Smooth Sailing October 2017 by Shake Creative

Membership Newsletter

October 2017

Smooth Sailing Your Vote Counts Tuesday, October 10th, 11am-7:30pm

Wayne Andrews

Christian Bergstrom

Gerry Douglas

Fred Higham

George Kinemond

Selga Sakss

Brian Smith

Doug Williamson

Bill Waters II

Frank Fraze

Chad Shakespeare

Chris Spencer

ting & Board of Director Elections 2017 Annual Mee IN THIS ISSUE: Clubs Within the Club • Around the Club • Commodores Ball 2017 Membership Highlights • Upcoming Downtown & Pass-a-Grille Events 1

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SAILING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH

COMMODORE’S LOG Chapter 10 I am composing this log shortly after Irma’s impact on those of us in her destructive path. Fortunately, for some of us (including me) and the Club, we sustained no major damage nor did we lose any public services electric power, gas, or water. The Downtown Club opened on Tuesday (Sept. 12th) for lunch and dinner and restored full services on Wednesday; Pass-A-Grille opened for dinner on Wednesday (Sept. 13th) and restored full services on Thursday – thanks to good Storm contingency planning, timely preparation, and flawless execution by the Staff Management and very dedicated employees! However, for those many who did lose electric power, life became unbearably hot without A/C, preparing meals was significantly challenging at best, and taking cold baths and showers was the norm. I am glad the Club’s quick recovery was able to provide a comfortable air conditioned environment for dining, relaxing and showering – a respite from the hot miserable recovery process; a small measure of relief. Also, I heard many stories of members with electric power helping those members without electric power by inviting them into their homes until power was restored. Shame on Duke Power for being so unprepared for a quicker response! This month of October is the kick-off of the new fiscal year, with the Annual Meeting and the Board of Directors ELECTION on Tuesday, October 10th. The election to the Board of Directors is extremely important because the Board of Directors is the governing body responsible to determine the tacks to be taken to continue the current course objective – to provide a satisfying member experience for all members in all activities. Also, the Board is the membership pool from which the next member to enter the path to be Commodore is selected. Therefore, the Nominating Committee diligently searched for the twelve most highly qualified members to be nominees for the six Board seats to be filled this year and every year. Some nominees will be known to you and others not, which is why the brief biographies have been assembled, published, and

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disseminated; including a "meet the candidates" scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd in the Lounge from 4-7pm. I encourage everyone to learn more about the members you know and come out and meet the member nominees you don’t know. Above all please VOTE on Tuesday, October 10th. October begins an active schedule of sailing events such as: (for Junior activities) the USODA spring team qualification regatta, the Leukemia Cup Ted Irwin Memorial Fall Bay Race and Sporting Clays shooting fund raising events, and, most importantly the Club Championship regatta sailed in our fleet of J 70’s. The question is… will Mike Funsch win for the third year in a row? Stay tuned! Trisha and I are very much looking forward to the Commodore’s Ball introducing our new Commodore Joe Klingel and his wife Melinda. We hope you will come out and join us for our “Moon River,” wild life low country celebration theme. The Ball combined with the Blessing of the Fleet and Jazz Brunch on Sunday always proves to be a very special fun weekend. I am sure you will not want to miss it! Since the end of the fiscal year is September 30th and the last of my Commodore’s Logs, I would like to take this occasion to thank-you, the Membership, for the opportunity to work for the Club in a variety of functions over the last eight years. This time spent has been spiritually meaningful and rewarding for me - I am proud to be a member of this great Club.

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

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Congratulations to Bill Waters II who was the runaway winner of the 2016/17 Membership Challenge!  Bill was the Proposer of seven new members over the past year and we are truly thankful for his commitment and support to the Club!   Thank you Bill! Much appreciation to ALL our Members who Proposed a New Member this past year:

Jeremy Bailie William Ballard Bob Barlow Geert Benoot Bob Birkenstock Patricia Bockh Thomas Brew Winston Bridges Lora Brown Ralph Campbell Nicholas Carper Rollo Christensen Ken Cowan David Curry Pam Downer Grant Dumas Ken Ernst Chris Fraser Toni Gelaman Rodney Glover Jr. Charles Goes Ed & Mary Hacker Charles Hall Steve Hamilton Sara Harned Jopie Helsen Gary Holstrum Yanko Ibanez Joseph Klingel Pat Knippers Dawn Koehler Marty Kullman Sam Lewis Joseph Magnani Frank Malowany Jossette Malti

Victor McLean Ryan Memoli Ronald Menezes Nick & Angela Metro Atle Moe Sam Memberg Michael Noble Gerry Opiela Karen Park George Pennington Chris Plonsky Roger Podwoski Sally Poynter Janet Raymond Arturo Rios Melissa Rutland Annie Sager Jack Satterfield Russell Savela Steve Schrader Bryce Seaman Kelley Simpson Robert Siviter Brian Smith Shane Smith Margie Sommer Kevin Steele Rebecca Stewart Kenneth St. Jean John Kollar David Vetter Beth Walford Bill II Waters Barbara Watson James Wood Martin Zonnenberg

SPYC Member Appreciation Event Sunday, October 22nd 3:00-5:00pm

We thank you for being such valued members of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club.

Reservations NOT Required *This is a Members ONLY Event*

Welcome

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CLUB MEMBERSHIP George Kinemond Membership Chairman

New Members ACTIVE:

Drs. Henry & Gene Towery Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Lauren Krawczyk Ms. Deborah Bjorklund Ms. Carolyn Bradfield & Mr. Bruce Ahern

ACTIVE BOAT OWNER:

Ms. Dedra Hern Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Stacy Corbin Ms. Meg Gimmi Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Dee Kring Mr. Danny Merrell Mr. & Mrs. Matt & Ann Braun

NON RESIDENT:

Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Sunny Ponzio Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Carla Hassell Mr. & Mrs. Juan & Heidi Leon

INTERMEDIATE:

Mr. Dan Driscoll, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David & Megan Arata Ms. Kellie Pfouts Mr. Robert Carl Schuler Mr. Shayn McLellan Mr. Alex Travis

REINSTATE:

Dr. & Mrs. Charles & Annie Hirt

PROPOSERS:

The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support! Dr. Lora Brown Mr. George Pennington Mr. Winston Bridges Ms. Jossette Malti Ms. Sally Poynter Drs. Andy & Beth Walford Mr. Rollo Christensen Mr. Robert Siviter Mr. Charles Hall Mr. & Mrs. Geert & Catherine Benoot Mr. David Curry Mr. Bill Waters II Mr. Ralph Campbell Mr. Marty Kullman

2017

Commodore's

Ball

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

$120 ++/PER GUEST

“CRUISE DOWN MOON RIVER” ENJOY A FLORIDA CONSERVATION THEMED EVENING FEATURING FLORIDA INSPIRED CUISINE & "MOON" INSPIRED COCKTAILS. COCKTAIL HOUR 6PM IN GRILLE 1909

SIT DOWN DINNER 8PM IN BALLROOM

PHOTO OP AREA

8PM IN HARBORVIEW

DESSERT EXTRAVAGANZA & PIANO BAR AT 9PM

Dance the night away to live music from “Level 6” Reservations Required: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org Complimentary Libations all evening. MEMBERS ONLY EVENT. Evening Dress:Tuxedo or Yacht Club Formal (Please, reservations ONLY at this extension - Do NOT leave messages with Front Desk or other extensions - Members must make their own reservation.) Cancellations Honored Until: Thursday, 11/9/17 by 5pm If we receive your cancellation after this time, your original reservation will be charged. *Please note: The Breakfast Buffet, Grille 1909 & Tiki Hut will not be open for regular service. Heritage Lounge opens at 11am for normal service all day.*

by Kathy Ahern

The “Clifford D. Mallory Trophy” E W AT

Great news!  The US Sailing Adult Championship is being hosted this year by SPYC, November 9th-12th. The Mallory Cup was founded in 1952 for men only. The family of Clifford D. Mallory provided a magnificent sterling silver tureen purportedly from the estate of Lord Nelson. A year later women were allowed to crew, and not until 2013 were women allowed to be at the helm. Each Regional Sailing Associations area sends a representative to participate in a round robin format for four days of challenging racing by sailors from around the country. SPYC has had its share of winners.  In 1970 and again in 1973 John W. Jennings and James & Barbara Pardee brought the Cup here and in 1972 the Cup was won by Edwin Sherman, Harvey Ford, and Hubert Rutland. This year Florida and SPYC will be represented by our 2016 Club Champion Michael Funsch. Good luck Team SPYC!!!!  The winner will represent the US in the World Sailing Champions qualifier.

1970 Mallory P Jennings Pardee

1973 Mallory NAI Offshore Power

Twilight Series 2017 The weather spirits cooperated this season. We managed to get in 18 official races, 20 if we were to include our warm-up races in March. The Twilight Series has always offered support for one-design racers in addition to the usual spinnaker and cruising racers. This year has been special with our new J/70 fleet actively participating. There were often enough competitors to justify providing them with a separate start. Our Club is really enjoying the addition of this new fleet of boats; and we can continue using them in the SPSA race season that began in September. Their schedule is published www.spsa.us. Contact our Sailing Center to arrange for a boat. The Series welcomed several new participants this year. Ian Holtzworth, Michael Zonnenberg, Jay Wood and Gene Collins raced the J70s regularly. Jody Abrams and Daniel Dawson were out there often and placed in their class. And we must mention our true supporters, Grant Dumas and Jim Lindsay – with their crew of our ”younger” sailors and Dr Mike Siedlecki. Another, great, hot summer on the water and the winners:

Spinnaker A Class 1st Michael Siedlecki, Tack Tick 2nd Grant Dumas, Warrior 3rd Jody Abrams, Ariel Spinnaker B Class 1st Jim Lindsay, Sight Seeing Cruising Class 1st Steve Shortt, Hula Girl 2nd Daniel Dawson, Last Tango 3rd Richard Boler, Desiderata J70 Class 1st Ian Holtzworth, J70 Nancy Ammon Award nominee, Steve Shortt, another regular sailor and according to his fans and crew: “a great, forgiving, teacher” and true supporter of sailing and racing on Tampa Bay. Steve regularly serves on the Board of SPSA. Many, many thanks to my stalwart race committee, Selga Sakss, Maurice McGough, and Gloria Davis.

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2017 Regatta Schedule USODA Spring Team Qualifier ....................................October 7-9 St. Petersburg Yacht Club Championships ............October 14 & 15 Leukemia Cup/Ted Irwin Memorial Fall Bay Race ...........October 28 ISSA High School Single-Handed National Championships October 28-29

SPYC Fishing Tournament! Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse

Saturday, October 7th ~ Fishing Starts at 6:00am Captains Meeting at the Beach Club on Friday, October 6th at 6:00pm

ICSA College Single-Handed National Championships ...November 3-5 United States Adult Sailing Championship ............November 9-12 High School Keelboat National Championship ......November 17-19 America's Disabled Regatta .....................................December 1-3

For the NOR (Notice of Race) including online entry fees & deadlines please visit www.SPYC.org and click on “Regattas”.

Participants must return to the Beach Club by 3:00pm on day of tournament for weigh-in & awards. (Inshore and Oﬀshore Divisions.) *Hosted by the SPYC Saltwater Anglers Club*

Tournament Registration, click on: www.SPYC.org ---> Member Login ---> Clubs ---> Saltwater Anglers ---> Fishing Tournament

7th Annual Dinghy Poker Run Benefiting the Kids & Teens at All Children’s Hospital Saturday, October 7th, 2017

Captains Meeting begins at 1pm, Race Starts around 1:30pm Dinghy's will follow a course within the Basin.

Thanksgiving "Opti Learn to Sail" Camp Registration includes Lunch Ages 8-13 $300 (plus tax) per student Four Full Days! 8:30am-4:30pm November 18th - 21st

For additional information & to sign-up, contact: Tom Coffey 727-421-0001, Tomzzi@aol.com (Sanctioned by the SPYC Power Boat Competition)

Details & Registration, contact the SPYC Sailing Center at 727-822-3113. www.SPYC.org

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club proudly presents...

The 50th Year & Golden Anniversary of the Regata del Sol al Sol Race to Mexico FOR INFORMATION GO TO: www.spyc.org , Click Sailing, Regattas, then Regata del Sol al Sol under the Sun Logo, or www.regatadelsolalsol.org

Reduced entry if ALL fees paid by December 31, 2017- Discount For Regata Del Sol al Sol if you compete in the St. Petersburg–Habana Race too! See Notice of Race for OFFICIAL Details

APRIL 26 - MAY 4, 2018 Event Sponsors

Registration is Now OPEN to compete in the 2018 St. Petersburg Habana Race

For Notice of Race & Online Registration visit: http://spychabanarace.com

SPYC

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday & Sunday October 14th & 15th

Compete to Win this Coveted Title!

*Final Deadline for all Entries and Fees is Midnight, Monday, November 13, 2017*

Who will WIN 1st to Finish & Line honors in 2018?

Winning Boat Receives:

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

Registration: 727-822-3113 -OR- www.SPYC.org (Click on Regattas)

2017 Sailing Schedule Adaptive Sailing & Kayaking Expo on October 21st from 10:00am – 2:00pm.

In partnership between the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and City of St. Petersburg’s Therapeutic Recreation Department, event is designed to give individuals with various physical and developmental disabilities a chance to experience lifestyle watersports in a safe and controlled environment. (Volunteers NEEDED! Please contact 727-822-3113 if interested.)

SPYC Poker Run Pass-a-Grille

Saturday, October 14th $15++ Per Participant

11am Registration

Noon Departure from Pass-a-Grille Docks (limited to the first 25 boats)

Awards & Burgers ~ 6:30PM at the Beach Club Prizes for - "Most Creative Dock", "Best Dressed Crew" and MORE!! *Boats must display max 3’ draft*

Adult Learn to Sail Classes

Taught in our Ideal 18’s Weekends 8:30am-3:30pm Membership to SPYC or SPSC is not Required. · September 30/ October 1 · October 14/15 · October 21/22 · November 25/26 Sailing Center Members: $100 Please inquire regarding SPYC Member discounts

Sign-up online at www.SPYC.org. For questions contact: Bill Waters II - 727-459-2455 If you are a Dock sponsor and plan on attending the Awards at SPYC Call 727-360-1646 for reservations PFO/Cash Bar available

Entertainment Committee Event

Adult Intermediate Classes

Taught on various weekends 8:30am-3:30pm $100 for Yacht Club Members November 4/5

Sailing Demonstration and Social

ce Gala on Saturday, October 8th nt, Awards, Join us for a 30 minute sail with instructor followed

by a Social to meet other members & sailors.

org for upcoming NOR information Cost: $20/pp 3.

Oct. 8th , Nov. 12th . Dec. 10th 10:30-11:00am, 11:00-11:30am OR Race 11:30am-Noon ction with the 2016 Leukemia Cup/Fall Bay Regatta:

urnament taking place at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays Wingshooters Society J/70 Reminders LeukemiaCup.org/sun

· Certified J/70 skippers may reserve boats a minimum of 24 hours prior to desired use. Boats may be reserved for events including the J/70 Winter Series, SPSA racing and J/70 Friday night races (A $50 plus tax (per Cup day) usage fee will apply). a & Lymphoma Society/Leukemia Regatta logos at the · To become a J/70 certified skipper please contact the Sailing Center at 727.822.3113 or sailingcenter@spyc.org For more details including date availability, please contact the Sailing Center at 727-822-3113. Visit us online at www.sailstpete.org

2nd Annual Leukemia Cup

Ted Irwin Memorial Fall Bay Race

Friday & Saturday October 27th-28th,2017

(Friday Registration - Racing on Saturday) Don't miss a very special prelude event in conjunction with the 2017 Leukemia Cup/Fall Bay Race Regatta: "Ready, Aim, Cure!" Clay Shooting Tournament taking place at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays

Saturday, October 28th at 9am Hosted by the SPYC Wingshooters Society For registration & more details visit www.LeukemiaCup.org/sun

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by Bill Waters, Chairman

Vintage Motor Club

11 Central Ave, St. Petersburg , Florida Sunday, November 5th, 2017

16th

On The Waterfront ~ Under The Trees ~ On The Lawn Pre 1980 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles & Boats Contact: Rick Brooks 727-458-9297 or RFBRX@AOL.com Arrive: 8:00 am – 10:30 am Awards: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Support Our Charity

RAIN OR SHINE

16th year

SELL YOUR VINTAGE VEHICLE IN OUR CAR CORRAL

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First 150 ONLINE registrations receive a commemorative t-shirt & dash plaque First 150 ONLINE registrations receive aONLINE commemorative REGISTRATION OPEN OR DAY OF SHOW t-shirt & dash plaque REGISTRATION OPEN OR DAY OF SHOW

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Welcome Aboard!! Once again the Cruising Fleet cruised to Pasadena Yacht and Country Club in Gulfport for our August Cruise (8/18-8/20). Four boats made the trip while several others joined by iron dinghy for Friday dinner in the PYCC dining room. Saturday evening, our Port Directors Chris and Sally Plonsky hosted everyone for a dinner party at their home with some arriving by small flotilla, and others by iron dinghys, to enjoy some professionally prepared food. On Sunday, a few stayed to enjoy Sunday brunch to close out the weekend. Thanks to Chris & Sally for hosting us at PYCC and to everyone who made the trip in some way.

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Cruising Fleet

Salty Sisters

The 2017-2018 Salty Sister Officer and Director Nominees are as follows: Captain – Gina Bowden-Pierce, Co-Captain – Connie Beckman, Treasurer – Bonnie Cannard, Secretary – Jennifer Parramore and Awards – Ellen Pavone. 2nd Year Directors are Tricia Billings, Polly Jones and Betty Proper. Three 1st Year Directors will be elected at the October Annual Meeting. Nominated for directors are Maureen Twombly, Tove Kullman, Kathy Ahern, Katie Rodgers, Barbara Townsend and Vicki Posner. Two classes on powerboat maneuvers and skills were conducted in late August. One by Zac Oppenheim, an instructor from Eckerd College, and one by Corey Hall, Waterfront Programs Coordinator, SPSC. Katie Rodgers and Mary Moosbrugger receive training in up righting a capsized pram from Corey Hall (center). K Rodgers, C Hall & M Moosbrugger An informal solar eclipse

Chris & Sally Plonsky, August Port Directors

party was held at Pass-aGrille on Monday, August 21st. Kathy Mansir, Sigrid Lovfald, Carole Bardes and Ellen Pavone enjoyed viewing the eclipse.

Ye Ol' Pirate Welcome at PYCC

Solar Eclipse Party

Cruising Fleet Dining at Pasadena Yacht & Country Club

Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy include: • Cruising Fleet Program Meeting – Thu, Oct. 12th (11:30am social, noon lunch, program to follow) • October cruise to Anna Maria Island – Oct. 27th -29th Our October 12th Luncheon Program Meeting will feature Steve Andon from the Power Squadron who will provide an overview of his Local Knowledge program created especially for those wanting to venture out locally. We will also begin signup for our December Awards & Holiday Dinner, and January Cruise to our own SPYC docks at that time.

Local Knowledge

Inquire or sign-up for our events on the SPYC Website, Cruising Fleet page. Looking forward to seeing you on the water….

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The theme for the Welcome Back Party on September 6th was the Fall Great Harvest. It was based on Lucille Ball and the episode where she was in Italy stomping grapes. Participants, including Rosie Watters, Joy Rudnicki, Betty Proper, Shirley Rigo and Sue Brautigam enjoyed wine and a roving guitar player. Nita George and Vicki Posner enjoyed stomping the grapes. Angela Kowalik (1st Pl), Gail Falkingham (2nd Pl) and Ruth Campagna (3rd Pl) won the Lucille Ball Look-ALike contest at the party.

Guitarist and Salty Sisters

Nita George & Vicki Posner

Winners of Look-a-Like contest

Our new 2017-2018 program season kicked off in September and we were so glad to see many of you there. For our spooky October program, we are pleased to have local crime writer Lori Roy. Lori has received several awards for her novels. In fact, her debut novel, BENT ROAD, received several awards including the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. Her most recent novel, LET ME DIE IN HIS FOOTSTEPS, also received several awards and the 2016 Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best Novel, making Lori the first woman to receive an Edgar Award for both Best First Novel and Best Novel, and she is the third person to have done so.

October Program: Lori Roy talks about her latest novel “Let me Die in His Footsteps”

Wednesday, October 18, Waterfront Room Social time: 5:00 p.m., Meeting & Program: 5:30 p.m.

Woman’s Club Interest Groups Book Group Facilitator: Shirley Barbel Oct. 25: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Social time: 5:00 pm Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30 (Dinner @ 6:30 optional) Meets the 4th Wed each month Contact: sbarbel@aol.com Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett Meets every Tues @ 1:00pm in the Bridge Room. [Lunch @ 12:00 optional] Contact (Jul-Oct): Kitty Safford ksaff30241@aol.com or 727773-7778 Contact (Nov-Jun): 727-8225878

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by Angela Kowalik, President - koalafam@tampabay.rr.com

Woman’s Club AT ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB

Mah Jongg Facilitator: Carolyn Rehberger Lessons are regularly offered for new players. Meets every Thurs @ 1:00 pm [Lunch @ noon optional] Contact: sicar6@gmail.com or 727-895-8243 Travel Group Facilitator: Pat Seifried Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (times and dates may vary) Contact: pat@seafreedtravel.com Sunshine Facilitator: Sondra Seay-Frisbie If someone is ill or could use cheering up Contact: sondra.seay@gmail.com

Golf Group

With some of you starting to return from summer [Please note – these are subject to Facilitator: Helene Hardick change each month] travels, it’s a good time to learn to play Mah Meets each Fri Oct 15 thru May Membership in the Woman’s Club is Jongg. Carolyn Rehberger, our Mah Jongg 15, 9:00 am at Cypress Links required to participate in the Interest group leader, is available to provide lessons for Contact: Group activities. hhardick@alwaysonline.net those who are interested or who want to see what the craze is all about. We have a lot of fun at Mah Jongg and would like to see you there. event dates. If you didn’t get yours at the September meeting, it will be Contact Carolyn at sicar6@gmail.com. waiting for you at our October meeting. We look forward to seeing you at Carolyn Rehberger the club! New & returning members are always welcome—to join contact provides Mah Jongg We hope you enjoy the new Woman’s Club Directory which has a new “look” this year. Not only does it help our Membership Chair Debbie Walcutt (knoticaly@hotmail.com) or 321lessons. you match some names with faces, it also has all the information about our 437-6695. programs, the books being read, along with other interest groups and special The Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and increase women’s involvement in the SPYC.

by John Arsenault The Wing Shooters Society meets on the second Thursday of every month. That may be because the Captains Wine List is 50% off on Thursday's! The 6:00 pm meeting is always followed by dinner served in the meeting room.

Here's Tom Whiteman showing off his form at breaking the clay Pidgeon.

Not all of the clays simulate birds flying. If you look closely at the mound of dirt, you can see a 'rabbit' which is rolled along the ground to simulate a hunting scenario. This one runs up that hill and jumps high.

There is another venue that has a Five Stand. Five shooters line up where there are ten machines that throw clays out in all directions and angles. Shooters have a chart telling them what to expect, but it is very challenging.

Wing Shooters is open to all SPYC men who are interested in shooting shotguns. Many of our members are ex-hunters or experienced clay shooters. Others had never tried it before and now enjoy our shoots every Friday. Get in touch with our president, Tom Hatton, if you ever want to give it a try. October 2017 Smooth Sailing 11

This summer was quiet for the Broad Reachers. Many of our members were traveling the world, sailing in Europe, cruising the Caribbean, and visiting family in other states. While the Broads were vacationing, our Prams spent the summer with kids in the Learn to Sail Program at the Sailing Center. The boats are back and we're ready to sail!!! We have a very busy FWSA season ahead of us. The Broad Reachers will have their first Interclub in November. In January, we will be hosting the FWSA General meeting at the Pass-a-Grille Club and then, we are Co-Chairing the 2018 Rainbow Regatta with the T.I. Tackers next spring!! On October 27th, the 46th Annual Commodore Lucas Invitational Regatta will be sailed at Pass-a-Grille. We will be inviting nine other clubs to participate. We always look forward to this exciting event!! Please enjoy a few photos from this past year of sailing!! For anyone that would like to learn to sail a Pram or just have some fun, the Broad Reachers are for you. Please contact Carol Hansen for more information.

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The golf group hopes everyone at SPYC was unscathed by Hurricane Irma. Our fair city was spared the worst of it and we are all so grateful. We remain shocked, though, at the sudden passing of one of our members, Gil Gentry. We were all so fond of him and are all holding Gil, Pam, and their family in our hearts and prayers. We're at the beginning of a new year with the Golf Group, and have an exciting start to our new year with many new members…welcome!!  We play once a month and the following is the list of courses we are playing thus far this year: TBD: September—Vinoy just cancelled. We will notify members of an alternate. Bayou Country Club: Tues., Oct. 10th - 9:30 am, shotgun, fee $43+ University Park Country Club: Wed., Nov.15th - 9:15 am, double tees, fee $50+ Innisbrook (North Course): Tues., Dec. 5th - 8:30 am, double tees, fee $50+  And last but not least, be sure to mark your calendars for our terrific CHRISTMAS PARTY on December 7th, Thursday, at 6PM!!!!!

Come join us for fun once a month scrambles! Barbara Arnold

Carol Jurca

Betty Hurley

Charl Hadfield & Nancy Dunn

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Racing

If you like golf, please consider joining the SPYC Golf Group. We only play once a month so it likely will not interfere with your other golf activities. All games are scrambles and we have a fun time. If interested, please contact John and Susan Arsenault at SueatCP@aol.com.

by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

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Ladies

The program season has begun and many of our snowbird members have returned or will shortly. The 2017 – 2018 LBC Directory is now available and was first distributed at the September 18th meeting. We had a great summer but are excited about the programs planned for the coming months. Joy Hyland, our program chairwoman, has lined up a great season. September started us off with a bang! Joan Petitti and her cast presented two, one act comedies. (Photos will be printed in the November issue of Smooth Sailing.) The October program will surely be a blast with a cupcake decorating contest led by Chef Tim. There will be prizes so please plan to attend – bring a friend to join in the fun. November is Diva Month with a fashion show by Chico’s. See the latest in cruise wear and holiday attire! And speaking of holidays, the holiday luncheon will be extra special this year. A “Toys for Tots” event is planned with entertainment provided by talented local pianist Lito Cortez. The second half of the season will be just as great. For January we have Re-gift Bingo, February the Human Trafficking of Women and Children, and Floral Design by Redman Steele in March. The annual installation of officers will be unique this year with a program presented by Lance Peterson of the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, and last but not least we have our Derby Day races. Joy sure knows how-to engage stimulating entertainment!

June 26th, 2017 ~ The Amateur Radio Club met at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse and were happy to entertain Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, former SPYC members. Glenn is the past Commodore of the Waterway Radio and Cruising Club and they were cruising up here from Punta Gorda. Nets were held all through the summer, Monday evenings at 5.30pm, and grateful thanks in particular to Frank Mann, Bob Potter, and Jack Satterfield for being Net Controllers. The October meeting will be held at Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse on Monday, October 16th with everyone meeting around 5:00pm – many ARC members usually stay for dinner afterwards.

For our Mah Jongg lovers, our annual tournament will be held February 5, 2018. Start practicing now – we have cash prizes! It isn’t too late to learn to play – contact Barbara Casey for details – barbarahap@aol.com.

If you would like to join the Ladies Beach Club or have not renewed for 2017-2018 contact our Membership Chairwoman, Sondra Seay-Frisbie, 727-542-3077 (sondra.seay@gmail.com). It’s $30.00 annually and worth every penny!

Jack Satterfield, Glenn Tuttle, Bob and Linda Potter, Eddie Tuttle, Barbara Watson, Tom Morris, and Frank Mann

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CLOSED

WEDNESDAY CLOSED

1 Buccaneer's Halftime Pop Party ~ Russet Fries BOGO! Domestic Buckets of Beer $11++

Buccaneer's Halftime Pop Party ~ Russet Fries BOGO! Domestic Buckets of Beer $11++

Unsinkables 6-9pm

Mah Jongg 1:00pm

THURSDAY Happy Hour 4-7pm

FRIDAY

SATURDAY Live Music on the Deck From 5:00-8:00pm

Hours of Operation: Tues & Wed: CLOSED Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat: 11:30AM-9:30PM (Menu available until 9PM)

Happy Hour 4-7pm

16 Ladies Beach Club 11am Mah Jongg 1:00pm Amateur Radio Club 5:30pm Meet & Greet 5:30pm Happy Hour 4-7

22 Buccaneer's Halftime Pop Party ~ Russet Fries BOGO! Domestic Buckets of Beer $11++

WED

15 Buccaneer's Halftime Pop Party ~ Russet Fries BOGO! Domestic Buckets of Beer $11++

TUES

CLOSED

TUESDAY

MON

10 5

CLOSED

Happy Hour 4-7pm

SUN

23 Mah Jongg 1:00pm Happy Hour 4-7pm

Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch 11am-2pm

Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Buccaneer's Halftime Pop Party!

HALLOWEEN Happy Hour!! 4-7pm

For Reservations Please Call: 727-360-1646

17 12

THURS

4 CLOSED

11 CLOSED

SAT

Bridge 11:30am Saltwater Bingo! 6:30pm Anglers Captains Happy Hour Meeting 6:00pm 4-7pm Fiesta Bar 5-8pm (Tacos)

Bridge 11:30am

Happy Hour 4-7pm

18 CLOSED

24 24

FRI

19 Bridge 11:30am Happy Hour 4-7pm

CLOSED

SPYC Fishing Tournament 6:00 Broad Reachers 11am Live Music on Deck 5-8pm

Broad Reachers 11am

20 Wine Society 6:00pm

21 Broad Reachers 11am Live Music on Deck 5-8pm

Fiesta Bar 5-8pm (Tacos)

PAG Poker Run 11am Live Music on Deck 5-8pm

Fiesta Bar 5-8pm (Fajitas)

CLOSED

MONDAY

Pass-a-Grille

October

CLOSED

SUNDAY

The Beach Club at

Bridge 11:30am Happy Hour 4-7pm Fiesta Bar 5-8pm (Fajitas)

28 Broad Reachers 11am Live Music on Deck 5-8pm

CLOSED

WEEKLY EVENTS

November Upcoming Events (all dates subject to change)

2: Bingo - 6: Unsinkables - 17: Wine Society - 20: Amateur Radio Club 20 Ladies Beach Club - 23: Thanksgiving at the Beach! - 26: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch

Sunday: Noon-8:00PM Menu Available Sundays *IMPORTANT NOTICE* (except Sunday Brunch Please contact Pass-a-Grille Management for space availability prior to all last Sunday of each month Special Events taking place at the Beach Club. Call Kerrie at - 727-360-1646. from 11am-2pm) Smooth Sailing October 2017 14

Downtown Clubhouse

October

Clubhouse Main # (727) 822-3873 SUN

MON 2

CLOSED

19:17

CLOSED

Sailing Demo & Social. Call SPSC for details 727-822-3113

Golf Group 6pm

WED 3

19:16

SPYC Annual Meeting & Board of Director Election 11am - 7:45pm

19:07

11 16

CLOSED

Riders Club 6pm

23 18

CLOSED

ISSA High School National Championship

CLOSED

Spooktacular Halloween Brunch 10am-1pm

19:12

*Dance to Health Class 9am *Cruising Fleet Luncheon *Wing Shooters 6pm

Defy Superstition Day! Comedy Magic Show 7:00pm

*USODA Team Qualifier *Dinghy Poker Run 1pm *Dueling Pianos 7:00-10:00pm

19:11

19:04

19:05

*Salty Sisters 18 *Woman's Club 5pm *Trivia 7pm *Oktoberfest Specials! 5:30-9:30pm

Salty Sisters Oktoberfest Specials! 5:30-9:30pm

SPYC Championship

Dance to Health Class 9am

Wine Society 6pm

18:58

18:52

18:51

Fleet Cruise: Anna Maria Island 27th 29th

18:56

18:50

*ISSA High 28 School National Championship *Leukemia Cup Fall Bay Race *Halloween Party 8pm in Lounge

CLOSED

TUESDAY Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM (Served in Bridge Room) Happy Hour 4-7PM in Lounge

Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM Oktoberfest Specials! Served Every Wednesday in Grille 1909 ~ 5:30-9:30pm

Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM Captains Wines ~ 1/2 Price!

FRIDAY

Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM Tiki Hut Happy Hour 5-7PM

SATURDAY

Breakfast Buffet 7:30-10AM Tiki Hut Happy Hour 3-5PM

18:48

Commodore Room

November Upcoming Events (all dates subject to change) 2: Dance to Health Class 3-5: ICSA College Regatta 5: Vintage Motor Classic 7: Golf Group 8: Saltwater Anglers 9-12: U.S. Adult Sailing Regatta 9: Cruising Fleet Dinner/Meeting 9: Wing Shooters Society

MONDAY

18:50

Happy Halloween!

18:49

Sunday Brunch Buffet Grille 1909 10:30AM-1:30PM Tiki Hut Happy Hour 3-5PM

THURSDAY

18:57

Dance to Health Class 9am

SUNDAY

WEDNESDAY

19:03

Chicken Fried Pork Chop (Oct. 24th -27th) 18:53

24 30

*Salty Sisters *Saltwater Anglers 6pm *Oktoberfest Specials! 5:30-9:30pm

18:59

18:55

Gourmet Wine Dinner 6:30pm

19:15

19:06

19:00

Dance to Health Class 9am

SAT 6

Havana Chicken Grille (Oct. 17th -20th)

19:02 Member Appreciation Party 3-5pm (Members Only)

FRI 5

Hearth Baked Chicken Paprikash (Oct. 10th -13th)

19:10 SPYC Championship

Salty Sisters Oktoberfest Specials! 5:30-9:30pm

THURS 4

Roasted Bratwurst with Bavarian Kraut (Oct. 3rd - 6th)

USODA Team Qualifier 8th-9th

TUES

WEEKLY EVENTS

17-19: High School Keelboat 11: FCYC Meeting at FWYC Regatta 11: Commodore's Ball 2017 21: Meet & Greet 12: Blessing of the Fleet 21: Riders Club 12: Jazz Brunch Sunset 20:2223: Thanksgiving Sunset 20:21 Day! 12: Sailing Demo & Social 25: Gingerbread Decorating 15: Woman's Club 28: Christmas Boutique 15: Trivia Night 28: Burger Bar 16: Wine Society 29: Birthday Bash

Piano Lounge Open Fri - Sat: 7:30-11:30pm

Grille 1909

Lunch Buffet: Tues-Fri. 11:30-2:00PM A La Carte Lunch: Tues-Fri. 11:30-2:00PM Dinner: Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30PM Sunday Brunch: 10:30AM-1:30PM October 2017 Smooth Sailing 15

Seeing Florida By Water …

We traveled to Bradenton Yacht Club in August for a great weekend of boating and comradery. Bradenton has a new chef who boasted several new dishes we had to try … and we were not disappointed! Kent Larson, Marcia New, Kent’s niece and her guest, Ed and Isabel Hanna, Richard and Judi Phagan, Elwyn and Carol Segrest, and Heber and Barbara Weller all gathered to enjoy the prime rib and other really great food as the club prepared for its annual shut down. That weekend we also visited Woody’s River Roo Pub in Ellenton by dinghy for lunch. The food was good, the service was good and the docking was easy. Couldn’t ask for a better boat trip!

UPCOMING EVENTS … YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! October … in addition to the 8th Annual Great Dinghy Poker Run on October 7th … we have a Day Trippers trip to O’Maddy’s in Gulfport on Sunday, October 15th for lunch we will meet at noon. There are public boat slips by the casino -first come-first served. Please call or e-mail to let me know if you can attend. Predicted Logging: SPYC has been selected by NACA to host the 2018 North American Invitational which is scheduled for October 2018. This is a historical and prestigious event in which clubs from across the country compete. We are looking for volunteers to assist. More information on this to be announced, but we are very pleased to have been chosen to host this prestigious event.

CLUB

Riders Club

by Wayne Bond

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by Barbara Weller

Power Boat Riders Club Competition

Beat the heat and join our Riders on some local morning rides.

October finds our Riders traveling far and wide.  From Iceland to Canada, New York, New Hampshire, and even Pennsylvania to North Carolina…several of our Riders are logging some heavy miles on their favorite bikes.  One Rider even slayed the Dragon! We are looking forward to Ray and Charlotte returning to Florida in early October, however they did share some photos of their recent rides in New Hampshire, and Norm sent us a photo from a hiking trail near Montreal.  Our Riders will have some great stories to share at our next meeting on October 17th.  Come and join us at the Downtown Club Norm and Vicki hiking a trail at 6:00pm. outside of Montreal

Please check our Club website under Power Boat Competition for more information on these events or call me. Hope to see YOU on the water … Barbara Weller, Chair, Power Boat Competition, barbara.weller221@yahoo.com, 941-356-1680. Ray at Smith Bridge in New Hampshire

Ray and Charlotte at Squam Lake Bridge in New Hampshire

Smooth Sailing October 2017

President…............... Wayne Bond Vice President…....... Gary Quilla 2nd Vice President… Ray Noyes Secretary…............... Douglas Freedle

wbond@dwightdarby.com Gquilla@aol.com noyescrew@aol.com janusfla@tampabay.rr.com

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Traveling Burgees!

SPYC’S

IN MEMORIAM Jossette Malti and Dr. Mike Siedlecki visited St. Thomas VI Yacht Club in July and were given a warm welcome from the Manager and Dock Master Greer! They exchanged Yacht Club Burgees and were reminded that St. Thomas VI is a reciprocating yacht club with SPYC, and we are always welcomed!

Mrs. Elaine Yon ~ June 2017 Mrs. Ruth Gordon Fraser ~ July 28, 2017 Mr. Richard Adams ~ August 16, 2017 Mr. Dan Driscoll ~ August 2017 Mr. Gilbert T. Gentry ~ August 31, 2017 Mrs. Marja P. Borrowes ~ 2017

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES October Veronica Hickey and Doug Smith took an SPYC burgee to the America's Cup races in Bermuda this June. The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club graciously hosted and was wonderful! Behind them is the majestic J/Class fleet with the black sails.

SPYC member Harold Vardy at The Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club, August 2017.

David Washington III ~ Banquet Server, 19yrs Diana Lancaster ~ Housekeeping, 18yrs Shawn Macking ~ Waterfront Director, 10yrs Marion Angrisani ~ Laundry Facility, 9yrs Nicole Nellis ~ PAG Bartender, 8yrs Pierre Dumaine ~ F&B Director, 5yrs Alexander Opperthauser ~ Barback, 4yrs Sabrina Friend ~ Banquet Server, 3yrs Joseph Van Bemmel ~ Executive Chef, 3 yrs Alex Dumaine ~ Barback, 2yrs Jack Ginocchio ~ PAG Server, 1yr Kimberly Blanc ~ Catering Assistant, 1yr Janet Wiita ~ Cashier, 1yr Curtica Glover ~ Housekeeper, 1yr Yoel Falcon ~ Steward, 1yr

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 2017, DAVE IRBY

Larry & Joy Wissing traveled in their RV’s over the summer with a group of 22 other RV'ers visiting Alaska and Western Canada. Here they are at the Arctic Circle after visiting Coldfoot, Alaska. They also visited Calgary, Alberta, and Canada Stampede; where they include the entire town of Calgary with a Rodeo and street parties for an entire week.

Please join us in congratulating Dave Irby as the September employee of the month. Dave’s work is behind the scenes as the Food Purchasing Agent for the Club, but his expertise is an integral component to insure seamless service to our members. He keeps our provisions well stocked – finding the best possible products for the best price. And Dave is always ready to help his fellow teammates – you will even find him cooking on the line when the need arises. Dave is calm, cool and collected - a pleasure to work with. Congratulations Dave on a job well done! October 2017 Smooth Sailing 17

Every

Wednesday Night

AT SPYC

$13++/with Draft Beer ($12++ without Beer) Beginning October 4th

Available in Grille 1909

Dance to Health Classes for Women Over 50

5 week session, taught by volunteer member, Loie Polinsky Have a great time learning choreographed dances straight from Broadway while burning off calories!

5:30-9:30pm

Full 5 Week Session Every Thursday ~ 9:00-10:00am (Complimentary for SPYC Ladies) October 5th - November 2nd in the Heritage Lounge

Choice of Entree: • Pan Roasted Beer Brats, Sauerkraut, Onions & Mashed Potatoes • Wiener Schnitzel - Breaded Pork Cutlets with warm Potato Salad • Rouladen- Rolled Braised Beef with Pickles & Carrots in Dijon Mustard Sauce • Bavarian Porkroast, Sweet & Sour Cabbage, Chive Mashed Potatoes Includes: Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing & Viennese Apple Strudel for dessert.

Dinner Reservations:

727-822-3873

(MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE FULL 5 WEEK SESSION) Space is limited to 10 participants. Please call Loie to RSVP and to learn more details about the class: LoieP609@gmail.com ~ 727-302-1428

SPYC 2018 Group Excursions to the Straz Performing Arts Center All packages below include: One (1) Discounted Ticket, Pre-Theater Dinner & Drinks at the Club & Round Trip Shuttle Transportation.

"Forever Plaid" Friday, January 26, 2018 7:30pm, Jaeb Theater

"The Phantom of the Opera" Friday, February 23, 2018 8:00pm, Carol Morsani Hall

Orchestra Tickets (indicate Front Row, Mid Section, or Back Row preference) With Dinner: $166/pp Without Dinner: $134/pp

Front Orchestra & Front Mezzanine: With Dinner: $220/pp Without Dinner: $182/pp

Contact Leah Wieter – Group Coordinator – at 727-892-6893 -ORmember.services@spyc.org All packages are Non-Refundable. Event minimum for excursions is 12 people. Should RSVP's fall below 12, the event will be canceled. In this circumstance, event packages will be fully refundable. Seating is based upon box office availability.

"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" Wednesday, March 28, 2018 7:30pm, Carol Morsani Hall VIP Front Orchestra Seats: With Dinner: $289/pp Without Dinner: $252/pp Standard Front Orchestra & Mezzanine Box Seats: With Dinner: $231/pp Without Dinner: $193/pp

** Reservation Deadline: December 13th, 2017**

*48 Hour Cancellation Policy for all Club events* Reservations cancelled 48 hours or more prior to any event will not be charged a fee. A $10/per person fee will be charged for cancellations made 24-48 hours prior to any event (inclusive of tax & service charges). Full price will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours of any event, or the reservation is a No Show.

Upcoming Events le ril G ass Pa

Fiesta Bar at the Beach Club! $10++/pp October 5th & 19th ~ 5:00-8:00pm ~ Taco Bar October 12th & 26th ~ 5:00-8:00pm ~ Fajita Bar Make your own Tacos & Fajitas then enjoy Churros for dessert!

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Dinner Reservations: 727-360-1646

Gourmet Wine Dinner

Friday, October 6th, 6:30pm | Downtown Clubhouse $85++/per guest An Elegant Evening of Food & Wine Pairing from South America ~ Argentina & Chile. MENU Chilean Sea Bass Crudo, Verjus Blanc, Ripe Tropical Fruits Sopa de Cordero Savory Lamb and Aromatic Vegetables in a rich Porcini Mushroom Broth Chiles Rellenos Slow Roasted Pork Jowl, Melting Cheese & Sun Dried Cherries Costillas Cocido a Fuego Lento en Vino Tinto Short Rib Braised in Red Wine, Sweet Plantain Fufu Dessert Duet of Argentinean style Alfajores & Salted Caramel Flan “An Entertainment Committee Event”

Reservations: 727-892-6882

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48 hour cancellation policy in effect.

Dueling Piano Show ~ Heritage Lounge Saturday, October 7th | Showtime 7:00-10:00pm Join us as two professional pianists duel on Baby Grand pianos. Wear your dancing shoes! Do you have a favorite song you would like to hear? Email us your requests at SongRequest@tampabay.rr.com

Reservations NOT Required

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Complimentary for all SPYC members & their guests *An Entertainment Committee Event*

Defy Superstition Day: A Comedy Magic Show

Friday, October 13th | Doors & bar open 7pm | Showtime: 7:45pm $13++/per guest Don’t dwell on the negativity of the date, laugh it away and be amazed by some cool magic! Presented by Comedy Magician “Erick Olson” Light Hors d’ Oeuvres & Magical Drink Specials (Cash Bar available ~ so bring your friends)

Reservations: 727-892-6882 October 2017 Smooth Sailing 19

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Adult Halloween Party

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Upcoming Events

Spooktacular Halloween Brunch!

Saturday, October 28th, 8pm in Heritage Lounge Prizes for: Scariest, Sexiest, Funniest, Best Couple Costumes, and Best Indescribable Costume Complimentary for Members & their Guests

Sunday, October 29th ~ 10:30am-1:30pm $20++/per adult $10++/per child ages 4-12 - FREE for Kids 3 & Under Dress up in costume for chances to WIN PRIZES for: BEST Group, Child & Adult Costume. Buffet will have Kid friendly food too.

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Reservations: 727-822-3873

5th Annual Gingerbread Decorating Event Saturday, November 25th | 10am-1pm $40++/per house | $60++/per Pre-assembled House Limited to 50 houses only Advance Registration requested by Noon on 11/20/17! Refreshments Included: Cookies, Coffee & Punch For Registration: 1: Please specify how many houses are needed. 2: Specify “PRE-ASSEMBLED” or if you are building your own. 3: How many are attending.

Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org

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Notice: Because of the time involved to bake & build the houses, no last minute add-on’s or walk-ins are allowed.*

SAVE THE DATE! New Years Eve Sunday, December 31st, 2017 As the New Year begins and the old one ends, enjoy those final moments of 2017 at SPYC with family & friends. Ring in the New Year with food, drinks, dancing, favors & more!! Details in the November issue of Smooth Sailing.

Smooth Sailing October 2017

Downtown Clubhouse Thursday, November 23rd

The Beach Club Thursday, November 23rd ~ Noon - 4:00pm

Downtown Club Hours of Operation: 11am - 8pm

(Normal Breakfast & Lunch buffets will not be served; both will resume on Friday, 11/24/17)

Grille 1909 3:00pm-7:00pm (last seating at 7pm) Lounge Hours: 11am - 9pm Tiki Hut Hours: Noon - 5pm (No food service)

Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet 11am - 3pm

$32++/per guest & $16++/children 4-12

Brunch Includes Bloody Mary's, Mimosas & Screwdrivers A variety of Autumn Harvest Salads: Waldorf Salad, Applewood Smoked Bacon Potato Salad, Cranberry Turkey Salad, Sweet Potato Salad with Cinnamon & Brown Sugar...and More! Chef Carved: Ballotine of Slow Roasted Tom Turkey & Montreal Spiced New York Strip Chef Attended Omelet Station with Golden Egg Strata, Bacon, Sausage & Sexy Grits • Curry Dusted Atlantic Salmon with Coconut Orange Butter Sauce • Honey Baked Ham • Mac & Cheese with Smoked Gouda & Ham • Southern Style Sausage Sage Stuffing • Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chorizo & Candied Pecans • Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes with Chives & Buttermilk • Blistered Root Veggies with Balsamic Glaze • Green Beans with Mushrooms & Fried Onions • Sauteed Kale with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Onions Enjoy an array of fresh baked pastries & breads with your meal Desserts: Pumpkin, Key Lime, and Bourbon Pecan Pies along with assorted mini desserts Brunch Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org (48-hr cancellation policy in effect)

Grille 1909 Dining Join us Thanksgiving evening for a festive Holiday Menu prepared by Chef Joseph. Al la carte menu also available.

Open 3:00pm-7:00pm RSVP: 727-822-3873

(last seating at 4pm) Join us at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse on Thanksgiving for a festive holiday dinner! We will be serving our full a la Carte menu in addition to two Holiday favorites: Sliced Herb Roasted Turkey $20++ Garlic Mashed potatoes, Apple-Sage & Raisin Stuffing, Savory Herbed Gravy, Vegetable and Cranberry Sauce Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham $19++ Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole, Fresh Vegetable and Spiced Pineapple Chutney Both Served with an Apple Blossom and Vanilla Ice Cream

Reservations required. 727-360-1646 (48 hour cancellation policy in effect)

Downtown Clubhouse TO-GO Turkey Dinner (Call to Order: 727-822-3873)

ENJOY THE REWARDS of a full Thanksgiving Dinner without the work or the mess! • Large Turkey Dinner ~ $110++ (includes 2 pies) • Small Turkey Dinner ~ $75++ (includes 1 pie) Both options include: Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Garden Vegetable Medley, Gravy, Homemade Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Rolls & Choice of Pumpkin or Apple Pie. Advance Orders are Required to be placed by 11/21/17 at Noon! Pick-up Times on Thanksgiving Day: 10am, 11am, 12pm, & 1pm (Please arrive at your scheduled pick up time only. Pick-up location is on circular drive off Central-please remain in vehicle so we may better assist you.)

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ANNUAL

Blessing of the Fleet Sunday, November 12th PROCESSION BEGINS AT 10:30AM SPYC MAIN DOCKS

Jazz Brunch! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 11:00AM-2:00PM

Live Jazz Band The Danny Bub Combo $24++/per guest $12++/children ages 4-12 (Includes: Bloody Mary’s,

For Blessing Details & Registration, contact: Member.services@spyc.org (include Captain Name, Vessel Information and Contact Phone Number)

Mimosas & Screwdrivers)

Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org

Join us for the 18th Annual

Chrismas Boutique Tuesday, November 28th, 1-6pm Shop 'til you drop!! LARGE assortment of merchandise from diverse local vendors available for your Holiday shopping pleasure.

Christmas

Cookie Decorating

PASS-A-GRILLE CLUBHOUSE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH AT 3:30PM

Proceeds from our 2015 Christmas Boutique sponsored 25

KIDS!! Decorate Christmas Cookies, visit Santa & enjoy fun face painting by Santa's Elf!!

Proceeds from our 2016 Christmas Boutique supported 60 kids from the YMCA

Organized by Salty Sisters and SPYC Woman’s Club To Benefit SPYC Junior Sailing Programs Attention Members: Ladies Card Room will not be available on Tuesday, 11/28/17, due to the Christmas Boutique

*Christmas Boutique donations beneﬁt the SPYC Jr. Sailing Program, now a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation*

Stay for dinner after you shop & enjoy our

Burger Bar!

4:00-8:00pm

Enjoy a burger with all the fixings, including Salad & Fries • $10++ Add the Sundae Bar for Dessert • $3++ (Additional)

$15++/pp PRICE INCLUDES ACTIVITIES Anyone participating in the Cookie Decorating Event will receive 15% off their dinner that evening. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY DECEMBER 4, 2017.

Monthly Events: Downtown & Pass-a-Grille (all dates subject to change) ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE TUES. - THURS.: 7:30PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8:00PM Oct 3-4: Cloud Nine Oct. 5-6: Standing 8 Count Band Oct. 7: Dueling Pianos Oct 17-21: Royz Band Oct 24-28: DAZZLER

TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAYS FROM 5PM-10PM Oct. 6: Angelo Cooke Oct. 13: Sam Stone (5-7pm) Dave Vallerie (7-10pm) Oct. 20: Chris Rooney Oct. 27: Sam Stone (5-7pm) Steve Mullis (7-10pm)

BIRTHDAY BASH

WINE SOCIETY Call: 727-822-3873

German Potato Soup with Landjager & Chives, Roasted Bratwurst with Bavarian Kraut, Smoked Bacon & Black Pepper Spätzle

Pass-a-Grille: Friday, October 20th at 6:00pm

OCT. 10TH – 13TH:

$10++/per guest

Downtown: Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00pm Takes place in the Regatta Room Reservations: 727-892-6882

Amish Country Beef & Mushroom Soup, Hearth Baked Chicken Paprikash, Parsley New Potato & Broccoli Florets

Call: 727-360-1646

Flora Springs ~ Napa, CA Please note: Depending on Wine Society attendance, non-Wine Society member à la carte dining may be limited to the Lounge and Patios. Reservations Required Non Wine Society Guests Welcomed - $25

OCT. 17TH – 20TH:

1905 Salad, Havana Chicken Grille with Black Beans, Yellow Rice, Seared Spanish Chorizo & Sweet Plantains

OCT. 24TH – 27TH

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT PASS-A-GRILLE Every Saturday from 5:00pm-8:00pm Buckets of Beer ~ $11++ Fish Spread ~ $5++ Entertainment Schedule: 10/7          Chris Rooney 10/14        Doug Bliss 10/21       Dave Williamson 10/28 Keith Otten

BINGO AT PASS-A-GRILLE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TH

TRIVIA NIGHT

OCT. 3RD – 6TH:

Downtown: Thursday, October 19th at 6:00pm

Next Bash: Wednesday, November 29th $17++/ Per Guest • 6-9PM Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org

DOWNTOWN FAMILY NIGHT

6:30pm-8:30pm Includes food, book of 15 strips of 3 cards (each strip 2 games, total 30 games) Prizes awarded for each game. RSVP: 727-360-1646

BLOODY MARY BAR & BRUNCH AT PASS-A-GRILLE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH

11am-2pm • $16++/ Buffet Build your own Bloody Mary! $3++ with Buffet, $5 ++ without Buffet Reservations: 727-360-1646

Old Fashioned Turkey Noodle Soup, Chicken Fried Pork Chop with Country Style Smashed Potatoes & Peppercorn Milk Gravy

Come early for the $12 Sunday Turkey Tradition ~ Served Every Weekend! Hand carved Tom Turkey, Homestyle Sage Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes with Natural Pan Gravy, Fresh Cranberry Sauce & a House Salad.

BRUNCH punch cards for the Summer!

Have Brunch Downtown Five Times During the Summer & Receive the Sixth for Free!

SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Grille 1909 ~ 10:30am-1:30pm Buffet25, | $15++Unlimited Mimosa Bar Cards valid $16++ May 15 – September 2016 ($20/Unlimited Mimosa Bar without Brunch or $6 each) Reservations Suggested: 727-892-3873

Receive a "Brunch Punch Card" from your server, provided at your first Brunch visit. The cards will be punched each time you enjoy Brunch Downtown.

Not valid on holidays and special events. One brunch stamped per visit. Card must be present to receive stamp. Downtown location only. Complimentary Brunches must be redeemed by 12/11/16.

MONTHLY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE "Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain." ~Joseph Campbell

Prsrt Std US Postage Paid Tampa FL Permit 2622

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

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

Marc Reydams………….............................823-1219 General Manager gm@spyc.org Colleen Finney, CHAE................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer controller@spyc.org 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 Mary Lou Privitera ……...............................…822-3873 Director of Restaurants ext. 227 Director.restaurants@spyc.org Kerrie Paquette ……......….................…..360-1646 Manager at The Beach Club at PAG Kerrie@spyc.org Shawn Macking……….....................….….822-3113 Waterfront Director Waterfront-director@spyc.org John Toberman ...…............................…..822-3227 Dockmasterspyc@gmail.com Todd Fedyszyn………............................….896-8101 Youth Sailing Director youthsailingdirector@spyc.org Leah Wieter ………....................................892-6893 Member Services & Marketing Coordinator member.services@spyc.org Steve Partridge...…………........................892-6892 Facilities Manager facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Micah Giralte……………...........................892-6894 Executive Housekeeper housekeeping@spyc.org

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

Commodore Room: Commodore Dining Room is available for private party bookings with advance reservations. (Contact Catering for details) Friday & Saturday: LIVE Piano Bar 7:30pm-11:30pm

Grille 1909: Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11:30am - 2:00pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm Sunday Brunch: 10:30am - 1:30pm

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 NO Breakfast Buffet August 1-7 (will re-open August 8th)

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 9am - 6pm • Saturday & Sunday 7am - 6pm

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse:

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

www.spyc.org

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