Membership Newsletter
February 2017
Smooth Sailing
e Original St. Petersburg – Habana R h t f o l a v i v e R ace! The IN THIS ISSUE: 2017 Regatta Schedule • Junior Sailing News Clubs within the Club • Around the Club • Membership Information • Weekly Specials 1
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COMMODORE’S LOG Chapter 4 Ok, I know the holiday season is over and we’re in a new year poised to move forward to realize our objectives. However, I need to tell you about the New Year’s Eve celebration in the Commodores room that everyone, except 36 of us, missed. We were met by Marc and Pierre attired in “Black Tie” (as we were) who seated us at a cocktail table with our invited guests for Champagne, and a delicious variety of Hors d’oeuvres passed by suitably dressed servers. In a proper measure of cocktail time, we were summoned to our correctly set dining table where Christophe explained the exquisite menu options, and Jane guided us through the many sophisticated wine selections. The five course meals were exquisitely prepared and impeccably served and removed from the proper side. After dessert we were retired to the lounge and Katie’s Piano Bar for a festive time of singing, caroling and Auld Lang Syne; leaving with just enough time to see the fireworks from the Tiki Bar’s upper deck! The aim of this story is to point out that it is clear to me there is not a similar local venue providing an elegant quiet ambience combined with outstanding gourmet food, wine and proper timely service at the high levels we experienced at our Club on New Year’s Eve; or at the Gourmet Wine dinner or Wing Shooter Christmas dinner. However, common sense dictates that we cannot afford to offer this full blown experience every day, as it would cost too much and no longer be special – moderation and balance is the spice of life. I am nonetheless inspired to instill some of the basic elements of this high level dining into the Club’s day-to-day restaurant operations. Therefore, our New Year objective will focus on making every meal served a little more special in both quality and service. Our members are special and they deserve it! During earlier years working on Club committees and Long Range planning task groups, one of the objectives was to improve the quality of the communication to the membership. Recently, I realized that thanks to the evolutionary efforts of many talented staff people, today we enjoy a completely revamped Smooth Sailing focused on providing a photographic record of the past month’s events (BTW did you like Leah’s Year-in-Review?) all awhile the weekly emails and Facebook posts focus on upcoming events in a consistent user friendly organization, with links to the improved SPYC website. The
January 9th weekly E-mail to the membership referenced a new “Waterfront” website - organized by Shawn Macking and Corey Hall (www.sailstpete.org). If you want to explore the magnitude, depth and breadth of the sailing and on-the-water activities offered to SPYC members as well as the general public, I recommend everyone take some time perusing this outstandingly designed website. You will come away realizing the significant contribution to the quality of life in St. Petersburg that our Yacht Club makes. As we continue on through the Regatta Season, the regattas get more logistically complex. The Valentine’s Regatta for Junior Sailors in International Optimist Dingy (IOD) prams and Laser Class boats, draws approaching 400 contestants from around the world. The regatta is the USODA Southeast Championship which will serve as the international qualifier for 2018 spring racing teams and will also be used to determine qualification of competitors for the USODA Team Trials. Mid-February the Sailing World’s Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta will bring about 150 boats sailed and supported by about 800 people for three days of racing and socializing. By-The-Way, some inquiring might want to know that NOOD is an acronym for National Offshore One Design. At the end of the month we will be hosting the Quantum J/70 Midwinter Championships attracting about 60 boats for three days of racing. Hopefully some of our members will be using our fleet J/70 to enter into the competition in their own backyard! Immediately after the J/70’s leave, the St Petersburg - Habana race competitors begin the prerace festivities and registration on Sunday, February 26, with a St Petersburg – Habana Race History Dinner with pictures from 1930 through 1959 when the race was discontinued. So, have an exciting February! Trisha and I look forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day and seeing you around the Club!
Robert Birkenstock, Commodore
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. 2
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Propose a new member today and get them in on the fun! There are many ways for your friends and family to save money when they become a member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. 1. NEW! Seasonal: Those who own dual residences, one in the area and one out of state, and do not qualify for Non Resident Membership, may enjoy a 46% discount on their initiation fee. 2. The Legacy Program: 50% reduction on all levels of initiation fees for immediate family members. 3. Group Membership: $1,500 reduction on initiation fees when three or more are joining from an affiliated group. (i.e.: condo association, docked in the same marina, civic group, etc.) 4. Corporate Membership: Similar to the Group Membership, but tied to three or more associates within the same company. 5. SPYC Jr. Sailing Team Families: Significant reduction in the initiation fees for families who have children sailing on the SPYC Jr. Sailing Team. 6. Age Discounts: Those who are 45 years of age or younger receive reduced initiation fees based on their age. Those 34 years of age or younger receive reduced initiation fees and annual dues.
Incentives for Proposing Members: 1. Receive up to $500 in food & beverage certificates when Proposing a new member who joins. 2. Proposers are entered into the annual Membership Challenge where they have an opportunity to win a complimentary year or half year of dues. Winners are based upon the individuals who bring in the most revenue and the most number of members in the Club’s fiscal year. 3. Proposers are recognized with a special lapel pin, monthly Smooth Sailing and are posted on the SPYC Bulletin Board.
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Welcome CLUB MEMBERSHIP George Kinemond Membership Chairman Amy Spencer, CMP Executive Director of Membership
New Members ACTIVE BOAT OWNER: Mr. & Mrs. Greg & Carol Freeborg Mr. & Mrs. Martin & Stephanie Morris Mr. William “Chip” Merlin, Jr.
NON-RESIDENT: Mr. Glen Baptiste
PROPOSERS:
The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support! Mrs. Barbara Watson Mr. Atle Moe Ms. Judy McFadden
Favorite Quote of the Month “To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.” ~ Reba McEntire
The Revival of the Original St. Petersburg – Habana Race Brief History ~ The St. Petersburg-Habana Race was first sailed in 1930 by an eleven boat fleet. By 1935 the fleet had doubled in size and this event was attracting the best ocean racing yachts from the US Eastern and Gulf coasts, the Great lakes and Cuba. The race was sailed over the same 284 nautical mile course from 1930 through 1959 with the exception of three years of World War II, when racing was cancelled, and 1958 when political conditions in Cuba required a diversion of the fleet to Miami. Despite the uncertainties, the 1959 race attracted a record 37 entries, but it was to be the last - until the upcoming 2017 revival of this challenging ocean race. How good was this race? Participants included repeat appearances by great US yachts such as Haligonian, Vamarie, Stormy Weather, Dorade, Blitzen, Babe, Ticonderoga, Carribee, Starlight, Windjammer, and Hoot Mon, and the
equally great Cuban yachts Ciclon (1st in fleet 1947) and Criollo (1st in fleet 1957). After the demise of the Habana Race, the St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale Race was inaugurated in 1961and the fleet quality and quantity momentum from the 1950’s carried over into the fabled Southern Ocean Racing Conference series known as the “Circuit.” Disagreements over yacht handicapping rules led to the demise of the Circuit as then constituted in the late 1980s, but the lure of offshore racing lives on. The re-established St. Petersburg-Habana Race offers todays sailors the opportunity to challenge and be part of this offshore racing heritage. Note: The use of “Habana” rather than “Havana” for the name of this event is consistent with the race literature generated by St. Petersburg Yacht Club in the 1930-1959 period. A detailed history of this event may be found in the SPYC Centennial (1909-2009) Book whose contents are available online at www.spyc.org.
Schedule of Events Sunday, February 26th
- Sunday Brunch will not be available - Breakfast Buffet 8:30am-1:30pm - SPYC Members: $6++; Guests: $13++ - 10am – 5pm - Registration & Classes during the day
History of the Race Dinner
Members are Invited to Attend – Please RSVP, 727-892-6882 or 6887 (space is based on availability) 6:30pm ~ Cocktail Reception, 7:15pm - Dinner & Presentation $75 inclusive per member (PFO Bar) Presentation of the Race’s History given by Club Historian, Barbara Watson & P/C Bill Ballard
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Monday, February 27th – Club is Open - Breakfast in Grille 1909 – 7:30am – 10:00am - SPYC Members: $6++; Guests: $9++ - Lounge Opens – 11am - Crew Party - Tiki Hut Opens - 5:30pm
Tuesday, February 28th 10:00am ~ Start of Race
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Over the Christmas break the SPYC Junior Sailing Team travelled to the Orange Bowl International Regatta hosted by the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami. SPYC was well represented with sailors competing on the Laser, Club 420, Opti RWB and Opti Green Fleet Course. In the Laser 4.7 fleet SPYC’s Blaire McCarthy sailed a strong event winning 7 out of 10 races to take home the Orange Bowl title. Blaire was closely followed by Cameron Delgado in 3rd, Heather Kerns in 8th, Anika Boicheff in 13th and Emma Shakespeare in 14th. Grant Boicheff, Heidi Hicks and Michael Noble also competed in the Laser Radial fleet. On the Club 420 course, SPYC’s Kyle Dochoda sailed a strong event finishing in 6th place overall in 89 boat fleet. SPYC was well represented on the Opti courses as well with 7 RWB sailors and one green fleeter. Bella Shakespeare was our top performer in 97th place overall out of over 250 boats. Also competing for SPYC was Ethan Danielson, Emily Allen, Kate Danielson, Ava Shakespeare, Sidney Moyer and Trent Boicheff. Green Fleeter Rosie Simpson also made the trek south and finished in 38th place out of 75 boats.
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2017 Regatta Schedule Quantum J/70's Midwinter Championships.....February 23–26 Thistle Midwinter’s......................................March 1–4 SPYC Twilight Series Begins!........................March 17–August 70th Annual Winter Lightning Championships...March 18–21 Snipes States/Gaspar (rescheduled) ................April 29-30
SPYC announces a Special Discount Entry Fee for Three Prestigious Regattas on Tampa Bay & the Gulf of Mexico for 2017: • Crown Cars Regatta......................................March 10 • SPYC Invitational Pusser’s Rum Cup, Ted Irwin Memorial...April 1 • Suncoast Raceweek......................................April 6–9 (NOR for these 3 races will be available soon on the Club’s website)
For the NOR (Notice of Race) including online entry fees & deadlines please visit www.SPYC.org and click on “Regattas”.
SPYC Wins 2nd Place in Master Driver Team Race Regatta by Janet Walker- Chair St. Petersburg Yacht Club was proud to host the “11th Annual Master Driver Team Race Regatta” on January 14th-15th this year, with teams from Corinthian YC, Newport Harbor YC, New York YC, St Francis YC, St Petersburg YC and Texas Corinthian YC (with all skippers being at least 45 years of age). After a very competitive, hard fought, three round robin events over two days… SPYC came in Second Place! Once again we were edged out by Newport Harbor Yacht Club who has been the First Place winner for four consecutive years. Third Place went to Corinthian Yacht Club. Races were sailed on a port box course with two boats racing against another two boat team. Races were short and exciting with lots of tactics and excellent boat handling skills. The new Club J/70s were a great success! All the sailors complimented our new fleet of J/70s replacing the Sonars. Results are listed at www.SPYC.org. BIG “Thanks” go to PRO, Todd Fedyszyn, Rich Doyle as our MDTR liaison, Race Sailing February 2017 Committee, SPSC, SPYC and the Umpires. 5 Smooth
SPYC Team (left to right): Will Reed, Trudy Bixby, Skipper Ethan Bixby, Frank McCarthy, Bill Icely & Skipper Mike Funsch.
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For complete NOR (Notice of Race), deadlines, online entry and event details please visit
www.sailingworld.com/nood-regattas/st-petersburg. Sailing World is the organizing authority of this event. St. Petersburg Yacht Club is the host club and will provide race management.
COMING SOON! YOUTH Summer Sailing Camp
Summer camp classes will be offered soon at our Downtown & Pass-a-Grille locations. Students ages 5 through 16 will be able to enroll in a variety of courses including learn to sail, intermediate sailing and racing. More information will follow in upcoming Smooth Sailing issues.
Contact the SPYC Sailing Center for information 727.822.3113 OR visit us at www.sailstpete.org
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Registration for SPYC's Kids Fishing Camp 2017 is now open.
Youth Fishing Tournaments
$10 for SPYC members $15 for non-members
Open to kids ages 3-12. SPYC Kids Fishing Tournaments are a great way to experience our Snell Isle facility while enjoying pleasant morning ďŹ shing from the docks. Registration includes: Rods, Bait, Tackle, Snacks, & Prizes for everyone!
April 29, 2017 8:30am to 11:00am For additional details please contact the Sailing Center at 727-822-3113, OR, Snell Isle Marina at 727-895-8142. www.SPYC.org
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Students will learn about bait/lure selection, knot-tying, trip preparation, and all the proper techniques to ensure a successful fishing expedition.
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For more details or to register, contact the SPYC Sailing Center at 727-822-3113, or visit www.sailstpete.orgv
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club announces the
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49th Annual Regata del Sol al Sol
Registration & Seminars: Thursday, April 27th Race Start Date: Friday, April 28th See NOR for Entry Fee Schedule at www.spyc.org. OR www.regatadelsolalsol.org. Jonathan Miguel Lopez Aguirre" Poster Winner for 2017
**FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE** Monday, April 10th (No entries after this day)
Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RegataDelSolAlSol
Kick-Off Party!
Friday, February 24th – 6:30pm
Competitor-Sponsor-Regatta Committee Send your reservation by Wednesday, February 22nd to epennin09@earthlink.net (reservations after this date will not be accepted)
Regata del Sol al Sol Checklist: 1. Check vessel preparation requirements on NOR 2. Apply for Temporary Importation Permit at www.banjercito.mx/registrovehiculos/ 3. Acquire Boater Reporting Numbers for Crew at http://svrs.cbp.dhs.gov/defsult.aspx 4. ALL Passports must be up to date.
Questions? Click "Contact us" on the regatta home page.
Overall Winner after scoring.
2017 Sailing Schedule Adult Learn to Sail Classes Taught in our Ideal 18’s, includes classroom and on-water instruction. Weekends 8:30am-3:30pm Membership to SPYC or SPSC is NOT Required. Non-Members - $300 Sailing Center Members Special Price - $100 (With purchase of a Sailing Center Membership) With SPYC Membership: Two free Learn to Sail Courses.
Event Sponsors
Adult Intermediate Classes
Taught on various weekends 8:30am-3:30pm $100 for Yacht Club Members April 22nd & 23rd
St. Petersburg – Habana Race History Dinner Sunday, February 26th
6:30pm – Cocktail Reception 7:15pm – Dinner & Presentation Presentation of the Race’s History by Club Historian - Barbara Watson & P/C Bill Ballard $75 Inclusive Per Member Space is based on availability Please call for Reservations: 727-892-6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com
Sailing Demonstration and Social Join us for a 30 minute sail with instructor followed by a Social to meet other members & sailors.
Cost: $20/pp
February 12th & April 9th 10:30-11:00am, 11:00-11:30am OR 11:30am-Noon No dates in March due to Grand Prix For more details including date availability, please contact the Sailing Center at 727-822-3113. Visit us online at www.sailstpete.org February 2017 Smooth Sailing
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Yacht Clubs Dedicated to Promote Fair Boating Laws and Safer Waterways for The Boating Public
More information on these General Meetings will be posted to the FCYC website accordingly.
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by Eva Hefner, President, eva12023@tampabay.rr.com Join us for our annual Mah Jongg
To make a reservation or for more details on a meeting, please contact Leah Wieter, Member Services Coordinator, at 727.892.6893 OR member.services@spyc.org.
Tournament on Monday, February 6, 11:00 a.m. Don’t miss out on this fun event. Be sure to sign up by February 1st so that you will have a reserved place to play and compete with your friends.
Save the Date for Upcoming 2017 FCYC Meetings:
Cash prizes will be awarded as well as other gifts. Contact our Mah Jongg Coordinator, Barbara Casey, for details at barbarahap@aol.com.
Venice Yacht Club - March 11th Pensacola Yacht Club - May 20th Naples Yacht Club – July 8th Bradenton Yacht Club – September 9th Fort Walton Yacht Club – November 11th www.floridacouncilofyachtclubs.com/meetings
Yachting
We play Mah Jongg every Monday at 1 p.m. If you would like to learn this entertaining game, please let Barbara know.
Recognition Awards Ceremony Thursday, March 23rd • 5:30pm, in the Ballroom
Monday, February 20, 11:00 a.m. Saving the Appalachian Trail. Ben Montgomery author of Grandma Gatewood’s Walk, will tell us the saga of an amazing and courageous lady who was instrumental in saving
Meet, Greet & Praise our members whose achievements carry the SPYC burgee and name to Regional, National and World wide recognition. Please join us in the Celebration! ~ Hors d’oeuvres, Soft Drinks, Cash Bar ~
Reservations Contact Catering: 727-892-6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com
the Trail. Ben is an enterprise reporter for the Tampa Bay Times. In 2010, he was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in local reporting and won the Dart Award and Casey Medal for a series called “For Their Own Good,” about abuse at Florida’s oldest reform school. He lives in Tampa with his wife, Jennifer, and three children.
Interested in Becoming a Member?
We welcome all SPYC women to join us. For membership information, contact: Sally Roth at TouhySally@aol.com
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On December 8th, the Golf Club met for their annual Christmas extravaganza, replete with awards and all kinds of fun. We had a wonderful turnout! The much anticipated male and female “Golfers of the Year” were announced with trophies awarded by last year’s winners ~ Jack Howard and Nancy Strite. Drum roll please…the 2016 Golfers of the Year were Larry Heinkel and Susan Arsenault. Congratulations to this year’s winners! The party included a rousing version of “The 12 Days of Christmas”, with each of the 12 tables fully enacting their section of the song. What a hoot! Larry Heinkel entertained us with his standup comedy routine. And no holiday party is complete without a visit by Santa! Entertainment was provided by Maggio Total Sound, keeping the dance floor fully occupied. It was a fantastic party enjoyed by all. We are kicking off 2017 by playing at some of the nicest golf courses this area has to offer. Our schedule includes: • Jan 17: Bardmoor 11 AM • Feb 10: Cove Cay 11 AM • March 20: Countryside County Club 11AM If you are a golfer, you may want to consider joining us if you haven’t already! We are a fun group of golfers that spans every skill level. All of our outings are scrambles and regardless of one’s level of play, each is able to contribute in some way to their team. If you are interested, please contact Susan or John Arsenault (SueatCP@ aol.com). You won’t be sorry…join the Golf Club! In addition, in April we will be hosting our annual golf outing at the St Petersburg Country Club for SPYC members and guests. It will include a barbecue and prizes. So even if you are not a member of the golf club, be sure to contact Susan Arsenault and MARK YOUR CALENDARS for:
April 13: St Pete Country Club 1PM SPYC Member / Guest Scramble
We are looking forward to many fun golf outings in 2017…join us!!!
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Learn More About the Salty Sisters at www.saltysisters.org
Charms were awarded to the Salty Sisters who had 100% participation in the November through December sailing series. Receiving their charms were Carol Hansen, Nancy Kadau, Janet Walker, Gina Bowden-Pierce, Gwen Mann and Jennifer Parramore. In the back row are Joanne Simmons, Katie Rodgers, Selga Sakss, Rosie Watters, Angela Kowalik, Barbara Arnold, Nina Glover and Connie Beckman. Other recipients not shown are Barbara Mehaffey, Donna Papa, Marion Ballard and Sarah Richards.
Participation Series Group
The Christmas Luncheon was a festive occasion in which the Nauticats entertained us with a medley of songs. Bill Pickering came as Santa and Commodoreable Trisha Birkenstock entertained us all by sitting on his knee and telling him her Christmas wishes.
Even though we are already into the New Year, it’s a good time to reflect on the last year and those special events recently passed. Putting schedules aside, it’s so enjoyable to be able to join up with fellow cruisers for impromptu cruises. We had such a fantabulous time over the holidays, going to Captiva during Thanksgiving with the Hopper’s, Iurillo/ Petrella’s, Merriman’s and Weller’s. And later on to Passa-Grille over New Year’s with the Chaney’s, Noyes’ and St. On the Beaches of Captiva -Kowalik’s, Merriman’s, Jean’s. Holidays or “any days” Weller’s, Hoppers, IurilloPetrella’s are great times to spend with fellow cruisers, passing the sands of time while boating.
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Pass-a-Grille for the New Year Chaney’s, Noyes’, Kowalik’s, and St. Jean’s1
The “Fab Four”, Class of 2015, presented their wonderful skit. The “Fab Four” class consists of Camilla Kilgroe, Barbara Mehaffey, Donna Papa and Gretchen Tenbrock-Wolfe. Captain Selga Sakss awarded name badges to the new class of 2016 (The Dinghy Dozen). In photo are Sarah Richards, Marti Cochran, Stefanie Stevenson, Dee Rodney, Nancy Dunn, Gwen Mann, Andrea Merriman, Deborah Walcutt, Mary Moosbrugger, Angela Kowalik, Barbara Watson and Brooke Taliaferro (instructors) and Captain Selga Sakss. Others not shown are Heather LaLanne and Vicki CooperNaughton.
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Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy include: • Cruising Fleet Luncheon – Thursday, February 9, • February cruise to Clearwater Yacht Club – February 17-19 February’s Cruising Fleet Luncheon is Thursday, February 19th at noon. We are following tradition with a special appearance by this year’s Commodore Bob Birkenstock for our annual Commodore’s Address to the Fleet. We will also begin sign-up for our annual May Commodore’s Cruise (CC), and take orders for CC shirts as well. For all you cruisers out there (both power and sail), please take advantage of the FCYC Yachtsman Award opportunities including the new Founders awards introduced last year by visiting any of the FCYC clubs and having your visit and mileage recorded on the 2017 FCYC Cruising Log which is available on the FCYC site along with other details.
Others from the Class of 2016 not shown: Hether LaLanne & Vicki Cooper-Naughton
For inquiries or to sign-up for our activities or cruises, contact Member. Services@spyc.org, or Fleet.Captain@spyc.org, or use the SPYC website. Looking forward to seeing you on the water …
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The SPYC ARC (Amateur Radio Club) is preparing to assist any sailors participating in the Habana Race. On February 26th, ARC member Larry (N4MKT) will present a seminar that will cover many topics including “Do
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2016 was a great year for the Broad Reachers. We raced, sailed & explored the north Bayway Bridge, and had some fun parties. The girls were active in FWSA, both sailing at Interclubs and participation as Delegates, Treasurer and Ships Store.
Racing included the
you have proper offshore communications set up?” The SPYC ARC will
Captain’s Race, Nona Bolster Regatta, Nancy Lucas Race, our Annual
participate in discussions of offshore communications. Everything from a
Commodore Lucas Regatta, and many other fun races.
simple receiver for weather, to Satellite phone GRIB downloads of weather charts and emergency communications with the USCG as well.
December’s highlight was our annual Christmas Party and Chinese Auction. Twenty-eight Broad Reachers enjoyed a wonderful turkey
The SPYC ARC will assist regatta entrants with their communications
lunch at Pass-A-Grille. We had fun choosing gifts, then “stealing”
needs (several signed up already). If you need help and are unsure of your
gifts. Several Honorary Broad Reachers joined in the fun, along
preparedness in an offshore situation, please let us know through the race
with a few other guests. Barbara Deininger made some beautiful
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and festive centerpieces for our tables and several of the ladies participated in a cookie exchange. Even our mascot, Jello Shot,
Did you know the SPYC ARC has a remote HF rig setup where members of
joined in the fun.
the ARC can contact boats at sea and other Amateur Radio operators from their home? Join our club and even without a license you can at least listen to HF radio. Our social network uses our Net where we socialize on-the-air or often in person at Pass-a-Grille every Monday at 17:30. Let’s all stay in contact on the Net from wherever we are in the world and have good times with Amateur Radio. Check us out on http://tinyurl.com/SPYCARC
Jello Shot
Gail Falkingham & Tricia Billings
Renee Benson & Carol Jurca
Jeanette Erb & Sue Lapp
Tove Kullman & Rosie Watters
The Broad Reachers look forward to a busy 2017. We have sailing, racing, picnicking, and even some education planned for the months to come. Our next FWSA hosted Interclub will be held in February and the girls will be traveling to other clubs over the next few months to race as well. For anyone that would like to learn to sail a Pram or just have some fun, the Broad Reachers are for you. Please contact Captain Carol Hansen at carol@dband1.com for more information.
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March Upcoming Events (all dates subject to change) Drink Specials All Day & Evening | Food Specials 6:00-9:00pm. (Entrées for specials include choice of Soup or House Salad) 1: Unsinkables, 2: Bingo at the Beach, 15: Wine Society, 17th: St. Paddy's Complimentary Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch, 20: Amateur Radio Club, 20: LBC Meeting, 26: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch Mondays-Mah Jongg | Thursdays-Bridge | Saturdays- Broad Reachers
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Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM Comfort Food Wednesdays Available all Month!! 5:30pm, Grille 1909 & Lounge
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Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM Captains Wines ~ 1/2 Price!
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J70's Midwinter Championships (Feb. 24th-26th)
Havana Chicken Grille with Black Beans (Feb. 21st-24th)
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Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM Early Bird Specials 5-6PM in Grille 1909 Happy Hour 4-7PM in Lounge
Fleet Cruise to Clearwater YC
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SPYC to Venice YC Regatta
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*Breakfast 26 Buffet-Grille 1909 8:30am-1:30pm *10am-5pm Registration & Classes *Habana History Dinner-6:30pm
PC Advanced Class: 3 & 4, 10:30a-1p Latin Dance 6p 18:12
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Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM Tiki Hut Happy Hour 5-7PM
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March Upcoming Events (all dates subject to change) 1-4: Thistle Midwinters Regatta 5- SPYC-Habana Awards in Cuba 7- Golf Group 8-Salt Water Anglers 9-11: Grand Prix Burger Bar Special! 9- Social Media Class 9-Wingshooters Society 9- Cruising Fleet Dinner Meeting 11- FCYC Meeting/Venice YC 11-SPYC at PAG Crown Cars Regatta
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17- St. Paddy's Day Complimentary 11-FCYC Meeting/Venice YC 18-21: Winter Lightning 12- Grand Prix Brunch & Garage Championships Party 21-Meet & Greet Group 12-Sailing Demo & Social 21- Riders Club Meeting 15-Trivia Night Sunset 20:2223- PCSunset 20:21Class: 3 & 4 Advanced 15- Woman's Club 23- Birthday Bash 16- Author Michael Tougias Book 24-26: Fleet Cruise to Sarasota YC Reading & Signing, "So Close to 30-PC Advanced Class- Learn Home." Google Drive 16- PC Basics Class: 1 & 2 31- Annual Low Country Boil Street 16- Wine Society Party February 2017
Commodore Room Thurs-Sat ~ 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 Smooth Sailing 13
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February Events Program: We have a real treat in store for our February 15th program meeting. Elizabeth Neily will show us how fashions changed by decade during the 16th Century. She is an accomplished historical culturalist with a passion for Florida, its natural environs, its native people, and its long and twisting history. 3rd Annual Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea: The February 8th event has been kicked up a notch to include two stores – Chico’s will provide the fashion and Wig Villa the wigs! It’s open to ALL women in the SPYC and their friends, and is only $15.00 inclusive per person. It gets underway at 2:00 pm with refreshments followed by the fashions. We have a recital provided by April Showers, flutist accompanied by Shirley Barbel on piano. Bring lots of friends – this is going to be an [Please note – these are subject to exceptional event! change each month] Membership in the
Woman’s Club Interest Groups
Woman’s Club is required to participate in the Interest Group activities.
Book Group Facilitator: Shirley Barbel February 22: Breaking Wild Diane Les Becquets Social time: 5:00 pm Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30 Meets the 4th Wed each month Contact: sbarbel@aol.com Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett Meets every Tues @ 1:00pm in the Bridge Room [Lunch @ 12:00 optional] Contact: 727-822-5878 Golf Group Facilitator: Helene Hardick Meets each Fri Oct 15 thru May 15, 9:00 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 727-8958243 Travel Group Facilitator: Pat Seifried Watch for a FreeFall outing soon! Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (times and dates may vary) Contact: pat@seafreedtravel.com
Interest Group News Winter is a good time to learn Mah Jongg. It is challenging yet a lot of fun. Carolyn Rehberger is an excellent teacher – just a few lessons and you’ll be off and running. Give her a call or email her for more info. We meet Thursday’s from 1:00 – 4:00pm in the card room.
Writer’s Group Facilitator: Theresa Matthews Meetings have been suspended theresa@ttmatthews.com
Winter is also a good time to play golf – why fight the heat and humidity; play golf Friday mornings with the Woman’s Club Golf Group.
Sunshine Facilitator: Sondra Seay-Frisbie If someone is ill or could use cheering up Contact: sondra.seay@gmail.com
Hold space on your calendar for March 18th. The Travel Group is planning an outing to FreeFall Theater to see Red Velvet at 2:00pm for only $34.00/pp. More details later.
Salt Water Anglers by Capt. Wayne Andrews Mike Collins took me up on a short notice invite to the Saltwater Anglers for an offshore trip in December. Loaded with Pinfish, white bait and shrimp, we worked our way west on a foggy day. Tried unsuccessfully for Hog Fish in 40’, then moved out to 35 miles offshore in 120’ and found a few fire trucks. Brought home five Red Grouper, released a multitude of out-of-season Red Snapper and Trigger Fish, and plenty of Short Grouper.
Mike Collins lands a nice Red Grouper
Great day! The Saltwater Anglers meet on the second Wednesday evening of every month at the downtown clubhouse. Please come join us at our next meeting on February 8, 2017, or sign up on SPYC.org; click on the “Clubs” tab and scroll down to Saltwater Anglers, click on the Sign Up & Contact Info Form and get your email on the list. You can also check out the action on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/SPYCAnglers/
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SPYC Flying Club visits Tampa Bay Soaring Club On Wednesday, November 30th at 11:00am, several members of the SPYC Flying Club took off from Albert Whitted and headed north across the bay towards the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport Club members Patrick Kay, Michael Gulley and Russ Savela touched down at the ZPH glider port to meet up with Cassandra Morecroft and other friends.
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Don’t miss another of our exciting rides!! Everyone is welcome at our Riders Club meeting where we discuss and plan our next ride venues. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Downtown SPYC at 6:15pm.
The Tampa Bay Soaring Society has operated glider flights for more than 30 years in the area. You can check out more about their club on www.tbss.us. That day, each of the members had the opportunity to make several flights. The weather was marginal at the start of the day, but after the rain and winds subsided the conditions were ideal for introductory and training flights. If any members are interested in trying out and experiencing gliding the TBSS aircraft on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sunday please contact Russ Savela at 617-818-4641.
Flying Club Christmas Party The Flying Club held its annual Christmas Party with 40 members guests in attendance. A special thanks to Lora Fulmer for organizing and setting up the party room, to John and Gretchen Wolfe for supplying the location at 400 Beach Drive and to the hardworking SPYC barman Dave who worked for tips. There was plenty of good food and drinks supplied by Flying Club members. The Flying Club also provided supplies, plates, soft drinks (etc.) from our general fund. A great time was had with lively aeronautical conversation, and the pilots showing off their skills with a paper airplane building and flying contest. Longest distance flight won by Sonny Croy - but I think we fell short of the Wright Brothers. We are looking for new members, and you don’t need to own a plane or even be a pilot; the Flying Club actively helps new pilots follow the path to a pilot’s license. Many discounts are available to Flying Club members, anyone interested contact Peter Privitera at 813-263-4806. Next meeting held at Pass-a-Grille clubhouse on Feb 12th - cocktails at 5pm, meeting 6pm with optional dinner at 7pm. New members welcomed.
Linda Colman, Marsha Larson, Gretchen Wolfe, Nancy Watson, Sandy Privitera, Andy Evans
Kent Larson, Ron Bernot, John Colman, Max Fulmer
Riders Club Members enjoyed the December Ride to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing. The route to Don Garlits in Ocala included some scenic winding roads that surround Brooksville, with the return trip made via the highway with a few raindrops in our wake. We are currently planning a ride to Steinhatchee, Florida, where we may just kick our feet up for the night and get a bit of fishing in! We invite your feedback on this ride including participation and date suggestions. Feel free to contact any member for more information. We hope to see you at our next meeting!
President…............... Wayne Bond Vice President…....... Gary Quilla 2nd Vice President… Ray Noyes Secretary…............... Douglas Freedle
wbond@dwightdarby.com Gquilla@aol.com noyescrew@aol.com janusfla@tampabay.rr.com
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A few upcoming shows from around the area. If you plan to go and would like to set up a club group to join, please email SPYC.VMC@gmail.com.
2/4/2017 8:00 AM 5th Annual So Classic Car Show, Gulfport 2/23 -2/25/2017 8:00:00 AM AACA Winter National Meet, Ocala 3/1 - 3/4/2017 9:00 AM Chevy Classics 25th Annual Winter National, Orlando
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Power Boat Riders Club Competition by: Barbara Weller
Seeing Florida By Water … January started off with balmy, even humid weather. But, just in time for the Day Trippers’ first cruise of 2017, Mother Nature brought on chilly weather and high winds! The Day Trippers weathered this minor setback by meeting in the Heritage Lounge, enjoying the Club’s Sunday special turkey plate, outstanding lobster rolls and exchanging ideas for future destinations. We came up with some exciting places to visit; and will post these on our club webpage and in future articles in time for you to plan to join us! In the meantime, we rescheduled the cruise to O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille in Gulfport for Sunday, February 26th at noon RAIN OR SHINE, RSVP to me by February 22nd to reserve seating. Hope you can join us!
3/4/2017 8:00 AM Streetside Classics Spring Car & Truck Show, Lutz 3/11/2017 8:00 AM All Mopar Car Show, Inverness 3/12/2017 11:00 AM Quaker Steak & Lube End of Winter Car & Truck Show, Pinellas Park 3/12/2017 9:00 AM All Chevy Car & Truck Show, Inverness 3/17 - 3/19/2017 9:00 AM Tavares Spring Thunder Regatta, Lake Dora, Tavares, FL 3/18/2017 10:00 AM 7th Annual Show & Shine Under the Oaks, Dunedin 3/24 - 3/26/2017 9:00 AM Tavares Sunnyland Boat Show, Lake Dora, Tavares, FL 3/24 -3/26/2017 8:00:00 AM 28th Spring Daytona Turkey Run, Daytona Beach 3/26/2017 8:00 AM 19th Annual Chasco Fiesta Car, Truck & Bike Show, New Port Richey 4/2/2017 10:00 AM Festivals of Speed – St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg 4/15/2017 9:00 AM Tierra Verde 6th Annual Open Car & Truck Show, Tierra Verde 5/6/2017 8:00 AM Corvettes On The Circle, Sarasota
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2017 Upcoming Events You Don’t Want To Miss!! March 9th– Presentation by the P1 Powerboat Racing Team at the March Cruising Fleet Dinner. Please make reservations through Catering at 727-892-6882. June 17th & 18th (proposed)- P1 Powerboat Racing (30’ stock powerboats and jet skis) off St. Pete Beach with wet pits at our PAG docks. Drivers Party and other festivities to be announced. Stay tuned for more news on this race, as we will be in need of boats and crews on these days for both crowd control and safety. Please contact me if you can assist. Thank you! Please check our Club website under Power Boat Competition for more information on these events or call me. Hope to see YOU on the water … Barbara Weller, Chair, Power Boat Competition, barbara.weller221@yahoo.com, 941-356-1680.
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Traveling Burgees! The last of the Traveling Burgees of 2016!
EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES Sharon Pena - Banquet Server 24 yrs Grace Bowen - Front Desk Representative 21 yrs Jonathan Rivera - Beverage Supervisor 8 yrs John Mackrell - PAG Bartender 8 yrs Alysia Wenckoski - Bartender 4 yrs Suzanne Gendrot - Pastry Chef 2 yrs Antonio Hernandez - Steward 2 yrs William Fournier - Line Cook 2 yrs Colleen Darken - Dining Room Hostess 1 yr Rabia Sookedo - Banquet Server 1 yr Adam Beattie - Valet 1 yr
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH JANUARY 2017, Mark Deas We would like to extend a heartfelt Congratulations to Mark Deas, who won the title of “Employee of the Month” for January. Mark has been a part of the Yacht Club Staff for 27 years, since November 1989. He has been an integral part of our Garde Manger department. Marc stepped into the role of Lead Chef Garde Manger when his mentor retired after 50 years of service here. His dedication to the Yacht Club is demonstrated daily through the care he takes in his work; from beautiful Charcuterie presentations to plating up salads for 100’s of people attending events and everything in between. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and first granddaughter who was born in July. Congratulations Mark, keep up the phenomenal job!!!
IN MEMORIAM Mr. Ed Sieling ~ Dec. 16, 2016 Mrs. Jane Emerson ~ Dec. 20, 2016 Mr. William McMannis ~ Jan. 2017 Ms. Bettyanne Gilmore ~ Jan. 12, 2017
SPYC Salty Sisters, Bonnie Conrad & Dr. Bonnie Drake, present the Salty Sister burgee to Officer Peter Constatine of the cruise ship “OOSTERDAM” during a cruise from Rome to Tampa.
Dr’s Ralph & Patsy Warmack on their cruise through the Panama Canal.
Mr. & Mrs. Boudreau celebrating their wedding at the Wianno Club. What a great SPYC crowd they had in attendance!
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR - CODY SPRUCE Congratulations to Cody Spruce, SPYC’s 2016 Employee of the Year! As the Sailing Center’s Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Cody is responsible for much of the “behind the scenes” operation of the Club’s worldclass Sailing Center. This past year, Cody took on the immense task of commissioning ten brand new J70 sailboats, which have proven to be a very popular addition to the Club’s fleet, and handled the process with ease. We could not ask for a more dedicated employee, and we are so proud to honor Cody with this esteemed award. Congratulations Cody for an amazing job!!
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR RUNNER UP - CHRIS KING It is with great pride that we announce Chris King as the 2016 Employee of the Year runner up! Chris has been part of the Yacht Club staff since November 27, 2012 and known too many members as valet Chris: or as Mr. Reydams calls him, “The Parking Lot Engineer!” Chris has not missed a scheduled shift since joining the SPYC staff, and is always willing to cover an extra shift. Chris also goes above and beyond for all members and guests. Whether it’s helping them out of their vehicles, fixing a light or flat tire, helping out when someone locks there keys inside their car, or just simply giving directions inside the building or back home after an event. Chris prides himself on knowing he is the first person that members and guests speak with and his professionalism sets the tone for a great SPYC experience. Please help us congratulate Chris for earning this prestigious award!! February 2017 Smooth Sailing 17
MORE GREAT EVENTS AT SPYC! LATIN DANCE LESSONS
Learn to Rumba, Cha-Cha & Salsa Last two classes will be: Thursdays, Feb. 2nd & 9th Regatta Room ~ 6pm, $10 per class Reservations are NOT Required
Valentine’s Day February 11th & 14th 5:30-9:30pm Dining in Grille 1909 & The Commodore Room $90++/per couple In addition to the a la Carte menu, a Special Prix Fixe Valentine’s Menu for Two will be offered Saturday evening, February 11th & again on Valentine's Day ~ Tuesday, February 14th. MENU
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*48 Hour Cancellation Policy for all Club events* Reservations cancelled 48 hours prior to any event will not be charged a fee. A $10/per person fee will be charged for cancellations made 24-48 hours prior to any event (inclusive of tax & service charges). Full price will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours of any event, or the reservation is a No Show. 18
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Shared Appetizer "Seafood Neptune" – Chilled Oysters on the Half Shell, Snow Crab Cocktail Claws, Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Rare Ahi Tuna, Vodka spiked Red Sauce & Ginger Sweet Soy Salad Butter Lettuce Leaves & Red Romaine, Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Spiced Walnuts and Blue Cheese Brulee
Choice of Entree Bacon Wrapped Filet & Cold Water Lobster Tail, Cabernet Demi & Chablis Drawn Butter or Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon with Golden Beet Risotto, Lobster Emulsion & Chive Oil or Crispy Skin Seared Muscovy Duck Breast, Grand Marnier Jus & Sweet Potato Mousse
Decadent Shared Dessert of Melange a Trois
Valentine Jazz Brunch
Sunday, February 12th ~ 11:00am-2:00pm Carved New York Strip, Belgium Waffles, Chef Prepared Omelets, Golden Egg Strata, Sexy Grits, Assorted Salads, Carving Station, Breakfast & Lunch Entrees & Dessert Display.
Live Music by: "Cloud 9" Includes Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar $25++/per guest, $14++/per child age 4-12
RSVP: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org (48-hour cancellation policy in effect.)
"So Close to Home" Book Reading & Presentation Thursday, March 16th 6:30pm Hors d’ Oeuvres & Cocktails 7:30pm Presentation $25++/per person (Cash Bar) Author Michael Tougias will appear at SPYC to give a slide presentation & reading on his book; So Close to Home. “A true story of men and women pitted against the sea during World War II—and an unforgettable portrait of the determination of the human spirit. Mr.Tougias is an award-winning author of 20 books including several true survival thrillers: The Finest Hours, Fatal Forecast, Overboard!, Ten Hours Until Dawn, and The Rescue of the Bounty. Tougias has received the American Library Association “Editors Choice” Award and the Independent Publishers “Best Nature Book of the Year” award. (48-hour cancellation policy in effect)
Reservations: 727-892-6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com
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ڭڜڝٻڭڠڢڭڰڝ ƵŝůĚ LJŽƵƌ ŽǁŶ ŶŐƵƐ tĞƐƚĞƌŶ ,ĂŵďƵƌŐĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ &ƌŝĞƐ Θ ΅ΙΦΣΤΕΒΪ͑͝;ΒΣΔΙ͑͢͡ΥΙ͑͑͞΄ΒΥΦΣΕΒΪ͑͝;ΒΣΔΙ͑ͣ͢ΥΙ ^ĂůĂĚ Ăƌ͘ ƌŝŶŬ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ ĂůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ $10++ (Available in Grille 1909 & Lounge) ; ŚĞĐŬ ŽƵƌ &ĂĐĞŬ ƉĂŐĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĚƌŝŶŬ ƐƉĞĐŝĂů ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĚĂLJͿ͘ ƵŝůĚ LJŽƵƌ ŽǁŶ ŶŐƵƐ tĞƐƚĞƌŶ ,ĂŵďƵƌŐĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ &ƌŝĞƐ Θ ^ĂůĂĚ Ăƌ͘ ƌŝŶŬ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƐ ĂůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ ; ŚĞĐŬ ŽƵƌ &ĂĐĞŬ ƉĂŐĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĚƌŝŶŬ ƐƉĞĐŝĂů ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĚĂLJͿ͘
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Ladies & Gentlemen
Start Your Engines!
2017 Gand Prix Events
Grand Prix Brunch
Sunday, March 12th 10:30am-1:30pm Eggs Benedict • Cheese Blintzes with Fruit Topping Carving Station • House Smoked Salmon & Gravlax Display Assorted Lunch Entrees • Shrimp Cocktail, Assorted Salads & Tapas • Dessert Table • Omelet Stations • Belgian Waffles & Breakfast Favorites & More Complimentary Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & LIVE music $25++/person - $12++/person (ages 4-12, 3 & under are FREE) Reservations: 727-822-3873
Grand Prix Weekend Access to the Club and Parking - March 12th Access is easy!! Approach the Club from the North on Beach Drive; it is an unobstructed path into the Club’s garage. There will be restricted marina access. If you need to access the marina, you must have your Membership ID, no exceptions. Join us for a weekend of specials and fun!! IMPORTANT NOTE: Grand Prix Guest Parking 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 10th – 12th Parking will be based upon availability. Thank you for your co-operation
12th Annual - Grand Prix Garage Party Sunday, March 12th, 1-6pm Food, Drink and Fun at the Club! Join us on the top floor of the Parking Garage!! See the cars as they round the bend by our Club and have a great time with friends. $43++/person ($20++/ages 4-12) Buffet served from 1-4pm COMPLIMENTARY BEER, SODAS & PFO BAR Space Limited & Reservations Required: 727-892-6882 Cancellations will be honored until: Friday, March 10th by 5pm. If we receive your cancellation after this time, your original reservation will be charged. Check-in will take place in the Lobby from 11am -2pm.
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SPYC’s Traditional Complimentary Lunch of Corned Beef & Cabbage Served both Downtown and at Pass-a-Grille (Complimentary Members Only)
Friday, March 17 from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Our regular luncheon menu will be available on this day too (No Lunch Buffet served) Guests may attend with members:
Annual Low Country Boil
Street Party Friday, March 31st, 7:00-10:00pm
Dinner Buffet A bit of everything Coastal Southern & Cajun featuring Low Country Boil: Shrimp, Corn on the Cob, Red Potatoes, Andouille Sausage, Lump Crab, and more… Dancing in the Street with the live music by “Double M Band” Cash Bar Available; so bring your friends
12++/guest price Reservations required: Downtown: 727-822-3873 Pass-a-Grille: 727-360-1646
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Dinner - Friday March 17th Downtown & Pass-a-Grille $17++/ per person Four Green Fields Potato Soup · Blarney Stone Salad · Tender Corned Beef with Steamed Green Cabbage · Yukon Gold Potatoes & Fresh Carrots with a St. Paddy’s Day Dessert 48-hour cancellation policy in effect (Dinner Reservations are Required)
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WEDNESDAYS
EVERY WEDNESDAY ~ 5:30PM ~ HERITAGE LOUNGE & GRILLE 1909
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Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org Cancellations will be honored until: Wednesday, March 29th by 5pm. If we receive your cancellation after this time, your original reservation will be charged. An Entertainment Committee Event Dancing & Dinner in the street between the SPYC docks and Club
All entrees served with a house salad, buttermilk biscuits, southern style corn bread & country style green beans The Hatfield and McCoy’s Baby Bella Pork Chops
Cracked black pepper & warm maple syrup on scalloped apples with country noodles
My Mamas Meatloaf Milanese
Hearty ground beef and veal - Old world flavor
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Southern Fried Chicken Low country mashed potatoes & peppercorn milk gravy
Amish Deep Dish Turkey Pot Pie
Savory supreme sauce & tender golden pastry
For dessert add one of these simple home style favorites for only $3++ Bourbon Pecan Pie, warm Apple Pie or a Hot Fudge Sundae
JOIN US
for a Fun, Family Friendly Group Excursion to see
your favorite Disney characters on ice!
SHOW PACKAGES BELOW ARE "ALL INCLUSIVE" LIMITED PREMIERE SEATS AVAILABLE! Dinner & Show Packages Adults: $106/pp, Kids (ages 3-13):
$91.00/per child
(includes one premiere discounted ticket, dinner at the club + 2 drinks)
Dinner, Show & Transportation Packages Adults: $160/pp, Kids (ages 3-13):
$139/per child
(includes one premiere discounted ticket, dinner at the club + 2 drinks & round trip transportation)
Dinner for Children Under 3 years old – $10++ (includes kids meal, dessert & choice of milk or soda)
AMALIE ARENA Saturday, March 25th, Showtime at 7:00pm
*Children under 3 years receive FREE admission to the show & transportation with each paying adult, and must be seated on an adults lap for the show & on the shuttle. *Packages are Non-Refundable. Event minimum for excursion is 12 people. Should RSVP's fall below 12, event will be cancelled. In this circumstance, event packages will be fully refundable.
SPYC Computer Education Classes Need some assistance learning the basics of your iPhone or Android‌or would you like to learn Facebook & Twitter? How about learning the basic functions of Computers? Our SPYC Computer Education classes cover the basic knowledge & concepts to help you navigate your phone, create a social media profile, set up an email account, learn the Google Platform, & even the basic hardware & software components of a computer. Complimentary Basic Classes for Members Class A: Basics of iPhones & Androids Offered on: Thursday April 6th, from 11am-12:30pm Students are required to bring their cell phone with them to participate. Class B: Learning Social Media & Email Offered on: Friday April 7th, from 10:30am-12:30pm Spaces are limited. Advance registration is required. Class C: Intro to PC Basics 1 & 2 Offered on: Thursday April 13th, from 10:30am-12:30pm Spaces are limited. Advance registration is Required. Students are required to bring a tablet, iPad or laptop computer with them to participate. If you do not have a computer device, we can provide one for you at No Charge (resource supplies are limited).
Advanced Class A: Intro to PC Basics 3 & 4: Including Windows, Internet & PC Security Offered on: Thursday March 23rd and Friday April 14th from 10:30am-1:00pm Advanced Class B: Learning the Google Drive: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar & Google Forms. Offered on Thursdays, March 30th and April 20th from 10:30am-1:00pm Cost for Advanced Classes are $20/pp all inclusive. Includes Lunch Buffet + a drink. Students are required to bring a notebook/laptop computer with them to participate (tablets/iPads are not allowed). If you do not have a computer device, we can provide on for you at No Charge (resource supplies are limited).
Classes are filling up fast - RSVP with the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893, or member.services@spyc.org February 2017 Smooth Sailing 21
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Pass-a-Grille - January Weekly Food Specials Ask your server for today’s selection! February 1-4 –& February 26-28 - Buffalo Shrimp Salad - $13 February 5-11 – Grilled New York Strip - $26 February 12-18 – Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna - $22 February 19-25 – Pan Seared Petite Filet - $26
All entrees include Soup or House Salad
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Pass-a-Grille - January
Drink Specials ALL SPECIALS ARE $5++ SUNDAYS Jade La Provencale MONDAYS Happy Hour 4-7pm TUESDAYS CLOSED WEDNESDAYS Happy Hour 4-7pm THURSDAYS Rain Cucumber Lime & Lemonade FRIDAYS Shellback Silver Rum Punch SATURDAYS Stoli Blackberry & Sprite
at Pass-a-Grille February 2nd & March 2nd
$10 per person
SAVE THE DATE! Seafood Extravaganza at the Beach Club Saturday, March 25th 6:00-9:00pm More details will be announced soon in your weekly Pass-a-Grille E-News, on our Facebook page & in Smooth Sailing.
Every 1st Thursday!
6:30-8:30pm Includes food, book of 15 strips of 3 cards
(each strip 2 games, total 30 games).
Prizes awarded for each game! RSVP: 727-360-1646
Monthly Events at the Club ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE TUES. - THURS.: 7:30PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8:00PM Feb 1-4: DAZZLER Feb 7-8: Gail Trippsmith Duo Feb 8-10: Standing 8 Count Jazz Band Feb 14-18: Green Flash Feb 21-25: Royz Band Feb 28: Sequel
TRIVIA NIGHT
FRIDAYS FROM 5PM-10PM Feb. 3rd: Pat Best Feb. 10th: Dave Valliere Feb. 17th: Scott ‘Twitch’ Anderson Feb. 24th: Sam Stone
BIRTHDAY BASH Next Bash: Thursday, March 23rd $17++/ Per Guest • 6-9PM Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org
$14++ PER PERSON
$10++/per guest
Downtown: Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00pm Takes place in the Regatta Room Reservations: 727-892-6882 Pass-a-Grille: No Trivia Night in February (Trivia has now been switched to Bingo Night!)
WINE SOCIETY TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT
DOWNTOWN FAMILY NIGHT
Downtown: Thursday, February 9th at 6pm Call: 727-822-3873
Pass-a-Grille: Wednesday, February 8th at 6pm Call: 727-360-1646
Please note: Depending on Wine Society attendance, non-Wine Society member à la carte dining may be limited to the Lounge and Patios Reservations Required Non Wine Society Guests Welcomed - $25
PASS-A-GRILLE EARLY BIRD SPECIALS Three Course Dinner | $12++ Includes: House Salad & Choice of Entrée Ice Cream with Hot Fudge for Dessert!
FEB.1ST–3RD: Hot and Sour Soup, General Tso Chicken, Jasmine Rice & Sesame Sauté Broccoli FEB. 7TH-10TH: Hearts of Romaine Salad with Parmesan Cheese & Sun Dried Tomato Basil Vinaigrette, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shaved Asiago Cheese & Toasted Fennel Seed FEB. 14TH-17TH: Hearty Chicken Smoked Duck Gumbo, Shrimp and Crawfish Jambalaya FEB. 21ST-24TH: 1905 Salad, Havana Chicken Grille with Black Beans, Yellow Rice & Chorizo Sausage Tuesday through Friday; Selections Change Monthly
MEET & GREET JOIN A NEW GROUP! Come out to meet new friends, mingle and Network with fellow SPYC members.
Downtown: Tuesday, March 21st at 5:30pm Pass-a-Grille: Monday, February 20th at 5:30pm
BRUNCH punch cards for the Summer!
BLOODY MARY BAR & BRUNCH AT PASS-A-GRILLE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH 11am-2pm • $16++/ Buffet Build your own Bloody Mary! $3++ with Buffet, $5 ++ without Buffet Reservations: 727-360-1646
*Havana Chicken Grille, Pan Seared Top Sirloin (6oz), *Mahi Mahi Coconut Shrimp (6) *Denotes Gluten Free Come early as your order must be placed before 6pm for this promotion. Full à la Carte Menu Available Substitutions charged at regular à la carte prices. Served Daily from 5-6pm (Closed Tuesdays) Reservations: 727-360-1646
Have Brunch Downtown Five Times During the Summer & Receive the Sixth for Free!
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Grille 1909 ~ 10:30am-1:30pm $16++ Buffet | $15++Unlimited Mimosa Bar ($20/Unlimited Mimosa Bar without Brunch or $6 each) Reservations Suggested: 727-892-3873
Receive a "Brunch Punch Card" from your server, provided at your first Brunch visit. The cards will be punched each time you enjoy Brunch Downtown.
Cards valid May 15 – September 25, 2016 Not valid on holidays and special events. One brunch stamped per visit. Card must be present to receive stamp. Downtown location only. Complimentary Brunches must be redeemed by 12/11/16.
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, CMP …...............................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 Kerrie Paquette ……......….................…..360-1646 Manager at The Beach Club at PAG Kerrie@spyc.org 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:
John Toberman ...…............................…..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 & Marketing 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
www.spyc.org
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 Monday - Friday & Saturday: 11:30am-9:30pm (Menu available until 9pm) Sunday: Noon-8:00pm | Sunday Brunch 11:00am-2:00pm (Last Sunday of every month) *Menu available on Sunday, except during Sunday Brunch. Limited menu in Lounge available on this day, with regular a la carte menu served from 2:00-8:00pm.* https://www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub https://www.facebook.com/SailingCenter https://twitter.com/SPYC_FL https://www.pinterest.com/spyc1909/