Membership Newsletter
June 2015
Smooth Sailing Regata del Sol al Sol
Tampa Bay Rays Fans in Isla Mujeres. Members provided the locals with soccer balls and Tampa Bay Rays Hats
IN THIS ISSUE: Kentucky Derby Photos • Grandmasters Team Race Membership Information • Special Events • Weekly Specials 1
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SAILING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH
COMMODORE’S LOG Chapter 8 – Breaking News – over each of the last 3 months we have had a net increase in members. This may be an anomaly, but to me it reveals a new trend at the SPYC. Among those new members are 12 intermediates. This too is great news and is evidence that the best way to improve membership numbers is to simply provide good food, good service and good events. Speaking of good events, George & Beth Pennington and Joy Wissing once again produced a grand and safe Regata del Sol al Sol - those that sailed can weave their tales, but those of us who schlepped in by air and hot dogged around the island on golf carts can attest to the unparalleled Caribbean scene. The Isla Mujeres Mayor (or Presidente Municipal) Agapito Magaña and Enrique Lima (of the famous Lima family) treated us like royalty – probably because Kathleen was with me. Judy McFadden choreographed a fun poker run in golf carts and a heartfelt gathering with the Isla kids to distribute hot dogs, drinks, coloring books, Rays hats and pelotas (soccer balls). It was smiles and friendship all around. Special thanks to John Higgins and the Rays for donating 200 Rays hats. If you’ve never been, plan to go . . . next year we’re marking 48 years and then by the 50th you can act like a seasoned visitor consuming exotic drinks at the cantina while watching the Rays beat the Red Sox and the Lightning beat the Red Wings...tropical multi-tasking. The Commodore’s Cruise also occurred in May with much credit to Angela Kowalik for her leadership of those saltwater sojourners – more of that in her column. The Allison Jolly Regatta was held again this year honoring our female sailors. Many thanks to Sue Davidson and the Salties for their continuing inspiration to young women and no thanks to yours truly for my untimely absence. Preparations continue for the Sailing Exchange with the young Cuban sailors in June as we seek to embrace our good neighbors to the south. I have to believe that 55 years in the penalty box is probably enough. Gently used or even not so gently used dingy equipment is being gathered at the Sailing Center to be carried to Cuba with the group to benefit the young Cuban sailors. Please let Shawn Macking know if you have boats, tackle, sails, spouses (gently used only), PFDs, etc. that you you’d like to donate.
On another front, after 15 years of loving labor, Char Doyle and Alison Hardage have decided to hand off the reigns of the Christmas Boutique. As you probably know, in early December every year they, along with volunteers from the Salty Sisters, the Woman’s Club and many others, perform the high wire act of the Boutique with 100% of the proceeds going to our young sailors and their equipment at the SC – over the years, they have funded dozens and dozens of summer sailing class scholarships, bought a Laser with sails and equipment and are presently on the verge of funding the purchase of a fleet of sailboards. I am happy to say that the future of this event is now securely in the hands of the Salty Sisters and its new Boutique Committee Chair Joanne Simmons. Please all mark Tuesday, December 1st for this year’s luncheon and sale. As testament to the volunteer spirit at our great Club, Char and Alison have not fully hung up their cleats and will continue on the committee. Please thank your Board members and particularly your Treasurer, Joe Klingel, as they grind through next year’s budget process. We are on schedule to approve a balanced budget in the next few months. No special session required. Our CFO, Colleen Finney, continues to smoothly guide us through the annual review while receiving high and clean marks by our auditors. Last year’s zero dues increase will be impossible to repeat, but we should all remember and appreciate that respite from the real world of cost of living increases that impacts all elements of our Club operations. Meanwhile, the Club looks great, Snell Isle will look great, the Sailing Center is about to get a lot of work by the City, PAG will get a new road and, apparently, we will all get a PIER. 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
New Members ACTIVE:
Mr. & Mrs. Colvin & Maryanne Rouse Ms. Betsy Goldbach
ACTIVE BOAT OWNER:
Real Estate Broker / Agent Lunch Tuesday, June 16th • 11:30am Complimentary
Join us for an informational lunch to learn about the St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s membership and joining process! It’s great information to share with your clients! Reservations Please: 727-892-6888 or membership@spyc.org Amy Spencer, Executive Director of Membership *SPYC Member Real Estate Broker / Agents Only
Propose New Members & Earn SPYC Spending Certificates! Earn up to $500 when proposing a new member to the club!* *Certificate amounts vary based upon the category of membership of the new member
New Members Also Receive Spending Certificates Upon Joining! Please Contact Amy Spencer, 727-892-6888
REMINDER:
SPYC HAS TRANSITIONED TO PAPERLESS BILLING EFFECTIVE APRIL 1ST. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAILS FOR YOUR STATEMENTS THE FIRST WEEK OF EVERY MONTH.
Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Michelle Petrillo Mr. Antony Castagno Mr. James Whalen
NON RESIDENT:
Mr. & Mrs. William & Carolynn Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. Gregg & Kim Pounders
REINSTATE:
Mr. & Mrs. David & Leslie Daniels
INTERMEDIATE:
Mr. Brian Regan Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Robin Ostroff Mr. Cody LeClair Mr. Kevin Steele Mr. Michael Lingelbach Ms. Rose Fadul Mr. Rich Andretta Ms. Candice Queen Ms. Kayla Jacklin
PROPOSERS:
The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support! Mr. Andrew Lewis Mr. & Mrs. John & Kathy Lingelbach Ms. Alexandria Boudreau Mr. & Mrs. Matt & Lisa Avila Mr. Daryl LeClair Mr. Chris Morecroft Mr. Darren Scott Mr. Grant Dumas Mr. Patrick Walsh Mr. Jack Satterfield Mr. Stephen Dann Mr. Nicholas Morisco Ms. Ellen Sullivan Mr. Van Williams Mr. Russell Savela Mr. Chris Brown
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Tiki Hut Opens at 11am • Rotating Drink Specials Throughout the Day • Limited Bar Menu Available Heritage Lounge Opens at 11:00am – Limited Bar Menu Available 4th of July Bash - 5:30pm VIP Patio Party - 7:00pm A la Carte Dining Will Not Be Available in Grille 1909 on July 4th
4TH OF JULY BASH
5:30pm* - $27++ per guest Includes: Dinner Buffet** and Dessert Buffet Served in the Harborview Room DJ & Dancing in the Waterfront, Photo Booth & Face Painters, and Viewing of the Fireworks from the Pool Deck, Waterfront and Harbor View Rooms Reservations Required – 727-892-6882 or 6887 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com *Check-In for the Event will be in the Front Lobby **Dinner Buffet Available in the Waterfront Room & Grille 1909 Please specify Ballroom or Grille 1909 when making reservations
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SOUTHERN GRANDMASTERS REGATTA: This regatta was held April 11th -12th at the SPSC. Other clubs participating in this competition were the Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, St. Francis Yacht Club, and the New York Yacht Club. Participating Salty sailors are Shirley Rigo, Char-Nel Doyle, Joy Rudnicki, Trisha Birkenstock, Diana Sowers, and Helen Larsen. The teams sailed Sonars without spinnakers. CRUISE: CHARL HADFIELD: An Art Walk took place on May 5th. The Art Walk tour included art viewings at the First Gallery on 1st Avenue North and the ARTicles on Central Avenue. After touring, the ladies went to Nitally’s Thai-Mex restaurant at 2462 Central Avenue. Cruise to Art Gallery
EDUCATION: Classes in rigging and flying a spinnaker were conducted, so sailors would be prepared for the upcoming Sonar “Trophy Race”. “Safety at Sea”: Kathy Ahern was in charge of the US Sailing sanctioned “Safety at Sea” course offered on April 18th at SPYC. SPSC Bathroom Decorating: Gail Falkingham, Carole Bardes, and Jean Hurst hand painted nautical designs on both bathrooms at the SPSC. They did a fabulous job, and the bathrooms look so much better.
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: In their Easter bonnets, the Nauticats entertained us well. Several of our servers acted as judges to select our Easter hat contest winners. Pat Auger won the “most beautiful” hat, Carol Hansen won the “most outrageous” hat, and Jean Hurst won the “most unusual” hat. All the ladies sporting Easter bonnets then paraded through the club to show off their finery.
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Our April Cruise was to Twin Dolphin. Fifteen vessels carrying thirty-four Cruise Fleet members encountered beautiful weather and calm seas on the short run to Bradenton’s Twin Dolphin Marina on April 17-19. Our Port Directors Tim & Dianne Connolly on Lady Di 3 arranged the weekend festivities. Joining them by vessel were: Brian & Angela Kowalik on Marquesa Bob & Andrea Merriman on First Mates Kevin & Debbie Hopper on Island Hopper Rod & Nina Glover on Thistle Joe Petrella & Camille Iurillo on Moondancer Tom & Kathy Daniel on Sol Mates David & Mary Bertauski on Clara Ann
Roy & Jeannie Chapman on Blue Eyes Ray & Charlotte Noyes on Bitter Sweet John & Nancy Dunn on Nan Sea j Elwyn & Carol Segrest on Fish E. Business Richard & Judi Phagan on Phantasy Randy & Vicki Stacy on Barefoot’n Les & Nancy Bauer on Bella Vita
Joining us all weekend were Frank & Pat Bellcourt, crew on Barefoot’n, and also regular family members on Phantasy. On Saturday, Barbara & Heber Weller joined by Iron Dinghy. The crew dined Friday evening in a private room at Pier 22. In addition to terrific food and great service, all enjoyed a lively nautical trivia contest won by Team Kowalik, Stacy, Glover & Bauer. Twin Dolphin’s perfect location at the foot of Old Main Street gave boaters plenty to explore within easy walking distance on Saturday. Destinations included the historic downtown, Saturday Market, Florida Museum and Aquarium, Performing Arts Center, Riverwalk and the blossoming Arts District. Saturday evening saw the crew take over the pool deck for a great potluck cookout, dips in the pool, and enjoying sharing our many stories. Thanks to Port Directors Tim & Dianne Connolly for another great boating weekend! Afterwards, fellow cruisers Randy & Vicki Stacy on Barefoot’n began their journey to the Bahamas, stopping first at Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas and then moving up through the Florida Keys. They arrived first at Bimini, then on to Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands. They were “on the hook” most of the time, exploring the Berry Island chain of islands then on to the Exumas and other places of interest in the Bahamas. What a great trip! Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy include: • Cruising Fleet Dinner Meeting – Thursday, June 11, 2015 • June cruise to Field Club – June 19-21 • July cruise to SPYC Downtown – July 3-5 SAVE THE DATE!!! – July 11, all ye SPYC members!!! The Florida Council of Yacht Clubs (FCYC) is having their July General Meeting at Tampa Yacht Club and SPYC is out to win the Attendance Award! All Yacht Club members can attend. Details can be found on the FCYC website. Sign-up through our Sailing Secretary Phyllis Eades to be part of this event and join us to win this award in June!
Tim & Dianne Connolly - April Port Directors
Our next monthly meeting is a Dinner Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 5:30pm. Our program will feature information about the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association (CCWBRA), presented by Barbara & Heber Weller. We will also begin sign-up for our August ad hoc cruise at that time. As we have done in the past, sign-up for our cruises opens first at the Monthly Meeting and priority for those in attendance, and then later with the Sailing Secretary and on the yacht club website after that time. Please call our Sailing Secretary Phyllis to sign-up for any of our activities, cruises, and for monthly lunch or dinner meeting reservations at 727-892-6893 or email her at sailingsecretary@spyc.org. Looking forward to seeing you on the water… - Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain 6
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Randy & Vicki Stacy - a stop in Key West on the way to the Bahamas
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Monthly Luncheons with Informative & Entertaining Programs By Eva Hefner, President, eva12023@tampabay.rr.com
Summertime and the living is easy………. The Ladies Beach Club meets the third Monday of each month with special programs September through May. During June, July, and August, there are no formal meetings, but join our group for a relaxing lunch, camaraderie, and sharing your adventures. For a lunch reservation, be sure to call the Pass-a-Grille Club at 360-1646 and arrive about 11:30 a.m. After lunch…..have fun with our MJ group every Monday through out the year at 1 p.m. New MJ members are welcome. Please contact our MJ planner, Barbara Casey at barbarahap@aol.com
Board Installation and Derby Day
New members: Barbara Poole and Alexandra Seay. Welcome back member: Mary Letourneau. Interested in becoming a member? Memberships are open to all SPYC women. Contact Sally Roth at TouhySally@aol.com
Mah Jongg Corner - Etiquette, Strategies, Rules, Tips, etc. Looking at a tile before racking it. Some players pick the tile
from the wall and immediately look at it rather than first bringing it to their rack. This is a bad habit because other players may get a glimpse of the tile. It also increases the possibility of a conflict if another player wants to claim the discarded tile. It often takes players a second to decide to claim a discard, so if a tile is grabbed really soon after a discard is made, chances are that after you look at the tile, someone might call the previous discard. What if it was a joker? Too bad for you! You have to put it back if the claim was made before you racked or discarded. Ref:Tom Sloper http://www.sloperama.com/mjfaq/mjfaq09.html
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By Peter Privitera
At our April 12 meeting we had Roy McClure A&P ( Airframe & Powerplant) speak about how we should prepare for our plane’s annual physical. He spoke strongly about how we should stay involved and learn the mechanical aspects beginning with an in-depth discussion with the A&P about all specific areas of concern taking notes after each flight, being proactive, and not waiting until problems develop, citing some examples. Roy has lived in St Petersburg for 22 years and his entire life is aviation, being educated as a mechanic during his 10 year tenure in the Air Force. The doctor operates at Albert Whitted Airport, so go talk with him and get to know him. He can certainly help us stay in the air and we thank him very much for this needed information. Some of us may have noticed our logo has been modified. Bill Shivers and I have been working with General Manager Marc Reydams (also a pilot) who pointed out the need to change our logo to conform to Yacht Club standards. Discussions are continuing and your input is essential to develop the final art. During the year members fly to many aviation attractions
Two-thirds Replica of the Benoit
and one such place of interest is the Western North Carolina Air Museum in Hendersonville NC. Here among many other planes you will find a two-thirds replica of the Benoit which hangs in the Florida (Aviation) Historical Museum. So members don’t forget to take those pictures this summer when you are visiting and send or e-mail them to us. At the next monthly meeting, Sunday June 14th, our speaker will be Pat Kays who is arranging glider flying in Zephyrhills and working out all of the specifics and details. If you miss the meeting and still want to “glide” contact Pat at 813.417.8059. You will need to be on list if you want to go. If you haven’t signed up for our flight adventure to Cuba, please do so at this meeting i.e. fishing, sightseeing, cigar factory tour...limited reservations Safe flying. June 2015 Smooth Sailing 7
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Amateur Radio Club by Dick Mordaunt, AB1NI The remote ham shack is finally a reality! Members can be located anywhere in the USA, transmit from the SPYC radio and not worry about HOA antenna restrictions. Many thanks to the help from SPYC staff and our ARC club members. We had a training session in our June meeting to help everyone understand how to setup a remote (to SPYC) location with only a computer, internet connection and 2 free programs. We used this setup to talk to people involved in the Regata del Sol al Sol (RDSAS), sailing in the Gulf, New Orleans and locally.
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The 3rd Annual Member Guest Tournament was held at Feather Sound CC on April 13. Seventy-two players enjoyed the day and shared in many prizes and games. Three teams were awarded gross prizes and 3 teams received net prizes. There were 3 winners for the putting contest and 6 Pot of Gold winners, 4 Close to Pins, plus our famous 50/30/20 drawing. Lunch was served before golf and dinner afterwards with some of the nonplaying spouses joining the group. Thanks to the Feather Sound staff for making the day run smoothly.
Nine club members used their hand held radios (HTs) on the SPYC docks and on the RDSAS VIP power boats Patient Wader and Here Today. The morning breakfast picture includes Chris Lewis, Joel Taliaferro, Joy Wissing, Frank Mann, David Slazas and standing are Mary Lou Turgeon, Larry Wissing and Dick Mordaunt, missing from the picture is Margie Lewis. Another picture is David and Joel setting up their HTs. Mexican visiting dignitaries with Frank and Joy are shown getting ready to leave the dock for the RDSAS parade of boats and use their HTs. Organizers and Players
SPYC ARC normally meets face to face every third Tuesday at 6pm. But, we will 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/
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Our speaker for May was Donnie Kuhlman from Fore Seasons Indoor Golf. This is a fairly new, but state of the art indoor playing and practice venue, located in St. Petersburg. There are simulator rooms in which you choose almost any course in the world you would like to play. Great in the heat of the summer or rainy days or anytime you want a climate controlled atmosphere. Lessons are also available. Donnie was nice enough to give all in attendance a coupon for a free bucket of balls and a BOGO on drinks.
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PC Sandy Schoenberg and Joe Klingel flank new Wing Shooter member PC Jim Montgomery
The Wing Shooters Society had another action packed month with members showing up in-force at the weekly shoots at the Sarasota Gun Club and Tampa Bay Sporting Clays. This month we welcomed PC Jim Montgomery and Les Bauer as new WSS members. Bragging rights for this month go to Jack Cartier and Joe Klingel who respectfully shot this months high scores of 91/100 and 88/100. Kudos also go to Ed Wilson who had a double kill on his first shot of the day on the true pair station #1 at Sarasota on Friday May 8th.
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Wing Shooter Tom Hatton hangs on as Ken Ernst drives back to the clubhouse.
Many of our members travel to other locations for the summer months so we had a bon voyage dinner for them at the club on Friday evening May 1st. On Friday May 8th we were all invited to the home of Jack Cartier and his family for their annual family fish fry. What a Feast!! Thanks to Jack and his entire family for staging this great social event.
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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.
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Wing Shooter Mark Foster take a high one!
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Book Group Facilitator: Shirley Barbel June 24 - Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter 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 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
AT ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB By Patsy Warmack, President, patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com Angela Kowalik, Vice President, koalafam@tampabay.rr.com
The 2014 – 2015 program meetings are over and many of you have gone north. Nonetheless, the fun continues for Woman’s Club members who are here! Many of the Interest Groups are still meeting. A Dine-Around is scheduled for June 10th at the Habana Café in Gulfport at 5:30 p.m. Please contact Eve Kress at oceanchild@verizon.net to reserve your space. The topic of conversation will be a Travel Group adventure to Cuba next season; what better way to get in the mood than with some excellent Cuban food prepared by Jo Hastings at the Habana Café? All Woman’s Club members are invited to the DineAround. To be on the Travel Group’s distribution list please contact Patsy Warmack at patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com. Your 2015 – 2016 Woman’s Club Board is planning programs for next year and it looks like it will be a fun packed and educational year. Every attempt, barring Club events, will be made to meet the third Wednesday of the month September through May. 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 and cut down on the number of email contacts each month. We know you are busy and we respect your time. If you have printing capability, why not print the monthly calendar and keep it close? Speaking of the Board, yours truly, Patsy Warmack is President, Angel Kowalik Vice President, Sally Plonsky Secretary, Gail Vazzano Treasurer, Bev EddinsProgram Chairwoman, Eve Kress -Membership, and Betty Southard Past-President are ready and able to lead during the coming year. We will be facilitating multiple activities for women in the Club so watch that monthly calendar. Adios Roseanna and Lorraine – we will miss you!
Sunshine Facilitator: JoAnn Wood If someone is ill or could use cheering up Contact: jafwood@hotmail.com Travel Group Facilitator: Patsy Warmack June 10: Dine-Around for all Woman’s Club members at Habana Café in Gulfport, 5:30p.m. Contact Eve Kress (oceanchild@verizon.net) to reserve your space. Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (times and dates may vary) Contact Patsy Warmack to join the group, at 727-409-0469 or (patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com) 10
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We Love the Woman’s Club at the SPYC! Imagine, we are beginning our thirteenth year as a Club within the SPYC! Through the years, our mission has remained steady: 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 Eve Kress, Membership Chairwoman at oceanchild@verizon.net . Dues are $35.00 for June 1 to May 31 fun and festivities.
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The Beach Club Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch
June 28th 11am-2pm
$16++ Buffet Build your own Bloody Mary! $3++ with Buffet $5++ without Buffet RESERVATIONS 727-360-1646
Served with choice of soup or salad, baked potato or peppercorn cheddar mashed potato and vegetable.
FRIDAYS 6-9PM Key West Margarita Night Join us for a four course Key West influence dining experience. A laid back way to unwind and take the stress out of the work week.
Father’s Day at the Beach Sunday, June 21, 2015
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Treat Dad to Great Dining Specials!
Independence Day! “Pass-a-Grille Out” 5:30-8:30pm
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Golf Group 6pm
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10 Salty Sisters Sailing/Lunch Meet the New Pastry Chef 3-5pm
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Pre-Game at the Club 6pm Game starts 7:30pm
Family Night - Chicken Montrachet (June)
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“Brunch & Baseball Series” Game time 1:40pm Flying Club 5pm
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Trivia Night 7pm
Father’s Day Brunch Buffet 11am - 2pm in Ballroom, Live Music
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Flying Club 5pm
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TUESDAY
Family Night ∙ 14++ Happy Hour Heritage Lounge, 4 – 6pm
Family Night ∙ 14++
Complimentary Dessert Night Grille 1909 Burger Bar 5:30 – 9:30pm
FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
Breakfast Buffet 7:30 – 10am
Sunset 20:30
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Tiki Hut Open 1 - 11:30pm
Commodore Room
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MONDAY
Family Night ∙ 14++
Family Night - Grilled Chicken with Black Beans (June)
Sunset 20:30
Tiki Hut Open 1-6pm
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Salty Sisters Sailing/Lunch
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Sunday Brunch Grille 1909 10:30am-1:30pm
WEDNESDAY
Family Night - Pulled Jamaican Jerk Pork (June)
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SUNDAY
Happy Hour Grille 1909, 5 – 6pm
Wing Shooters Society 6pm
Family Night - Chicken & Shrimp Spiedini (June)
Sunset 20:24
WEEKLY EVENTS
Dinner: Fri. & Sat. 5:30pm-9:30pm
Upcoming Events July (All Dates Subject to Change) Twilight Sailing on Fridays 4 Club Opens at 7:30am for Breakfast Buffet 7 Golf Group 9 Cruising Fleet Luncheon 9 Wing Shooters Society 12 Flying Club 14 YC Singles
14 YC Riders 16 Wine Society 22 Trivia Night 23 Birthday Bash 25 Decades Party July 27 - Aug 3 Summer Shut Down
Grille 1909
Lunch Buffet: Tues-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm a la carte Lunch: Tues-Sat. 11:30am-2:00pm Dinner: Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30pm Sunday Brunch Buffet: 10:30am-1:30pm Saturday Breakfast Buffet : Smooth7:00-9:00am Sailing 13 June 2015 Tues-Fri.
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Here Today VIP Boat – Charlie Evans & Guests viewing the start
Bel Esprit II
The 47th Anniversary of the Regata del Sol al Sol began with a few clouds and sprinkles, but opening up to blue skies as the day progressed on April 24, 2015. The Race Committee consisting of George Pennington PRO, Beth Pennington Scorer and Event Chair, Stew Ahman Photographer and Treasurer, Mary Lavash Recorder and Race Apparel, Janet Walker Ocean Racing Chairman and Flags, getting the race started at the 1005 scheduled time. Posted at the start mark were Tommy Wheatley and Friend. The Vessels first paraded by the two VIP vessels Here Today and Patient Wader. Captained by Charlie Evans and Larry Wissing respectively. The precious cargo of Patient Wader consisted of the Mayor from Isla Mujeres, Agapito Magano Sanchez, Secretary Jose Castillo, Mayor Sanchez’s two sons, Fernando and Hernando, and other associates, Commodore Harvey Ford, Rear Commodore Bob Birkenstock and wife Trisha, Joy Wissing, Jack and Linda Albrecht (co-owners PW). General Manager, Marc Reydams. Here Today carried Regatta Committee members Kent & Nancy Irving, Judy McFadden, club members Sheila Moore, Ray Petitt, Karen Lieberman, Shirley Rigo, Sue Brautigam, Marilyn Wall, and other special guests of the regatta. The Evening before the Start, the Skipper’s Meeting and Bon Voyage Party were held. At this event, Mayor Rick Kriseman and Mayor Agapito Sanchez exchanged gifts and Letters of Agreement for the two Cities, St. Petersburg, USA and Isla Mujeres, MX to become Friendship Cities and begin the process to become Sister Cities. After the start, the vessels proceeded uneventfully out of Tampa Bay. However, that quickly changed to winds of more than 20 knots and dead on the nose. This led to five vessels choosing to turn around and go back to various places on the west coast of Florida from the Keys to Tampa Bay. Reasons for returning were varied but the one common connection was the wind on the nose for two solid days and unpredictable wave action.
Fruition
Hells Bells
Freyja
Ten Vessels continued their journey and arrived safely on the beautiful island of Isla Mujeres. The first boat to finish was XTC skippered by owner Tom Glew’s son, Eric. The last vessel to finish was Bel Esprit II with Ted Riley at the helm. Due to the sailing conditions, this is one for record books with the first finisher coming in on Tuesday – 4 days after the start. Most years at least one boat has finished by early Monday morning and once just before midnight on Sunday. 14
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Larry Wissing Steers Patient Wader-for viewing of the start
Regata del Sol al Sol Joy Wissing part of Communications team
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Signal Boat, Baby Doll
Zephyros
Midnight Sun
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We Proudly Announce and Thank Our 2015 Sponsors:
Commodore Ford welcomes Participants
Once on the island, all is forgotten and forgiven, as Renee Benson from Tattoo put it, “I was saying I am never going to do this again. I can’t believe how long it took. But as soon as I stepped onto the dock she said I am going to do this again.” The Gulf of Mexico does offer its challenges and there is not one time that I can remember, since 2002, that anyone has said, “It was exactly like last year.” But the feeling once on the island is “I made it” and that’s what this regatta is all about. Three Boats have already signed up for next year. Congratulations to ALL of all our Competitors for keeping their boats and themselves safe on this journey whether
Race Committee Boarding Here Today
it was to the final destination or not. Quote “Discretion is always the better part of valor.” Special Award winners: First to Finish, First Overall, and First in Class honors go to XTC – Eric Glew Skipper Owner Tom Glew; Friendship Trophy & 1st Place Regatta Amigos-Midnight Sun-Skipper Blaise Pierson; Sportsmanship Trophy & 2nd Place Regatta Amigos-After You Skipper John Gardner; Most ParticipationBel Esprit II Skipper Ted Riley (25 years of consecutive attendance); Best Finish of a New Entry-Split Decision-John Hamm.
Doctor Chris Nelson MD LT consultants-Kent Irving Murray Yacht Sales-Bill Wright Southwinds Magazine Leonardo Music-Steve Leonardo Penn-Starr LTD Joy & Larry Wissing Rocamar Fillingham Yacht Sales-Bob & Shar Fillingham Cabanas Maria Del Mar Human Resources- Judy Malone Villa KIN Coral Reef Sailing Apparel Playa la Media Luna And to the Regatta Committee the hugest “Thank You” for your dedication and support of this International Event. Larry Wissing- Weather, Communications & YB Tracker Coordinator; John Worlein-Sponsorship; Stew Ahman-Treasurer; Mary Lavash-Apparel, Selga Sakss-Secretary & Registration, Gloria Davis-St. Petersburg Yacht Club Activities; Chris & Margie Lewis-Communications; Kent Irving-Website Coordinator; Judy Petitt McFadden-Island Activities; Diana Sowers-Room Reservations; Judy Malone-Consultant Rooms; Joy Wissing-Event Chair Assistant; Nancy Irving-Registration Assistant; Jeannie O’GradyNewsletters; Dick Morduant-CommunicationsHam Radio; Mary Lou Morduant-Medical & School Supplies plus Communications; John Worlein-Sponsorship; and last but by no means the least, George Pennington Principal Race Officer & Consultant. For Full Results go to www.regatadelsolalsol.org or www.spyc.org and go to Regatta Results. ****Look for next month’s Smooth Sailing for a pictorial view of the Regata del Sol al Sol Island Activities on the Island Of Women, a gem in the Caribbean Sea.
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Regata del Sol as Sol 2015 - Thank you to John Higgins and the Tampa Bay Rays for their generosity in donating 200 hats for the local children of Isla Mujeres.
Schedule 5-Jun 12-Jun 19-Jun
31-Jul 7-Aug 14-Aug
26-Jun 3-Jul 10-Jul 17-Jul 24-Jul
21-Aug 28-Aug 4-Sep No race
Twilight Series Races
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. 16
Smooth Sailing Debrief, and get your scores and a free beer after the race at the Tiki Hut. June 2015
This is the most common question, a misunderstanding because the maritime tradition is so different from the land-side protocol. A yacht club is traditionally considered to be a vessel, not a part of the land. While land-bound tradition (and the U.S. Code) holds that no flag is to be higher than the national flag, this is not the case with vessels nor the related facilities of yacht clubs, harbormasters’ offices, etc. On a sailing vessel, the national flag of the ship’s registry (called the “ensign”) is traditionally flown from the outer end of the vessel’s aftermost gaff. The gaff is the spar which supports the top of a gaff-rigged sail. Many yacht club practices are firmly rooted in naval traditions. According to the US Navy’s Telecommunications Procedures, per the chapter “Display of the National Ensign at U.S. Naval Shore Activities”, in NTB 13 (B): 801. b. (4) “Polemast with Crosstree and Gaff – This is commonly called a ‘yacht club mast’. Displayed from gaff. A fine discussion of the inseparable traditions of the navies and yacht clubs is found at the United States Power Squadron’s website. After consultation with the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and the New York Yacht Club, they summarized: “The gaff of a yacht-club-type flagpole is the highest point of honor, as is the gaff of the gaff-rigged vessel it simulates. The U.S. ensign alone is flown there. Although another flag may appear higher (at the truck of the mast), no flag is ever flown above the national ensign on the same halyard (except the worship pennant on naval ships).” From time to time, unfortunately, offense is taken by some who do not fully understand this protocol. The Power Squadron website relates that the Palm Coast Yacht Club had a “continuing battle” with a local veterans’ group over just this issue, settled only when the Secretary of the Navy was obliged to write a letter confirming the fact that in the world of yacht clubs, the highest point on the mast is not, in this case, the place of greatest honor.
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Barbara Kearnes, Accounting Congratulations to a welldeserving Employee of the Month for May, 2015 – Barbara Kearnes! Barbara celebrated her 29th anniversary with the Club in December, and this is her 10th time being recognized for her tremendous loyalty and commitment in everything she does. Behind the scenes, she is a valued member of our Accounting Department, whether it be billing, website updates, IT issues, or all around general knowledge of the Club and its procedures. Barbara’s dedication continues to be appreciated by our Members and our team. Thank you Barbara for all that you do!
EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES Phyllis Eades Sailing Secretary, 26 years Ana Ramirez Banquet Server, 9 years Dylan Hall Banquet Server, 2 years
IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Marjorie L. Clark Ms. Melissa Greenawald
More background on this and other traditions of flags in yacht clubs is interesting reading. See the classic texts “Annapolis Book of Seamanship” by John Rousmaniere, “Chapman Piloting & Seamanship” by Charles B. Husick, and “Yachting Customs and Courtesies” by James A. Tringali.
Mr. Richard S. Placzek Mrs. Maureen O’Connell.
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Marc, I wanted to commend you and your entire team for putting on a stellar event for Easter. The buffet and the various activities for the kids were awesome. The food in particular was a big step above what we have experienced in prior years. Very interesting to see how you can provide omelette stations at a high volume event such as this, when in the past we have been told that was not possible with that many people in attendance. Great job, please share with Mr. Chef VanBemmel as well. Chris Bergstrom
APRIL 11 -12, 2015 Chairperson Janet Walker
The St Petersburg Yacht Club was pleased to host our first Grandmasters Team Race Regata, as part of the newly organized Southern Circuit of Grandmasters Team Racing. In this exciting round robin event one team of three Sonars races against three Sonars from an opposing team on a short course shaped like a digital” N”. Team strategies, tactics and boating skills are used against the opposing team while being scrutinized and followed by the race umpires. Teams from New York Yacht Club, Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, St Francis Yacht club and a team from SPYC competed in fairly light oscillating breezes on Saturday and Sunday. Three round robins were completed by Sunday morning, and then the wind gods decided the regata was finished. The Grandmasters event requires the skippers to be 55 years of age and the crew to be at least 45 years of age. New York Yacht Club was the final winner with skippers: George Hinman, Sam Altreuter and Ted Moore. The St. Petersburg YC team put up a valiant effort, but came in with a close 4th place. Results are on the website.
SPYC Skippers were: PC, Rich Doyle, Andy Walford and Steve Lang with crew Char Doyle, Chuck Dawson, Mary and Roy Ericson, Shirley Rigo, Helen Larsen, Diana Sowers and Trisha Birkenstock. This regata could not take place without an excellent race committee. Many thanks go to Shawn Macking as PRO, on Bud Karins’ boat as Signal Boat with Bjorn Hooper, and finish boat, Coast Pilot, with Bob Johnson, Gina Pierce, Kathy Ahern & Barbara Shaffer. Windward mark boat was Bill Ballard on his boat, Osprey, with Tom Pierce. Leeward mark boat was manned by Tom Wheatley, Fairley Brinkley and Janet Walker. Change Boats were Dream Machine with Stu Greene (Saturday) and Not A Snipe with PC Matt and Laura Bryant (Sunday) with Karen Park. The Chief Umpire was Eric Johnson, with Henry Moore, Carrie Green, Skip Ryan, Katie Gluskin Thanks to the SPYC staff and the Sailing Center for a job well done.
“The desserts are beautiful. It reminds me of the Ritz in London and the teas that they put on, but it looks even better than that”.
Dear Commodore Ford, “I thank you, your board and your staff for a most enjoyable dining experience recently in the Commodore’s Room. Our server, Marlene, was so knowledgeable and gracious as was Chef Joseph. Your menu is outstanding and the wine list was a treat. Further, the piano background music added great pleasure to the evening. ~Guest visiting from VBYC
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Grand Masters 2015 SPYC Team plus T. Wheatley,Char Doyle, PRO Shawn Macking, Diana Sowers, Helen Larsen, Shirley Rigo, Chuck Dawson, Trisha Birkenstock, Kathy Ahern, Andy Walford, Rich Doyle, chairperson Janet Walker
Gail Falkingham
Betty Southard
Tove Stimson
Myra McShane
Marilyn Hartman
Denise Chandler
SUMMER-TIME
Sunday Brunch
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Planning a birthday party, end of year bash or get together in the sun? We can assist you with the arrangements for food, drinks, cakes and entertainment! All parties must be orld. arranged through our ity. My WOffice. unCatering m m o C y M . b My Clu
Summer is…..when the days are longer and the pace of the day is slower….. Changes to Sunday Brunch will occur in July, August & September
What’s New? The Brunch Buffet will change to an A la Carte menu. Buffet Brunch will not be offered during these summer months*
What’s the Same? Brunch Hours will remain 10:30am-1:30pm in Grille 1909 Reservations Please: 822-3873
Contact the Catering Director, Shannon Nylander at 727-892-6882 or by emailing her at spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com to plan your celebration today! June 2015 Smooth Sailing 19
Complimentary Dessert Night
Wednesday Evenings If you haven’t had the opportunity recently to satisfy your sweet tooth, please join us on Wednesday evenings for a complimentary dessert.* *offered at dinner in Grille 1909 & Pass-a-Grille with the purchase of an entrée.
Tiki Hut Happy Hour
Every Friday 5 - 7pm
Live Music
Half Price Cocktails* (beer, house wine, house & call liquor)
MEET SUZANNEtheGENDROT New Pastry Chef
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH 3-5PM Complimentary Dessert Sampling & Non-Alcoholic Refreshments Reservations: 727-822-3873
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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:
(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
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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
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 2014
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
SHAFER’S CLASSIC REPRODUCTIONS PROUD SPONSOR OF THE
Birthday Bash has a Fresh New Look
Now offered every other month with a brand new menu 5407 24th Ave South, Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 628-0092
July 23rd
featuring TYRONE SQUARE MAZDA PROUD SPONSOR OF THE
3300 Tyrone Blvd N, St. Pete, FL 33710 (727) 344 – 3344
Chef VanBemmel’s special creations! 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.**
$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
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Brunch $55++ per person
Includes Brunch, & Game Ticket in the Lower Reserve, Souvenir Hat, and Complimentary Drink after the Game**
$30++/person & $15++/ages 4 -12 SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST • 11:00am-2:00pm Live Music by the Craig Singleton Trio
Treat Dad to a special brunch featuring: Shrimp Cocktail, Sushi, Lunch Entrée Specials, Salads, Breakfast Items, Omelets, Desserts including our Towering Chocolate Fountain. And don’t forget Bloody Marys & Mimosas!
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SUNDAY GAMES: *6/14 (Chicago White Sox) 6/28 (Boston Red Sox) *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
Monthly Events at the Club JUNE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE June 2 ............. Gloria West June 3 ............. Jazz Night! Harry Galloway Trio June 4-6 .......... Dazzler June 9-20 ........ Green Flash June 23-27 ...... Dazzler
TRIVIA NIGHT
Wednesday, June 17th Wednesday, July 22nd Regatta Room - 7pm - $10++ Reservations: 727-892-6882
WINE SOCIETY Downtown: June 18th Call: 727.822.3873
PAG: June 24th Call: 727.360.1646
Featuring: Rodney Strong Estates Reservations Required
JUNE 9 – 12 Bruschetta Pomodoro with Fresh Arugula, Balsamic Glaze CHICKEN and SHRIMP SPIEDINI with CANNELLINI BEANS, ROSEMARY and CHIVES JUNE 16 – 19 Chilled Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Fresh Spearmint WALKERSWOOD PULLED JAMAICAN JERK PORK with FRESH MANGO ISLAND COCONUT RICE and PIGEON PEAS June 23 – 26 Avocado, Watercress and Pineapple Salad with Shaved Green Papaya, Sour Orange Vinaigrette GRILLED CHICKEN with CUBAN BLACK BEANS, CHORIZO SAUSAGE, SWEET PLANTAINS and YELLOW RICE
TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Fridays in June
June 5th ...... PAT BEST June 12th .... FELIX PAYTON June 19th .... CRAIG SINGLETON June 26th .... PAT BEST
$14++ per person Tuesday through Friday Selections Change Monthly JUNE 2 - 5 Minestrone Soup with Fresh Basil Pesto & Asiago Cheese CHICKEN MONTRACHET with CARMELIZED ONIONS, SAUTÉED SPINACH and PARMA HAM
Saturday, June 27th - 9:00 PM Johnny Cash Show Set Followed by Dancing until closing!
Family Night
New Birthday Bash!! July 23rd
$17++ /per guest See Page 21 for more details
June 30 – July 3 Summer Strawberry Salad with Fresh Spinach, Mandarin Oranges KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE Sailing 23 June 2015 BABYSmooth BACK RIBS
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 24
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Hours of Operation: Downtown:
Commodore Room:
Clubhouse Open (Tues. – Sunday): 7:00am
Dinner: Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Grille 1909: Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm Sunday Brunch Buffet: 10:30am - 1:30pm (upstairs during the month of December)
Heritage Lounge: (food service hours) Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm - 9:30pm (limited afternoon & late night menu available)
Bridge Room: Breakfast Buffet: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am - 9:00am Saturday – 7:30am – 10:00am
Tiki Hut: Thursday, Friday: 5:00pm - (Closing varies based upon weather & business levels) Saturday: 1:00pm - 11:30pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sailing Center:
Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Snell Isle Hours: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays Wednesday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• Saturday & Sunday 7am -5pm
Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: Closed Tuesdays • Sunday: Noon - 8:00pm Weekdays: 11:00am – 9:30pm • Friday & Saturday: 11:00am – 10:30pm Lunch: 11:30am - 2:00pm • Dinner: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Bar Menu Available on Sundays: 12:00pm to 8:00pm All other days with the exception of Tuesday: 11:30am - 9:00pm Sunday Brunch (last Sunday of each month): 11:00am - 2:00pm