SPYC Smooth Sailing July & August 2015 Newsletter by Shake Creative

Membership Newsletter

July & August 2015

Smooth Sailing Crown Regatta Race More Photos Inside

IN THIS ISSUE: Regata Del Sol al Sol • Allison Jolly Spa Beach Regatta Improvements and Projects Around the Club • Membership Information • Weekly Specials 1

Smooth Sailing

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SAILING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH

COMMODORE’S LOG Chapter 9 – A quick reminder that this is a double issue. That means twice the content…not. This issue covers 2 months - July and August. Earlier in June, we experienced a wonderful exchange in Cuba between six of our junior sailors and young Cuban sailors and we hope to reciprocate here later this year. Thanks to all of the folks who donated sailing equipment for the Cuban kids, particularly Tito Vargas and Renée Athey. By the time you read this, your Board will have met to approve the budget for 2016. We will be seeing a very modest increase in the dues after a zero increase last year. It will be the second lowest dues increase in the past 20 years. And we have budgeted to add 120 new members…a number that we have achieved in 5 of the past 7 years. To add to our success story…for the first time in recorded history (12 years back), the average age of our members has declined. Kathleen told me that unloading the dishwasher would keep me young...and I didn’t believe her. We have found the fountain of youth. Thank you to Amy Spencer, our membership Director, and to Chris Bergstrom, our Membership Committee Chair. Speaking of age…what will be our legacy for this year? The Tiki Bar upgrades? The Commodore Room re-dux? The successes at our Sailing Center? Our new Chef? Landscaping at Snell Isle? Smart cost engineering of club operations by our GM? Improved efficiency of the garage? Yes, those have happened and many more, but to me, the real legacy will be the pleased demeanor of our members, the selfsatisfaction of our staff and the all-around upbeat tenor of the Club. Granted, there are exceptions (with approximately 270,000 annual meal and drink services, i.e., “covers”, we are going to have a few bumps), but our “on base percentage”, to use a baseball term, is very high. And this number doesn’t account for the high satisfaction on our docks and other boating facilities. This grand old Club is very much alive and doing very well. Your race organizers….Tom Rinda, George Pennington, Janet Walker and others have been grinding away behind the scenes and have just advised me that the SPYC has officially been awarded the hosting of the prestigious J-70 Mid-Winters in 2016. This will bring another swarm of 50-60 boats, with 3-4 people per boat, into our warm February embrace. Our race management mentors and minions will be making lists of things to do and Stew and Mary Ahman and their ever-growing list of race committee enthusiasts will be anchored in or

near the Heritage Lounge for months to come planning this event. Please raise your hand to help. And would somebody please let the Chamber of Commerce know that the annual economic impact of our Club is now equal to the Grand Prix…if you successfully challenge me on this statement, I will buy you a drink and appoint you to the Yachting Information Committee. Now the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan (affectionately known as “DWMP” …pronounced “DEEWUMP” in case you want to sound informed) was approved by City Council on June 4. It contains some good ideas, but, as many of you know, some of our hallowed grounds were strangely treated as public property by its advisors and committee members. Without the efforts of Rich Doyle, Alison Hardage, Kathleen Ford and others, the already diminished South Basin would have been further consumed with more dockage, the Sailing Center grounds would have been reduced and our privately owned dockage and dock house in the Central Basin would been completely consumed as public property. It was quite an example of how a committee of well-meaning people can collectively and dangerously defer to each other on basic local information and legal rights, resulting in a product that, in our case, basically removed all of our downtown waterfront facilities. Near the end, the city was responsive and we should be grateful for that (thank you Mr. Dave Goodwin). But since I have the pen, I must say that, after months of analysis and discussion, it is unnerving that such ideas would be within days of approval before being corrected. Alrighty then, enough drama, we won that round handily and we are on to summer fun. Be sure to attend our July 4th Flag Ceremony at sunset and start making plans for the fall. You will be expected to attend your Annual Meeting in October - I will be taking roll and free food and drink after the meeting. Finally, please consider attending the Commodore’s Ball in early November. It is a big feed, yes, but it is a glorious reminder of the history of our great Club, and you receive a gift. See you at the next mark,

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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Welcome CLUB MEMBERSHIP Chris Bergstrom, Membership Chairman Amy Spencer, Executive Director of Membership

Intermediate Prospective Member Reception

New Members

Thursday, August 27th • 6:00pm - 7:30pm

ACTIVE:

We are inviting Intermediate Members, between the ages of 21 & 35, to bring your friends and colleagues to an informative and fun reception pertaining to membership with the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Looking forward to bringing them on board and becoming a part of the best private club in town! Reservations: 727-892-6888 or membership@spyc.org Full Guest Information Must Be Provided When Making a Reservation

REMINDER

Dr. & Mrs. Bernard & Sue Fishalow

ACTIVE BOAT OWNER: Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Kim Hamilton

NON RESIDENT: Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Mary Jane Davidson

REINSTATE: Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Pamela Arbisi Ms. Dolly Bolding Ms. Lenne Nicklaus Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Cherie Wyckoff

INTERMEDIATE: Mr. & Mrs. Cory & Carolina Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Amanda Martinez Ms. Elisa Licona

PROPOSERS:

SPYC HAS TRANSITIONED TO PAPERLESS BILLING EFFECTIVE APRIL 1ST. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAILS FOR YOUR STATEMENTS THE FIRST WEEK OF EVERY MONTH.

The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support! Mr. James Stitt Mr. Joe Frohock Mr. Scott Graham Mr. Josh Holden Mr. Michael Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Charlotte Miller

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SUMMER-TIME

Sunday Brunch A la Carte Basket for Two • $5

Eggs Benedict Grand Duke • $8

Croissants & Bagels, Whipped Butter, Cream Cheese & Assorted Jellies

Poached Eggs Champagne, Shallot Hollandaise, Applewood Smoked Canadian Bacon with Fresh Asparagus & Roma Tomatoes

Yogurt Parfait • $6

Add House Cured Gravalax • $9

Granola, Mixed Berries & Low Fat Vanilla

Deep Dish New York Style Quiche Lorraine • $10 Fresh Baby Vegetables

Oscar Style with Lump Blue Crab • $14 Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles • $8

Traditional Breakfast • $8

Tender Chicken Layered with Malted Belgium Waffles, Vermont Maple Syrup, Peppercorn Milk Gravy

Country Style Breakfast • $7

Fresh Strawberries & Whipped Cream • $8

2 All Natural Eggs, Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage Links Choice of Home Fries or Stone Ground Grits Homemade Biscuits & Country Gravy, 2 All Natural Eggs cooked your way

Belgium Waffle • $6

Low Country Shrimp &Grits • $12

Bananas Foster Buttermilk Pancakes • $8 Tall Stack, Cinnamon Butter & Warm Butter Pecan Syrup

Croissant Sandwich Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Cheddar Cheese • $7 Gravalax, Capers, Onions, Cream Cheese • $10 Savory Shrimp Salad 8 Chicken Salad • $7

Andouille Sausage & Sharp Cheddar

Steak & Eggs • $14

Petit Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon & 2 All Natural Eggs your way, with Home Style Potatoes

Made to order Farm Fresh Omelet with 3 All Natural Eggs • $8

Filled with your choice of ingredients served with Home Fries, Ham, Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, Sweet Peppers, Scallions, Sausage, Feta Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Lobster Roll • $17

Assorted Juices • 2

Lobster Salad served on a Buttered New England Roll

Orange, Cranberry, Apple, and Grapefruit

~Sandwiches served with Fresh Fruit~

All Natural Egg • $1.5 Applewood Smoked Bacon • $4 Grits • $3 Sausage Gravy • $2.5

Brunch Extras Sausage Links • $4 Fresh Fruit Plate • $4 Grilled Pit Ham • $3.5

Brunch Hours 10:30am-1:30pm in Grille 1909 Reservations Please call: 822-3873

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Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt • $4 Buttermilk Biscuit • $2.5 Home Fries • $3

*All Menu items include Regular & Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea & Iced Tea **All Prices are per person and subject to 19% Service Charge & Sales Tax Consuming Raw or undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish or Eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness

Downtown: July 27 – August 3 Pass-a-Grille: August 4 – August 11

Celebrate the Holidays at SPYC! Saturday, July 25th 8-11PM

A Musical Journey From The 50’s To Today Dress up in the style of your Favorite Decade Live DJ to get you Dancing through the Decades Drink Specials for each Decade Light Munchies PFO Bar (Cash Bar available, so bring your friends)

$15.00++/person Reservations: 727-892-6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com Entertainment Committee Event

Custom Cakes & Desserts for Every Occasion Hosting a Special Occasion at Home or the Office? The Club Now Offers Specialty, Custom Made Cakes and Desserts by Pastry Chef, Suzanne Gendrot. *All cake orders require a 48-hour advance notice *All orders must be made directly with the Bakery

To make your special order: 727-822-3873 ext. 223 You’ve planned every detail for an outstanding event…..now, just add the sweet final touch and ensure every guest is fully satisfied!

We have made our list and checked it twice… and noticed that you have not yet made reservations for your Holiday Party Have a small office? Want to do something Big for them? We have the Perfect Gift for you to give!

1 Hour Hosted Bar & Holiday Menu Selection of Hors d’Oeuvres $29 per person* Call Now – Holiday Space is Booking Quickly! Shannon Nylander, CPCE, Director of Catering, 727-892-6882 *Pricing does not include Service Charge & Tax **Offer available to parties a minimum of 25 and maximum of 50 people only *** Offer only good for events held Tuesday – Thursday in December 2015

St. Petersburg Yacht Club

$55++ per person

Includes Brunch, & Game Ticket in the Lower Reserve, Souvenir Hat, and Complimentary Drink after the Game**

SUNDAY GAMES: *7/12 (Houston Astros) *7/26 (Baltimore Orioles) **After the game bring your ticket stub to the Heritage Lounge and receive a complimentary drink (House Liquor, Beer, or Wine) Cancellations made 3 days or less before the event will be charged for the full reservation.

RESERVATIONS: 727.892.6882 July & August 2015 Smooth Sailing 5

by Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain

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Cruising Fleet News

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Welcome Aboard!!! …

Kickoff

South Seas docktails

Cruising Fleet at South Seas Resort

It’s Summer time, how cool is that? The Cruising Fleet keeps busy over these summer months because it’s certainly cooler on the water. In May, we were out for two weeks on our annual Commodore’s Cruise. For those inquiring minds who want to know, here’s just some of what we did and enjoyed: wearing an assortment of hats; getting a little wet in the pool, at the beach, and in the rain; riding around on bicycles, golf carts, trolleys, dinghies, and paddleboards; playing some games like guess the ingredients, croquet, and a scavenger hunt; demonstrating culinary skills on awesome appetizers; attempting to keep waistlines in check (not!) with a wide array of gastronomic delights at new and old favorite restaurants; sipping on cool beverages and signature drinks; testing our skills (and patience) with docking, boat repairs, and making the next bridge opening; getting to know each other just a little better and just so much more. We had 23 boats participating at various ports, along with occasional guests, and all of the bridge officers joined us somewhere along the way. Read our full report in the Cruising Fleet section of the SPYC website and consider joining the Cruising Fleet if you aren’t already involved. Meanwhile, fellow cruisers Mary & Phil Letourneau and Tom & Kathy Daniel cruised to the Bahamas on a rendezvous with their favorite yacht brokers! What a boating paradise! Many of us want to go there with our boats, or on someone else’s, and we certainly enjoy hearing all about our fellow cruisers’ trips.

Ready for the green flash at Pink Shell

In June, we had our cruise to The Field Club and in July we’ll be at our own docks downtown for the 4th of July celebrations. You might hear more about these when Smooth Sailing returns after the summer. Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy include: July cruise to SPYC Downtown – July 3-5 Cruising Fleet Luncheon – Thursday, July 9, 2015 FCYC July Meeting at Tampa Yacht Club – July 10-12 August Ad-Hoc cruise to Carlouel YC – August 28-30

In the Pink at Boca Grande

Boca Grande Land Dinghys 6

Tom & Kathy Daniel and Mary & Phil Letourneau in the Bahamas

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Join us for our next Luncheon Meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at noon. Our guest speaker Suzanne Carlson, President of Carlson Maritime Travel, will talk about her experiences travelling to Cuba. We will also begin sign-up for our September cruise to Little Harbor at that time. There is no monthly meeting in August. Please contact the Catering Office to sign up for the monthly lunch or dinner: 727-892-6887 or 6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com. To sign-up for our activities or cruises, please contact our Sailing Secretary, Phyllis, 727-892-6893 or sailingsecretary@spyc.org or use the SPYC website.

Keep cool and get out on the water this summer… - Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain

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Which is Your Club?

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Monthly Luncheons with Informative & Entertaining Programs By Eva Hefner, President, eva12023@tampabay.rr.com

Fall Calendar: Monday, September 21, 11 a.m. — Come and hear The

Dolphin Lady of Tampa Bay, Dr. Ann Weaver, discussing her findings on bottlenose dolphins studied in John’s Pass.

Monday, October 19, 11 a.m. — Meet the ghosts of Ybor City with local author and historian Deborah Frethem. Summer Luncheon Groups — Join us the third Monday of each month with special programs September through May or every Monday for lunch with the Mah Jongg group. For a lunch reservation, be sure to call the Pass-A-Grille Club at 360-1646 and arrive about noon. To join the Mah Jongg group, contact Barbara Casey at barbarahap@aol.com

Nancy Vildibill, SPYC Delegate/Director to FCYC The Florida Council of Yacht Clubs is calling YOU! Come to one of our meetings for a great “get-away” weekend…to visit and enjoy the hospitality of other FCYC Clubs in our state. Great food, fun and entertainment await you plus informative meetings and wonderful fellowship with members of other FCYC Clubs!

Meetings for 2015

Tampa Yacht & Country Club Halifax River Yacht Club Lauderdale Yacht Club Eau Gallie Yacht Club

July 11, 2015 September 12, 2015 November 14, 2015 January 9, 2016

All Reservations must be made through Sailing Secretary, Phyllis Eades FCYC 2015 Commodore Cruise: Aboard the Crown Princess - a seven days cruise (October 10-17, 2015) starting at San Francisco with stops at Santa Barbara, California, Los Angeles, San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico. There is also a San Francisco 3 day Post Cruise available with accommodations at the “Pier 2620 Hotel” located at the famous Fisherman’s Wharf. Call 941-377-0017 to make reservations.

The Florida Council of Yacht Clubs Invites

You on a Interested in Becoming a Member? Memberships are open to all SPYC women. Contact Sally Roth at TouhySally@aol.com

California Coastal Cruise

October 10 – 17, 2015

Aboard the Beautiful GRAND PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP • Special Group Rates

Mah Jongg Corner

Etiquette, Strategies, Rules, Tips, etc. Sometimes a question comes up as to why there are numbers 1-4 on the flower tiles. The numbers are used in Chinese Mah Jongg for the seat positions of the players around the table. At the end of a hand, flowers add to the score depending on whether the number on the flower corresponds to the player’s seat position. If East has flower #1, she gets extra score. If South has flower #2, she gets extra score, etc. However, since we are playing American Mah Jongg, this is not a concern.

Enjoy these lovely ports of call with fellow members of the FCYC:

SAN FRANCISCO, SANTA BARBARA, LOS ANGELES, SAN DIEGO, AND ENSENADA, MEXICO To book your Trip, please call VIP World Travel:

941-377-0017 or 800-323-7448 email: mail@vipworldtravel.travel

3 Night Pre-Cruise available October 7 – 9 July & August 2015 Smooth Sailing 7

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Amateur Radio Club

By Nancy Strite

by Dick Mordaunt, AB1NI

Recently, our club members had fun listening to and making contact with the Museum Ships Weekend radio event. About 104 ships from around the world participated including destroyers, submarines, aircraft carriers and even Marconi’s yacht Electra in Italy! Most of us were not physically in the SPYC ham shack. We were in the comfort of our homes, using SPYC Amateur Radio Club’s SSB HF radio in the ham shack through an internet connection. Two of the ships Ralph Warmack, W4TNY (picture facing the camera) contacted were the LS Huron, Lightship in Port Huron, MI and the SS Col. James M Schoonmaker in Toledo, OH. He heard several others in Michigan, Ohio, Alabama and Texas including the USS Nautilus in Groton, CT.

River Wilderness in Parrish was the venue for our May golf outing. The course was in great condition and was enjoyed by the 22 players who attended. A noted feat of the day was another hole in one by Nancy Strite. This is her FIFTH and she says, “It’s luck. Just hit the ball towards the hole and anything can happen.” Witnesses to this and her first place team playing partners were John Arsenault and Greg Fisher. Second place was the team of Larry Heinkel, Gene Strite, Dawn Eckhart and Sonny Croy. Third was Isabel Schoenberg, Karen Lieberman, Dick Vazzano and Joe Hartman. Close to pins were Mike McDonough and Sonny Croy.

Jack Satterfield, W4GRJ talked with the USS CGC Ingram in Key West, FL and the USS Kidd Fletcher Class Destroyer in Baton Rouge, LA Bob Potter, K0UZE (over the shoulder picture) contacted the Civil War Ironclad Gunboat and Museum USS Cairo in Vicksburg,MS, and USS Orleck, a destroyer in Lake Charles, LA. On other days, he talked to special event stations at the Indianapolis 500 and the National Electronics Museum in Maryland, commemorating the anniversary of D-Day. Bob Potter K0UZE tells me “The remote ham shack is terrific for those of us who can’t put up antennas where we live. The rig works very well...excellent reception and clearly from the contacts made gets out very well, too.” If you have questions about the SSB HF radios for your boat or want to join the fun of ham radio, contact us, or join us when we meet faceto-face every third Tuesday at 6pm. We do not meet in June, July and August. We also socialize on-the-air every Monday on our VHF Net at 17:30 on 147.030 MHz where people join us locally or from around the world on Echolink. Let’s all stay in contact from wherever we are in the world and have fun with Amateur Radio. ‘73s. https://sites.google.com/site/spycamateurradioclub/

Winners

2nd Place

Jack Howard congratulates Nancy Strite

Commodore Harvey Ford was our guest speaker in June. Each year we invite the Commodore to advise us on the state of our club and to answer any questions from our members. The members really enjoyed and appreciated the Commodore’s remarks.

Bob operating HRD 8

Ralph W4TNY

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In July we will have our chipping contest at the pool. Don’t miss this enjoyable skills challenge.

3rd Place

On May 13th, the Salty Sisters hosted the Annual Friendship Regatta. Barbara Arnold, Joanne Simmons, Barbara Watson, and Carol Jurca represented the Broad Reachers. This year the Rick & Peggy Lonnon Perpetual Trophy was won by Barbara Watson!! Congratulations!!

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Anticipating the busy upcoming summer months of junior sailing, Joanne Simmons, Barbara Arnold and Mary Jane Peabody cleaned, organized and inventoried the Pram and equipment garage. A big task, but the girls completed the job in just a couple of hours. Everything is ready for the kids!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

The Broad Reacher’s “End of the Year Party” will be held on June 20th in the social room at 400 Beach Drive, hosted by Gretchen TenbrockWolfe and Barbara Deininger. The Annual Splash & Bash will be held at Pass-A-Grille on August 22nd with the proceeds benefiting Junior Sailing. In the dunk tank this year will be Commodore Harvey Ford, Marc Reydams, PC Matt Bryant, Salty Sister Judy McFadden, and Broad Reacher Carol Hansen. Please come out and show your support. In the past the Broad Reachers held Pram summer camp at PAG, sponsored children for the “Learn to Sail” summer program at the Sailing Center, and contributed to the SPYC Youth J/24 Team for the 2014 World Championship Regatta in Newport.

Barbara Watson, Friendship Trophy Winner

The past few months have been relatively quiet for sailing but we look forward to an upcoming trip to Shell Island for a picnic and some relaxing fun. The Broad Reachers are actively searching for Saturday sailors who would like to come out and learn how to sail a Pram. We have lots of fun and would love to have you join us. For more information, please contact Captain Joanne Simmons at (727) 381-2343.

Commodore Ford, Vanessa, and Marc 2014 Splash & Bash

Broad Reachers Ready to Sail

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Woman’s Club

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Interest Groups

Please note – these are subject to change each month Book Group Facilitator: Shirley Barbel July 22 book selection I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes August 26 book selection The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Social time: 5:00 pm; Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30 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 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: Patsy Warmack July 15: Dine-Around for all Woman’s Club members at Bella Brava downtown St Pete, 6:00p.m. Contact Mary Ann O’Grady (malionlady@aol.com) to reserve your space. Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (times and dates may vary). Contact Patsy Warmack at 727-409-0469 or patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com Writer’s Group Facilitator: Joan Lander Focus is on developing skills in a nonthreatening environment. Meets the 3rd Thurs @ 10:30 am (Oct thru April). Contact: waterwind1@verizon.net Sunshine Facilitator: JoAnn Wood If someone is ill or could use cheering up Contact: jafwood@hotmail.com

AT ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB By Patsy Warmack, President, patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com

STAY YOUNG AND VIBRANT – JOIN THE WOMAN’S CLUB AT THE SPYC! Sudoku is fine but why not get out of that chair and join us for your mental exercise and physical well-being? The Woman’s Club is active year around and we have plenty going on. We are beginning our thirteenth year as a Club within the SPYC! The Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and increase women’s involvement in the SPYC. September to May there are monthly program meetings with informative topics and speakers. We publish a Member Directory annually so you can stay in touch, we have active special Interest Groups that meet throughout the year, and each month you’ll receive a calendar of events so you can be in the know and not miss a thing. Membership is only $35 per year. Oh, and if you wear your name tag at our meetings, you are eligible to win a bottle of wine! Does it get any better? A Dine-Around is scheduled for July 15th at Bella Brava, 204 Beach Dr NE. Time is 6:00 PM. Enjoy happy hour drinks, then we will order from the menu in our own separate area. Please reserve your space by contacting MaryAnn O’Grady at malionlady@ aol.com. Pricing is moderate – you can check out their menu on-line! This Dine-Around is being facilitated by Gail Vazzano and MaryAnn O’Grady. The first of each month, you will receive an email with the monthly Woman’s Club calendar that will give you all the monthly events with dates and times. We want to keep you informed. If you have printing capability, why not print the monthly calendar and keep it close? Please check your Woman’s Club calendar for the August Dine-Around. If you would like to join the Woman’s Club, please contact: Eve Kress, Membership Chairwoman at oceanchild@verizon.net Dues are $35.00 for June 1 to May 31 fun and festivities.

Flying Club

By Peter Privitera

Drones are a-coming! At our last monthly meeting on May 17 we heard Peyton Yon enlighten us on what drones are all about. Peyton brought along two drones and he was able to disclose for the first time what pilots need to know about the mechanics and computers they possess and how in the future it affects our air space, FAA rules and regulations, not including the fun we can have flying these intricate little machines. He ended by promising we will have another meeting where he will actually fly them. We also heard from John Gilbert, who completed one of his lifetime bucket endeavors by piloting a WWII P 51, giving us the details by the numbers and expounding upon its history helping us win in the European theatre. Those who went on the Cuba trip June 21-28 promised to help make the opportunity to fly our own planes a reality, with of course the approvals of both nations. Hats off to those who pioneer the future... so stay tuned for updates.

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Anne O’Dell

May 2015

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The Allison Jolly Regatta (The Florida Sailing Association Junior Girls Championship) was held on May 9th. Sue Davidson (chairman) and a multitude of Salty Sisters worked diligently to produce an outstanding regatta on Spa Beach in St. Petersburg. The Salty Sisters volunteered with registration and Race Committee in addition to donating gift baskets for the sailors. Hazel Hough sponsored the cute towels that went to all the contestants and Salty volunteer raffle winners. A J Opti Prams on the Beach

A J Laser 420s

A J Gift Baskets from the Salty Sisters

PROs Donna Sue Marks and Selga Sakss

Barbara Watson 1st Place Friendship Regatta

Arnold, Watson, and Mastry Buoyancy Testers

May 13th was the Friendship Regatta between the Salty Sisters and Broad Reachers at SPSC. Representing Salty Sisters were Trisha Birkenstock, Dee Gill, Katie Rodgers, and Nancy Strite. Representing Broad Reachers were Barbara Arnold, Barbara Watson, Joanne Simmons, and Carol Jurca. There was a tie between the two teams. Barbara Watson, sailing for the Broad Reachers, broke the tie and consequently, the Broad Reachers were able to take the trophy to PAG for display. In 2001, Peggy Lonnon and her husband, Rick, donated the “Salty Sisters/ Broad Reachers Interclub Perpetual Trophy”. Every year the two clubs compete to retain the right to display the perpetual trophy at either SPYC or Pass-a-Grill.

Pram Buoyancy Testing: The Salty testing team was made up Barbara Watson (organizer & presenter), Barbara Arnold (tester), Lisa Avila (photographer), Carole Bardes (rules authority), Jackie Brown (result writer), and Iris Mastry and Carol Hansen (helpers). The buoyance tests were done on IODs and CWPs with and without air bags in them. Barbara Watson presented the findings at the FWSA May 21st meeting at Davis Island in preparation for the SPYC hosting of he Rainbow Regatta 2016. SUPs (Stand Up and Paddle Board): When the weather is not good enough to sail, paddle boarders Nancy Strite, Trista Billings, Iris Mastry, Tricia Billings, Carol Hansen, and Katie Rodgers practiced their paddle board techniques.

Capsized Barbara Arnold

Summer Events: The Salties will be participating in a variety of events over the summer. There will be Pool Olympics, Indoor Olympics, Water Aerobics, Paddle Boarding for the Firecracker Regatta, and a Kayaking trip down the Little Manatee River. The Annual Pool Party will be at Helen DeWalt’s Water Club Pool/ Clubhouse on Snell Island. The summer promises to be an eventful time.

Paddle boarder Dee Gill

SUPs Practicing Their Skills

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WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAY MONDAY

The Beach Club at

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For Reservations Please Call: 727-360-1646 TUES

THURSDAY

Happy Hour 4-6

SATURDAY

BAR MENU AVAILABLE:

20 Happy Hour 4-6

26 Bloody Mary Brunch 11 AM - 2 PM

NOON TO 8:00PM SUNDAY 11:30AM – 9:00PM MONDAY & WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY

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Happy Hour 4-6

CLOSED 16 14

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Happy Hour 4-6

21 23

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Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge

30 28

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WEDNESDAY

Surf and Turf $32.00++ Petit Filet, 5oz cold water lobster tail and more!

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SAT

Happy Hour 4-6

11 Entertainment Mike Ballisterri

18 Entertainment Dave Valliere

Trivia Night 6:30 pm

Happy Hour 4-6

4 4th of July BBQ 11:30am Entertainment Jonathan Elgart

Happy Hour 4-6

Closed

TGIF!

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Unsinkables

TUESDAY

FRIDAY

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Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge

Fish Taco’s for lunch $10.00++ Grilled Mahi Mahi, avocado Aloi and more!

Pass-a-Grille

Entertainment Big Rich

Entertainment Pat Best

Happy Hour 4-6

HOURS OF OPERATION: SUNDAY Noon - 8PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 11AM - 10:30PM MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 11AM – 9:30PM TUESDAY - Closed Lunch - 11:30AM - 2PM Dinner 6PM - 9PM

Downtown Clubhouse

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Salty Sisters Sailing/ July 4th Party

3 Cruising Fleet at Downtown Docks Fri-Sun

Family Night - BBQ Baby Back Ribs (June 30 - July 3rd)

Sunset 20:31

CLOSED

July

7 Golf Group 6pm

Sunset 20:31

8 Salty Sisters Sailing/Lunch/ Board Mtg.

Sunset 20:31

CELEBRATE the 4th!

4th of July Bash 5:30pm; VIP Patio Party 7pm

Sunset 20:31

Cruising Fleet Luncheon 12 Noon

Brunch & Baseball Series Flying Club 5pm

CLOSED

Sunset 20:30

14 YC Singles 5pm YC Riders 6:15pm

Sunset 20:30

15 Salty Sisters Pool Party/ Lunch

Sunset 20:30

CLOSED

Sunset 20:29

Sunset 20:24

CLOSED

Brunch & Baseball Series

Salty Sisters Sailing/Lunch Trivia Night 7pm

Sunset 20:26

Sunset 20:30

Wine Society 6pm

Sunset 20:23

MONDAY Closed

TUESDAY

Family Night ∙ 14++ Happy Hour Heritage Lounge, 4 – 6pm Happy Hour Grille 1909, 5 – 6pm

THURSDAY Family Night ∙ 14++

1/2 Price Wines From the Captain’s Wine List

FRIDAY

Family Night ∙ 14++ Tiki Hut Happy Hour 4-6pm

Sunset 20:28

Birthday Bash 6-9pm

Sunset 20:26

Sunset 20:28

Sunset 20:25

Sunset 20:22

SATURDAY

Breakfast Buffet 7:30 – 10am Tiki Hut Open 1 - 11:30pm

Sunset 20:25

Commodore Room Closed for Renovation

Sunset 20:21

Twilight Sailing 6:25 pm

DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES 8-11pm

CLUB CLOSED - Summer Shut Down dates (July 27th - August 3rd)

Sunset 20:23

Tiki Hut Open 1-6pm

Burger Bar 5:30 – 9:30pm

Family Night - Hunan Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry (July 21st - 24th)

Sunset 20:27

Sunset 20:29

Sunday Brunch Grille 1909 10:30am-1:30pm

Family Night ∙ 14++

Family Night - Chicken Nicoise (July 14th - 17th)

Sunset 20:30

SUNDAY

WEDNESDAY

Wing Shooters Society 6pm

Family Night - Grilled Turkey Spiedini (July 7th - 10th)

Sunset 20:30

WEEKLY EVENTS

Grille 1909

Lunch Buffet: Tues-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm a la carte Lunch: Tues-Sat. 11:30am-2:00pm Dinner: Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30pm Sunday Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Saturday Breakfast Buffet : Tues-Fri. 7:00-9:00am July & August 2015 Smooth Sailing 13

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WEDNESDAY Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge Prime Rib Night Petit $18.00++ King $25.00++

THURSDAY FRIDAY TGIF!

CLUB CLOSED Summer Shut Down dates (August 4th - 11th)

SATURDAY Korean Pork Belly $20.00++ with sushi rice, baby bok choi and more!

11:30AM – 9:00PM MONDAY & WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY

Happy Hour 4-6

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BAR MENU AVAILABLE: NOON TO 8:00PM SUNDAY

30 Bloody Mary Brunch 11 AM - 2 PM

Smooth Sailing July & August 2015

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Entertainment: Entertainment: Doug Bliss Jonathan Elgart

Happy Hour 4-6

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Splash ‘n Bash 5:30pm Entertainment: Jonathan Elgart

26 Happy Hour 4-6

28 Entertainment: Doug Stone

HOURS OF OPERATION: SUNDAY Noon - 8PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 11AM - 10:30PM MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 11AM – 9:30PM TUESDAY - Closed Lunch - 11:30AM - 2PM Dinner 6PM - 9PM

Downtown Clubhouse

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CLUB CLOSED Summer Shut Down dates (July 27th August 3rd)

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Sunset 20:20

Golf Group 6pm Sunset 20:19

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Salty Sisters Lunch/ No Sailing Sunset 20:12

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TUESDAY

Sunset 20:12

Sunset 20:11

WEDNESDAY Family Night ∙ 14++

Burger Bar 5:30 – 9:30pm

THURSDAY

Wing Shooters Society 6pm

Family Night ∙ 14++

1/2 Price Wines From the Captain’s Wine List Sunset 20:10

FRIDAY

Family Night ∙ 14++ Tiki Hut Happy Hour 4-6pm Twilight Sailing 6:25 pm

Salty Sisters Lunch/ No Sailing Trivia Night 7pm Sunset 20:06

Tiki Hut Open 1-6pm

Happy Hour Grille 1909, 5 – 6pm

Family Night - Penne Vodka Grilled Chicken (August 18th - 21st)

Sunset 20:07

Sunset 20:09

YC Riders 6:15pm Sunset 20:13

Sunset 20:15

YC Singles 5pm

Sunday Brunch Grille 1909 10:30am-1:30pm

Happy Hour Heritage Lounge, 4 – 6pm

Family Night - Vegetarian Moussaka (August 11th - 14th)

Flying Club 5pm

SUNDAY

Family Night ∙ 14++

Salty Sisters Lunch/ No Sailing Sunset 20:18

WEEKLY EVENTS

SATURDAY

Sunset 20:05

Sunset 20:04

Sunset 20:03

Breakfast Buffet 7:30 – 10am Tiki Hut Open 1 - 11:30pm

Family Night - Pork Cutlet Pizzaiola (August 25th - 28th)

Salty Sisters Lunch/ No Sailing Sunset 20:00

Sunset 19:59

Commodore Room Closed for Renovation

Sunset 19:58

Sunset 19:57

Sunset 19:56

Grille 1909

Lunch Buffet: Tues-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm Upcoming Events September a la carte Lunch: (All Dates Subject to Change) Tues-Sat. 11:30am-2:00pm Dinner: 1 Golf Group 15 Amateur Radio Club Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30pm 8 YC Singles 16 Trivia Night Sunday Brunch: 8 YC Riders 17 Woman’s Club 10:30am-1:30pm 10 Wing Shooters Society 17 Wine Society 10 Cruising Fleet Dinner 30 Birthday Bash Saturday Breakfast Buffet : 13 Flying Club October 13 Annual Meeting/Election Tues-Fri. 7:00-9:00am July & August 2015 Smooth Sailing 15

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MONDAYS Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge

TUESDAYS Closed

WEDNESDAYS Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge

July & August The Beach Club Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch The Last Sunday of Every Month

July 26th, 11am-2pm August 30th, 11am-2pm $16++ Buffet Build your own Bloody Mary! $3++ with Buffet $5++ without Buffet RESERVATIONS 727-360-1646

11AM-2PM • Fish Taco’s for Lunch - $10.00++ Grilled Mahi Mahi, Avocado Aioli, Pico de Gallo, Black Beans and Yellow Rice

SATURDAYS 6-9PM • Surf and Turf $32.00++ Petite Filet, 5oz Cold Water Lobster Tail, Baked Potato and Vegetable Choice of Soup or Salad

4TH OF JULY BBQ BUFFET Saturday July 4, 2015 • 11:30am

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All the American Favorites! Grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, cookies, brownies, and watermelon.

Smooth Sailing July & August 2015

NIGHT @ Pass-a-Grille July 16th, 6:30-8:30pm

$10.00++ includes Hors d’ Oeuvres Reservations: 727-360-1646

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Free appetizer with lunch (limited to one per member number) Choice of Pork Wings or Onion Rings

AUGUST

MONDAYS Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge

TUESDAYS

DINNER:

Closed

ALL DAY DRINK SPECIALS:

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Chef’s Select buffet $18.00++ per person $3.00++ Van Gogh Cocktail Rocks Pour – Add $1.00++ Up Martini – Add $1.50++

at at Pass-A-Grille Pass-A-Grille

Come Dunk Commodores, Vice-Commodores, Managers, and Broad Reachers

Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge 6-9PM • Prime Rib Night - Petite $18.00++ King $25.00++ Slow Roasted Herb Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib Served with Baked Potato and Vegetable Choice of Soup or Salad

SATURDAYS 6-9PM • Korean Pork Belly $20.00++ Korean Style Pork Belly Served with Sushi Rice, Baby Bok Choi Choice of Soup or Salad

Let’s Get Them Wet!

Assorted Salads Chicken a l’Orange Braised BBQ Short Ribs Seared Dill Glazed Salmon Roasted Pork Loin • Red Bliss Potatoes Buttermilk Braised Corn on the Cob Braised Collard Greens Mini Hibachi Station Flambéed Beef Skewers, Chicken and Shrimp (Your choice) Assorted Desserts including Liqueur Infused Fruit Station

5:30 pm Dunking begins 6:00 pm

Salad Buffet 6:30 pm

Hot Buffet

Each table reservation will receive a ticket for one free throw!!! 1 throw: $5 / 3 for $10

Entertainment by Jonathan Elgart Proceeds to benefit the Broad Reacher’s Junior Sailing Programs

Shutdown Party MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2015

$13.50++ per person Chef’s Choice Rotating Buffet

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Chairperson Susan Davidson No wind? No problem! The Allison Jolly Regatta/ Florida State Girls’ Championship was held on May 9th at Spa Beach. While waiting to launch the girls tossed Frisbees, beach balls, and cooled off in the bay with inflatable toys. The regatta was supported by the Salty Sisters, who along with additional volunteers, created a beach party and regatta that was fun and well run. Thirty-seven sailors registered to enjoy the competitive camaraderie.

Girl Power

J.J. Smith won the Allison Jolly Trophy & FL State Girls Opti Champ.

Blaire McCarthy, center, won the Laser 4.7 Award. Emma Shakespeare, in white, was 3rd, and DIYC’s A. Hayward was 2nd.

The Fun Race out to the committee boats kicked off with a Lemans style beach launch. Racing in May’s fickle breeze can be tough, but fortunately Mother Nature supplied enough wind for two real races on both courses. When the wind died, the candy boat moved in and gave the sailors another reason to smile. Girl Power was the regatta theme, and along with pink stickers and other SWAG, the girls put their new beach towels to good use. As always, the raffle was a big hit- the sailors loved the creative baskets and hiking bench donated by the Salty Sisters. During the award ceremony, the girls were reminded that Allison Jolly is not just a local sailing legend, but a pioneer whose spirit and skills helped pave the way for women sailing in the Olympics. Once boats were rinsed and put away, gourmet popsicles provided a sweet ending to a FUNtastic day on Spa Beach and Tampa Bay. SPYC winners include: J.J. Smith winner of the Allison Jolly Trophy and FL State Girls Opti Award; Blaire McCarthy, 1st Place FL State Girls Laser 4.7, and Emma Shakespeare, a Laser neophyte, in 3rd. 20

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Start of the Fun Race

Green Fleet had a Whale of a Gybe!

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Poker Run

Winners Matt Bokh Boat

Crown Regatta Race

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The St Petersburg Yacht Club Junior Sailing Team has had a busy couple of months with sailors competing all over the state of Florida, as well as up and down the east coast and the Midwest. Our SPYC Opti Team has been traveling and continuing to rack up some good results and the high school sailing season is wrapping up with its spring championships. Over Memorial Day weekend, SPYC sailors representing Shorecrest Prep travelled to the Chicago Yacht Club to compete in the ISSA Baker National Team Racing Championships. After an 11 race round robin and a best of 3 final, Shorecrest Prep was crowned the National Team Racing Champions!! Congratulations to Hannah Steadman, Josh Dochoda, Kyle Dochoda, Andrea Ranney-Pace and Nic Baird on a job well done! Two weeks earlier, the Shorecrest Prep team travelled to Annapolis to compete in the High School Fleet Racing Championship for the Mallory Trophy at the United States Naval Academy. Conditions for the event were tough, with light winds and current on Saturday and a building southerly on Sunday. Shorecrest once again sailed with the top group and finished a strong 5th place overall in the two division event. Congratulations to Hannah Steadman, Josh Dochoda, Kyle Dochoda, Andrea Ranney Pace and Nic Baird on a job well done! 4 SPYC Opti sailors qualified to compete in the USODA Team Trials hosted by the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami. 229 of the best Opti Sailors were in attendance for this 4-day regatta all looking to represent the USA at the 2015 World Championships in Poland. Our top performer was Heather Kerns finishing in 121st place with a top race score of 4th overall! After a tough start, Anika Boicheff came back strong and finished in 161st, followed by Will Fox in 170th and Ethan Danielson in

181st. Our SPYC team sailed a strong event and learned a ton, and is looking forward to using this at events in the future. The Opti team was also busy over Memorial Day weekend competing in the annual Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Out Regatta at DIYC. Sailing the 76 boat Opti RWB fleet, Heather Kerns was our top performer finishing in 3rd overall as well as top female. Heather was closely followed by Ethan Danielson in 14th, Bella Shakespeare in 24th, Emily Allen 26th, Anika Boicheff in 31st, Sam Lindsey in 35th, Emma Shakespeare in 36th, Pearson Payne 48th, Sidney Moyer 39th, Madi Icely 54th, Kate Danielson 57th, Logan Rimel 59th, Dorothy Mendelblatt 60th, Michael Noble 61st, Watt Icely 4th and Colin Lawther in 66th. On the green fleet course, Ava Shakespeare was our top performer in 18th place. Also competing were Taylor Brown and Lily Berget. The Opti team also travelled to Jacksonville to compete in the Cowford Cup hosted by the Florida Yacht Club. In the Opti RWB division, our top performer was Emily Allen finishing in 3rd place overall in the 33 boat fleet. Emily was closely followed by Bella Shakespeare in 7th (1st in white fleet), Sam Lindsay in 8th, Watt Icely in 9th, Emma Shakespeare in 10th, Logan Rimel in 13th, Pearson Payne in 14th and Madi Icely in 15th. Ava Shakespeare was our only green fleet sailor and finished in 3rd place overall!! The SPYC Junior Sailing Team Summer Camp is also in full swing!! Kids are learning to sail and windsurf and taking advantage of the great summer conditions on Tampa Bay. Registration is open on the SPYC website and classes are filling quickly. Be sure to get your future sailors signed up before it is too late. We have classes available for kids as young as 5 and as old as 16 years old. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call at the coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office - 727.896. 8101.

On the Water Activities Summer 2015

LEARN TO SAIL COURSES July 11-12 August 1-2 August 8-9 August 22 & 23

INTERMEDIATE SAILING COURSE

Smooth Sailing July & August 2015

July 18-19

PADDLEBOARDING Available at the Sailing Center for $10/member and $20/guest.

KAYAKING

Available at Snell Isle for $10/member and $20/guest.

SAILING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, October 24th Compete to Win this Coveted Title!

The SPYC Race Committee

Needs YOU! We request your assistance with the housing of US Sailing Judges, Umpires and/or Competitors for SPYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Major Regattas

Winning Boat Receives:

1st Place: $600 club account credit 2nd Place: $250 club account credit â&#x20AC;˘ 3rd Place: $150 club account credit In addition to the $600 club credit, the Club Champion will also be awarded a designated parking space, a plaque in the lobby, and will be asked to represent the Yacht Club at National and International invitational events.

To Register: 727-822-3113

Schedule 3-Jul

10-Jul 17-Jul 24-Jul 31-Jul

7-Aug 14-Aug 21-Aug 28-Aug

Contact the Club Sailing Secretary, Phyllis Eades for more information at sailingsecretary@spyc.org

Twilight Series Races

4-Sep No race

Weather permitting, we will sail on Fridays until the end of August. Check your sails and your (boat) bottoms. Prepare to get out of your slips for a fun night. There is one race each evening. Count-down begins at 6:25 PM, somewhere around the Pier. Many types of boats come out and sail the course. We have had Moths, 470s, A-Cat, kites and kayaks, just to mention a few. Official competitor classes are Spinnaker, Non-Spinnaker and Cruising. We also provide additional scoring for one-designs if at least five boats compete. Club members may race in our Sonars. Simply call the Sailing Center before Friday and reserve a boat. (There is a unique award for the winning Sonar team at the end of the season.) The Notice of Race (NOR) and the Sailing Instructions (SIs) are on our website. Debrief, and get your scores and a free beer after the race atAugust the Tiki Hut.Smooth Sailing 23 July & 2015

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Members and Employees EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES JULY

Todd Fedyszyn Youth Sailing Director - 10 years

JUNE

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Cody Spruce, Sailing Center

Sara Boggs Cocktail Server - 2 years Marc Reydams General Manager - 1 year

AUGUST Shannon Nylander, CPCE Director of Catering - 15 years Kerrie Paquette Lounge Supervisor - 11 years Dave Irby Purchasing Agent - 10 years Mike Franzke Banquet Bartender - 7 years Marcida Freeman Banquet Supervisor - 2 years Micah Giralte Housekeeping Manager - 2 years Gabriel Harrelson Cook - 2 years

Please join us in congratulating Cody Spruce for earning the title of SPYC’s Employee of the Month for June. Cody is an integral part of the Sailing Center team, where he is able to apply a lifetime of inshore and offshore sailing experience. While enrolled at Eckerd College, Cody crossed the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii six times, totaling more than 13,000 nautical miles. In 2010, he and his college roommate spent thirteen days at sea setting a record for the youngest crew to double-hand the Pacific Cup, where they took second place in their division. Cody combines his extensive sailing experience with a strong work ethic and a great attitude. Next time you’re around the Sailing Center, be sure to take a moment to help us congratulate Cody!

Mike Mika Maintenance Technician - 2 years Barbara Rauch Hostess, Pass-a-Grille - 2 years Catherine Shearer Dining Room Hostess - 2 years Luis Santiago Barback - 1 year Mercedes Cardenas Pantry - 1 year

Smooth Sailing July & August 2015

IN MEMORIAM Mr. George T. Burke Mr. William “Willie” Ellis Mrs. Helen Hounchell Mr. William Templeman Mr. Peyton L. Stone

• Remodel one bathroom

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2014– 15 Capital Projects • Install new dock awnings at the marina

• Extend outdoor white fencing to provide secure storage for kayaks

• Replace all garage bay lighting with retro fit LED light bulbs

• Complete extensive repairs to irrigation system

• Install new VFD drive for cooling tower

• Install new security camera system

• Upgrade security cameras

• Installation of 4 boat lifts

• Repair flag pole at club entrance

• Purchase of awning over gas pump

• Demo and refinish dumpster area

• New landscaping design to be completed in July

• Replace three water heaters

PASS-A-GRILLE:

• Install new decking on one finger slip • Remove small bathroom from garage and refinish storage room. • Installation of safety camera in August • Re-pipe kitchen plumbing

SAILING CENTER:

• Installed new security camera system • Installed new sailing center bay lighting • Replace composite decking for sailing center floating dock • Purchase of three new boat trailers • Purchase of new sails

TRAVELING BURGEE:

SPYC FLAG AT THE CLARIDGE HOTEL

• Purchase new washing machine in Laundry room • Sealed pavers at main entrance to club • Installed new heat lamps and miscellaneous equipment in kitchen • Sand and refinish main dock gates • Install new 208v 3 phase electrical supply for bakery equipment • Install new window tint in 1909 dining room windows • Sand and refinish chairs in 1909 dining room – to be completed by end of June • Remodeling of Commodore room – to be completed by November 2015. • Replace Ballrooms, Heritage Lounge, Regatta AC units to be completed in August • Replace make up air fans for 1st and 2nd floor kitchen – to be completed in June/July • Install new Trane building management system for new AC units – to be completed in July/August • Install main elevator electronic safety door release • Purchase a kitchen floor scrubbing machine • Renovation of Tiki Bar seating area • Purchase of new main computer server • Installation of new air wall in banquet room - July • Purchase of a chocolate fountain • Banquet stages – tables –skirts. • Replacement of phone system

Commodore Harvey Ford with friend & fellow Member, Terry McCarthy. Commodore Ford attended the Grand Opening of Terry McCarthy’s beautifully renovated 1920s era Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Birthday BirthdayBash Bash has a Fresh New Look

Now offered every other month with a brand new menu

Thursday, July 23rd Wednesday, Sept. 30th

$17++/per guest Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org *Remaining months for 2015: July, September & November **Limit one per member & one per spouse each calendar year Complimentary dinner for the member celebrating his or her birthday. Offer is not available to guests. If your birthday falls within a month that we are not having the bash, no worries, you can redeem your birthday dinner at any time.**

THE COMMODORE ROOM IS RECEIVING A FACELIFT! The room is closed for renovation and will be OPEN AGAIN IN THE FALL OF 2015

Exciting details on the project will be posted throughout the club soon.

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BURGER BAR Build Your Own Black Angus Western Hamburger with fries & Salad Bar $7++ Available Grille 1909 & Lounge

EVERY WEDNESDAY 5:30 – 9:30PM

HAPPY HOUR

Drink Specials

Oﬀered Every Day at SPYC!

Monday:

Pass-a-Grille Lounge, 4-6pm*

Tuesday:

Heritage Lounge & Grille 1909, 4-6pm*

Wednesday:

Tiki Hut Happy Hour

ic Live MusEvery Friday • 5 - 7pm

See Page 27 for TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Half Price Cocktails*(beer, house wine, house & call liquor)

Smooth Sailing July & August 2015

(at Pass-a-Grille) 4-6pm* and ½ price Wines from the Captain’s Wine List

Thursday:

½ price Wines from the Captain’s Wine List Downtown

Friday:

Tiki Hut, 5-7pm*

Saturday & Sunday: Tiki Hut, 3-5pm*

*1/2 price cocktails: house wine, beer, & house & call liquor

Monthly Events at the Club JULY ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE TUES. - THURS.: 7:30PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8:00PM July 1 – 4.............. Dazzler July 7.................... Expressions July 8 – 11............ Dazzler July 14 – 25.......... Green Flash August 4 – 15.......... Dazzler August 18 – 22........ Green Flash August 25 – 29 The Charlie Morris Band

TRIVIA NIGHT

Family Night

Downtown:

$14++ per person Tuesday through Friday Selections Change Monthly

Wed. July 22nd; Wed. Aug. 19th; Wed. Sept. 16th

Pass-a-Grille: July 16th Regatta Room - 7pm - $10++ Reservations: 727-892-6882

JULY 7-10 Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup; GRILLED TURKEY SPIEDINI with MUSTARD AIOLI; and GRILLED PEACH & SWEET ONION SALAD

WINE SOCIETY

Downtown: Thurs. July 16 Call: 727.822.3873

PAG: Wed. July 22nd

TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT

Call: 727.360.1646 (No Wine Society in August) Reservations Required

EVERY FRIDAY 5 – 10PM July 3rd - Steve Mullins

July 17th - Felix Payton

August 7th - Pat Best

August 14th - Felix Peyton

August 21st - Craig Singleton August 28th - Pat Best

JULY 14-17 Bastille Day Celebration Summer Tomato Bouillabaisse with Fresh Basil Rouille; PAN ROASTED CHICKEN “NICOISE” with GRILLED CRUSTY BREAD JULY 21-24 Wonton Soup with Fresh Ginger and Scallions; HUNAN BEEF and BROCCOLI STIR FRY AUGUST 4 – 7 Strawberries, Blueberries and Leafy Greens with Feta Cheese Dressing; SMOKY PULLED PORK with BOSTON BAKED BEANS and CORN ON THE COB AUGUST 11 – 14 Iceberg Wedge with Tabasco Blue Cheese Vinaigrette; EGGPLANT and SUMMER VEGETABLE MOUSSAKA (Vegetarian)

July 10th - Craig Singleton July 24th - Pat Best

JULY 1 - 3 Summer Strawberry Salad with Fresh Spinach, Mandarin Oranges KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE BABY BACK RIBS

NEW BIRTHDAY BASH!! Thurs. July 23rd Wed. Sept. 30th $17++ /per guest

See Page 26 for more details

AUGUST 18 – 21 Antipasto Salad; PENNE VODKA GRILLED CHICKEN, ASIAGO CHEESE AUGUST 25 – 28 Italian Wedding Soup; PORK CUTLET PIZZAIOLA July & August 2015 Smooth Sailing 27

PRSRT. STD Prsrt Std U.S. POSTAGE US Postage PAID Paid St.Tampa Petersburg, FL FL Permit 2622 Permit No. 756

St. Petersburg Yacht Club 11 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-3919 (727) 822-3873 spycfrontdesk@tampabay.rr.com

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 2301 Pass-A-Grille Way St. Pete Beach (727) 360-1646

Marc Reydams………….............................823-1219 General Manager gm@spyc.org Colleen Finney, CHAE................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer controller@spyc.org Amy Spencer…………...............................892-6888 Executive Director of Membership membership@spyc.org Joseph Van Bemmel..................................892-6889 Executive Chef executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE..........................892-6882 Director of Catering spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com Pierre Dumaine………...............................892-6880 Director of Food & Beverage pierre@spyc.org Steaven Harbin ……...............................…822-3873 Dining Room Manager ext. 227 steaven@spyc.org Vanessa McCambridge………...............…..360-1646 Manager at The Beach Club at PAG Vanessa-spyc@tampabay.rr.com Shawn Macking……….....................….….822-3113 Waterfront Director Waterfront-director@spyc.org Adam Harnen………............................…..822-3227 Dockmaster Dockmasterspyc@gmail.com Todd Fedyszyn………............................….896-8101 Youth Sailing Director youthsailingdirector@spyc.org Phyllis Eades………..................................892-6893 Sailing Secretary sailingsecretary@spyc.org Steve Partridge...…………........................892-6892 Facilities Manager facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Micah Giralte……………...........................892-6894 Executive Housekeeper housekeeping@spyc.org

Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142 Downtown Marina: 822-3227 Accounting/Billing Issues: 892-6883 or 892-6884 28

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Smooth Sailing July & August 2015

Hours of Operation: Downtown:

Commodore Room:

Clubhouse Open (Tues. – Sunday): 7:00am

Closed for Renovation

Grille 1909: Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm (upstairs during the month of December)

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

Bridge Room: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am - 9:00am Saturday – 7:30am – 10:00am

Tiki Hut: Thursday, Friday: 5:00pm - (Closing varies based upon weather & business levels) Saturday: 1:00pm - 11:30pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Sailing Center:

Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Snell Isle Hours: Closed Mondays &

Tuesdays Wednesday - Friday 8am - 5pm • Saturday & Sunday 7am -5pm

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: Closed Tuesdays • Sunday: Noon - 8:00pm Weekdays: 11:00am – 9:30pm • Friday & Saturday: 11:00am – 10:30pm Lunch: 11:30am - 2:00pm • Dinner: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Bar Menu Available on Sundays: 12:00pm to 8:00pm All other days with the exception of Tuesday: 11:30am - 9:00pm Sunday Brunch (last Sunday of each month): 11:00am - 2:00pm