Blue Eyes Mike & Lynn Lovchuk on Amore Charles Phil & Mary Letourneau on Silver Lining Elwyn & Carol Segrest on Fish E Business Kent & Marcia Larson on Final One Ken & Corrine St. Jean on Phantom Barbara & Heber Weller on Clifton And also lease holders from not so far: Les & Nancy Bauer on Bella Vita Paul & Marlene Daverede on Ditto Ron & Nina Glover on Thistle Biff & Stephanie Judd on BareFootin’ Tom & JoAnn Chamberlain on Five O’clock Now John & Linda Albrecht on Patient Wader Joining by Iron Dinghy were leaseholders Ken & Andrea Beil not on Hatta Dream (there’s a story there), and Chris & Sally Plonsky. Special thanks to Dockmaster Adam for fitting this large group into the marina.

Upcoming Events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy: • Cruising Fleet Luncheon Meeting – Thursday, April 14 at noon • Cruise to Little Harbor – April 15-17 • Commodore’s Cruise – May 1-15, with our Kickoff on 4/29 The next meeting/luncheon will feature a preview of the itineraries for our annual May Commodore’s Cruise (CC) presented by each of the CC Port Directors who will describe the activities, festivities, and other fun happenings for each port of call. For those that ordered Commodore’s Cruise Shirts, this is the time to pick them up! Even if you aren’t going on this cruise, you should come hear what you’re missing! We will also begin sign-up for July’s cruise to SPYC at this time. Looking forward to seeing you on the water… - Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain

Having fun at the club Tiki bar.

Tim & Dianne Connolly February Port Directors

Dianne, Charlotte, and Stephane Strike a Pose!

Closing out the busy weekend, many cruisers had their vessels inspected by the Coast Guard Auxiliary before heading out to their home ports. Another great cruise and weekend with our cruiser friends. Thanks again to Tim and Dianne Connolly for making it all happen!

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Annual Vessel Safety Check

Ahoy Mateys! Get Ready for the Commodore’s Cruise

Which is Your Club?

BEACH CLUB

S P YC AT PAS S - A - G R I L L E By Eva Hefner, President, eva12023@tampabay.rr.com We invite all SPYC women to join our social group. For membrship information contact Sally Roth at TouhySally@aol.com

Installation Luncheon Monday, April 18, 2016, 11 a.m. Join us in welcoming our new Board for 2016-2017. • President – Eva Hefner • Vice President – June Wedding • Secretary – Sondra Seay-Frisbie • Treasurer – Maryette Miller • Programs – Angela Kowalik • Membership – Sally Roth

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SPYC Riders Club Life gets busy. Reduce your stress, enjoy this gorgeous Florida weather, come ride with us! We meet at the Club every third Tuesday each month at 6:15 PM. Contact any member of the SPYC Riders Club for more information regarding our meetings and make sure to bring a friend! Unfortunately, the ride to Dade City for the Classic Car Show on February 6th was rained out. Wayne Bond stepped in and did some investigating and found several other Classic Car Show venues for us to consider. Although Wayne has not attended any of these, I’m confident they are worth cruising to: April 1 3, 2016 Street Rod Nationals at the Florida State Fairgrounds April 2, 2016 Treasure Island, FL April 10, 2016 Land O Lakes at the Caliente Resort Let us know if you’ve been to any of these shows and have any recommendations. We would like to know a participation interest level to one or more of these venues. Wayne also checked on the auto train to Virginia for a June ride aboard Blue Ridge Parkway…

AND you will not want to miss listening to our guest speaker, Bev Eddins, a former Louisiana Deputy Sheriff. Bev will share some humorous and frightening experiences as a female law officer. Many of you already know Bev as the current Program Chair for the downtown SPYC Woman’s Club.

We are planning for next year’s informative and enjoyable programs. Join our social group or renew your membership by contacting our Membership Chair, Sally Roth, at TouhySally@aol.com Dues are $30.00 for our entertaining activities from June 1 to May 31.

• DEPARTS SANFORD DAILY AT 4PM - ARRIVES LORTON VIRGINIA NEXT MORNING AT 9AM • SEAT ONLYFARES: RANGE FROM $108 TO $263 • ROOMETTE (SMALL ROOM, TWO BUNK BEDS, RESTROOMS CAR LOWER LEVEL) - $408 • BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM - $745 • FARES INCLUDE DINNER & BREAKFAST • FARE FOR MOTORCYCLE - $138 Thanks for all the hard work, Wayne! This ride sounds amazing, let’s get it confirmed and on the calendar!

Breaking News...

Brian Smith suggested we contact the SPYC regarding a burgee for the SPYC Riders Club to be displayed at the Downtown Clubhouse along with other SPYC Club burgees. The SPYC Member Services Coordinator assisted us in getting the ball rolling. A beautiful cruising motorcycle was submitted and proofs were designed and sent out for approval. The first proof had “SPYC Riders Club” in print under the motorcycle. Although we will not be able to place the verbiage “SPYC” on the burgee, according to Club rules, the NEW burgee will reflect “Riders” under the motorcycle logo. Club Management is arranging for a public display of all “Clubs Within the Club” burgees. We are very proud to introduce the NEW SPYC Riders Burgee!

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G lf Gr up by Nancy Strite

Countryside Country Club was the setting for our February golf outing. What a gorgeous day it was for the 24 golfers who played and enjoyed two of the three 9-hole courses at Countryside. First place team was Joe Hartman, Mike McDonough, Eric McShane and Karen Lieberman; 2nd, Dick Vazzano, David Bertauski, Bill Casey; 3rd, David Evans, Susan Arsenault, Jeff Sherman and Isabel Schoenberg. Close to Pin winners were John Arsenault, Herb Anderson and David Bertauski. Close to the Line on his drive was Herb Anderson. The happy winners are pictured.

Amateur Radio Club by Dick Mordaunt, AB1NI Recently we had an HF SSB expedition from Long Key on s/v Mesmeriah with Captain Frank, KJ4ZHY. In four hours, we contacted seventy-four hams from four countries and talked about islands, cruising and enjoying ourselves while socializing on the air. Our crew included Frank, KJ4ZHY; Bob, K0UZE; Dick, AB1NI; Barbara, KN4MB; and George, KB3PW. Our social network is our Net when we socialize on-the-air every Monday at 17:30, on VHF 147.030 MHz, and at our meetings the 3rd Monday at Pass-aGeorge, KB3PW; Frank, KJ4ZHY Grille. Let’s all stay in conand Dick, AB1NI on s/v Mesmeriah tact from wherever we are in the world and have fun with Amateur Radio. ‘73s. https://sites.google.com/site/spycamateurradioclub/

The guest speakers on March, 1st were Tyson Duane, General Manager and Mike Summers, Head Pro, of the Mainland’s Golf Club. Mainland’s has been a family and friendly run golf club for 45 years. The course is shorter than a regulation golf course, but a test for the short game. Mike gave some excellent tips on chipping which should shave a few strokes off of our scores. The group also has an open invitation to come and play. Plans are being made for our Annual Member Guest at St. Pete Country Club. Mark your calendars too for Thursday, April 7th, and call or email Susan Arsenault to sign up. It is guaranteed to be a funfilled day with loads of prizes! 10

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The Broad Reachers final FWSA interclub of the year was scheduled on February 9th, but due to very cold and blustery temperatures, we had to cancel. On February 23rd, Joanne Simmons and Barbara Arnold represented the Broad Reachers at the Salty Sisters’ interclub, and Joanne took 2nd place!!

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On February 20th, the Broad Reachers had a “winter” party at the home of George & Joanne Simmons. Everyone brought a dish to share and a lot of fun was had by all. It was a beautiful evening and their home was a lovely setting for the party. March 5th, the Broad Reachers finally got on the water for a practice day of racing. Anne O’Dell, Jeanette Erb, Barbara Arnold, and Dee Gill sailed three races... without marks. No winners were declared that day, but it was a great day for a sail and an enjoyable lunch afterwards. The ladies have decided to purchase some new Broad Reacher shirts. At lunch Tricia Billings presented a few samples to choose from. So this spring... Look Out!! The Broads will be sporting some new attire!! The Rainbow Regatta is just around the corner on Monday, April 11th. The Salty Sisters are hosting this year at the SPSC. Training has begun and we are in the process of selecting our team.

Barbara Arnold & Joanne Simmons

Jeanette Erb, Barbara Deininger, Marilyn Wall, Gail Falkenham

Charl Hadfield, Mickie McMenamin, & Gretchen Wolfe

Joanne Simmons, Tove Kullman, Joe & Kathy Mansir, Charl Hadfield

Upcoming events include: The Captain’s Race, Nancy Lucas Regatta, Nona Bolster Race, the Friendship Race, a sail & picnic to Shell Island, and much, much more!! If you would like to join the Broad Reachers and have lots of fun, we are always searching for Saturday sailors who would like to come out and learn how to sail a Pram. For more information, please contact either, Nancy Strite or Anne O’Dell.

Tove Kullman

Barbara Arnold & Dee Gill

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WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAY Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pm Malibu Bay Breeze ~ $4

The Beach Club at

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Pass-a-Grille For Reservations Please Call: 727-360-1646

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1 Entertainment Harry Galloway 6:30-9:30p

MONDAY Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pm Happy Hour 4-6pm Lounge

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Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pm Happy Hour 4-6pm in Lounge

Mah Jongg 1p

THURSDAY Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pm Kinky Cocktail ~ $4

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Mah Jongg 1p Ladies Beach Club Lunch Amateur Radio Club 5:30p

Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pm New Amsterdam Cosmo $5

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24 Bloody Mary Brunch 11a-2p

Hours of Operation: Tues: CLOSED Weekdays: 11AM-9:30PM Fri. & Sat: 11AM-10:30PM Sunday: Noon-8:00PM Menu Available Weekdays 11:30AM-9:00PM Menu Available Sundays (except Sunday Brunch) Last Sunday Brunch of each Month Limited Menu in Lounge A la Carte Menu 2:00-8:00PM 12

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25 Mah Jongg 1p

April 1-9: Lasagna, Garlic Bread & Veg $14++ April 10-16: Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes & Veg $14++ April 17-23: Chicken Pot Pie $12++ April 24-30: Fried Catfish, Grits & Veg $14

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Mah Jongg 1p

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6 Unsinkables 6-9p

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7 Bridge 11a Trivia Night 6:30p Taco Bar 6p

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Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pm Ron Carlos Screwdriver ~ $4

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Taco Bar 6p

27 Wine Society 6p

28 Bridge 11a Taco Bar 6p

2 Broad Reachers

8 Member Dining limited to Lounge & Deck Only 2pm-Close

Entertainment Josh Gibson 6:30-9:30p

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Inshore Fishing Tournament

22 Entertainment Michael Balisterri 6:30-9:30p

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29 Entertainment Dave Valliere 6:30-9:30p

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Upcoming Events May (all dates subject to change) Drink Specials Available All Day & Evening Food Specials Available 5:00-9:00pm. (All entrĂŠes for specials include choice of Soup or House Salad.) 2-Ladies Beach Club 4- Unsinkables 5- Trivia Night 7-Kentucky Derby Party 16-Amateur Radio 16-Meet & Greet 18-Wine Society 26-Washington State Wine/Food Paring 29-Bloody Mary Brunch Monday's-Mah Jongg | Thursday's-Bridge | Saturday's-Broad Reachers

Downtown Clubhouse

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Clubhouse Main # (727) 822-3873 SUN

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SPYC @ PAG Crown Cars Regatta

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5 Golf Group 6p Duplicate Bridge 7:15p

Salty Sisters

8 Suncoast Raceweek

Afternoon Tea Series 2p

9 Suncoast Raceweek Gourmet Wine Dinner 6p

Popcorn Shrimp & Scallions (April 5th-8th)

17 Fleet Cruise Little Harbor Safety at Sea Seminar Rays Game 1:10p

Rainbow Salty Sisters Cruising Fleet Fleet Cruise Regatta Luncheon Little Harbor Afternoon Fishing Club Matinee 3p Wingshooters 7p Twilight Rays Game 6p Series 7:10p Begins! Fontina Chicken Grille (April 12th-15th)

19 Meet & Greet 5:30p

20 Salty Sisters Trivia 7pm Woman's Club 5p

21 Regata del Sol Reg. Wine Society 6p

16 Fleet Cruise Little Harbor ISAF/USSA Safety at Sea Seminar

Regata del Sol Race Starts!

Salty Sisters Admin. Pro. Day Lunch 11:30a-2p

TUESDAY Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM Early Bird Specials 5-6PM Every Tuesday Happy Hour 4-7pm in Lounge

WEDNESDAY Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM

THURSDAY Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM Captain's Wine List 1/2 Price

FRIDAY

SATURDAY Breakfast Buffet 7:30-10AM

Commodores Cruise Kickoff Party Regata del Sol Awards

Allison Jolly Regatta Starts

Sunset 20:21 Upcoming Events May (all dates Sunset subject20:22 to change)

8-Flying Club 8-Mother's Day Brunch/Dinner 10-Afternoon Matinees 11-Fishing Club 12-Wingshooters Society 14-FCYC General Meeting

MONDAY

Tiki Hut Happy Hour 5-7PM

Roasted Spring Chicken (April 26th-29th)

1-Allison Jolly Finishes 1-15: Commodore Cruise 3-Golf Group 3,15,29: SPYC @ Rays Game 4-Afternoon Tea Series 7-Kentucky Derby Party

Sunday Brunch Buffet Grille 1909 10:30AM-1:30PM Tiki Hut Happy Hour 3-4PM

Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM

Pork Chop Chasseur (April 19th-22nd)

CLOSED

Suncoast Raceweek Flying Club 5p STRAZ Dinner/Show Celtic Nights

CLOSED

SUNDAY

CLOSED

Zabaglione Penne Vodka & Italian Sausage (April 1st)

WEEKLY EVENTS

14-Dueling Pianos Show 18-Woman's Club 19-Wine Society 25-Birthday Bash 25-Trivia Night 27-29: Distance Classic

Tiki Happy Hour 3-4PM

Commodore Room Thurs-Sat: Dine 5:30-8:30PM & Lounge 5:30-11:30PM

Grille 1909 Lunch Buffet: Tues-Fri. 11:30-2:00PM A La Carte Lunch: Tues-Fri. 11:30-2:00PM Dinner: Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30PM Sunday Brunch: 10:30AM-1:30PM April 2016 Smooth Sailing 13

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AT ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB by Patsy Warmack PhD, President ; patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com

Woman’s Club Interest Groups Note: These are subject to change each month

Book Group Facilitator: Shirley Barbel April 27 - A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Social time: 5:00 pm Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Meets the 4th Wed of each month except December 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 from 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] Contact: sicar6@gmail.com or 727-895-8243 Travel Group Facilitator: Pat Seifried April 13 @ 11:15 am – Docent tour of MFA and lunch; Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (times and dates may vary). Contact: pat@seafreedtravel.com Writer’s Group Facilitator: Patsy Warmack Focus is on developing skills in a nonthreatening environment. This year we will write our memoirs. Meets third Thursday @ 4:15 pm April 21, 2016 – Topic: Memoirs Contact: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com Sunshine Facilitator: JoAnn Wood If someone is ill or could use cheering up Contact: jafwood@hotmail.com 14

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Our History Leads Us Forward Beverly Burchard invited ladies in the SPYC to meet in the Harborview Room on April 10, 2002 at 5:30 pm. The purpose was to brainstorm a new women’s group. Her invitation was printed in the April 2002 Smooth Sailing in which she said “Let’s Start Something New!!” Well, the meeting drew 17 ladies with ideas for the direction of this new group. The official name, SPYC Woman’s Club, was selected in May 2002 along with the mission statement, and officers were selected for two year terms. The first officers were: President-Beverly Burchard, Vice President-Barbara Hansen, Secretary-Carolyn Rehberger, Treasurer-Rosemary Johnson, Membership Chairwoman-Shirley Hickey, and Program Chairwoman-Jeanne Chapman And in 2016, the Installation of Officers and Anniversary Celebration will be held April 20th to induct the 2016-2017 Officers and celebrate the fourteen year history of the Woman’s Club. Please join us for dinner, fun, entertainment and frivolity. Slate of officers for 2016-2017 are: President: Patsy Warmack Vice President: Angela Kowalik Secretary: Shirley Barbel Treasurer: Gail Vazzano Membership Chairwoman: Eve Kress Honorary Program Chairwoman: Mary Ann O’Grady Waterfront Room Social time: 5:00 pm; 5:30 pm Annual Installation of Officers, Dinner & Celebration Dinner will be $25.00 inclusive - plus adult beverages. • Mixed Greens Salad with Shaved Red Onion, Honey Pecan Vinaigrette and Cilantro • Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast Picatta with Capers and Basil, Pasta and Vegetables • Anniversary Cupcakes and Ice Cream Reservations Required! E-mail Eve Kress at oceanchild@verizon.net or call her at 727-895-3249. If you have setting preferences, please tell Eve when you make your reservation. Guests are welcome.

The Golf Group enjoy each others’ company on and off the greens!

A “Spot of Tea”

The Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and increase women’s involvement in the SPYC. If you have not yet joined, contact Eve Kress, Membership Chairwoman, at oceanchild@verizon.net right away so you can participate. Dues are $35.00 for June 1 to May 31 fun and festivities. Email Eve Kress at oceanchild@verizon.net or call her at 727-895-3249.

Which is Your Club?

by Peter Privitera It was truly a bright sunny day on March 5th-6th when some members greased the runway at Sebring, Fl. Winds were 15k but favorable to observe the historic 50th TransAm Series Championship and the annual SVRA (Sports car Vintage Assoc) races. In spite of minor car kisses, the event was fast and exciting; especially for Andy Evans who motored his Aston Martin around the course without incident. Also attending was his wife Donna Bauer, Peter and Sandy Privitera, pilot Payton Yon with his son and daughter-in-law, pilot David Oliver, and Pilot Ron Bernot and wife Rita. From time to time the club selects events for pilots and flying enthusiasts to attend, so contact me and I’ll put you on the list to be notified. Call (813) 263 4806. Donna Bauer praying at the start.

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Seeing Florida by Water … It’s April and the weather (cross your fingers) will be perfect for small boating! We are planning yet another trip and this time to Homosassa Springs, where the water is somewhat protected from wind. Target date is Saturday, April 9th. For more information and to sign up, email me at barbara.weller221@yahoo.com or call at 941-356-1680. Power Boat Competition (“PBC”) is exploring bringing small boat racing (Cocktail Class Wooden boats) and P1 Powerboat Racing to St. Pete. The Cocktail Class boats are 8’ long wooden boats with 6 or 8 horse power engines … and they ARE FUN! A few weeks ago I went to Smyrna Yacht Club to check out the Governor’s Cup regatta where boats from all over Florida, and the country, gathered for the 3rd annual race. Racing a course approximately the size of a football field, these little boats provided lots of fun for spectators and racers alike! These boats can be built in your garage as a family project, or finished boats are available for purchase. Check out these boats at: http://groupspaces.com/ccwbra P1 Powerboats, stock cars of boat racing, are an international racing boat in the class raced during the Suncoast Offshore Races at Sarasota. More information on these boats can be found at: http://www.p1superstock.com/ If you are interested in more information or getting involved in promoting any of these racing options, please call me! Finally, PBC recognizes its historical roots in predicted log racing. We are happy to announce that the NEW predicted logging is not your daddy’s predicted logging! Use all your marine electronics and toys. We are planning a “road rally” on the water! Stay tuned for more info about this! Hope to see you on the water … Barbara Weller

Payton Yon, Andy Evans, Ron Bernot in front Peter Privitera, Dave Oliver posing in front of the Aston Martin.

Cocktail Class Wooden Boat during a race at Smyrna YC.

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by: Anne O’Dell

Salty Sisters Officers & Directors 2015 - 2016 Captain: Shirley Rigo, Co-Captain: Selga Sakss, Treasurer: Rosemary Sherman Secretary: Lisa Avila, Awards: Tricia Billings, Parliamentarian: Connie Beckman Immediate Past Captain: Carol Hansen, 2nd YR Directors: Gloria Davis, Joanne Simmons, and Barbara Arnold, 1st YR Directors: Gail Falkingham, Nita George, and Els Wiemken

SAILING NEWS: The Salty Sisters have been volunteering for many regattas sponsored by the SPYC. Salty volunteers helped with the Valentine’s Day Regatta on February 6th - 7th, The NOOD February 12th - 14th, and the Thistle Regatta on March 2nd - 4th. Sue Davidson and Rosemary Sherman sailed in the Thistle Regatta while Selga Sakss, Trisha Birkenstock, Gloria Davis, and Gina Bowden-Pierce worked on the Signal Boat. CHARM PRAM PARTICIPATION SERIES: Three races were held on February 17th for the Prams and Ideal 18s Participation Series. On February 24th, the weather was foul, so the Ideal series was cancelled and Coach Todd Fedyszyn had a chalk talk about starting tactics with the Pram sailors in preparation for the upcoming FWSA Rainbow Regatta on April 11th.

NOOD Salty Race Committee Volunteers

Thistle Regatta Sailors-Sue Davidson and Rosemary Sherman

FWSA INTERCLUB NEWS: On February 23rd, Salty Sisters hosted an interclub at SPSC. The Salty Pram winner was Nancy Kadau (first place) and Sunfish sailor Sue Davidson also placed 1st. EDUCATION: On February 10th, a class on tying knots likes the bowline, clove hitch, square knot and half-hitch was held at SPSC. Saltys like Marion Ballard, Sandy Ripberger, Lisa Avila, Tricia Billings, Nancy Strite and Barbara Arnold were the knot instructors. CRUISE: On February 18th, a group went to Hamburger Mary’s for a great meal and some quirky entertainment.

Thistle Regatta RC-Selga Sakss, Trisha Birkenstock, Gloria Davis, and Gina Bowden-Pierce

FWSA Interclub 1st Place Prams Nancy Kadau

FWSA Interclub 1st Place Sunfish Sue Davidson

SOCIAL: On February 10th, Salty Sisters enjoyed their Valentine’s Day Luncheon organized by Social Chairs Karen Lieberman, Shelia Moore, Nancy Vildibil, and Bonnie Rohrbaugh. The Waterfront Room was a sea of red and pink. We had a photo wall of photos of Saltys and significant others, and we had to guess who was in which photo. Winners of the photo identification contest were Gail Falkingham (1st Place) and Helen Larsen (2nd Place). Kathy Mansir & Mary Jane Peabody raffled off two Store Valentine Baskets. Cruise to Hamburger Mary’s

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Jean Hurst & Helen Larson at the photo wall

Kathy Mansir & Mary Jane Peabody with the Valentine’s Day Basket

Which is Your Club?

Fishing Club! •

Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 13th at 7pm Downtown Club location. Guest speaker, Captain Eddie Caldwell, going over tips and tactics to help you win the tournament.

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Captain’s Party: Friday evening, April 15th at the Downtown Club location.

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Sign-up for the Inshore Fishing Tournament Saturday, April 16th held at the Pass-a-Grille Club location. Members - $60, Non-club members- $80 (a club member must be on the boat for a non-club member to participate). Inshore speciesSnook, Redfish and Trout. Total combined inches wins.

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by: Fred Stansberry

by Rich Andretta

In April join the Fishing Club for the following events:

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Wing Shooters Society members enjoyed another month of our Friday fellowship shoots at various sporting clays venues around the Bay area. The great weather has contributed to large turnouts for all of our informal shoots. As our membership continues to grow the number of shoots has also continue to expand. We are now seeing members organizing events on Wednesdays and Thursdays and joining in the weekend Fun Shoots organized at the various Sporting Clays venues. SPYC members are always welcome to join this fun group by contacting any member or just call Jack Cartier at (727) 822-8800 or email him at: jack@cartiercpas.com

Photo of the Month! With Tarpon season around the corner, here is Amanda Martinez with her very first Tarpon caught in Upper Tampa Bay.

Tom Hatten

John Hanner and Bob Birkenstock

Wayne Andrews

To be chosen for “Photo of the Month,” send your photos to spycfishingclub@gmail.com.

Jeff Wright

John Worlein

Ed Wilson

FLORIDA COUNCIL OF

Bob Merriman

Yacht Clubs

Dedicated to promote fair boating laws and safer waterways for the boating public

Dear FCYC Member Club, We are all coming into a busy time in our clubs. We would like to remind you of Carlouel Yacht Club’s policy for holiday weekends. In order to properly meet the needs of our members, Carlouel Yacht Club will not be able to accommodate members of reciprocal clubs during holiday weekends. The dates are listed below.

For more information about the SPYC Fishing Club, or to register for the tournament, please contact Rich Andretta at snook-reds@tampabay.rr.com or call (813) 503-6761. “The Mission of the SPYC Fishing Club is to inform members on what’s biting in the Tampa Bay area, go over fishing tips and techniques to improve trips, have the club members share their favorite fishing stories, and connect club members with others to become great fishing partners.”

Friday, March 25 – Sunday, March 27 • Friday, May 6 – Sunday, May 8 Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30 • Sunday, June 19 Friday, July 1 – Monday, July 4 Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5 Thursday, November 24 • Saturday, December 24 Saturday, December 31 We invite you to visit our hidden gem throughout the year. Come spend the day by the pools or enjoy a relaxing day on our private beach. Thank you for your cooperation of this policy. We look forward to seeing you at Carlouel Yacht Club this year. Thank you, Lee Mackay – General Manager

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Please help us congratulate Mercedes Cardenas Mura for achieving March 2016 Employee of the Month. Mercedes started at our club in July 2014 as a kitchen steward and was instantly a star employee excelling at every task she was given. Mercedes has been promoted to the Garde Manger department in the main kitchen and has excelled within that role; as well as artfully preparing cold salads, sandwiches and buffet displays. She is a self-starter with strong work ethics and never requires supervision. Everyone enjoys working with her. Mercedes never hesitates to give a helping hand to anyone, in any department, at any time. All of this she does with a loving smile. Next time you see Mercedes give her a high five for a job well done!

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES Bobby Davis – 35 years, Dining Room Busser Joshua Johnson – 17 years, Line Cook Maria DeBord – 14 years, Accounts Payable Stella Gabor – 14 years, Accounts Receivable Adrian Dorsey – 9 years, PAG Line Cook John Brown – 8 years, Housekeeping

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MARCH 2016, Mercedes Cardenas Mura

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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Members and Employees

Traveling Burgees!

Dr. Ralph & Dr. Patsy Warmack, January 2016 while in Singapore.

Mr. & Mrs. Dick & Polly Jones, June 2015 on board the HM Yacht Britannia which was moored in Edinburgh, Scotland Harbor.

Mr. John Matson May 1942-February 2016 Ms. Mary Ann O’Grady August 1939-March 2016

Beloved SPYC Members.

Micael Bridges – 4 years, PAG Dining Room Christian Mayrhofer – 1 year, Chef de Cuisine

Mr. & Mrs. Carol & Van Barnes along with Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Linda Summers in Costa Rica.

Edita Dagostino – 1 year, Cocktail Server

“

FEEDBACK from the FOREDECK Downtown Location

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“What would our Club do without Bobby! Every customer is special to him!!” 4-Stars

“We had a wonderful birthday celebrating in the Commodore Room. The highlight was the birthday cake Suzanne made especially for me.” 4 Stars

Pass-a-Grille Location “Love ‘new’ menu- all fish choices and Island style is great!”- 4 Stars “Great Experience!” 4 Stars

Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Michelle Hilburn visiting the Bora Bora Yacht Club.

If you would like to be showcased in a Smooth Sailing issue with the SPYC Traveling Burgee, please contact your Member Services Coordinator, Leah Wieter, at member.services@spyc.org. April 2016 Smooth Sailing 18

Spring Afternoon Tea Series

Make Reservations to

Join us for a Lovely Spot of Tea

Wednesdays: April 6th & May 4th 2:00pm in the Commodore Room Meet your friends and listen to the piano as you enjoy: Variety of Hot Teas Scones with Clotted Cream Cheese Straws Assorted Tea Sandwiches Assorted Miniature Tea Cookies Fresh Strawberries

$10++ per person Reservations: 727-822-3873 ext. 203 -OR- spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com

Gourmet Wine Dinner Saturday, April 9th, 2016

Don’t miss this night & enjoy the best your Club has to offer! 6:00pm: Cocktail Reception & Hors d’Oeuvres in Commodore Room 7:00pm: Dinner Served in Quarterdeck Room

$85++ per guest

Game Specials: $60 all inclusive per game Let’s get a good representation of SPYC Members in attendance!

Tuesday Games, 7:10PM: 4/12 (Cleveland Indians) 5/3 (LA Dodgers) 6/14 (Seattle Mariners) 6/28 (Boston Red Sox)

Sunday Games, 1:10PM: 4/17 (Chicago White Sox) 5/15 (Oakland A’s) 5/29 (New York Yankees) 6/19 (San Francisco Giants)

Includes: Early Bird Dinner at 5pm in Grille 1909, Ticket to the Game in Lower Level & Souvenir Hat. Bring your ticket stub back & receive a Complimentary Drink (House liquor, Beer or Wine)

Includes: Sunday Brunch (10:30am, 11am or 11:30am reservations), Ticket to the Game in Lower Level & Souvenir Hat. Bring your ticket stub back & receive a Complimentary Drink (House liquor, Beer or Wine)

Reservations: 727.892.6882 Wines from Portugal featured with each course! Sparkling white wine served at the Cocktail Reception. Exec. Chef Joseph Van Bemmel to speak on each course. Wine Representative will speak on the wine pairings.

*Limited to 60 attendees – Assigned Seating* 727-892-6882 or 6887, 48 hour cancellation policy in eﬀect. “An Entertainment Committee Event”

Afternoon Matinees

Your own Private Movie Theater • An excellent value for your membership

Tuesdays: 3:00pm, Commodore Room

$12

Please specify which game(s) you would like to attend Cancellations must be made 5 days or more before each game date; if we receive your cancellation less than 5 days prior to a game, your original reservation will be charged *You are responsible for transportation, but feel free to stay parked in the SPYC garage and catch the Rays shuttle one block over.*

Administrative Professionals Day Wednesday, April 27 • 11:30am – 2:00pm • In Grille 1909 Show your employees how much you appreciate all that they do!

inclusive per person Includes: Movie, Popcorn, Candy & Sodas

April 12th "The Hours"

May 10th "The Color Purple"

Call for Reservations today: 727-822-3873 x203

*48 Hour Cancellation Policy for all Club Events: To avoid incurring fees, cancellations must be directly received by the Catering Office 48 hours or more in advance of any event. A $10 per person fee will be charged for cancellations made between 24 and 48 hours prior to any event; full price will be charged if cancellations are received within 24 hours of the event. No shows, which includes a reduction in the amount of people the reservation was originally made for, will be charged the full amount of the admission price per person.

Treat Them to a Complimentary Lunch Buffet (Up to two of your employees) Plus, the Pastry Chef will have a special treat for each of them to take home. All other employees over 2 people will be at the regular buffet price + a special treat from the Pastry Chef. Reservations 727-822-3873

Annual

Party

Saturday, May 7th 5pm in the Lounge

Complimentary Hors d’ Oeuvres & Drink Specials: Including Mint Juleps Both ladies and gentlemen, are encouraged to wear your most creative, beautiful, outrageous hat and enter our Hat Contest!! No reservations. Seating is “First come, First serve.”

Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8th

Brunch 11am-3pm • $32++/person • $15++/ages 4-12 (3 & under complimentary) Includes: Mimosas, Bloody Marys and a Rose for Mom!

Menu Chef Attended Stations:

Spring Inspired Viennese Dessert Selection

Join us for dinner in Grille 1909 & Commodore Room • Opening at 4pm

Assorted Salads Butter Baked Tilapia Prime Rib & Honey Glazed Spiral Ham Chicken Carolina Omelets & Belgium Waffles Eggs Benedict Asparagus Hollandaise

Dessert

À la Carte Dinner

Kid Friend ly Food Chicken fingers Mac-n-Cheese Mini Corn Dogs

Reservations Required: 727-892-6882 or 6887 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com (Cancellations honored until Friday, May 6, 2016; if we receive your cancellation after this date, your original reservation be charged) Smooth Sailing April will 2016 20

Appetizer

Lobster Cappuccino Demitasse, Dill Foam

Salad

Spring Greens, Toasted Pepitas, Sundried Cherries, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

Choice of Entrée

Five Spice Seared Long Island Duckbreast, Sweet & Sour Mango, Broccoli Rabe ~ $26 Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut, Lemon Verbena Emulsion, Lavender infused Risotto ~$31 Lamb Chop Lollipops, Welshminted Tea, Smoked Cheddar Gratin ~$30 Diver Scallops, Asparagus Pappardelle, Garlic Tomato Confit ~$36 Porcini Rubbed Beef Tenderloin, Pinot Noir Reduction, melted Kohlrabi Fondue ~$37

Dessert

Pistachio Opera Torte

Reservations Required: 727-822-3873

azz

dueling piano show

For Dinner

Friday, September 23rd, 7-11pm Doors open at 7pm, Dinner Stations open at 7:30pm

$40.00++ per guest Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres, Carved New York Strip, Chef Prepared Pasta Your Way, Salad Station, Dessert & Coffee Station Featuring Music by:

Harry Galloway Trio Standing 8 Count Band & All That Jazz Band

Saturday, May 14th • Showtime 8:00pm-Midnight

3 Phenomenal Jazz Bands each performing throughout the night leading up to one big Grand Finale Jam Session!! Cash Bar Available & Martini Specials (bring your friends)

Show will be held in the Lounge and will feature two professional pianists dueling on Baby Grand Pianos! No Reservations Required. Complimentary to all Members. This is an Entertainment Committee Event

Reserve your table today: 727-898-6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com Seating will be tables of 6, 8 & 10, so put a group together. An Entertainment Committee Event (48-hour cancellation policy in effect)

SPYC Presents

STRAZ Performing Arts 2016 Group Excursions

SPYC ENTERTAINMENT Committee Events for

2016!

June 18 (Saturday) Poker Run: Departing from SPYC.

Look for additional info in future Smooth Sailing issues.

June 25 (Saturday) Toga Party: Intermediate sponsored event, all are welcomed to join in the fun!

September 23, 2016 (Friday): Jazz Night. See this issue for details.

October 7 (Friday) Gourmet Night: Downtown Clubhouse: More details to be announced soon.

October 22 (Saturday) Poker Run: Departing from Pass-a-Grille. More info to follow in future Smooth Sailing issues.

Stay tuned as we plan MORE exciting entertainment in the upcoming year!

Join us as we take an adventure into the world of the “Performing Arts!” All packages below include: One Discounted ticket to the show, Dinner & Drinks at the club, Shuttle Transportation to and from the show.

Package B: The Illusionists on Broadway! Saturday, September 24th 8pm in the Carol Morsani Hall

THE ILLUSIONISTS, featuring the world’s greatest magicians, returns to The Straz with incredible new magic and illusions! This fast-paced, wildly entertaining show broke box office records on Broadway and across the U.S. last year as families flocked to see mind-blowing magic, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder. NY1 calls it “Awesome. A solid 10!” Limited PREMIER Seating Available!! Upfront at the stage Front Orchestra: $206.00 with Dinner, $177.00 without Dinner Front Balcony: $177.00 with Dinner, $147.00 without Dinner

Reserve before May 1st, 2016 Limited Premier Seating Available *BOOK NOW!* Reservations: Please Contact Leah Wieter – Group Coordinator – at 727-892-6893 -OR- member.services@spyc.org to book. All packages are Non-Refundable. Event minimum for excursions is 12 people. Should RSVP's fall below 12, the event will be cancelled. In this circumstance, event packages will be fully refundable. Seating is based upon box office availability, and is NOT guaranteed.

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WE’VE MADE SOME CHANGES AT PASS-A-GRILLE!

Kentucky Derby Day Join U s On t he B e ac h

Saturday, May 7, 2016 for th e 142n d R unni ng of t he

Kentucky Derby

We heard your requests! We responded to your pleas!

Now offering salads and sandwiches added to the lunch menu, and more traditional preparations to the dinner fare. Come check it out and tell us what you think!

In the Loun g e at 5 :00P M N o R e s e r va t i o n s Re qu ire d C o me i n y ou r B e s t D er by At t ir e! E n t e r t h e B i g Hat Co nt est !

Mint Juleps $5++

For Reservations Call

727-360-1646

Taco Bar

at Pass-a-Grille Thursday Nights in April Beach Location Only

6-9PM

$8++ per person All You Care To Eat (Sorry, No To-Go’s)

For reservations call: 727-360-1646

Specials PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH CLUB

WEEKLY & DAILY

Washington State Food & Wine Pairing Join us for an evening of fine food & wine at our Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse.

Thursday, May 26th, 6:30pm

Price: 65++ per person Washington State Food Inspired Menu: Each exquisite entrée served with sides and paired with a Washington State Wine. Butter Roasted Halibut Filet Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Seared Black Axis Venison Lollipop Lamb Chops Dessert Trios Chocolate Trufﬂe, Raspberry Tart & Sour Apple Flan Reservations Required: 727-360-1646 • An Entertainment Committee Event 48 hour Cancellation Policy in Effect. Event is limited to 40 people.

APRIL Ask your server for today’s selection!

April 1-9 - Lasagna with Garlic Bread & Veg $14++ April 10-16 - Meat Loaf with Mashed Potatoes & Veg $14++ April 17-23 - Chicken Pot Pie $12++ April 24-30 - Fried Catfish with Grits and Vegetable 14++ All entrees come with your choice of Soup or House Salad

SUNDAYS

Malibu Bay Breeze $4

THURSDAYS Kinky Cocktail $4

MONDAYS

Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge

TUESDAYS

SATURDAYS

Closed

Ron Carlos Screwdriver $4

WEDNESDAYS

Drink Specials Available All Day and Evening Food Specials Available 5PM-9PM

Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge

FRIDAYS

New Amsterdam Cosmo $5

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Served Daily from 5-6pm

Reservations: (727) 360-1646 (Closed Tuesdays)

Monthly Events at the Club ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE TUES. - THURS.: 7:30PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8:00PM April 5-9 ................................. DAZZLER April 12-16 ............................ Royz Band April 19-30 .......................... Green Flash

TRIVIA NIGHT

FAMILY NIGHT

$10++/per guest

$14++ PER PERSON

Downtown: 3rd Wednesday April 20th & May 25th at 7pm Takes place in the Regatta Room Reservations: 727-892-6882

APRIL 5TH-8TH: Sweet Corn Chowder with Popcorn Shrimp and Scallions, Southern Fried Catfish, Creole Remoulade APRIL 12TH-15TH: Marinated Asparagus and Roasted Red Pepper Salad & Black Peppercorn Ranch Dressing, Fontina Chicken Grille, Sun dried Tomatoes and Cremini Mushrooms

Pass-a-Grille: 1st Thursday April 7th & May 5th at 6:30pm PAG Reservations: 727-360-1646

TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT

APRIL 19TH-22ND: California Cobb Salad, Pork Chop Chasseur on Hunters Smashed Potato

FRIDAYS FROM 5PM-10PM April 1st ................................................ Pat Best April 8th ......................................... Dave Valliere April 15th .................... Scott ‘Twitch’ Anderson April 22nd ......................................... Sam Stone April 29th .............................................. Pat Best

WINE SOCIETY Downtown: Thursday, April 21st at 6pm Call: 727.822.3873

APRIL 26TH-29TH: Avgolemono Soup, Roasted Spring Chicken with Lemon, Feta and Sun Dried Tomato Tuesday through Friday; Selections Change Monthly

PAG: Wednesday, April 27th at 6pm Call: 727.360.1646 Roederer Group

MEET & GREET JOIN A NEW GROUP! Come out to meet new friends, mingle and Network with fellow SPYC members. Downtown: Tuesday, April 19th Pass-a-Grille: Monday, May 16th

Please note: Depending on Wine Society attendance, non-Wine Society member a la carte dining may be limited to the Lounge and Patios Reservations Required Non Wine Society Guests Welcomed - $25

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS AT DOWNTOWN

Three Course Dinner | $12++ Includes: House Salad -OR- Soup of the Day Choice of Entree with Sides & Fresh Baked Bread Meatloaf • Beef Stroganoff Fish and Chips • Chicken Picatta Finish your Dinner off with the Early Bird Dessert of the Day Every Tuesday in Grille 1909, From 5-6pm Reservations: 727-822-3873

SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET GRILLE 1909 • 10:30AM-1:30PM $16.00++ | Unlimited Mimosa Bar $15.00++ ($20/Unlimited without entrée, or $6 each) Reservations Suggested: 727-822-3873

BLOODY MARY BAR & BRUNCH AT PASS-A-GRILLE Sunday, April 24th 11am-2pm • $16++/ Buffet Build your own Bloody Mary! $3++ with Buffet, $5 ++ without Buffet Reservations: 727-360-1646

BIRTHDAY BASH NEXT BASH IS… Wednesday, May 25th $17++/ Per Guest • 6-9PM Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org

July & August 2015

Prsrt Std US Postage Paid Tampa FL Permit 2622

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, FL (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

Hours of Operation: Downtown: Clubhouse Open (Tues. – Sunday): 7:00am

Commodore Room: Thursdays-Saturdays: Dining 5:30pm-8:30pm, Commodore Lounge 5:30pm-11:30pm, Friday & Saturday: Piano Entertainment 7:30pm-11:30pm Reservations Required

Grille 1909:

Adam Harnen………............................…..822-3227 Dockmaster Dockmasterspyc@gmail.com

Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11:30am - 2:00pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm Sunday Brunch: 10:30am - 1:30pm

Todd Fedyszyn………............................….896-8101 Youth Sailing Director youthsailingdirector@spyc.org

Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am - 2:00pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm - 9:30pm (limited afternoon & late night menu available)

Leah Wieter ………....................................892-6893 Member Services Coordinator member.services@spyc.org

Breakfast Buffet: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am - 9:00am Saturday – 7:30am – 10:00am

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

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Heritage Lounge: (food service hours)

Bridge Room: 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 Menu Available Sundays (except Sunday Brunch and Special Events) Noon-8PM Sunday: Noon-8:00pm, Weekdays: 11:00am-9:30pm Sunday Brunch (last Sunday of each month) 11:00AM-2:00PM with limited menu in Lounge, and regular a la carte menu 2:00 – 8:00pm. Menu available Weekdays 11:30am – 9:00pm https://www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub https://www.facebook.com/SailingCenter https://twitter.com/SPYC_FL https://www.pinterest.com/spyc1909/