SPYC Smooth Sailing June 2014 by Shake Creative

ow, what a month! We started with the Regata del Sol al Sol race to Mexico. What a terrific event and a true test of blue-water sailing. The regatta was chaired by Beth Pennington who was remarkable in her efforts both here and on the island of Isla Mujeres. The event went off without a hitch; congratulations to Beth and her entire team. I along with my wife Laura and sister-inlaw Karen Park hitched a ride aboard XTC. With owner Tom Glew and his son Eric in charge we had a successful, safe and swift trip across the Gulf. Once on the Island we joined the other sailors and club members who flew in to attend the festivities. Once again the Lima family hosted the SPYC as the old friends we are. If you can find no other reason to go next year, go to hear Judy McFadden do playby-play of the annual basketball game between the Islanders and the Sailors. Once again it was won by the Islanders despite a valiant effort by the Sailors. So put next year on the calendar and if by land or sea join us for a wonderful time on the “Island” We arrived back in St Pete just in time to meet up with the cruising fleet’s annual Commodore’s Cruise romp. Reaching as far south as Naples Sailing and Yacht Club, stops were also made at St Charles and Venice Yacht Clubs. The group spent over two weeks invading ports-of-call throughout Pine Island Sound and points north and 2

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The Sailing Center had a full plate beginning with Michael Funsch organizing a day on the water for patients from All Children’s Hospital. Forty-four children with varying health issue were able to join us. What a huge success this was, with the children getting an experience of a lifetime. Congratulations to both the Sailing Center and Salty Sisters who were able to coordinate the Allison Jolly Regatta and All Children’s on the same day! Rounding out the month we hosted ninety area residents with developmental and physical disabilities for a day of kayaking. Also having fun was a group of members who took advantage of our learn-torace program at the Sailing Center. A great success,as they are now racing in the club Sonars.

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Congratulations! to both the Sailing Center and Salty Sisters who were able to coordinate the Allison Jolly Regatta and All Children’s on the same day!

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south. We caught up with them at the Pink Shell Marina at Ft. Myers Beach then enjoyed dinner at Doc Ford’s Grill. There were the usual tales of errant dinghies, close encounters with marine patrols and closer encounters with the sea bed as well as a couple of first mates with thoughts of bigger boats. Many a cruiser took their turn at organizing a port-of-call; thank you to all of them and a special thank you to Fleet Captain Barbara Weller.

Please check the announcements in this issue and join us for Family Fun Day and the many Fourth of July activities. Of note will be a July Fourth Gourmet evening with a wonderful view of the fireworks.

Following Seas to all,

Passport to Membership New full Active Members will Receive a Book Containing Valuable Certificates to Use Throughout the Club! Not only is the “Passport” a great incentive to join, but will allow them to experience all of the wonderful aspects of the Club once they become a member.

• One Complimentary Guest Admission to the Wine Society • Complimentary Snack, Bag of Ice and Soda from the Snell Isle Marina • Dinner for Two in Grille 1909 including a Bottle of House Wine • Complimentary Dessert in Grille 1909 or The Commodore Room • Two Complimentary Admissions to Trivia Night • Buy One, Get One Admission to a Member Event**

Value of over $600 **excludes Commodore Ball & New Year’s Eve Members referring new Active Members will receive $500 in food and beverage certificates.

Welcome New & Returning Members CLUB MEMBERSHIP Chris Bergstrom, Membership Chairman

Intermediate: Mr. Frank Fraze V Ms. Cassandra Morecroft-King

The “Passport” includes:

Mr. Jason Holloway Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Erica Crews Mr. & Mrs. J.W. & Cortlyn Pence

• Lunch for Two at Pass-a-Grille with Two Premium Cocktails • Complimentary Bottle of House Wine and Appetizer in the Commodore Room • Two Complimentary Birthday Bash Entries • Complimentary Adult Sailing or Paddle Board Lesson • Complimentary License Plate from the Front Desk • 15% Discount on a Purchase from the Ship’s Locker • Complimentary Appetizer & Two Well Cocktails in the Heritage Lounge • Buy One, Get One Sunday Brunch

Ms. Amanda Adams Re-Instated-Welcome Back: Mr. & Mrs. Charlotte & James Krizek Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Susan Drennan Mr. & Mrs. Deane & Leslie Brewin Mr. & Mrs. George & Isabel Adams Call the Membership Office for More Information

Amy Spencer,

Director of Membership

727-892-6888 Amy.Spencer@spyc.org

PLEASE BE INFORMED:

Proposers: The Club relies on our member’s referrals and we thank you for your support! Mr. Hank Braughtigam Ms. Betty Southard Mr. Jeffrey McClanathan Mr. James Holton Ms. Alexandria Boudreau Mr. Robert Siviter

• The Pass-a-Grille Marina will not have electrical power June 23rd – 26th due to maintenance on the docks. Water will continue to be available during this time. • The Downtown Clubhouse will be closed for annual maintenance beginning July 28th through August 11th.

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Spend Your Day At The Club

Happenings at the Downtown Clubhouse: BREAKFAST BUFFET • BRIDGE ROOM • 7-9AM TIKI HUT OPENS AT 11AM (Rotating Drink Specials Throughout the Day) GRILL ON POOL DECK 12-3PM HERITAGE LOUNGE OPEN 11:30AM (Limited Lunch & Dinner Menus) GRILLE 1909 OPEN AT 11:30AM (Lunch Buffet & Limited Lunch & Limited Dinner Menu) 4th OF JULY BASH • BALLROOM • 6:30-9:30PM EXCLUSIVE 4th OF JULY PATIO PARTY GRILLE 1909 • 7:00PM 4

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Regata del Sol al Sol 2014

Marc Reydams, SPYC General Manager and wife Brigitte enjoying the Lynx

SPYC Lynx and yachts heading out The morning of April 25, 2014 started out with very light winds as the Parade of Boats sailed past the Privateer Vessel, “The LYNX” which was the staging area (replacing the Pier because of its closure) for VIPs, Mexican Consul Members and other Guests from the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Due to the light wind, and with the cannons going off, the flag was raised for the competitors to follow the Race Committee Boat down the bay in search of sailable wind. Fifteen boats headed for the Skyway to officially start the race in better winds, and the race committee upon arriving at the “C” Cut Range marker found the winds freshening, and at 11:55 the race officially began. The competitors struggled with light air the first 24 hours and then came the winds, but with a very strong current against them, making the progress very slow. Every year the racing is different, but it always involves a light air portion, strong loop currents, heavy wind, mixed seas, and even a becalming. Four vessels, Sweet Melissa-Christopher 6

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Cantolino, Orient Express-Joel Taliaferro, XTC Tom Glew, and 14 Pennies-Roy Rogers changed places many times and were close at times, vying for the coveted First to Finish and Overall Regatta winner. Once again the current proved to be the nemesis. Sweet Melissa came out in front to win both of those trophies and First Overall in the Cruiser Class. Orient Express went on to finish 1st in Cruiser B and 2nd overall; XTC to take 1st in the Non-Spinnaker Class and 4th overall; 14 Pennies – landed in 2nd place Cruiser A and 3rd Overall. The vessel Tattoo with Glenn Benson at the helm took 3rd in Cruiser A, H20-Robert Waddell took 2nd place Cruiser B and won the Best Finish for a new competitor. After You-John Gardner took 1st place honors in Cruiser C and won the Sportsmanship award for assisting another vessel in trouble; Anthie George Alexiou took 2nd in Cruiser C. Blue Heron Russ Hoadley came away with 2nd place in Non-Spinnaker followed by Severance Scott Collins in 3rd place. Due the Corinthian Spirit of this event, Bel Esprit II Ted Riley and Chantey John Hafner were awarded the 3rd place trophies

and were finished in place in Cruiser B and C respectively. Bel Esprit also won the Most Years of Participation in the regatta with 22 years of consecutive competition. Freyja and Great Adventure finished 4th and 5th in Cruiser A. The Friendship Trophy this year was awarded to the Admiral of the Mexican Navy for the Navy’s many years of dedication to helping the Regata del Sol al Sol vessels, and specifically for rescuing Caribbean Amphibian which was in trouble due to mechanical and rigging/ sail issues which resulted in being towed in by the Navy Gun boat. Admiral Pignol graciously accepted the award and called the head of the Search and Rescue division to the podium to share the award with him. 100% of the vessels who started made it to Isla Mujeres this year and there was a large contingency of families, friends, and yacht club members attending the many events on the Island. The Race organizers in Mexico-Enrique Lima Zuno, Jose de Jesus Lima, Maria Boyan, Kin Mendillo, the Mayor of Isla-Agapito

Magana, and many others welcomed them, as always, with open arms; and they were presented with the traditional drinks upon arrival.

Wednesday Mexico Welcomes Sailors at Skippers

The Basketball Game was very exciting but in the end The Isla players won again-I believe the standings are Mexicans 44-Gringos-2, but great fun was had by all. Due to winds that made the area for Race Course for the Amigos Race a washing machine, there was no race and the children were delivered their goodies and gifts either on the dock or at an event coinciding with a school program. We still need more pictures for the website. I know that not everyone who was on the island is in the pictures that follow. So please, send them to me at epennnin09@earthlink.net and we will do another picture spread next month. Also, there will be a story relating the Saga of the Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle. Thank you to all of our race committee for the yearlong involvement and dedication to duty. Selga Sakss - Registration & Nancy Ammon – Secretary –;Stew Ahman – Treasurer; Kent Irving – Webmaster; Mary Lavash – Merchandise; Gloria Davis – SPYC Events and Seminars; Rose Linderman Worlein – Island donations & Supplies; John Worlein – Island Activities and Sponsorship; Jeannie O’Grady – Newsletter; George Pennington – Principal Race Officer; Joy Wissing – Member At Large; Larry Wissing – Communications and Weather; Judy Malone – Reservations; Judy Petitt McFadden – Marketing & Member Relations. Lastly, I would like to thank all of our sponsors for without their support this event would not be as successful as it is: Fillingham Yacht Sales, Sailors Wharf, Casamigos, Friends of Isla, Gear Design, Coral Reef Apparel, Human Resources, Inc.; JLW LTD; The “LYNX”; Tampa Bay Hosting; Southwinds; Penn-Starr Ltd; Playa Media Luna; Cabanas Maria Del Mar; Rocamar; and Villa Kin.

The Anthems are played

Club de Yates entrance

Sweet Melissa Skipper Chris Cantolino (not present) received the Overall Award

The Cheerleader prepare for a Cheer

Is there anyone missing here

Beth and Mary enjoy the Casa de Las Rocas

Please go the regatta website at

www.regatadelsolalsol.org for more pictures, and results

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Featuring:

St. Petersburg Yacht Club

$55++ per person

Includes Brunch, & Game Ticket in the Lower Reserve, Souvenir Hat, and complimentary drink after the game**.

**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 Please: 892-6882 or catering@spyc.org

S U N D AY, J U N E 8 T H

Opera & Omelets Norma

Norma is a tragedia lirica or opera in two acts by Vincenzo Bellini. First produced at La Scala on 26 December 1831, it is regarded as a leading example of the bel canto genre. “Casta diva”, in Act 1, is one the most famous arias of the nineteenth century.

$55++

per guest

12pm: Brunch at the Yacht Club 2pm: Performance begins (the Palladium Theatre)

Reservations: 822-3873 x203 or catering@spyc.org

Transportation & Parking on your own (Cancellations must be made by 6/4 otherwise you will be charged for your full Reservation, as we cannot retun unnesd ticket)

Relax Refresh Rejuvenate

Saturday, June 14th 11am - 3pm Skin Evaluation & Color Analysis & Facials

(come without makeup)

Dry Mani’s & Pedi’s (come with nails clipped & cleaned) Up-do’s (leave your hair down & if you come with wet hair, they will do a blowout)

Massage * Smoothie Bar * Sushi * Salad Bar

and more...

$50++ /per guest

Reservations Required: 822-3873 x203 Limited to 50 people ~ don’t miss out!

THE DATES Your Entertainment Committee is putting together some great events you don’t want to miss out on, so Save the dates!

Saturday, June 28th • Decades Party Saturday, July 26 • Country Hoe Down Saturday August 23 • Craft Beer Night Saturday, September 20th • Jazz Night More Information to come in the next Smooth Sailing

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Bash

6-9 p.m.

Put your brain to the Test..Attempt to outsmart your peers & Meet New Friends

Wednesday, June 18th Wednesday, July 23rd Wednesday, August 27th Includes: Light Hors Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, PFO Bar & Prizes

Reservations: 727-892-6882

Thursday, June 26th Thursday, July 24th $15++ /per guest (Free birthday dinners for member & spouse only. Offer is not available to guests) If you are a single, or even a couple & would like to be seated with a group, please ask to be seated at the Social Table.

Reservations Please: 892-6882

Downtown: Thursday, June 19th at 6:00pm Pass-a-Grille: Wednesday, June 25th at 6:00pm The Wine Society allows exposure to the origin of the various flavors of wine and to be educated by highly knowledgeable wine makers from around the world. Wine Society members and guests enjoy savoring the taste of new trendy wines while sharing the overall wine experience with their fellow members and wine enthusiasts. Although the Wine Society has a waiting list to join, ALL members are welcome to attend as a guest for $25

Reservations: 727-822-3873

Cruising Fleet Delightful Longboat Key Moorings Yacht Club was our destination for April’s cruise. Many thanks to our Port Directors Wes and Barbara Compton for organizing this very fun-filled weekend. We had 23 boats make the trip! Many new cruisers to the Fleet as well as those who have been cruising with us for a while. (Please check the longer edition of this article on our web page for all those that made the trip). The weather totally co-operated making the weekend even better. Friday night was a “potluck” – bar--que around the private pool and club house at the north end of the marina. Wes outdid himself grilling chicken, sausage and hamburgers. We could tell he had a lot of practice! Everyone brought a dish to share and no one went hungry. Saturday was a beach-day, dinghy-day, shopping-day with vegging and mah-jongg by the pool. The club provides complimentary shuttle service to the beach and to

St. Armand’s Circle. Several ladies fully experienced the shopping options; while others worked on their tans. Saturday evening was dinner for approximately 50 people at the Tavern restaurant. The ambiance, food and company was great. We want to go back! Back by popular demand is our dinner meeting on June 12th, 2014 at 6 P.M. in the Regatta Room. We had an amazing turn out in March and are really looking forward to happy hour cocktails in the Heritage Lounge followed by the buffet dinner. Please come join your fellow cruisers for a good evening. You can call at Phyllis at 727-822-3873 or go to the website to sign up. June’s cruise is to the Field Club where we will hold our 3rdAnnual Food & Wine Tasting on the docks. Prizes will be awarded for the best cocktail, best appetizer/food and best decorations. July we will “cruise” to our downtown docks for the annual 4th of July celebration. Call Phyllis to get reservations! Looking forward to seeing you on the water … Barbara Weller, Fleet Captain

Golf Group By Nancy Strite

The Member Guest outing at Feather Sound CC was a huge success. Ninety-six golfers enjoyed the sunny day. With this many players there were 3 gross and 3 net team winners (24), with net scores based on the Callaway System. There were four door prizes including a personally signed bottle of Fuzzy Zoeller Vodka. Nine Pot ‘O Gold prizes were awarded and 2 door prizes were won by non- golfing spouses who joined the group for dinner. It was another perfect day on the links. Every player received a travel tumbler. Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy was the recipient of the Golf Group’s $500 donation this year. The Academy teaches at risk children a way to overcome adversity through the game of golf, building character and raising self esteem. Mallory Hubbard, Director of Development is pictured below Sign in with Norm, Nancy, Eric

Lining up their putt

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Myra & Bob with guests

Happy to be here

Hat Contest Winners

Most Creative Hats

Most Elaborate Hat

Best Couple

Most Traditional

Shannon & Molly Edgar

Nancy Johnson

Colby Hearn & Trina Samms

Stephen Peters

Special Thanks to

Anne Long

for donating an official Kentucky Derby Glass as a prize

Amateur Radio Club

SPYCARCHIVE

The library, in the corner of the lobby, continues to expand. Enjoy a quiet moment there, whatever you have kindly donated books, especially PC Bruce Watters. Justin Lee Altshuler’s set of English glass prints are now hanging in the Quaterdeck room. All photographs or memorabilia welcome! They may be scanned and returned or filed, if kindly donated. Barbara Watson historian@spyc.org

IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Dorothy Talbot

by Dick Mordaunt, AB1NI Last month’s big event for the Amateur Radio Club was the send off for the Regata del Sol al Sol with 9 members participating with their 2m handheld radios. Participants were either working on board the Lynx or Tribute, on the ground at the SPYC dock or at the SPYC main clubhouse. Volunteers included organizer and net control Larry, N4MKT; Dick, AB1NI; Ralph, W4TNY; Mary Lou, KA2IWT; Barbara, KN4MB; Frank KJ4ZHY; Dave KJ4WUE; Bob K0UZE; Peter, KM4AEZ; and Joy, KC4LAP. This was a fun volunteer activity for everyone. In addition, two boats in the regata had amateur radio operators on board. One was an SPYC ARC member, Joel, KJ4SME the captain of s/v Orient Express and another operator was Mike WD4DMT a crew member on s/v Chantley. A few of us talked to them on HF or listened as they checked into the Waterways Net or to the Maritime Mobile Service Network. After May we will not have any more in person club meetings until the Fall. But in the meantime we will still meet on the air for our weekly Monday 1730 Net. SPYC ARC socializes on-the-air every Monday 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/

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Woman’s Club AT ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB By Patsy Warmack, Vice President, patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com Betty Southard, President, womansclub@spyc.org The Woman’s Club meets monthly with a special program September through May, third Thursday unless otherwise noted. Our mission is to embrace new friendships, promote socialization, cultural and educational activities, and promote women’s involvement in the SPYC.

If you would like to join the Woman’s Club please contact Angela Kowalik at

koalafam@tampabay.rr.com Book Group Facilitator:

Shirley Barbel June 25 The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Social time: 5:00 pm Discussion: 5:30—6:30 Meets the 4th Wed each month except December Contact sbarbel@aol.com

Bridge Group Facilitator:

Ellen Carnahan Meets every Tues @ 1:00pm Lunch @ 11:45 optional Contact ecarnahan1936@gmail.com

Golf Group Facilitator:

Helene Hardick Meets each Fri Oct thru May 8:30 am at Cypress Links Contact hhardick@alwaysonline.net

2014-2015 Board from left to right: Marcia Bye, Past Pres; Bev Eddins, Programs; Angela Kowalik, Membership; Roseanna Costa, Sec; Betty Southard, Pres.; Lorraine Danna, Treas; Patsy Warmack, VP

Mah Jongg Facilitator:

Carolyn Rehberger Lessons are regularly offered for new players. Meets every Thurs @ 1:00 pm Lunch @noon optional Contact sicar6@yahoo.com

Writer’s Group Facilitator:

Joan Lander Focus is on developing skills in a nonthreatening environment. Oct Topic: The Window Meets the 3rd Thurs @ 10:30 am Oct thru April Contact waterwind1@verizon.net

Sunshine Group Facilitator:

Cheryl Lanfear If someone is ill or could use cheering up Contact mclanfear@yahoo.com

Shorecrest Prep School performing excerpts from Chicago at the Installation Dinner

APRIL GOLF WINNERS Isabel Schoenberg, lowest score; Mary Howe, Helene Hardick Closest to pin off green, Marcia Bye, High Score MAY MAH JONGG WINNERS Marcia Bye High Score Table winners: Marcia Bye, Mary Ann Aselage, Roslyn Beckoff

During June, July and August, there are no formal meetings “Just Lunch” on the 3rd Monday at Beautiful Pass A Grille. Make a Reservation 360-1646, and arrive at 11:30 for lunch and friendly conversaion, Mah Jongg every Monday 1PM. By Helene Hardick Membership: Sally Roth ,TouhySally@aol.com Mah Jongg: Eva Hefner, eva12023@tampabay.rr.com 14

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From Great Programs, Entertainment and Parties,

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Sisters SaltySalty Sisters Salty Sisters June 2014

~ ANNUAL MEETING~ ~ ANNUAL MEETING~ Trisha Birkenstock

June 2014

~ALLISON JOLLY REGATTA ~ Trisha Birkenstock ~2014 ALLISON JOLLY REGATTA ~ Birkenstock June Trisha

Saturday, May 10, 28 young women sailors (8 to The FWSA Annual Meeting is the culmination of a Saturday, May 10, 28 young women sailors (8 to The FWSA Annual Meeting is the culmination of a 18) participated in this 33rd annual event. [4] Pictured with ‘Tortuga’ are year’s worth of sailing, meetings and getting to‐ 18) participated in this 33rd annual event. [4] Pictured with ‘Tortuga’ are year’s worth of sailing, meetings and getting to‐ volunteer Salties: Ginny Daniels, Nancy Strite (Assistant Chair), Marilyn gether just to have fun! This year’s meeting was Ginny Daniels, Nancy Strite (Assistant volunteer Salties: Chair), Marilyn gether just to have fun! This year’s meeting was Wall and Gloria Lewallen. [5] Mary Lavash & Stu Ahman watch as Blaire hosted by the Bitter Ends at the Venice YC. [1] Wall and Gloria Lewallen. [5] Mary Lavash & Stu Ahman watch as Blaire hosted by the Bitter Ends at the Venice YC. [1] McCarthy takes off in her pram. Blaire, daughter Outgoing President Shirley Rigo McCarthy (L) was presented takes off in her pram. Blaire, daughter Outgoing President Shirley Rigo (L) was presented of Salty Sister with a crystal of Salty Sister Sally McCarthy, [5] with a crystal [4] [5] vase full of Sally McCarthy, [4] [1] full of was awarded the vase lovely flowers [1] was awarded the Allison Jolly Tro‐ lovely flowers and another Allison Jolly Tro‐ phy and the FL and another crystal container phy and the FL State Girls Cham‐ crystal container full of Hershey State Girls Cham‐ pionship Opti Tro‐ full of Hershey kisses to thank pionship Opti Tro‐ phy after placing kisses to thank her for all her phy after placing first in all 6 races! her for all her efforts and hard first in all 6 races! Thanks to the efforts and hard work during the Thanks to the many sponsors— work during the past two years! many sponsors— especially to Hazel past two years! especially to Hazel & Bill Hough & Bill Hough [2] who pro‐ [2] who pro‐ vided the lovely t‐shirts—and to the vided the lovely t‐shirts—and to the many volunteers and staff who made many volunteers and staff who made this regatta a success! this regatta a success!

ANNUAL MEETING The FWSA Annual Meeting is the culmination of ayear’s worth of sailing, meetings and getting together just to have fun! This year’s meeting was hosted by the Bitter Ends at the Venice YC. [1]

Outgoing President Shirley Rigo (L) was presented with a crystal vase full of love~TRAVELING BURGEES~ TRAVELING BURGEES ~ del Sol al Sol—Salty Sis‐ XLVI Regata ly flowers and another crystal containerXLVI ~Regata del Sol al Sol—Salty Sis‐ ters invade the land of tattoos! [6] a i l [6] ters invade the land of Gtattoos! [6] full of Hershey kisses to thank her for allG a i l [6] Falking‐ h a m Falking‐ her efforts and hard work during the pasth a m a n d a Regatta n d Chair Beth Penning‐ two years! [2] Pictured here are the attending Salty group. Regatta Chair Beth Penning‐ ton enjoying an adult bever‐ [2] Pictured here are the attending Salty group.

SV XTC had a crew of [3] Selga Sakss accepting half of the Ardith Rut‐ ton enjoying an adult age. bever‐ three land Sunfish Spirit Award on behalf of the Salty age. SV XTC had a crew of Salties: Judy McFadden [3] Selga Sakss accepting half of the Ardith Rut‐ [7], Laura Bryant and Karen three Salties: Judy McFadden land Sunfish Spirit Award Sunfish sailors participating in the most Interclub on behalf of the Salty regattas. (This year the Salties tied with the Din‐ [7], Laura Bryant and Park. Karen Brooke Taliaferro’s Sunfish sailors participating in the most Interclub boat SV Orient Express was regattas. (This year the Salties tied with the Din‐ ghy Dames.) Congratula‐ Park. Brooke Taliaferro’s repaired was from last year’s dis‐ boat SV Orient Express ghy Dames.) Congratula‐ tions, Sunny Fish! masting, and came in 1st in Cruiser B! What a fun time for repaired from last year’s dis‐ tions, Sunny Fish! ~CRUISING~ all—plan to attend next year’s event. Cerveza por favor! masting, and came in 1st in Cruiser B! What a fun time for ~CRUISING~ [8] April 29th the all—plan to attend next year’s event. Cerveza por favor! [7] [8] April 29th the Salties took great de‐ [7] Salties took great de‐ light in taking a day light in taking a day cruise on the ferry to cruise on the ferry to Egmont Key. The fun‐ filled day consisted of [3] Egmont Key. The fun‐ a tour of the historic filled day consisted of [3] island, lunch (of a tour of the historic course) and a few island, lunch (of [8] brave souls took a course) and a few brief dip in the turbu‐ [8] brave souls took a lent Gulf. brief dip in the turbu‐ lent Gulf.

ALLISON JOLLY REGATTA Saturday, May 10, 28 young women sailors (8 to 18) participated in this 33rd annual event. [4] Pictured with ‘Tortuga’ are volunteer Salties: Ginny Daniels, Nancy Strite (Assistant Chair), Marilyn Wall and Gloria Lewallen. [5] Mary Lavash & Stew Ahman watch as Blaire McCarthy takes off in her pram. Blaire, daughter of Salty Sister Sally McCarthy, was awarded the Allison Jolly Trophy and the FL State Girls Championship Opti Trophy after placing first in all 6 races! Thanks to the many sponsors—especially to Hazel & Bill Hough who provided he lovely t-shirts—and to the many volunteers and staff who made this regatta a success!

behalf of the Salty Sunfish sailors participating in the most Interclub regattas. (This year the Salties tied with the Dinghy Dames.) Congratulations, Sunny Fish!

TRAVELING BURGEES XLVI Regata del Sol al Sol—Salty Sisters invade the land of tattoos! [6] Gail Falkingh am and Regatta Chair Beth Pennington enjoying an adult beverage. SV XTC had a crew of three Salties: Judy McFadden [7], Laura Bryant and Karen Park. Brooke Taliaferro’s boat SV Orient Express was repaired from last year’s dismasting, and came in 1st in Cruiser B! What a fun time for all—plan to attend next year’s event. Cerveza por favor! CRUISING [8] April 29th the Salties took great delight in taking a day cruise on the ferry to Egmont Key. The funfilled day consisted of a tour of the historic island, lunch (of course) and a few brave souls took a brief dip in the turbulent Gulf. [2] Pictured here are the attending Salty group. [3] Selga Sakss accepting half of the Ardith Rutland Sunfish Spirit Award on June 2014 -

Wing Shooters Society WSS members having a relaxing evening together at Ed Wilson’s Kentucky Farm this past April. It was a great trip to get to know each other better while socializing, eating great campfire food and enjoying a shooting sport we all love.

Joe Klingel, Mark Foster, John Arsenault, Ed Wilson, Bob Birkenstock, Kenton Wilson, Sandy Schoenberg, Jack Cartier

Junior Activities JUNE 2014 Over the weekend of May 10-11, SPYC sailors representing Shorecrest High School competed in the High School National Fleet Racing Championships for the Mallory Trophy in San Diego California. The top 20 teams from across the country sailed 22 races in light to medium races right off of downtown San Diego. In what was one of the closest national championships on record, Shorecreset narrowly missed winning the title and ended up in third overall. Over the weekend of May 17-18, SPYC Junior Sailors Liam McCarthy, Martin Hood, Emily Wright and Josh Dochoda competed in the J24 Rodeo Regatta hosted by the Davis Island Yacht Club. 15 boats from all over Florida competed in the 7 race series. The SPYC Juniors sailed a consistent series winning the event by 4

Broad Reachers

Each week WSS members group together and caravan to one of the various Trap, Skeet, or Sporting Clays Ranges around Tampa Bay for a day of fun. There’s always great discussion about many shooting subjects. On the way back, all usually stop for lunch somewhere off the beaten track to share excuses of why we didn’t shoot good that day. Perspective members are welcome to check us out. We hold monthly meetings every 2nd Thursday at 6:00 PM in the Quarterdeck Room. Mark Foster

points and showing that they will be a force this September at the J24 World Championships in Newport RI! Also joining the team for the weekend were SPYC Alums Noah Blacker and Brendan Shanahan. SPYC Opti Sailors Heather Kerns and Blaire McCarthy competed in the United States Optimist Dinghy Association Team Trials in Stamford CT. The 4-day event was sailed in the water of Long Island Sound. Sailors had to deal with a wide variety of wind conditions, along with 7-foot tidal swings and even a 25 million gallon sewage spill into Stamford Harbor. In the end, Blaire finished in 56th place in a fleet of 218 and was also the 11 placed female. Heather Kern’s, sailing at team trials for her first time, finished in 165th place! Todd Fedyszyn, Youth Sailing Director

Yellow and Blue were the order of the day for the annual Nona time for exploring the island and a picnic lunch before returning Bolster Race on April 12 at our Pass-A-Grille club. Nona Bol- to mainland. We have made tentative plans for a summer party ster was Sue Lapp’s mother and I’m told that she always wore a on June 7th. I will have a lot more details next month. yellow and a blue shoe to board meetings of the Broad Reachers. Barbara Watson won the race in 1st place, followed by Tove Kullman in 2nd and Carol Hansen in 3rd. Other competitors were Tricia Billings, Jeanette Erb and Wendy Savage. It was a beautiful day with wind speeds of nine knots. George Kullman and Charl Hadfield ran the Safety boat and the race committee consisted of Barbara Arnold, Mary Jane Peabody, Marilyn Wall and myself. Sue Lapp provided a delicious carrot cake for dessert and each of the place winners received a bracelet with one yellow and one blue flip flop charm and an anchor. By time you read this column, our Friendship Regatta with the Salty Sisters will have taken place on May 17 at Pass-A-Grille. A sumptuous luncheon will follow the racing. Our annual Spring meeting will be on May 24, after which the new officers and committee chairman will be announced. On May 31 we will have another expedition to Shell Key, an event we always look forward to. We will race our Prams over in the morning, have 16

- June 2014

Louis Rodriguez, Pastry Chef

Mango Cheesecakes Yield: 12 servings (1 mini cheesecake) Ingredients: Cooking spray

¾ cup graham cracker crumbs ½ cup granola with oats 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons honey 1 ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks 1 (8-ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese 1 cup 2% fat vanilla Greek yogurt 1 egg 1∕3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons cornstarch ½ pint raspberries, for garnish

Method of Preparation:

1) Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 12 foil cup liners in muffin cups; coat with cooking spray. 2) Combine graham crackers crumbs and granola in a mixing bowl. Add honey and melted butter; mix until crumbly. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups; press firmly onto bottoms. Bake for 8 minutes. 3) Meanwhile, place mango in food processor; process until smooth. Add to small saucepan; cook for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Cool. 4) Combine cream cheese and sugar; beat with mixer at high speed until well-blended. Add yogurt, egg, vanilla and cornstarch to sugar mixture; beat with mixer at medium speed until well-blended. Divide batter evenly in prepared muffin pan. Swirl mango sauce into batter. 5) Place shallow broiler pan filled halfway with hot water on lower rack of oven. Place muffin pan on rack above; bake at 300°F for 20 - 25 minutes or until slightly firm in the center. Let cool for 10 minutes; chill.

- June 2014

Happy June!

Let our Summer of Fun Begin! Our ingredient of the month is… Considered sacred in its country of origin, India, the mango has a recognizable mix of green, yellow and red on its waxy skin and is a kidney-shaped fruit with a large seed in the middle. The fragrant golden-yellow flesh of a mango is soft and juicy with a sugary rich, slightly tart flavor. The only downside to this delectable fruit is that its seed traverses the fruit’s length, which means that the larger the mango, the higher fruit-to-seed ratio. However, the fruit can be carefully carved away from the hard, fleshy seed by standing it on its wide end and using a knife to vertically cut away the fruit from the seed. Mangoes are in season from May to September, though imported fruit can be found year-round. While India reigns as the largest producer of mangoes in the world, this exotic fruit is cultivated in temperate climates around the world, including China, Mexico and Brazil, and California and Florida in the U.S. It can be eaten plain, but is a great addition to fruit salads, smoothies, salsas, desserts and chutneys. It can also be added to such foods as stir-fry and soup, but only when warmed gently to not destroy its flavor. Fun Facts • A mango tree can grow as tall as 100 feet.

Mango

• Mangoes are distantly related to the cashew and the pistachio. • More fresh mangoes are eaten every day than any other fruit in the world. • In India, a basket of mangoes is considered a gesture of friendship. • Legend says that Buddha meditated under the cool shade of a mango tree. For those of you travelling to the cooler breezes of the north, happy trails! We look forward to your return in the fall. Please remember to check Smooth Sailing for daily events in June, and join us on our Facebook page for posts and updates by myself and other members of management. www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub

Of course our website www.SPYC.org has our daily specials and events posted as well. As always, I am eager to receive feedback on all facets of the dining experiences here at our Club. You can email or call any time. ChefJustin@spyc.org Cheers and Happy Eating! Chef Justin M. Keegan, CCC Executive Chef June 2014 -

JUNE AllAllAreas Areas 1909 Grille Grille1909 SUNDAY SUNDAY Brunch Brunch Buffet Buffet • $15++ • $15++ Turkey Turkey DayDay - Roast - Roast Turkey Turkey with with all all thethe Trimmings Trimmings Lunch Lunch • $11++ • $11++ Dinner Dinner • $12++ • $12++ TUESDAY TUESDAY Family Family Night Night • $11++ • $11++ TUESDAY TUESDAY THRU THRU FRIDAY FRIDAY Lunch Lunch Buffet Buffet • $9++ • $9++ TUESDAY TUESDAY THRU THRU SATURDAY SATURDAY a’laa’la carte carte Lunch Lunch • Pricing • Pricing Varies Varies WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Burger Burger • $6 • $6 THURSDAY THURSDAY Thrifty Thrifty Thursdays Thursdays areare Back! Back! Dinner Dinner Buffet Buffet • $16++ • $16++

- June 2014

THURSDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY SATURDAY Slow Slow Roasted Roasted Prime Prime Rib Rib au Jus au Jus English English CutCut • $18++ • $18++ 12 12 Ounce Ounce • $21++ • $21++ 16 16 Ounce Ounce • $25++ • $25++ Bone-in Bone-in CutsCuts Occasionally Occasionally Available Available

Heritage HeritageLounge Lounge FRIDAY FRIDAY & SATURDAY & SATURDAY Beer Beer andand a Brat a Brat • $10++ • $10++ Grilled Grilled Bratwurst Bratwurst withwith Kraut Kraut & Grain & Grain Mustard Mustard Served Served withwith a Side a Side of Cheese of Cheese Curds Curds Includes Includes OneOne Glass Glass of Stella of Stella Artois Artois

Commodore CommodoreRoom Room 1909 & &Grille Grille1909 FRIDAY FRIDAY & SATURDAY & SATURDAY PrixPrix FixeFixe Menu Menu • Pricing • Pricing Varies Varies Theme Theme to Change to Change Weekly Weekly

Tuesday – Friday 7 - 9am

(Bridge Room)

$6 Burger with Fries Members: $5.50 + Guests: $8.50 + includes:

Omelets & Eggs Cooked to Order Belgian Waffles, Bacon & Sausage Assorted Muffins & Breakfast Pastries Assorted Chilled Juices, Freshly Brewed Coffee & Tea

(Includes Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle)

Additional toppings extra

Every Wednesday, Every Dining Room in June, July & August. Come Down to the Club and Savor a Great Burger & a Great Value! SPYC MEMBERS’ Kids, Grandkids & Great Grandkids

Ages 9 and Under (*One Adult Entrée purchase required for each free Child’s Meal)

Child’s Selection is from the Children’s Menu Available in Grille 1909, Commodore Room Tiki Bar, Pass-A-Grille & Lounge Only

May Employee Of The Month We would like to extend a heartfelt Congratulation to Sharon Pena, who won the title of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employee of the Monthâ&#x20AC;? for May. Sharon has been a member of the Yacht Club Staff for over 21 years. No doubt that if you have come for breakfast or attended a banquet event, you have met her. Sharon is a truly caring individual, caring about the members and their lives, watching their children grow up and above all cares about the wellness of the club. She works many hours, yet still maintains a friendly demeanor and puts service first. She exemplifies teamwork, helping out whoever may need a hand.

Congratulations Sharon, keep up the phenomenal job!

July 26th June 26th 6:30PM

PLEASE BE INFORMED: The Pass-a-Grille Marina will not have electrical power June 23rd – 26th due to maintenance on the docks. Water will continue to be available during this time. The Downtown Clubhouse will be closed for annual maintenance beginning July 28th through August 11th.

The Beach Club is celebrating its as SPYC@PAG!

Pass-a-Grille Out Friday 4th of July • 5:30-8:30pm

We’ll be Grilling Chicken and Ribs, Burgers and Dogs

Join us for a good, old fashioned Crab Boil prepared on an Open, Handmade Brick Grill

$35 Saturday, June 21st 6pm - 9pm Entertainment by New Horizons

Add Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, and much more!

$18++ $3 Margaritas and $2 Drafts All Day! Bar Menu also available

Crab Boil: with Blue Crab, Chorizo Sausage, Corn on the Cob, Cajun Shrimp Roasted Pig, Grilled James River Oysters, Citrus Grilled Mahi, Smoked Salmon Display, Snow Crab Legs, Assorted Desserts Sorry, no a la carte dinner service tonight.

weekly events

SUNDAYS AUCE Snow Crab $22++

The Beach Club at

June SUN

MON

4pm-7:30pm

Pass-a-Grille

Sunday – Noon – 8PM Last Sunday of the Month 11AM – 8PM Friday and Saturday – 11AM - 10:30PM Other Days – 11AM – 10:30PM Lunch – 11:30AM – 2PM Dinner 6PM – 9PM Closed Tuesday

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

Entertainment:

CLOSED

Entertainment: Maurice Big Rich Fontane Duo

MONDAYS Unsinkables

Paella for Two - $30

TUESDAYS - closed Entertainment:

CLOSED

Harry Galloway

Entertainment:

Dave Valliere

15 WEDNESDAYS

Pork Osso Bucco - $17

6th

SPYC@PAG

Brunch

$16++ 11am-2pm

THURSDAYS La 22 Joya Cabernet or Sauvignon Blanc $4/glass

Anniversary Ladies’ Beach Club

CLOSED

Seafood Platter - $19 Conquista Malbec $4/glass

Doug Bliss

Entertainment:

$16 - $23 4pm – 8pm

Crab Boil Cookout see ad for details

New Horizons

CLOSED

25 FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

Entertainment:

Prime Rib Special

CLOSED for Employee Appreciation Party

Finlandia Cranberry or Grapefruit Flavored Cocktails $3.50/glass

Entertainment:

Jerry DeMark

Wine Society 6pm

Entertainment:

Mike Balisterri

Charly Petra

No Electric Power at Pass-A-Grille Marina

29 Bloody Mary Brunch 11AM - 2PM

$2 HOT CLOSED

Entertainment:

DOGS $1 MICH ULTRA DRAUGHTS Jonathan

During Televised Rays Games Lounge & Deck Elgart

Downtown Clubhouse Commodore Room Dinner: Fri. & Sat. 5:30pm-9:30pm Grille 1909 Lunch Buffet: Tues-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm A’la carte Lunch: Tues-Sat. 11:30am-2:00pm Dinner: Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30pm Sunday Brunch Buffet: 10:30am-1:30pm Bridge Room Breakfast Buffet : Tues-Fri. 7:00-9:00am

SUN

MON

TUE 3 FAMILY NIGHT

Stuffed Cabbage

Golf Group 6pm

Sunset 20:22

Opera & Omelets

12pm Brunch at Club 2pm Performance at Palladium Sunset 20:25

Buffet Brunch 11am-2pm in the Ballroom Sunset 20:28

Salty Sisters Sailing Lunch/Board Mtg.

THRIFTY THURSDAY BUFFET - Prime Rib

ROWDIES GAME 6PM

Sunset 20:24

Sunset 20:26

TUESDAYS Half Price Cocktails

Sunset 20:27

YC Riders 6:15pm

Sunset 20:27

FamiLY

Wine Society 6pm

7pm

SPYC Singles – 5pm

Twilight Sailing

FUN DAY

WEDNESDAYS

11am

$6 Burger

Salty Sisters Sailing/Lunch

Sunset 20:28

Sunset 20:29

Birthday Bash 6-9pm

Salty Sisters Sailing Lunch

Sunset 20:29

Twilight Sailing

Intermediate Decades Party 8pm

Music Club 6pm Sunset 20:29

Sunset 20:30

CLOSED

Sunset 20:30

BANDS PLAYING IN THE LOUNGE Tuesday - Saturday

Sunset 20:30

MONDAYS

FAMILY NIGHT

Beef Braciole

TIKI HUT OPEN 1-6PM

4-6pm Heritage Lounge

Stir Fried Mahi Mahi

FAMILY NIGHT

Grille 1909 10:30am-1:30pm

Sunset 20:24

Salty Sisters Sailing Wing Shooters Society 6pm Lunch

BRUNCH BUFFET HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM

Cruising Fleet Dinner 6pm

Sunset 20:26

Glazed Pit Ham

YC Singles 5pm

SAT

Sunset 20:24

FAMILY NIGHT YC Riders 6:15pm

FRI

SUNDAYS

Closed

Sunset 20:23

Heritage Lounge

Game Time 1:40pm

Sunset 20:28

CLOSED

THU

Sunset 20:23

Sunset 20:25

CLOSED

WED

June

weekly events

Sunset 20:30

COMING EVENTS: July

THURSDAYS Thrifty Thursday Buffet Carved Prime Rib

Sunset 20:30

(All Dates Subject to Change)

Fridays: Twilight Sailing Thursdays: Paddle Board Classes 1 4

Golf Group 4th of July Bash - Club Open for Breakfast/Lunch (see ad) 4-6 Cruising Fleet at Main Docks 8 YC Singles

8 10 10 13 13

YC Riders Cruising Fleet Luncheon Wing Shooters Society Flying Club Brunch & Baseball Series

17 23 24 24 26

Wine Society Trivia Night Birthday Bash Music Club Hoe Down

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Prix Fixe Menu Commodore & Grille 1909

June 3-7 June 10-21

DAZZLER GREEN FLASH

June 24-27 June 28

DAZZLER JOHNNY CASH SHOW

Brat & a Beer Prime Rib

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