Membership Newsletter
September 2015
Smooth Sailing SPYC WINS
2 National Championships to Start the Summer! See page 14 for more information
IN THIS ISSUE: Commodore’s Weekend Events • Murder at the Masquerade Party Clubs within the Club • Around the Club • Membership Information • Weekly Specials 1
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SAILING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH
COMMODORE’S LOG Chapter 11 – There comes the Commodore down the home stretch, but will he make it? Only Vice Commodore Richard Winning knows for sure and he is definitely a betting man. I tell people that I am a plow horse and not a race horse, so please chose-up your teams accordingly. A little over a month from now, we will have a new Commodore and I will fade to gray on the iconic great wall of photos. All hats, many beards, a few pipes, a cigar, some stoic, some dazed, several scared, all relieved, a few smirking, a bit starched, many scruffy, only one skirt, mostly dignified, but all 100%, unequivocally, forever, loving and devoted members of the SPYC. Please continue to support your Club with all the uplift and fun you can whenever you set foot in this great Club. We just hosted a potential young members’ social on Aug 27th choreographed by Chris Bergstrom and Amy Spencer and a craft beer event the very next day. I heard that some of them (not Chris) just stayed on the premises overnight. Hey, that Tiki Bar is a comfortable spot. My favorite project this year is probably the hallway burgee extravaganza. To those retentive folks out there, like me, worried about nicked up walls and shabby paint, Rear Commodore Bob Birkenstock and his H & G Committee have loaded this on their backs and produced a huge improvement to the Club. There is room for more burgees over time and they are more properly displayed. All identifiers have been retained and logged and appropriate labeling will happen in the future. Please be patient with the wall space as appropriate items are professionally and aesthetically reinstalled. Thank you to Barbara Watson for her efforts as Club Historian. Nothing is permanent and many pieces already sit in storage that have not been displayed in a long time. Please keep an eye on your Commodore Room as we establish a comfortable lounge area in the south portion. We have never had such a tranquil venue where, all day and any day, you can escape people, noise and music and read a book, have coffee, chat or quietly take a phone call. Now it is not intended for naps, but just writing all this down makes me think. Please send your congratulations to long-time employee Phyllis Eades, our indispensable sailing secretary, who is retiring. Phyllis has orchestrated hundreds of regattas over the years and her loyalty and hard work are ingrained in virtually all of our boating events at the Club over the past 26 years. One of our members deserves a mention…Stew Ahman. He and his wife, Mary (at the behest of and inspired by Board Member George Pennington), have almost single handedly (well, she
held his other hand, OK), resurrected the Race Committee reputation of our Club. They have recruited new Club members to get involved in Race Committee and they have inspired longtime members to reengage …resulting in 25 new volunteers. They are on track to certify 6 new Principal Race Officers (PRO) in the near future. This effort is exactly the trend I hoped we would see as we try to reproduce the grand SPYC race committee credentials of past members like Ted Tolson, Pat Seidenspinner and many others. And, by the way, this is a serious group. While meeting with them last month, I did reach for my drink rather quickly and someone at the table raised a white flag with a blue cross. After withdrawing and walking around the end of the table, I was allowed to re-start my cocktail. These folks are all business. So your new Club year starts in a few months and you will see elsewhere in this Smooth Sailing a column on the new Budget. It does include a 3% dues increase following last year’s unprecedented 0% increase. This is the second lowest increase in the past 20 years and reflects the strong fiscal leadership of your Board. 100% of initiation fees go into our reserves, as they should, so that all Members, new and old, can feel that they are building a foundation and not just covering current expenses. Our reserves continue to be funded at about $70,000 per month as we cover such items as new HVAC, Commodore Room renovation, burgee display, Snell Isle landscape, boat lifts, PAG improvements and on and on. Please remember that we are constantly building for the future and not just trying to cover current operations. Our predecessors (many of you are among them) wisely planned and it has put us in the enviable financial position that we are in today. Please come to your Annual Meeting on Oct 13 and the Commodore’s Ball on November 14. We will be accepting reservations for the Commodore’s Ball at the Annual Meeting and the best tables will be going fast. Don’t be left sitting at the children’s table, although it is usually closer to the desserts. Prepare yourself for the grandeur of 19th century ocean travel! 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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PINEAPPLE BURGEE MEM
The Pineapple has been a universal symbol of hospitality and welcome for many centuries all over the world. At the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, one of the ways we recognize new members is to place a Pineapple Burgee upon their dining table. Should you pass by a table with a Pineapple Burgee, please take a minute to introduce yourself and give them a warm welcome to the Club.
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Welcome
The Welcome Committee is a new committee being spearheaded by beloved member and Board Member, Judy McFadden. The Welcome Committee will be a group of 10 – 15 people who are enthusiastic about welcoming and entertaining new members who join our great club.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
If you have an interest, please contact Amy Spencer, Director of Membership, 727-892-6888 or membership@spyc.org.
Chris Bergstrom, Membership Chairman
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING & REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Amy Spencer, Executive Director of Membership
New Members
The Annual Meeting of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. At this meeting the following business will be transacted:
ACTIVE:
Election of Directors, Annual Reports of Officers and members of the Executive Committee, reading of communications, and other such business as may properly come before the meeting. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Voting for Directors will start at 11:30 A.M. in the Quarterdeck and will continue until 7:30 p.m. The annual Meeting will be called to order at 7:45 P.M. in the Ballroom. All Past Commodores, Active, and Intermediate members in good standing shall be eligible to vote. Members in good standing must show membership card before voting. In the instance of Married Couple Memberships only one spouse may vote per membership on a first come basis. - Jim Byrne, Secretary
NOMINEES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-2016 ACTIVE: Jim Byrne Grant Dumas Jim Henderson George Pennington Bert Rachel Barbara Weller
INTERMEDIATES: Jeff Locker Will Reed
NOTICE: Absentee Ballot for Annual Election As prescribed in the Club By-laws (Article IV, Section 5), members who will be absent from the City on the day of the Annual Meeting and Election of Directors (October 13, 2015) may vote by Absentee Ballot within TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION. Absentee Ballots will be available in the Club Manager’s Office beginning October 1, 2015. House Rule #27 Pertaining to Election: In reference to Club elections, there shall be no written voting recommendations or other candidate slate suggestions passed out on the Yacht Club premises. By Laws: Article IV-Section 4 Direct mailings or other mass distribution to members of campaign material by or on behalf of Board Candidates is prohibited and, if caused by a candidate, grounds for disqualification of a candidate or removal from the Board of such elected candidate and other disciplinary action, as well as grounds for disciplinary action against any non-candidate member who engages in such action. By Laws: Article IX – Section 1 Such prejudicial conduct includes oral communication or distribution by any mean, negative literature or other material designed to embarrass or humiliate another club member, regardless of whether such member is running for an elected position.
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Ms. Joyce Otazo Mr. & Mrs. Barry & Donna Papa Ms. Lisa Peitz Grover
CORPORATE:
Shorecrest Preparatory School: Mr. Mike Murphy Ms. Karen Moore Mrs. Adrianne Finley Odell
NON RESIDENT: Ms. Nancy Kerry Ms. Gwendolyn Cheryl Carter
REINSTATE: Mr. William Snyder Ms. Donna Sue Marks
INTERMEDIATE: Mr. Quinn Lyons Mr. William Everett III
PROPOSERS:
The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support! Mr. Kevin Steele Mr. & Mrs. Tom & Gail Poffenberger Ms. Catherine McGarry Ms. Dee Gill Mr. Phil Graham, Jr. Mr. John Peck Mrs. Sarah Gwen Giffin Mr. William Everett, Jr.
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SAVE THE DATE for these Upcoming Special SPYC Events
YOUR CALENDARS!
Vintage Motor Classic
Commodore's Ball
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Blessing of the Fleet 11am and Jazz Brunch
11am - 2:30pm
RSVP now to attend the Jazz Brunch after you get your vessel blessed!
Christmas Boutique Tuesday, DEC 1st
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The Salty Sisters’s summer sailing events were the Twilight Races on Friday nights, and the informal Ideal 18 races on Tuesday nights. The SUP (Stand Up and Paddle) boarders in the Firecracker Regatta could stand, kneel or sit on their paddleboards as they raced in the calm waters. Team A: Nancy Strite, Els Wiemken, Joanne Simmons and Katie Rodgers. Team B: Jennifer Parramore, Gail Poffenberger, Dee Gill and Lisa Avila. Race Committee: Selga Sakss, Nancy Shivers, Carol Hansen, and Shirley Rigo. The team races ended in a tie. In individual races, Els Wiemken landed a 1st place and Nancy Strite came in second. Gift bags containing 4th of July explosives goodies were awarded to all. The Firecracker Regatta SUP
Summer Pool and Indoor Olympic Games Competitors competed in water aerobics, stuff the Ping-Pong contest, noodle racing, miniature sailboat racing, and a relay with a plastic egg on a spoon. The indoor games included the Digital Scavenger Hunt, the Putting Game, the Ladder Ball Game, and the Horse Races were held. Tricia Billings and Vicky Citrano each made a “hole-in-one” in the Putting Game. The Ladder Ball Game had 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winning teams and the “Best Dressed” winner was Team 4: M J Peabody, Rosie Jewel-Watters, Nancy Shivers and Sandy Ripberger. Connie Smith had the best score of 7 points on the Ladder Ball Game. In the Horse Race, special winners were as follows: Most Unusual Horse: Team #2 Falkingham, Deininger, Pennington, and visitor Vicky. Most Beautiful: Team #5 Jewel-Watters, Peabody, Shivers, and Ripberger. Most Creative: Team #4 Nancy Strite, Sigrid Lovfald, Marian Moore, and Joanne Simmons.
Noodle Race
Hole-in-One Tricia Billings The Kayak Group
Sailboat Race
Horse Race Contestants
The Kayaking trip on the Manatee River allowed kayakers to see alligators, manatees, and lots of turtles and birds. Shirley Rigo and Iris Mastry took advantage of a rope swing over the water after watching Lisa Avila, Carol Hansen and Vicky (Brooke’s granddaughter) swing safely. EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Officer Chip Wells who spoke on Identity Theft and Personal Safety. Two Cruise educational events were a trip to the Weedon Island Preserve and the Southeast Guide Dog facility. The September 2nd Welcome Back party will have a Country Western theme. The cowboy theme will include photo opportunities and line dancing led by Captain Carol.
What creature caused that splash?
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from the Summer, and get ready for great boating weather. Over the summer, the cruising fleet was at our own docks downtown for the 4th of July celebration; a great weekend coordinated by Port Directors Bob and Andrea Merriman. Friday night, Marlene Beemer and Paul Davedere hosted us for high-rise “condotails”. Saturday, Bob and Andrea cooked up a scrumptious breakfast on the dock and later that evening served ice cream during the fireworks. Fellow cruisers Ken and Corrine St. Jean crossed Okeechobee aboard Phantom cruising for 2.5 months along the east coast and keys including Savannah, St. Augustine, New Smyrna Beach & Key Largo! I hope all of you will join me at the retirement reception for our Sailing Secretary Phyllis Eades. Phyllis has played an important role to support our Cruising Fleet for many years and we will miss her! Meanwhile, our Fleet Committee worked hard planning a great schedule for 2015-2016; available for download on the SPYC website for your planning convenience. UPCOMING EVENTS: Cruising Fleet Dinner Meeting – Thursday, Sep 10 September cruise to Little Harbor – Sep 18-20 October cruise to Long Boat Key Moorings – October 16-18 November Blessing of the Fleet – Nov 15 December Lighting of the Docks – Dec 5 Join us for our next Fleet Dinner Meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 5:30pm. Our guest speaker is Peter James, retired captain in the British Royal Navy, who will emphasize the importance of commanding our boats, captain requirements, and safety along with a few anecdotes for the occasion. We will also begin sign-up for our October cruise to Long Boat Key Moorings and November Blessing of the Fleet at that time. For Monthly Meeting Luncheon or Dinner reservations, contact the Catering Office at 727-892-6887 or 6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com. For inquiries about the Cruising Fleet, or to sign-up for our activities or cruises, contact Fleet.Captain@spyc.org, or use the SPYC website. Hope to see you out on the water… - Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain Photos captions: (Left) Bob’s Bountiful Boater’s Breakfast (Right) Ken & Corrine St. Jean at Vizcaya Coral Gables 6
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2015-2016 SPYC Cruising Fleet Calendar (Oct 2015 – Dec 2016) *NOTE: Monthly cruises are scheduled to arrive on Friday & depart on Sunday unless otherwise noted.
October 2015
May 2016
10/8 Luncheon Meeting 10/16-10/18 Cruise to Long Boat Key
No Meeting 5/1-5/15 Commodore’s Cruise to: Longboat Key Moorings, Boca Grande, Pink Shell, Naples Sailing & Yacht Club, St. Charles Yacht Club, Useppa Island, Field Club
November 2015 11/12 Luncheon Meeting 11/13-11/15 Commodore’s Ball Weekend 11/15 Blessing of the Fleet
December 2015 No Meeting 12/5 Lighting of the Docks 12/11 Holiday and Awards Dinner
June 2016 6/9 Lunch Meeting 6/10-6/12 Cruise to Tampa Yacht Club
July 2016
January 2016
7/14 Dinner Meeting 7/2-7/5 Cruise to SPYC Downtown (3 nights)
1/14 Dinner Meeting 1/15-1/17 Cruise to Gulfport
August 2016
February 2016
No Meeting Ad-hoc cruise
2/11 Luncheon Meeting 2/19-2/21 Cruise to SPYC downtown
March 2016 3/10 Dinner Meeting 3/18-3/20 Cruise to Sarasota Yacht Club
April 2016 4/14 Luncheon Meeting 4/15-4/17 Cruise to Little Harbor 4/29 Commodore’s Cruise Kickoff Party
September 2016 9/8 Dinner Meeting 9/16-9/18 Cruise to Field Club
October 2016 10/13 Luncheon Meeting 10/21-10/23 Cruise to Twin Dolphin
November 2016 11/10 Dinner Meeting 11/11-13 Commodore’s Ball Weekend 11/13 Blessing of the Fleet
December 2016 No Meeting 12/3 Lighting of the Docks 12/9 Holiday and Awards Dinner
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Monthly Luncheons with Informative & Entertaining Programs By Eva Hefner, President, eva12023@tampabay.rr.com
Monday, September 21, 11 a.m.
See Dr. Ann Weaver’s presentation on the 299 wild bottlenose dolphins that reside in the area of John’s Pass, part of the Intracoastal Waterway. Dr. Weaver knows these dolphins on a “first name” basis and will share the amazing habits of this special pod and how she came to live her hypnotic lifestyle completely immersed in the company of these intelligent and powerful creatures.
The Wing Shooters Society continued our community support activities in June by sponsoring Sarasota Firefighter Robin Brightbill. He represented Florida and the Sarasota County Fire Department in the Police and Firefighters World Games in Fairfax, Va. from June 26th Through July 5th. The Wing Shooters Society is very proud of our Police and Firefighters and will continue to use opportunities like this to show our support.
Robion Brightbill and Wingshooter Bob Teasley
This month we welcome new Wing Shooters Will Reed, Joe Petrella and Tom Daniels. They joined the other Wing Shooters at the weekly shoot at Sarasota Sporting Clays on Friday, July 3rd.
Interested in Becoming a Member? We welcome all SPYC women to join us. For membership information contact: Sally Roth at TouhySally@aol.com
Mah Jongg Corner
Etiquette, Strategies, Rules, Tips, etc. A question has come up about “Can I call myself dead?” As best as can be interpreted from the National Mah Jongg League, you are not supposed to call yourself dead. You are supposed to play defensively until someone else calls you dead (and this is the wisest course, strategically speaking). If you happen to blurt out that you are dead, you aren’t officially dead yet (you haven’t been called dead, so you cannot stop playing) - you must continue playing until somebody calls you dead. http://www.sloperama.com/mjfaq/mjfaq19.html#aa
Can’t get enough Mah Jongg Information?
For information on playing and learning Mah Jongg, contact: Barbara Casey at barbarahap@aol.com
WingShooters Society members enjoying a shoot at Sarasota Sporting Clays. Left to Right: Bob Teasley, RC Bob Birkenstock. PC Jim Motngomery PC Sandy Schoenberg, Joe Klingel and Will Reed
John Worlein takes another target
New WingShooters Society Members Left to Right: Joe Petrella, Tom Daniels, Will Reed
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Amateur Radio Club
by Dick Mordaunt, AB1NI
This summer our members participated in several ham radio special events. Every year in June the ARRL Field Day takes place. Many US amateur radio operators take their radios into the field to test their portable operations. This prepares operators for emergency conditions. Frank, KJ4ZHY; Jack, W4GRJ; Margie, KJ4JSH; and Chris, KJ4IFR were at Ft Desoto this year for the annual Field Day.
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Early morning June storms forced us to postpone our scheduled monthly golf outing, but we were lucky to rearrange it for the following week. Cove Cay Golf Club was very accommodating to the group and we were just about finished, when thunder and lightning chased us off the course. Prizes were still awarded based on the number of holes played. 1st Place went to Emmett Coe, Dick Vazzano, Gina Bowden-Pierce and Karen Lieberman; 2nd, Isabel Schoenberg, David Evans, Chuck Abro. Close to Pin winners were David Evans, Tom Pierce, Dick Vazzano, and Emmett Coe. Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch in the clubhouse.
Another special event was the 18th annual International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend in August. Over 500 Lighthouses & Lightships from around the world participated in the event such as the Nantucket Lightship. There were a few faux lighthouses such as the Tierra Verde Lighthouse in St Pete! Special events are fun opportunities for everyone in our club to participate. But more importantly, these events make everyone comfortable in operating SSB HF radios, provide good practice and testing equipment for when they might be needed in our sailing adventures or emergencies. Amateur radio operators are an important link to the Miami Hurricane Center when the center is activated.
Winners
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In July we had our “Chipping into the Pool” contest. David Evans and Myra McShane were winners. Thanks go to SPYC’s one and only Horace Hewlett who served as our “Ball Retriever” in the pool. THANK YOU, HORACE!
If you have questions about the SSB HF radios for your boat or want to join the fun of ham radio, contact us, or join us when we meet face-to-face every third Tuesday at 6pm. We also socialize on-theair 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/ Horace
David Evans
Our July event was attended by 22 golfers when again the rain brought play to a halt after 9 holes. The water logged players had a nice lunch and received rain checks. Prizes were still awarded: 1st place, David Bertauski, Bob Weingartner, Myra McShane and Susan Arsenault: 2nd, Rene Echevarria, David Evans, Greg Fisher and Jim McGourin.
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On June 20th the Broad Reachers held their “End of the Year Party” in the social room at 400 Beach Drive. The event was hosted by Gretchen Tenbrock-Wolfe and Barbara Deininger. The girls did a wonderful job creating beautiful table decorations and a fun atmosphere. We all brought a dish to share and Captain Joanne Simmons supplied us with some delicious London Broil from Mazzaros. We had about 40 in attendance, including husbands. Several of our new Broad Reachers discovered that not only do we sail, but we have a lot of fun, too. This summer has the Broad Reachers taking a vacation from sailing, some are off on trips to Europe, traveling around the country, camping, and just taking it easy. The PAG Prams have been busy with several weeks of Junior sailing in a “Learn to Sail” program. We are looking forward to getting back on the water and are planning a picnic sail out to Shell Island in the coming weeks.
Hostess - Gretchen Tenbrock-Wolfe
Hostess - Barbara Deininger
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:
Our Annual Meeting and election of Officers will be held the first Saturday in October. This coming year, Captain will be shared by Anne O’Dell (fall/winter) and Nancy Strite (spring/summer), Secretary will be Julia Sorbo, and Treasurer, Carol Hansen. We look forward to the Commodore Lucas Cup in November, our annual Turkey Race, the Captain’s Race, and our annual Christmas Chinese Auction. 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.
New Broad Reacher Rosie Watters
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Interest Groups
Please note – these are subject to change each month Book Group Facilitator: Shirley Barbel September 23 - A Land Remembered by Patrick D Smith, Historical Fiction Social time: 5:00 pm Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30 Meets the 4th Wed of each month except December Contact: sbarbel@aol.com Bridge Group Facilitator: Susan Huff Meets every Tues @ 1:00pm in the Bridge Room. [Lunch @ 11:45 optional] Contact: nshuff524@gmail.com Golf Group Facilitator: Helene Hardick Meets each Fri Oct thru May 8:30 am at Cypress Links Contact: hhardick@alwaysonline.net Mah Jongg Facilitator: Carolyn Rehberger Lessons are regularly offered for new players. Meets every Thurs @ 1:00 pm [Lunch @ noon optional] Contact: sicar6@gmail.com or 727-895-8243 Travel Group Facilitator: Patsy Warmack Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (times and dates may vary). Contact Patsy Warmack at 727-409-0469 or patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com Writer’s Group Facilitator: Joan Lander Focus is on developing skills in a nonthreatening environment. This year we will write our memoirs. Meets the 3rd Thurs @ 10:30 am (Oct thru April). Contact: waterwind1@verizon.net Sunshine Facilitator: JoAnn Wood If someone is ill or could use cheering up Contact: jafwood@hotmail.com 10
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AT ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB By Patsy Warmack, President, patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com
YEAR THIRTEEN AND COUNTING!! This year we are out to prove that 13 is a lucky number for the Woman’s Club @ the SPYC. There are wonderful programs, a new directory of members, a number of extra events, and a packed Interest Group schedule. If you have not yet joined better contact Eve Kress, Membership Chairwoman at oceanchild@verizon.net right away so you can participate. Dues are $35.00 for June 1 to May 31 fun and festivities. The Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and increase women’s involvement in the SPYC. At our September 16 program meeting, the yacht clubs own Pastry Chef Suzanne will demonstrate making bite-sized desserts. There will be plenty of samples AND she will give us her recipes! You must RSVP for this event so Chef Suzanne has ample “bites.” Email Eve Kress at oceanchild@verizon.net or call her at 727-895-3249. Womans’ Club members only! October through May will be power packed too. We have a hands-on project that you are sure to enjoy, history of the Vinoy, a lovely holiday dinner with the St. Pete Operatini to entertain us, Nan Colton as Mina Edison, Louis Armstrong’s daughter, plus much more. Oh, did I mention The Second Annual Fashion Show and Tea will be held February 10th featuring Patchington? Pastry Chef, Suzanne
The newly formed Travel Group is on a roll with a number of trips scheduled. If you want to experience cooking in Italy [contact Helen Dewalt [ddewalt@tampabay.rr.com], a Caribbean cruise [contact Bev Burchard (bev@ travelinginc.com)], a transatlantic cruise and a National Parks trip (contact Pat Seifried at pat@seafreedtravel.com), Cuba; the list goes on and on. The itinerary is just out for Cuba in May 15 to 22, 2016 – fly out of Tampa, 7 nites in a 5 star hotel, tours and activities to numerous to list, meals, all led by our own Woman’s Club member Christine Abro (christineabro@gmail.com). This is your chance to see Cuba before it develops as we know it will. The first of each month you will receive an email with the monthly Woman’s Club calendar that will give you all the monthly events with dates and times. We want to keep you informed. If you have printing capability, why not print the monthly calendar and keep it close? If you do not receive an email with the calendar contact Sally Plonsky at splonsky@ tampabay.rr.com and she will happily assist you.
Some of the ladies who enjoyed the July Dine Around Hosted by Gail Vazzano and Mary Ann O’Grady
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Trivia Night at Pass-a-Grille
Sunday, September 20th 5:30 – 7:30pm $10++ includes hors d'oeuvres Reservations 727-360-1646
SUNDAYS
Available all Day & Evening except Sunday the 27th, 4pm until close All you care to eat Fish 'n' Chips Beer Battered Fish with Fries & Slaw $11++
MONDAYS
Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge
TUESDAYS Closed
WEDNESDAYS Happy Hour 4-6PM in the Lounge
September The Beach Club Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch
September, 27th 11am-2pm
$16++ Buffet Build your own Bloody Mary! $3++ with Buffet, $5++ without Buffet RESERVATIONS 727-360-1646
Italian Braised Boneless Short Ribs, 6-9PM Slow Braised in Tomato, Oregano, Garlic and Chianti Risotto and Baby Vegetable Choice of Soup or Salad $14++
THURSDAYS
Thursday Night Burger Bar at Pass-a-Grille 6-9PM Build your own Black Angus Western Hamburger with Fries & Salad Bar $7++
Labor Day at the Beach Club
It’s not too early to book your holiday party! To book your Holiday Event at the PAG location, contact Vanessa McCambridge 360-1646
Monday, September 7, 2015 • Available All Day and Evening
Lunch $13++ & $14++ Dinner $15++ & $17++ BBQ Chicken or 1/2 Rack Ribs • Corn on the Cob • Watermelon Your choice of Baked Beans, Cole Slaw or Potato Salad
For reservations call 360-1646
Pass-a-Grille: September, 23rd at 6:00pm & October, 21st at 6:00pm
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FRIDAY TGIF!
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NOON TO 8:00PM SUNDAY 11:30AM – 9:00PM MONDAY & WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY
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Happy Hour 4-6pm Ladies’ Beach Club 11am-3pm
27 BAR MENU AVAILABLE:
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$7 Burger Bar 6-9pm
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HOURS OF OPERATION: SUNDAY Noon - 8PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 11AM - 10:30PM MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 11AM - 9:30PM TUESDAY - Closed Lunch - 11:30AM - 2PM Dinner 6PM - 9PM
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12 Bruce Waters Jr. Championship
Cruising Fleet 5:30pm
Bruce Waters Jr. Championship
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Family Night ∙ 14++ Happy Hour Heritage Lounge, 4 – 6pm Happy Hour Grille 1909, 5 – 6pm
WEDNESDAY Burger Bar 5:30 – 9:30pm
THURSDAY
Trivia Night 7pm
1/2 Price Wines From the Captain’s Wine List
Wine Society 6pm
FRIDAY
Family Night ∙ 14++
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SATURDAY
Breakfast Buffet 7:20 – 10am
Salty Sisters Sailing/Lunch
Hoe Down 6-10pm
Tiki Hut Open 1 - 11:30pm
Family Night - Pan roasted Atlantic Salmon (Sept 22nd - 25th)
Sunset 19:28
Sunset 19:31
TUESDAY
Family Night ∙ 14++
Salty Sisters Sailing/Lunch
Family Night - Maple glazed pork noisette (Sept 15th - 18th)
Sunset 19:39
Tiki Hut Open 1-6pm
Family Night ∙ 14++
Family Night - Corn meal crusted Catfish (Sept 8th - 11th)
Sunset 19:47
Sunday Brunch Grille 1909 10:30am-1:30pm
Closed
Family Night - Supreme of Chicken (Sept 1st - 4th)
Sunset 19:53
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Family Night Crispy pork schnitzel (Sept 29th Oct 2nd)
Birthday Bash 6pm
Sunset 19:21
Sunset 19:19
Salty Sisters Sailing/Lunch
Commodore Room Closed for Renovation
Upcoming Events October (All Dates Subject to Change)
3-Kids Fishing 15 Womans’ Club Tournament 16 Fleet Cruise to 6 Golf Group Longboat Key Sunset 20:22 Sunset 20:21 8 Wing Shooters Society 20 Amateur Radio Club 9 Casino Night 23 Murder at the 10 Gourmet Wine Dinner Masquerade 13 Board Election 24 Kids Halloween Party 13 Annual Meeting 24 Club Championship 13 YC Riders 25 Member Appreciation 30 Hollywood 14 Trivia Night September Halloween Party 15 Wine Society
Grille 1909
Lunch Buffet: Tues-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm a la carte Lunch: Tues-Sat. 11:30am-2:00pm Dinner: Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30pm Sunday Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Saturday Breakfast Buffet: Tues-Fri. 7:00-9:00am
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of the best Laser Radial sailors from across the USA competed at the US Sailing Youth Championships hosted by Roger Williams University in Bristol Rhode Island. SPYC’s Nic Baird sailed a strong event, and in a spectacular battle in the final two races, was able to overcome a 14-point deficit and win the event. Nic’s victory not only crowned him the US Youth Radial National Champion, he will also represent the USA this coming December at the International Sailing Federation Youth World Championships in Malaysia! Also competing in the Laser Radial at the Youth Champs were Liam McCarthy, Ty Baird, Hannah Steadman and Emily Wright. The brother team of Josh and Kyle Dochoda also competed sailing in the International 420 division. At the Open Laser National Championships, SPYC’s Blaire McCarthy successfully won the Laser 4.7 division with a score-line of 8 first places in 9 races. In the Laser Radial division, Nic Baird once again proved to be a powerhouse finishing in 2nd place overall in the 130 boat fleet. Liam McCarthy also sailed a strong event in the Gold Fleet, while Emily Wright, sailed on a severely sprained ankle to finish 2nd overall in the silver fleet followed closely by Hannah Steadman. SPYC was also well represented at the US Sailing Girls Single-handed National Championship for the Leiter Cup hosted by the Rochester Yacht Club. Hannah Steadman was our top performer finishing in 4th overall and was closely followed by Emily Wright in 8th and Blaire McCarthy in 9th. SPYC had 9 sailors in attendance at the 2015 USODA Opti National Championships hosted by the Pensacola Yacht Club. Anika Boicheff was our top performer finishing in 70th place overall in the 320 boat fleet. Anika was also awarded the friendship trophy for her friendly attitude towards her teammates and competitors throughout the event. With her finish, Anika also qualified to compete at the 2016 USODA Team Trials Regatta next April in San Francisco. Also qualifying were Ethan Danielson and Bella Shakespeare. We also had Emma Shakespeare, Colin Lawther and Dorothy Mendelblatt competing in the RWB division and Trent Boicheff and Ava Shakespeare in the Green fleet. 14
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Brothers Josh and Kyle Dochoda made the trek to Newport RI to compete in the Club 420 National Championships hosted by Sail Newport. Kyle and Josh sailed a great event finishing in 6th place overall out of 194 boats. The SPYC Opti Team also made the trip to Sandusky Ohio to compete in the USODA Great Lakes Opti Championships. Heather Kerns was our top performer finishing in 8th place overall and winning the prize for top female. Ethan Danielson finished in 14th place overall!! Todd Fedyszyn Youth Sailing Director
Sailing Schedule
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Paddleboarding Lesson/Guided Tour
Adult Learn to Sail Courses
Kids Fishing Tournament
Every Sunday from 9am-11am at the Sailing Center
Sept 19-20, Sept 26-27, Oct 3-4, Oct 10-11, Oct 17-18
October 3rd, from 9am-11am, hosted by Snell Isle
SPYC Members - $20 Guests - $30 Reservations required: www.spyc.org
Class runs from 8:30am-3:30pm. One weekend constitutes a full course.
Open to kids 3-12yrs old. SPYC Member - $10 Guests - $15
Tuesday Night Races Come race our fleet of Ideal 18’s, or bring your own dinghy. No reservations required, just show up and leave the dock at 6pm every Tuesday evening through the end of October.
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The SPYC Race Committee
Needs YOU! USSA Race
Management Seminar Saturday & Sunday, Oct 17-18 Open to anyone who wishes to become a USSA Race Official
Contact the Regatta General, George Pennington for more information: epennin09@earthlink.net
SPYC members receive one complimentary class with their membership. Reservations required: www.spyc.org
Rods, bait, snacks, and prizes will be provided for all participants. Reservations required: www.spyc.org
SAILING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, October 24th Compete to Win this Coveted Title!
Boat Docking Policy Important Reminder from the Docks! Please keep in mind that the dock & dine floating docks are for short-term dockage (4 hours max) only, and NO overnight dockage is permitted on them. Also, please check in with the dockmaster upon your arrival. Thank you.
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.
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Dennis Mobley Banquet Server - 37 Years Cathy Burke Catering Assistant - 16 Years William Archer Banquet Steward - 10 years Betty Metcalf Dining Room Server/Front Desk - 8years Dimitar (Dimitri) Popov Housekeeping - 3 years Amy Spencer Executive Director of Membership - 2 Years Dan Zellny Housekeeping - 2 years Ernesto Garcia Labrada Busperson -1 year Jennifer Holcomb Beach Club Hostess - 1 year
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Patrick Woods, Banquets
We would like to extend a heartfelt Congratulation to Patrick Woods, who won the title of “Employee of the Month” for July. Patrick has been a member of the Yacht Club Staff since November 2012. Although his primary job at the club is as a Banquet Server, Patrick has many titles under his belt; Security Guard, Cocktail Server, Bartender to name a few. Because he is always willing to lend a hand anywhere in the club, he is known by many as friendly and outgoing. He exemplifies teamwork, helping out whoever may need a hand.
Congratulations Patrick, keep up the spectacular job!!!
AUGUST EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Barbara Rausch, Hostess at Pass-a-Grille Congratulations to Barbara Rauch of the Beach Club! Barbara has been a Hostess and Server with us since August, 2013. Over the last several months she really stepped up to help with administrative duties while the Clubhouse Manager was out on leave. Next time you see her, give her a pat on the back for a job well done!
IN MEMORIAM (SPYC Members) Mr. Graham P. Stansbury Mr. Charles R. Weinreich Mr. Sam H. Mann Jr. Mrs. Linda Rae Mann
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STAFF ENJOYING LUNCH OVER SHUTDOWN
Thanks to all our hard working employees for their continued efforts during shutdown at keeping this club clean & beautiful!
Efforts by your Board of Directors, Flag Officers, and our management team continue to result in tangible financial improvements as well as “member experience” improvements. To that end, renovations to the Commodore Room may now be completed creating a new and enjoyable dining experience and a separate relaxed lounge and sitting area. This project will incorporate some of the changes and improvements that you suggested in last year’s Club Survey. Other improvements include upgrades to the Tiki Hut & pool area, replacement of the HVAC system at the Main Clubhouse, refurbishment of chairs in Grille 1909, higher level security systems at the Main Clubhouse, Snell Isle, Sailing Center & Pass-a-Grille, and new sails for the fleet of Ideal 18 sailboats, to name a few. Please refer to page 25 of the July/August issue of Smooth Sailing to review all of the 2014/2015 Capital Projects that are completed or are currently underway. As we continue to look to the future, we have been diligently working on an update to our Strategic Plan so that our Club will remain financially stable. With all of these improvements, the Club remains free of debt. In concert with continuous scrutiny and potential reduction of the Club’s operating costs, in June, the Board approved the 2016 Budget, which included a 3% increase in dues. Last year’s zero increase felt good but is not sustainable. Over 90 % of this additional revenue will help us meet our ongoing and future maintenance and improvement of our facilities, programs, and quality of service. The balance will be allocated to ordinary fixed expenses such as increases in insurance premiums, property taxes, utilities and other business related expenditures. As previously reported, this 3% increase marks the second lowest dues increase in the past 20 years. We are aware that any increase hurts, but we feel that keeping it to that modest increase is a “win” as we continue to improve the Club and it services. It is helpful to note that 100% of all initiation fees collected are being placed into our various Capital Reserves for future capital improvements and replacements. Much of the credit for this new Budget goes to your Club Treasurer Joe Klingel and his Finance Committee. The actual details of the new Budget and your Capital Reserves are available for your review in the Chief Financial Officer’s office and I encourage you to inquire if you are interested. We are fortunate, in our opinion, to have such a great Club and for it to still be relatively affordable compared to other private clubs. The higher mission of this Club relates to yachting and social gatherings and it is a bonus to us all that we are able to enjoy it and all of its amenities at a reasonable cost. All of this is a result of the commitment and support of all of our members to make our Club a special place to enjoy camaraderie and friendship. I am grateful for your continued dedication for the betterment of our Club. Sincerely,
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Thank You for a Job Well Done! After 26 years with the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Phyllis Eades has retired. Phyllis has done a wonderful job for the Club and we thank her very much for her service.
A reception in her honor will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 5:00 – 6:30pm. Join us in bidding her a fond farewell! Boat #46 with former commodore
Power Boat
COMPETITION COMMITTEE
Members of the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association in Virginia brought some boats to our club in March of this year to demonstrate the fun to be had in these great little boats by both adults and kids! Many of you stopped by and took rides. Many also expressed interest in getting more information and perhaps building one. In response to this interest, the Power Boat Competition committee will hold an open session on September 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Quarterdeck Room to provide more information and to assess interest in forming a group in this area.
I hope you can join us! - Barbara Weller,
Power Boat Competition Chair
Please contact Barbara Weller at barbara.weller221@yahoo.com, or catering at 727-892-6882 for more information
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Fun around the Club!
A snapshot of
The “Burgee Proje Congrats to one of the Sailing Grads, our very own Chief Financial Officers son!
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You can now see your Burgee hanging proudly throughout the main hallway, and over the NEW & Improved Commodores Room-Coming Soon Commodore Room GRAND OPENING!
Traveling Burgee!
SPYC’S
Dave & Carol Soderlund having fun traveling this summer
St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s traveling burgee with Will Reed making its way under the Makinac Bridge on Spirit Walker, as they proceed to a first place overall finish in the Chicago Yacht Club race to Mackinac. Way to go!!
Santa Cruz Yacht Club
Golden Gate Yacht Club
Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club
St Francis Yacht Club
If you would like to be showcased in a Smooth Sailing issue with the SPYC Traveling Burgee, please contact the Member Services Coordinator -Leah- @ member.services@spyc.org. Smooth Sailing 18
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Programs and Special Interest Clubs •
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Large Yacht Club Reciprocal Program / One Golf Club with Limited Golf Available Power Boat Predicted Log – Cruiser Navigation Competition Family Activities Gourmet Nights with Wine Pairings Regattas - Participation & judging opportunities Adult Learn to Sail Classes Paddle Board Classes Extensive Junior Sailing Program Children’s Sailing Summer Camps Monthly Social Events Social Hours in the Lounge Annual Kids Fishing Tournament Seasonal Celebrations Kayaking
“Clubs Within the Club”
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Cruising Fleet Golf Group Wine Society Music Club Bridge Groups SPYC Singles Motorcycle Club Flying Club Amateur Radio Club Wing Shooters Society (Skeet Shooting & Bird Hunting) Women’s Sailing Groups - Salty Sisters & Broad Reachers Ladies’ Beach Club Woman’s Club with various monthly women’s activities
OPENING SOON! THE COMMODORE’S ROOM We eagerly anticipate the Grand Opening in late October/Early November
Date to Be Announced ABOUT THE RENOVATION & THEME OF THE ROOMS The “Commodore Lounge” - A sophisticated lounge atmosphere where members may enjoy quiet after dinner drinks and specialty desserts. The space will occupy the south half of the room and will showcase a glass bar-top piano. Drinks in the lounge will be limited to sophisticated specialty cocktails, martinis & whiskies. The “Commodore Dining Room” – An intimate fine dining experience will be offered and will occupy the north side of the divided room. The room will look much as it does now with mostly 4 top tables but limited to 40 diners, with individual parties no larger than eight to preserve the intimacy. The menu will be created from the finest food sources available.
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Going Green Gourmet Wine Dinner
with Electric Vehicles Thursday, September 10th ~ 6:00pm Join us for an informative and interesting presentation by Phil Compton, an expert in the field of alternative fuel vehicles.
PFO Bar Available
RSVP: 727-822-3873
Saturday, October 10th - 6:00PM
Join us for this Spanish Themed Wine Dinner where a selected wine will be served with each course.
1st Course Serrano Ham with Oil Cured Olives and Ripe Melon 2nd Course Grilled Octopus Salad Jerez Sherry Vinaigrette, Roasted Shallots, and Chives 3rd Course Galicia Lobster Paella Cuttlefish, Squid, and Smoked Ham 4th Course Rioja Braised Oxtail with Caramelized Pearl Onions Dessert Course Duet of Babas and Strawberry Flan
$10 per child (member) $15 per guest Ages 3 - 12
Includes: Rods, Bait, Light Snacks, & Prizes for Every Child
Saturday, October 3rd: 9-11am
Spanish Guitar & Flamenco Dancer $85++/per guest (Limited to 50 people - sign up today) Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org
(An entertainment committee event - 48-hour cancellation policy in effect)
at Snell Isle Marina
For reservations please call 727-895-8142 or visit www.spyc.org
SPYC SPYC Casino Night Casino
Blackjack, Craps, Texas Hold’em, Roulette, & Slot Machine There will be Lite Hors d’ Oeuvres, a pre-paid Jukebox for your favorite tunes, and a CASH Bar (So bring your friends) Reservations: 892-6887 or 892-6882 spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com
$ 30++
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Member
Appreciation Party We Thank You for Being a Part of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Family! Allow Us to Show You Our Appreciation!
Sunday, October 25th 3 – 5pm
Friday, October 9th 7pm - 10pm
Complimentary Food, Drinks, Music & SPYC Camaraderie!
Reservations Please: 892-6887 or 6882
Non-Member Guests are limited and must be 21 years of age or older. Please be sure to pre-register your guest prior to the party by fully completing a Guest Information Card (address, phone, e-mail information is required). Guest Information cards will be available at the Front Desk, the Membership Office or may be e-mailed.
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Murder at the Masquerade Mystery Dinner Party - Friday, October 23rd The event takes place at the Billionaire's Club which is host to their annual masquerade ball & fundraiser. The cast of suspects are made up of wealthy and "famous" persons, who are attending to glad hand and raise some funds. There is tension between several members of the club, and there is also a costume contest! The mystery in this show is classic in all senses of the word.
7:00pm - Doors open and Hors d’ Oeuvres are served 7:30pm - Be seated for 3 course Sit Down dinner &
the Show will take place while dinner is served
Menu:
$50.00 Inclusive Per Guest
• Bistro Salad • Duet of Sliced Tenderloin with Cabernet Sauce & Chicken Piccata • Death by Chocolate Cake (PFO bar available)
Dress Code - Classic Masquerade Attire Limited to 50 people (The actors will perform among the tables, so every seat is like the front row) Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org (48-hour cancellation policy in effect)
Children’s Halloween Par ty Saturday, October 24th •12 - 2:30pm
Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a spooktacular
day of fun! We’ll be serving
up a fiendishly fun snack buffet, dancing, games, prizes, party favors and costume contest. Make your reservation today for this hauntingly fun event!
“Hollywood Halloween”
Come dressed as your favorite celebrity (living or not, be creative). Prizes for best dressed couple, most controversial celebrity, most tragic, etc.
$15++/per child (ages 3-12 years old) & one free adult with each paying child (addt’l adults - $15++/each)
An Entertainment Committee Event
Reservations: 892-6882 or catering@spyc.org (48-hour cancellation policy in effect)
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Celebrate the Holidays at SPYC! 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*
Rendezvous Delegate/Director Nancy Vildibill
Your FCYC offers 36 clubs in the state of Florida including our very own St. Petersburg Yacht Club. In fact, the FCYC was founded right here in our club in 1961 and now has over 40,000 members. Members of FCYC clubs enjoy the benefit of reciprocity of all the 36 clubs, but there is also the opportunity to join in FCYC sponsored Cruises, such as cruises to France, Alaska and many other places and in state Rendezvous like shown below. These Rendezvous are close to home and can be attended by “Land and/or Sea”. The next Rendezvous will be held at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club located on the East Coast of Florida near Melbourne. They will offer evening dining events, dockage, tennis, fitness center, games and other activities. More information may be located on the FCYC web site. You may also contact the FCYC Fleet Capt. Jon Williams at jonedy@bellsouth.net or call 321-777-6797.
Call Now – Holiday Space is Booking Quickly! Shannon Nylander, CPCE, Director of Catering, 727-892-6882 *Pricing does not include Service Charge & Tax **Offer available to parties a minimum of 25 and maximum of 50 people only *** Offer only good for events held Tuesday – Thursday in December 2015
FLORIDA COUNCIL OF YACHT CLUBS
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
You are welcome to attend FCYC Meetings. Listed below are the upcoming General Meetings. Please register on the hosting club’s website.
Meetings for 2015 - 16
BURGER BAR Build Your Own Black Angus Western Hamburger with fries & Salad Bar
Halifax River Yacht Club Lauderdale Yacht Club Eau Gallie Yacht Club
September 12, 2015 November 14, 2015 January 9, 2016
Contact Nancy Vildibill for more info. sailvil@aol.com or 727-823-4777
$7++
DOWNTOWN EVERY WEDNESDAY 5:30 – 9:30PM
Available Grille 1909 & Lounge
PAG - EVERY THURSDAY 6 - 9PM
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*
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*1/2 price cocktails: house wine, beer, & house & call liquor
Monthly Events at the Club SEPT. ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE TUES. - THURS.: 7:30PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8:00PM Sept. 1- 4............. DAZZLER
Sept. 5.................. Diva Disco Night!! Featuring Nuala & Kathy Sept. 8-12........... Expressions
TRIVIA NIGHT
Family Night
Downtown at 7pm:
$14++ per person Tuesday through Friday Selections Change Monthly
Sept. 16th and October 14th
Regatta Room · $10++ Reservations: 727-892-6882 Pass-a-Grille at 5:30pm:
Sunday, Sept. 20th PAG Reservations: 727-360-1646
Sept. 15-19.......... Green Flash
SEPT. 1ST-4TH Supreme of Chicken with ricotta cheese, sweet basil and Arrabbiata sauce • Marinated Roma tomatoes with fresh arugula and grilled Portobella mushrooms
Sept. 22-25.......... DAZZLER
Sept. 26................ Bob LeMay Band
WINE SOCIETY
Downtown: Thurs. Sept. 17th Call: 727.822.3873
TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT Friday September 4th: 5 PM - 7 PM : Pat Best 7 PM - 10 PM : Steve Mullis
PAG: Wed. Sept. 23rd Call: 727.360.1646 Reservations Required
Non Wine Society Guests Welcome $25
Friday September 11th: 5 PM - 7 PM : Craig Singleton 7 PM - 10 PM : Pat Best Friday September 18th: 5 PM - 7 PM : Pat Best 7 PM - 10 PM : Steve Mullis Friday September 25th: 5 PM - 7 PM : Roy Solo 7 PM - 10 PM : Pat Best
BIRTHDAY BASH!! Sept. 30th & Nov. 18th
SEPT. 8TH-11TH Corn meal crusted Catfish with French quarter remoulade • Grilled pineapple fresh mango and ripe berries on Bibb lettuce with Florida citrus dressing
SEPT. 15th-18th Maple glazed pork noisette • Roary potato cake with fresh chives • Beef steak tomatoes and smokehouse bacon in peppercorn ranch vinaigrette
SEPT. 22ND-25TH Pan roasted Atlantic Salmon • Grilled zucchini and wild mushroom smashed potato • Savory spinach salad with hot bacon vinaigrette
SEPT. 29TH- OCT.2ND Crispy pork schnitzel with lemon capers and brown butter • Wiener saft goulash soup
6pm • $17++ /per guest
Reservations: 727-892-6882
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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 (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
Hours of Operation: Downtown:
Commodore Room:
Clubhouse Open (Tues. – Sunday): 7:00am
Closed for Renovation-Opening Soon
Grille 1909: Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm (upstairs during the month of December)
Heritage Lounge: (food service hours)
Adam Harnen………............................…..822-3227 Dockmaster Dockmasterspyc@gmail.com
Lunch:Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm - 9:30pm (limited afternoon & late night menu available)
Todd Fedyszyn………............................….896-8101 Youth Sailing Director youthsailingdirector@spyc.org
Bridge Room:
Leah Wieter ………....................................892-6893 Member Services Coordinator member.services@spyc.org
Thursday, Friday: 5:00pm - (Closing varies based upon weather & business levels) Saturday: 1:00pm - 11:30pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
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
www.spyc.org
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Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am - 9:00am Saturday – 7:30am – 10:00am
Tiki Hut:
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
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