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COMMODOG’S LOG H
ello SPYC Members, In honor of April Fools Day, Commodore Byrne was foolish enough to allow me, Commodog Sophie, to be your guest logger and welcome you to the month of April showers and flowers, with a springtime that is fast becoming a distant memory in these little latitudes. From all of the past
the surroundings. I got so excited I was ready to jump in and assist with the digging but they said the worker’s comp wouldn’t cover me. I said, “Hey come on, throw me a bone!” but they weren’t having any of it. At any rate, it won’t be long before members will be having water fights. I suggest you bring a Yeti cup with a cover to keep the coolness in, the splash water out, and be green all at
Commodores I’ve had the pleasure to have sniffed, I’ve come to understand that the deadline for these writing chores can sneak up on you like a cat in the dead of night, which gave me paws for thought, so I figured I’d give the old man a break and take on these duties this month. Actually, I have been boning up for this task for quite a while. As a preliminary matter, I’d like to set the record straight about a couple of things. First of all, I am not a Rottweiler! Nor am I the product of some chance encounter between a Doberman and a German Shepherd, one of whom jumped a backyard fence in an effort to further dilute his gene pool. I am an AKC registered Beauceron, a very old breed from France, well known for battlefield heroics that is still used in the freer parts of Europe for water rescue, in addition to herding sheep. Those double-dew claws on my hind legs act like fins in the water and are useful for climbing on backs of sheep. And when herding sheep, we don’t nip at the heels or give them the stink-eye to control them like those other wussy breeds….Beaucerons throw body-blocks. So if I get excited when you pet me and start turning in circles, keep a wary eye on my tail end. Secondly, I am not a boy! I am a girl through and through and a very pretty girl at that, especially when staring at the food on your table after I hit the cute button. So stop calling me fella, guy or boy! “Hi girl,” or “hello gorgeous,” would do just fine. I may be bigboned, but I’m no hefer and still dainty. Turning to Club news, the Commodore’s Cruise is coming up on May 9th 19th for the SPYC Cruising Fleet. If you’re interested, contact the Fleet Captain, Angela Kowalik, for details. The Club owes Angela a hearty thanks for her tireless efforts and tremendous talents she puts into organizing this and other events. Personally, I think she might be a cat person, but I won’t hold that against her. I’m pleased to report that the construction of the pool at Pass-a-Grille is proceeding rather nicely and really taking shape. Instead of that lame photo shopped picture the Commodore inserted in the last Log, I’ve included one that really shows the dimensions against
the same time. As you may recall, in the March issue Commodore Byrne had the temerity to start a contest wherein the winner will receive a bottle of Dom Perignon for coming up with the location of an “Island Crossover” sign, shown in the picture to the left. I want to give a bark-out to Veronica Hickey for taking the first shot and guessing a spot on Weedon Island, and Alex Deininger for guessing a spot on Jungle Prada. Not even close, gang, but thanks for playing! I can tell you that even though it is an absolutely fair contest, the old man made it pretty hard, and Manager Reydams has been leaning on the Commodore to make it a little easier. Now, I have personally been to that spot on several occasions and have even marked it a few times myself, so I’m in the unique position to give you a hint or two. You already know that it’s an island in Pinellas, so you can forget about places like Egmont or Passage Keys, which are in Hillsborough and Manatee counties. Here are a couple of more hints: If you take a chart and draw an east-west line running through the downtown Club, this spot is south of that line. Lastly, the boat shown in the picture is about 150 ft. away from the spot in question. Good luck with your continued quest. Happy hunting and have a great month!
Commodog Sophie
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Marc Reydams......................................................................................................823-1219 General Manager | gm@spyc.org 3
Colleen Finney, CHAE........................................................................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org Susan Robertson.................................................................................................892-6888 Director of Membership/Marketing | Membership@spyc.org
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Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Director of Catering | catering@spyc.org Brooke Potter........................................................................................................892-6887 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org
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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
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Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org John Toberman & Chase Hudspeth..............................................................822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org Todd Fedyszyn.....................................................................................................896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@spyc.org
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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
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Suzanne Gendrot................................................................................................822-3873 Executive Pastry Chef ext. 223 suzanne-g@spyc.org
Downtown Clubhouse: 822-3873 Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: 360-1646 Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142 Downtown Marina: 822-3227 Accounting/Billing Support: 892-6883 or 892-6884 www.SPYC.org
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HOURS of OPERATION
www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram
Downtown:
Tiki Hut:
Clubhouse Open (Tues. – Sunday): 7:00 am (CLOSED Monday)
Thursday & Friday: 5:00 pm - (Closing varies based upon weather & business levels) Saturday: 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm • Sunday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Commodore Dining Room: Available for private party bookings with advance reservations. (Contact Catering for details) Friday & Saturday: LIVE Piano Bar 7:30 pm-11:30 pm
Sailing Center:
Grille 1909:
CLOSED Mondays & Tuesdays Wednesday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm • Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
(Reservations strongly recommended) Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm • Sunday Brunch: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Heritage Lounge: Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm • Dinner: Tuesday Sunday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Limited Late Night Menu available after 9:30 pm)
Bridge Room: Breakfast Buffet: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 am - 9:00 am & Saturday – 7:30 am – 10:00 am
Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (www.sailstpete.org)
Snell Isle Hours:
Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: CLOSED Tuesdays and Wednesdays Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 11:30 am-9:30 pm (Menu available until 9:00 pm) Sunday: Noon-8:00 pm | Sunday Brunch 11:00 am-2:00 pm (Last Sunday of every month) *Menu available on Sunday, except during Sunday Brunch. SMOOTH SAILING SMOOTH |SAILING SEPTEMBER | APRIL 201820193
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DID YOU KNOW? Online Reservations Made Easy! M
embers can now make dining and event reservations on the website or through the SPYC mobile app, instead of calling the Front Desk. If you have used other programs like Open Table, it is very similar, but designed for our members. Making your reservations now is as easy as 1…2…3! 1.
First you must be registered on the new website (www. spyc.org), which we unveiled in October 2018. All first-time website users will need to register in order to access the Members only area and the mobile app. 2. Second, visit the Google Play Store (Android users) or Apple Store (iPhone users) and download the SPYC mobile app – search St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Once you log into the mobile app (using your website credentials) the app stays open on your phone for easy access. 3. Now you can click on the Club Events tab to view events open for registration. Or, click on Dining Reservations to RSVP for Grille 1909 and PAG dining. For dining reservations, choose your date, time, number of people in your party, and the room. For Club events, scroll through the Event Calendar, choose the event(s) that you wish to register for and follow the steps to complete the reservation. You can also add it to your calendar at the same time. Once complete, an email confirmation will be sent to you.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman Susan Robertson Director of Membership/Marketing
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Thank you, and we hope you find these new registration features helpful in making future reservations at your Club. (Please Note: SPYC Cancellation Policy – Cancellations can be made through the website or the mobile app. There is a 24-48 hour cancellation policy in most cases. Please check your event to see the latest date you may cancel. If you cancellation is not received by the advertised date, your account will be charged for the full reservation.)
Welcome New Members Active: Mr. Selim Day Active Boat Owner: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long PAG Boat Owner: Mr. and Mrs. Claus Villebro Group: Mr. and Mrs. Christiaan Olivier Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bond Mr. Rick Roman Non Resident: Mr. Gerald Haberkorn Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Saulnier Dr. and Mrs. John Lohse Mr. Christopher Ingrande The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support!
Intermediate: Mr. Matthew Whitehead Ms. Alexandra Carr Junior: Ms. Ashley Ferrer Reinstate: Mr. and Mrs. Gary Holstrum Mrs. Deborah Parker Mr. Duane Parker Mrs. Pamela Beason Proposers: Bill Waters, Sr. Robert Siviter Brian Martinez Karen Gottwald John Wallace Hank Brautigam Bill Waters, II Nick Carper Joseph Magnini
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THISTLES 64th Annual
MIDWINTERS EAST CHAMPIONSHIPS by Karen Park, Event Chair
O
n the last weekend of February our boat park got invaded by Thistle sailors from around the country to enjoy our “no snow” policy of life in Florida. They arrive a little early to shake off the cobwebs and enjoy the Bay, sunshine, and coaching. Racing began on Monday, February 25th and continued through March 1st with 35 boats participating. Matt Fisher, from Ohio, jumped out to a quick lead winning both races on Monday and the first race on Tuesday.
again, racing was called for the day. We completed a race on Wednesday and one on Thursday. Friday was cancelled due to lack of wind.
Monday was sailed in a strong breeze with building seas and gusts. Regatta PRO Todd Fedyszyn did a great job and made the wise call to stop after 2 races on the first day. Tuesday the boats were under a slight delay before racing began. They got another 2 races in before the skies completely opened up and
I would like to thank Todd and his outstanding group of volunteers for their efforts in getting the races in. Also, Gloria Davis for the use of her boat for Signal and John Deermount for co-chairing the event and putting together the successful Shuffleboard Party on Thursday night.
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Matt Fisher won the event with Craig Koschalk, of Ohio, in 2nd and Aaron Holland from upstate New York in 3rd. Seth Rosenthal of SPYC finished 11th overall and 2nd in the “B” Fleet as well as the highest placed Florida boat.
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JUNIOR
SAILING
ACTIVITIES by Todd Fedyszyn
T
he SPYC Junior Sailing Team continues their busy winter with team members competing in the Sailing World NOOD Regatta, the Laser Midwinters East Regatta in Clearwater, the USODA Sunshine State Championships in Jensen Beach, Miami Sailing Week and High School regattas in both Sarasota and Davis Island. SPYC Sailors Heather Kerns, Emily Allen, Heidi Hicks, Emma Shakespeare and Cameron Delgado sailed on an SPYC J70 and showed continued improvement consistently sailing in the middle of the pack. The team will continue to work hard towards the 2019 J70 Youth National Championship! SPYC’s high school sailors were busy with back-to-back South Points Regatta’s finishing up the 7 race qualifying series. Shorecrest sailed a strong final event securing a 5th place
overall finish and a spot in the District Championships. Sailors from St Pete HS and Shorecrest will also compete in the SAISA Girls District Championships in Jacksonville. The SPYC Opti Team was well represented at the USODA Sunshine State Championships with 3 sailors competing in the Opti Green Fleet and 10 sailors competing in the Opti RWB. Three SPYC Opti’s also traveled to Miami to compete in the Miami Sailing Week regatta in the RWB division. Lastly, SPYC had 9 sailors compete in the Laser Midwinters East Regatta hosted at the Clearwater Sailing Center. This annual event was used to select the representatives for both Canada and the USA at the Youth World Championships as well as berths for the US Sailing Youth Championships this coming summer.
FLORIDA COUNCIL OF
YACHT CLUBS D id you know you could win an FCYC award just for cruising to other FCYC clubs through reciprocity and documenting it on the FCYC Cruising Log?
Founders Award: (L-R) Michael & Dee Sharples, Steve Cardiff, Angela & Brian Kowalik, Ken & Corrine St. Jean
Yachtsman of the Year – There are two Yachtsman of the Year Awards awarded for each coast (East & West), one for owners in their boats visiting the most FCYC Clubs and one for cruising the most miles between FCYC Clubs. Founders Award – A new award in 2016, named in honor of the 13 yacht clubs which initially formed the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs, awarded to any FCYC boat owner visiting 13 or more FCYC clubs in the calendar year.
Tom & Cathy Scholl - 2018 Yachtsman of the Year, Most Clubs (West Coast)
Founders Award: Debbie & Kevin Hopper
It’s not too late to start accumulating those 2019 visits! For an FCYC Cruising Log and additional details, visit the FCYC website or pick up a Cruising Log at Membership Services.
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The Beach Club at
APRIL Sun
For Online Reservations ~ Visit www.spyc.org
1
Mon LBC Mah Jongg 1pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm Unsinkables 6-9 pm
8
7
Pass-a-Grille
LBC Mah Jongg 1pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm
Login, click Member Central --> Calendar--> then choose your event to reserve.
Tues & Wed
CLOSED
CLOSED
9
CLOSED
10
4
Thurs
Bridge 11:30 am Happy Hour 4-7 pm BINGO! 6:30 pm
11
Bridge 11:30 am
5
Fri
21
Happy Easter! Easter Sunday Lunch from Noon - 4:00 pm
28
Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch 11 am 2:00 pm
15
LBC 11 am LBC Mah Jongg 1pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm
22
LBC Mah Jongg 1pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm
29
LBC Mah Jongg 1pm
16
12
CLOSED
17
Bridge 11:30 am Happy Hour 4-7 pm
LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm
19
Wine Society 6 pm
CLOSED
24
25
20
Broad Reachers 11 am LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm
CLOSED
23
13 Broad Reachers 11 am
Happy Hour 4-7 pm
18
Broad Reachers 11 am LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm
CLOSED
14
6
Sat
26
27
Bridge 11:30 am
Broad Reachers 11 am
Happy Hour 4-7 pm
LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm
CLOSED
30
CLOSED
Happy Hour 4-7 pm
MAY UPCOMING EVENTS (All dates subject to change) 2: BINGO! 6: Ladies Beach Club 6: Unsinkables 17: Wine Society - Rombauer Napa 26: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch
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Mondays: LBC Mah Jongg Thursdays: Bridge Saturdays: Broad Reachers & LIVE Music on the Deck To book a Private Event contact Kerrie at 727-360-1646 or kerrie@spyc.org
EVENTS CALENDAR
Downtown
APRIL Sun
For Online Reservations ~ Visit www.spyc.org
Login, click Member Central --> Calendar--> then choose your event to reserve.
Mon 1
2
8
9
CLOSED
7
Clubhouse
CLOSED
Tues
Golf Group 6 pm
3
Wed
Salty Sisters
10
Salty Sisters Saltwater Anglers 6 pm Woman’s Club 5 pm
14
Suncoast Raceweek
21
Happy Easter! Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet 10:30 am -2 pm
28
9
15
CLOSED
22
CLOSED
16 11 17 Amateur Radio Club 6 pm Riders Club 6 pm
Salty Sisters Trivia 7 pm
23 18 24
Salty Sisters
4
Thu
11
Cruising Fleet Lunch/Meeting Wing Shooter’s Society 6 pm
5
Fri
Twilight Series
12
Suncoast Raceweek Lobster Pot Night 5:30 pm Twilight Series
6
Sat
Ted Irwin Memorial Pusser’s Rum Cup
13 Suncoast Raceweek
18
19
20
25
26
27
Wine Society 6 pm
Twilight Series
Twilight Series
Administrative Professionals day!
29
CLOSED
30 25
MAY UPCOMING EVENTS (All dates subject to change) 2: Cambria Wine & Cheese Pairing 3: Twilight Series 4: Kentucky Derby Party 4: Downtown Poker Run 7: Golf Group 8: Saltwater Anglers 9-19: Annual Commodore Cruise 9: Commodore Cruise Kick-off Party
9: Wing Shooter’s Society 10: Twilight Series 12: Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet 15: Woman’s Club 15: Trivia Night 16: Wine Society - Rombauer Napa 17: Twilight Series 18: SPYC Kids Laser Tag Party
18: FCYC General Meeting-Marathon YC 18: Kinky Boots- SPYC Group Excursion to Straz with Pre-Theater Dinner at SPYC 21: Amateur Radio Club 21: Riders Club 24: Twilight Series 30: Birthday Bash 31: Twilight Series SMOOTH SAILING | APRIL 2019
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MONTHLY EVENTS
TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT Downtown Friday Evenings
Downtown & Pass-a-Grille
ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE Downtown
April 2-6: DAZZLER April 9: Dave Valliere April 10: Harry Galloway Jazz Trio April 11-13: Green Flash April 16-20: Royz Band April 23-27: Charlie Morris Band April 30: Harry Galloway Jazz Trio
PASS-A-GRILLE ENTERTAINMENT
Located only at our Beach Club
April 6: Pat Best April 13: Dave Valliere April 20: BIG Rich April 27: Chris Rooney Saturday LIVE Entertainment on the deck! Every Saturday ~ 5:00-8:00 pm | Buckets of Beer ~ $11++
FAMILY NIGHT Downtown
$15++/pp (Includes a mini dessert)
April 2-5: Sweet Corn Chowder with Popcorn Shrimp & Scallions, Southern Fried Catfish, Creole Remoulade
April 5: Dave Valliere April 12: Dave Valliere April 19: Chris Rooney April 26: Steve Mullis Online Reservations at www.spyc.org. (Click the “Event Calendar”, locate your event & register!) RSVP Downtown: 727-892-6882 RSVP Beach Club (PAG): 727-360-1646
April 9-12: Marinated Asparagus and Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Black Peppercorn Ranch Dressing, Fontina Chicken Grille, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Cremini Mushrooms April 16-19: California Cobb Salad, Pork Chop Chasseur on Hunters Smashed Potato April 23-26: Avgolemono Soup, Roasted Spring Chicken with Lemon & Sun Dried Tomato
Birthday Bash (Downtown):
Thurs. May 30th 6-9 pm $17++/per guest
Trivia Night (Downtown):
Wed. April 17th 6:30-8:30 pm $10++/pp, ($20++/pp reservations made less than 7 days before event)
Wine Society Downtown: Thurs. April 18th 6 pm
Wine Society PAG: Fri. April 19th 6 pm
Beach Club Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch:
Sun. April 28th 11 am - 2 pm, $16++/pp Buffet, $3++ Bloody Marys (with Buffet)
Beach Club BINGO! Thurs. April 4th & May 2nd($10++/pp)
CURRENT WEEKLY SPECIALS PASS-A-GRILLE Sundays: Veal Liver & Onions ~ $18++ Mondays: Honey Glazed Ham ~ $18++ Thursdays: Roasted ½ Chicken ~ $18++ Fridays: Grilled Lollipop Lamb Chops ~ $32++ Saturdays: Seared Shrimp or Salmon Alfredo over Fettucine ~ $20++ (Entrees include a Starch, Vegetable & choice of Soup or House Salad) APRIL 2019 | SMOOTH SAILING
DOWNTOWN Sundays: Sunday Brunch Buffet - Grille 1909 10:30 am - 1:30 pm ($16++/pp) Happy Hour - Tiki Hut 3-5 pm Tuesdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am Happy Hour - Lounge 4-7 pm Wednesdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am
Thursdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am Captains Wines - 1/2 Price! Happy Hour - Tiki & Lounge 4-7 pm Fridays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am Happy Hour - Tiki Hut 5-7 pm *Prime Time in Grille 1909 5:30-9:30 pm
Saturdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7:30-10:00 am Happy Hour - Tiki Hut 3-5 pm *Prime Time in Grille 1909 5:30-9:30 pm (Limited Lounge Menu available every night of the week after 9:30 pm)
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ON THE WATER
EVENTS Do you have an experienced youth racer looking to further their skills or are you a student new to the sport of sailing? The SPYC Sailing Center has the perfect program for you! Now accepting enrollments for our 2019 Summer Camp Programs. Students ages 5-17 can take advance of Learn to Sail Courses, Intermediate Sailing Courses, and Racing Programs, as well as Windsurfing, Paddle Boarding, Keel Boat Sailing, and Fishing Camps. Full Day and Half Day options available. Visit www.sailstpete.org for more details and information on our sessions offered.
Session 1: June 3rd - 14th Session 2: June 17th - 28th Session 3: July 1st - 12th Session 4: July 15th - 26th Session 5: July 29th - August 9th
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
AT SPYC? Administrative Downtown Professionals Day Wednesday ~ April 24th 11:30 am - 2:00 pm | Grille 1909 Show your employees how much you appreciate all that they do! Treat them to a complimentary Lunch Buffet (for up to 2 of your employees) All other employees over 2 people will be at regular buffet price. Lunch Reservations: 727-822-3873 (Dining Reservations can now be made online at www.spyc.org)
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KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY
n w o t n Dow& ille r G a s s a P
Saturday, May 4th 5:00 pm in the Lounge at both Clubhouses Complimentary Hors d’ oeuvres, Hat Contest & $5.00 Mint Juleps Both ladies and gentlemen are encouraged to wear your most creative, beautiful, outrageous hat for a chance to win PRIZES! No reservations. Seating is “First come, First serve.”
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SPYC GROUP EXCURSIONS
Saturday, May 18 8:00 pm $225/pp Saturday, May(Dinner, 18th 8:00 pm ~ $225++/pp Show & Reservations Extended to April 15th Transport)
Downtown
All-Inclusive Package: One Premiere Seat in Front Mezzanine, Prix-Fixe Dinner & Drinks at the Downtown Clubhouse, & Round-Trip Transportation. RSVP with Member Services Coordinator: 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org
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MEMORIAL DAY SPECIALS At The Beach Club
Dinner Specials ~ 4:00 – 9:00 pm
Monday, May 27th Lunch Specials ~ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Slow Smoked Boston Butt with Chef’s seasonings, then braised in a country style BBQ sauce ~ $14++/pp Slow Roasted ½ Chicken –OR- Sweet & Smoky Roasted ½ Chicken ~ $13++/pp Lunch specials served with Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Cornbread & sliced Watermelon for dessert.
Full Rack of Baby Back BBQ Spare Ribs: $30++ 1/2 Rack of Baby Back BBQ Spare Ribs: $24++ Slow Roasted 1/2 Chicken: $16++ All entrees served with choice of House Salad or Soup du jour, Sweet Potato Mash, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Corn Bread, Warm Rolls & Apple Pie for Dessert. Reservations: 727-360-1646 (Online Dining Reservations available via your Member Portal or SPYC mobile app.)
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AROUND THE CLUB
IN MEMORIAM
TRAVELING BURGEES
SPYC
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Mr. Bill Hagedorn ~ January 24, 2019 Carolann & K.C. Haffey at Royal Southampton Yacht Club on a cold October day 2018, before their TransAtlantic cruise back to Florida.
EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES Bobby Davis ~ DR Busser, 38 yrs. Stella Gabor ~ Accounting, 17 yrs. Adrian Dorsey ~ Line Cook, 12 yrs. John Brown ~ Housekeeper, 11 yrs. Christian Mayrhofer ~ Chef de Cuisine, 4 yrs. Andrew Dumaine ~ Snell Isle, 2 yrs. Kathleen D’Aloia ~ Bartender, 2 yrs. Adam O’hara ~ Bartender, 1 yr.
Christmas/New Year Holidays 2018-2019 - Courtney & Micah Thompson and Catalina & Thomas O’Brien in Valencia, Spain at the “Puerto Deportivo Marina Real Juan Carlos I”…location of the 32 America’s Cup in 2007.
CHASE HUDSPETH MARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Please take a moment to join us in congratulating Captain Chase Hudspeth for being selected as the SPYC March 2019 Employee of the Month. Chase joined the waterfront team as our Harbormaster in August of 2018 and has proven to be a great asset to our Club. His positive, upbeat attitude and attention to detail continues to impress members and guests who frequent our downtown marina. Thank you so much, Chase, for all you do!!
“Anchors Aweigh!”
Congratulations to our March WINNER: Danette Szakaly She was the lucky contest drawing winner locating all (12) images of Anne & Andy in the March issue. To recap, they were spotted on pages: 3,5,6,7,10,12,13,15,19,20,21, & Back Cover. Danette snagged $100 in Gift Certificates that can be used for Food & Beverage while dining at the Club!
Submit your answer for this month’s game by April 10th to the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org. Each month one name will be drawn out of ALL of the correct answers submitted. The WINNER will be announced on the 15th, and will be contacted via phone or email to claim their prize.
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BROAD REACHERS by Marti Cochran
Training
T
he Broad Reachers invite and encourage women members of SPYC to join us at Pass-a-Grille on Saturday mornings, as we sail for fun and work on our sailing and racing skills. There is no such thing as “too little” experience to join the Broad Reachers. We’ll help you learn and have fun doing it! Our Saturday morning sails are usually followed by lunch at the Beach Club. Contact Carol Hansen (carol@ dband1.com) for more information. Each year, during the months of February and March, women sailors in clubs up and down Florida’s Gulf Coast work on their racing skills, in preparation for the Florida Women’s Sailing Association’s (FWSA) signature event, the Rainbow Regatta. As in past years, the Broad Reachers have conducted practices with the Salty Sisters, sailing in Pass-a-Grille on Saturdays and downtown on Wednesdays. Under coach JP Creignou, the practices have been physically and mentally challenging, with starting drills, tacking drills, stop-start drills, training in mark rounding strategies and related rules, boat balance, course awareness, and downwind tactics and strategies, among others. Thank you to our great coach J.P. and to our Pass-a-Grille mark boat drivers Nancy Dunn and Charl Hadfield, as well as Barbara Watson, Gwen Mann, Julia Sorbo, Mary McCarthy, Barbara Arnold, and Anne O’Dell, who worked to support our practices.
We also were joined on the water by our newest Broad Reacher, Vanessa Beckman, who bravely joined our drills and held her own against more experienced sailors! We look forward to Vanessa joining the racing team next year.
Vanessa Beckman
Representatives from the Broad Reachers, Joanne Simmons and Marti Cochran, also have been active off the water, serving on FWSA’s Long Range Planning Committee, which has developed a series of recommendations to enhance women’s Interclub sailing and education. Training
Coach Boat
Training
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SALTY
SISTERS by Carol Hansen
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n February 13th, the Salty Sisters held their Valentine’s luncheon. There was a sea of red, as many Salties dressed in the Valentine colors. Our Social Chair, Nita George, had some beautiful Valentine’s Day cards to send to the many Salties that have not been to lunch in a while. Everyone signed and added some personal notes to the cards. The lunch was topped off by an ice cream sundae bar….yum!! Co-Captain Kathy Ahern organized two CPR certification classes in February and about 50 Salty Sisters and some Briney Brothers completed the class. JP Creignou The Rainbow Regatta was held recently. On March 18th, we had eight Salty Sisters competing against ten other clubs this year. Jennifer Paramore did a wonderful job putting together the team of sailors and the many volunteers needed to help. This year the Regatta was hosted by the Clearwater Bowchasers and Dunedin’s Windlasses sailing out of the Clearwater Sailing Center. Even with the inconsistent weather the month prior, we were able to get in some training with J.P. Creignou coaching both in the classroom and on the water. Our sailing team consists of: (IOD’s) Joanne Simmons, Iris Mastry, Judy Clapp, Carol Hansen, and Dee Gill. (Clearwater Prams) Lori Leadbetter, Nancy Kadau, and Sarah Richards.
Co-Captain Kathy Ahern and Nancy Kadau
—AHOY ye— THE SALTY SISTERS CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO BECOME A MEMBER!
Applications Available starting March 1 [ at the front desk Downtown or SPYC@PAG.]
Membership in the Salty Sisters is open to wives of members and to Our Mission: women who are “To promote members on their sailing own. New applicants and to assist must be eager to our participate in sailing, members in race committee and becoming more other water related proficient activities. In the science of sailing.” WELCOME ABOARD! For More Information COME JOIN US! Contact: Email: membership@saltysisters.org Or: Trisha Birkenstock trishab@tampabay.rr.com
The Salties congratulated Nancy Kadau on earning her “Flipper” charm during one of our Rainbow practices. She righted her boat, retrieved her water bottle, and hopped right back in to continue the drills.
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Womans CLUB
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by Angela Kowalik, President
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nother year, Darlings! You and your favorite guest are invited to a divine Annual Celebration & Dinner. Get out your black dress or outfit, and don’t forget your diamonds and pearls, as we celebrate our 17th Birthday, Tiffany style, on April 17th.
5:00 pm Social Time with Hospitality Bar; 5:45 Meeting; 6:15 Dinner Enjoy a marvelous dinner of served Salad, buffet including Chicken, Salmon, and Beef Carving station, potatoes and vegetables, and served dessert ($24++/pp). You’ll also enjoy music by a jazz ensemble from the Pinellas County Center for the Arts after new officers are installed. Reservations are required by April 12. Contact catering (catering@spyc.org, 727-892-6882) or use the SPYC web or mobile app. Back in January several members reprised the annual Mah Jongg cruise. In February our WC Fun Seekers thoroughly enjoyed the “Jewels of the Imagination”, featuring January Mah Jongg Cruise the radiant masterworks of Jean Schlumberger from the Mellon Collection at the MFA narrated by our own WC Past President, Carolyn Rehberger, who shared the fine details of this extraordinary man’s career and life!
Roz Beckoff practices a Quints hand for Mah Jongg Tournament Fun Seekers at MFA jewelry exhibit
WOMAN’S CLUB INTEREST GROUPS Book Group Facilitator: Sue Bettencourt Apr 24: Lolita by V.Nabokov Meets the 4th Wed each month (except Dec) Social time: 5:00 pm Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Contact: snbettencourt88@gmail.com Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett Meets every Tues @ 1:00 pm in the Bridge Room [Lunch @ noon optional] Contact: 727-822-5878 Golf Group Facilitator: Helene Hardick Meets each Fri Oct 15 thru May 15 at Cypress Links, tee times starting at 8:30 am Contact: 727-412-5281 hlhardick@gmail.com
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 Fun Seekers Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto Event dates and times vary. Contact: deborahgia@icloud.com Sunshine Facilitator: Sondra Seay-Frisbie If someone is ill or could use cheering up Contact: sondra.seay@gmail.com
[Please note – these are subject to change each month] Membership in the Woman’s Club is required to participate in the Interest Group activities.
To become a member or renew your membership, contact our Membership Chair Debbie Walcutt (knoticaly@hotmail.com) or 321-437-6695 or visit our club website page for a member form.
The Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and increase women’s involvement in the SPYC.
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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President
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an Colton, or should we say Mrs. Tidbit, posed with the Ladies Beach Club board members after our February program meeting. She described the 1920’s in St. Petersburg in wonderful detail. She even was an occasional guest at the SPYC and explained it as the focal point of downtown. It was great having Nan back – she’s been a “fav” of ours for many years no matter what character portrayed. Vicki Dewey, of the PAG Woman’s Club, presented a very enlightening program in March while painting on fabric and glass. She gave us many gift ideas for family and friends with some unusual techniques! As a bonus, some of us will test her techniques with our grandchildren. We also learned that one need not be artistic to produce artful projects.
by Rich Treinen
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erman Amaya had not been shooting for 30 years. That changed when Herman met Gene Collins at the Club. Their wives, Sylvia and Marlene, are friends. After some coaxing, a bit of Gene’s mentorship, and a few trips to the range with a borrowed and ugly duck hunting gun, Herman was hooked on sporting clays. In short order Herman acquired a beautiful Beretta double barrel shotgun.
April 15 John Collins, Executive Director of the St Pete Art Alliance, will talk to us about the creative and colorful murals painted on buildings in downtown. St. Pete is known worldwide for its colorful urban murals and street art. This is a must see program! April 15th | 10:45 am sign-in | 11:00 am short meeting followed by St. Pete murals, by John Collins Make you lunch reservations by Friday, April 12th (727-360-1646). Be sure to mention any special dietary needs when you reserve. Come join in the fun!! Membership forms are available at SPYC.org. Call or email Membership Chairwoman, Linda Christman, 727-561-0618 (Siblink@aol.com) to join or renew. It’s $30.00 annually and worth every penny!
PAG Club ONLY members are eligible to join the Ladies Beach Club!!
After a stint in the Air Force, where he had last shot a gun, Herman earned a degree in electrical engineering by means of a McNamara scholarship. As you might expect Herman is a detail guy with a very successful career. His finger prints can be found in NASA’s Apollo Space Flight equipment, Shuttle Launch systems, and circling the Earth in the Space Station. Herman stays busy.
Herman Amaya
Here’s where this story gets interesting. Apparently Herman had no need for shorts. He’d wear blue jeans on even the hottest days when out shooting clays. Just looking at a dripping wet Herman made the rest of us feel hot. One day at the end of a Wine Society evening someone asked Sylvia if Herman had any shorts. No he doesn’t, he’s an engineer. Now thanks to Sylvia and a suitably clothed Herman, we all feel cooler on those warm shooting days.
The Wing Shooters Society meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 6:00 pm. Those wishing to join are encouraged to contact our Grand Marshal Gene Collins at 727-385-4878 or genebcollins@hotmail.com. APRIL 2019 | SMOOTH SAILING
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RIDERS CLUB by Bob Kline
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he Riders Club extends a warm welcome to our newest member, Bill Tinsley. Bill is another seasoned rider and proud Bill on his Harley Davidson Road King owner of 4 motorcycles; Classic in Montana Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Limited, a 100th Anniversary Road King, and two BMW’s. As a self- proclaimed enthusiast of anything with 2 or 3 wheels, Bill is ready to ride. We look forward to sharing some rides with him and catching up on some of his history as a motorcycle enthusiast. Our Riders had a great ride on February 7th following the back roads to Bradenton. What a terrific turnout for this
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ride with seven members enjoying the beautiful spring weather. And what ride wouldn’t be complete without some great Bar-B-Que, which is tied with Mexican, as a favored food choice for our group. Our Riders left the Curly Tails Restaurant in Bradenton happily sated and ready for the ride home. Next up is a ride to Dade City. Our Ride Scout approved a new route and even though we’ll venture on a few dirt roads, we’re up for the adventure. Let’s hope it doesn’t rain like that last time we rode in dirt. It makes for a very muddy bike but it sharpens your riding skills! We’re still planning on a Key West Ride in late April or May. You’re welcome to join us on this 3 day excursion. Next meeting: Tuesday, April 16th at 6:15 pm - downtown Club. Come on out and see what we’re about!
President- Bob Kline flybuoy747@gmail.com Vice President- Ray Noyes noyescrew@aol.com Secretary- Douglas Freedle janusfla@tampabay.rr.com
SALTWATER
2018 winning team 2017 winners David Menneke and Fred Bickley
ANGLERS
by Capt. Wayne Andrews
Mark Your Calendars, Don’t Miss It!
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Come join us for our regular meetings and we’ll make some plans to get out on the water.
The Saltwater Anglers are off to the Keys for a fishing excursion on May 16th - 19th, four possible fishing days, pick one or stay for all four. Please confirm your interest as soon as possible, slots are filling fast.
The Saltwater Anglers meet at 6:00 pm on the second Wednesday evening of every month at the downtown Clubhouse. Please come join us at one of our next meetings on April 10th and May 8th.
he Annual SPYC Saltwater Anglers Fishing Tournament is set for Saturday, October 26th. Captains meeting and cocktail party will be Friday evening October 25th.
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GOLF GROUP by Connie Smith
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hat started out as a foggy and overcast day on February 19th ended up to be ideal Florida golf weather for our outing at the beautiful Bayou Club, with 26 players teeing it up! 1st Place at 3 under was John Rogers, Bud Ogle, and Joop Van Der Krabben. 2nd Place at 1 under was Martin Morris, Isabelle Schoenberg, Bob Bedford, and Mike McDonough. 3rd Place at plus 1 was Ron Hersch, Ron Brown, Martha O’Bryan, and Neal Crosson. Closest to the pin was John Rodgers and Martin Morris. Closest to the line was Isabelle Schoenberg. A reminder to all SPYC members that our Annual Member/ Guest Golf Tournament is just around the corner on April 11th. Gather your team together or we will pair you. Non golf group members are invited to join in to find out how much fun we have! Also, this can be a perfect opportunity to introduce a friend to your Yacht Club!
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ANNUAL SPYC GOLF GROUP MEMBER & GUEST TOURNAMENT All SPYC Members and their guests are invited! Thursday, April 11th at the St. Petersburg Country Club 1:00 pm Shotgun - Scramble Format Entry Fee: $81pp/includes greens fee, cart, and a chicken and ribs barbeque dinner poolside. (Those not golfing are invited to join us for dinner at 5:00 pm – cost is $32) Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Gross and Net Winners. Closest to the pin on the Par 3’s and the Straightest Drive, plus a Putting Contest. Bring a $5 dollar bill for a chance to win the Pot of Gold! There will also be a 50/30/20 Raffle Questions or information contact Susan Arsenault at sueatcp@aol.com.
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by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ
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he Amateur Radio Club (ARC) meetings are held every third Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the Parkview Room. “Eyeball for a Highball” before the meeting in the lounge.
We also have our regular “On The Air” radio net every Monday at 5:30 pm. If you would like to observe our net in operation, there are several members with radios at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse on the outside deck.
We welcome all SPYC members to join us at our meeting, if you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio operator …. we will help you! Study help online www.hamtestonline.com.
CRUISING FLEET by Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain
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ur February “Frostbite” cruise turned into a Fabulous February cruise instead because that’s the kind of weather we had for our Feb. 8-10 weekend at Marina Jack’s in Sarasota. Kevin & Debbie Hopper teamed with Rob & Michele Matthes as our February Port Directors. Together they arranged a warm welcome for the fifteen boats who made the trip, joined by a few iron dinghyers. On Friday, we were greeted with the now infamous “Pain Killers” before dining at the marina. On Saturday, many enjoyed the Famer’s Market as well as the enormous 31st Annual Downtown
Cruising Fleet at Marina Jacks
February Port Directors: Kevin & Debbie Hopper, Michele & Rob Matthes
Sarasota Festival of the Arts. That evening, we ventured back downtown for al fresco dining at Amore. Thank you to the Hopper’s and Matthes’ for a great weekend! Upcoming Events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy: • Cruising Fleet Luncheon – Thursday, April 11 (11:30 social, noon lunch, program to follow) • April Cruise to Tampa Yacht Club – April 12-14 Our April 11 Luncheon Program Meeting will feature a preview of the activities and events planned for our annual May Commodore’s Cruise presented by each of the Port Directors who will describe some of the festivities planned at each port of call. For those that ordered Commodore’s Cruise Shirts, this is the time to pick them up! We will also begin signup for July’s cruise to SPYC at that time. SMOOTH SAILING | APRIL 2019
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