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COMMODORE’S LOG I
t is Fall, and the 2018 Commodore’s Ball is off the stern rail. Huge
by the inimitable Todd Fedyszyn, also representing DIYC, took 3rd place.
squadrons of large white pelicans have once again taken up residence
The majority of the competitors were local, but some came from as far
and are gracing our islands and sandbars. Personally, each year I see
away as Vermont, Georgia, Miami, and Crystal Beach.
those birds show up, I know we will be okay regardless of the issues
Don’t forget registration is open for the 2019 St. Petersburg - Habana
of the moment. All is well. It seems the Club became festooned with
Race; NOR and on-line sign-up at www.spychabanarace.com. Also, the
Holiday decorations before our members could fully digest the delicious
Call for Nominations for this year’s Yachting Recognition Awards is still
Thanksgiving Dinners expertly served to them; reminding us all that we
underway. Submission details and nomination criteria are listed in this
are truly blessed.
issue. Additionally, SPYC is hosting the next FCYC weekend on January
For those of you who could not attend, Past Commodore Joe Klingel’s theme for the Ball this year was Key West, and I thought I died and went to Duval Street. There were fire dancers, sword swallowers, jugglers,
11 - 13, 2019. You may request an invitation packet from the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org. I sincerely wish to thank all the members who donated to the SPYC
Unicyclers, steel drummers, ice sculptures and an irresistible band that
Employee Holiday Fund this year. It is the Club’s employees who make the
lured so many people out of their seats, the servers were challenged to
Club experience so enjoyable… they really care and truly take care of our
get the food onto the tables. After a brief ceremony and the firing of the
members. The fund makes a huge difference in what they can do for their
cannon (which was perfectly timed with the toast and thankfully not
families during the holiday season, and their gratitude to the members
aimed at me) the soirée started in earnest with the tune, “Sleep Walk”,
shows all year long. Please consider boosting your gift.
danced to by the Flags, their spouses, and then all. The following morning brought the Blessing of the Fleet, which took
Lastly, it was disappointing to have the Vintage Motor Classic slated for November postponed for the very first time due to the threat of rain. A
place out on the water this year, adding a little display of seamanship to
lot of hard work and expense goes into restoring and maintaining those
the ceremony as the vessels processioned past the blessing vessel, Clifton.
mechanical beauties, and the owners
No collisions were reported despite there being only ten hours between
just can’t chance inclement weather.
the end of the Ball and the start of the Blessing. Rev. Brandon Peete,
Rest assured however the organizers
who could have modeled as the central subject for Da Vinci’s painting,
are diligently working on a new
The Last Supper, was on hand for the blessings, which he delivered with
date, hopefully in the first quarter
aplomb. The participants enjoyed a delightful off-shore breeze, making
of 2019. Since this is the issue that
the experience pleasurable for all. Many thanks to Angela Kowalik for her
would normally have those pictures, I
tireless efforts in coordinating the logistics of this event, as well as Heber
leave you with one from a prior show
and Barbara Weller for providing the blessing vessel and all the goodies
starring the Commodog, Sophie,
on board.
leashed by my wife, first mate and
The 2018-2019 Regatta Season is in full swing. Fourteen vessels competed in the J-24 Southeast Championship with a 10-12 knot breeze beginning on Saturday, November 3rd. USA 799, skippered by Mark Leibel, representing SSS and DIYC took 1st place, with our own member,
Mother of Beauceron, Jennifer. Wishing You and Yours a Very Merry Christmas,
Jim Byrne, Commodore
Marty Kullman, on board as Tactician. Long Shot, skippered by John Paulson representing DIYC took 2nd place, and Spoony Tactics, skippered
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. DECEMBER 2018 | SMOOTH SAILING
TABLE OF CONTENTS Marc Reydams......................................................................................................823-1219 General Manager | gm@spyc.org
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Colleen Finney, CHAE........................................................................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org
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Susan Robertson.................................................................................................892-6888 Director of Membership/Marketing | Membership@spyc.org Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org
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Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Director of Catering | spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com Christopher Penland.........................................................................................892-6887 Asst. Catering Manager | cateringinfo@spyc.org Pierre Dumaine...................................................................................................892-6880 Director of Food & Beverage | pierre@spyc.org
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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
MONTHLY RECURRING EVENTS - Pg. 10 & WEEKLY SPECIALS
Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org John Toberman ...................................................................................................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
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Micah Giralte........................................................................................................892-6894 Executive Housekeeper | housekeeping@spyc.org Suzanne Gendrot................................................................................................822-3873 Executive Pastry Chef ext. 223 suzanne-g@spyc.org
Sell 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
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Downtown:
Tiki Hut:
Clubhouse Open (Tuesday – 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 SMOOTH SAILING SAILING | SEPTEMBER | DECEMBER 2018 20183
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VIP PROPOSER & NEW MEMBER EVENT
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rivate clubs rely on membership and referrals from their members. WE rely on YOU to recommend your friends, relatives, co-workers – the best of your inner circle – with whom you would like to network, party and share your club experiences. Twice a year we host a New Member Reception for our newest associates to get to know each other. This fall, we combined our New Member Reception with the VIP Proposer Party, which recognizes those existing members who have brought in new colleagues, and rewards them for helping the Club to continue to grow. This year’s event was held on Saturday, October 13th, and was well attended with close to 100 people. We also announced the winners of this year’s 2017-2018 Membership Challenge. Congratulations to Thomas Morlock & Kelley Simpson! As a proposer, Mr. Morlock brought in the highest total of initiation fees and was rewarded with complimentary membership dues for the 20182019 year. As a proposer, Miss Simpson brought in the highest number of members and was rewarded with six months of complimentary membership dues for the 2018-2019 year. Our Member Referral program is an on-going program where food and beverage certificates are given to members who propose new prospects for the Club. Amounts vary depending on the level of the referral, but what a great way to be rewarded for recommending a valuable member to your Club! Thank you to all of the 2017-2018 proposers: Harvey Adams Stewart Ahman Ed Baird Bob Barlow Michael Blacker James Boh Robert Charles Jing Chen Kenneth Cowan Virginia Daniels John Deermount Alexandria Deininger James Deininger
Steve Deininger Frances Doyle Grant Dumas Sunny Endicott Richard Fleming Harvey Ford Toni Gelman Charles Goes Rodger Gooch Scott Gramling Adam Gyson Edward Hacker Steve Hamilton
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Marie Hartney Ronald Hersch Loren Hoffman Betty Hurley John Jerger George Kinemond Marty Kullman Gregory Langston Douglas Licker Jeffrey Lowe Mark Majeske Brent McClean John McQueen
David Mendelblatt Atle Moe Tom Morlock Lenee Nicklaus Michael Noble Johnathan Payne Charles Pittinger Stephen Ravenel Wendy Reuss
Arturo Rios Mitchell Rogers Joy Rudnicki Gerald Ruhnke Chad Shakespeare Michael Sharples Robert Sherman David Scherer Robert Summers
Ambrose Updegraff Michael Wagner Stephen Walcutt John Wallace Richard Ware William Waters, Sr. Tracey Lee Webster Alexis Winning Charles Wood, Jr.
Welcome New Members Active: Mr. & Mrs. Roy Burnett Mr. Walter “Bud” Ogle Boat Owners: Ms. Cheryl Pattishall Non Resident: Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Brown Reinstate: Mr. Jacob Holehouse Mr. & Mrs. Richard (Rick) Ericson Pass-a-Grille Club ONLY: Mr. Robert Anslow Mr. & Mrs. Brian Cunningham Ms. Tammy Camptell-Plummer Mr. Michael McNelis
Intermediate: Ms. Rachel Keller Ms. Catalina O’Brien Mr. Nicholas “Nic” Baird Ms. Kristin Thomas Mr. Joshua Kramer Proposers: David Mendelblatt Donald Mastry Richard Winning Daniel Thayer James Byrne Philip E. “Ed” Baird Stewart Ahman Allen Thomas Steve/Melinda Pletcher The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support!
CLUB MEMBERSHIP Wayne Andrews Membershp Chairman Susan Robertson Director of Membership/Marketing
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FALL BAY RACE
TED IRWIN MEMORIAL REGATTA by Rich Tiernan, Chair
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he 2018 Fall Bay Race / Ted Irwin Memorial Regatta was hosted by SPYC on October 13th. This event is one of the nine races of the Suncoast Boat of the Year series. This one day event was held in shifty light winds. The Spinnaker Fleet completed 2 of the 3 scheduled windward/ leeward races while the Cruising Fleet completed a mid-distance buoy race. Twenty competitors entered this event. Volpe was the winner for Spinnaker A Class. An awards ceremony and dinner was held in the Regatta Room after the race. A special thanks to our Principal Race Officers George & Beth Pennington, as well as Gloria Davis and our race committee volunteers for another successful racing event at SPYC.
Happy crew on the Martin 243, Pigs With No Purpose, Spinnaker B Class.
Skipper Michael Siedlecki and crew of Tack Tick, a Martin 243.
Ted Irwin Memorial Trophy awarded to the Top Irwin Sailboat John Gardner, After You an Irwin 38, Tampa Sailing Squadron Hamill Jones Trophy awarded to the Cruiser Class Winner Joe McClash, Wind Caller a Catalina 42, Bradenton YC George Dewar Trophy awarded to the Best in the Spinnaker Fleet Michael Siedlecki, Tack Tick a Martin 243, SPYC (also Spinnaker B winner) Other class winners Spinnaker A, J A Booker & George Haynie, Volpe a Melges 32, Davis Island YC Racer Cruiser, Frank Hanna & Mark Requa, Prime Plus a Beneteau 445, Boca Ciega YC
SOUTHERN REGIONAL
GRANDMASTERS TEAM RACE by Janet Walker, Chair
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ctober 26th - 28th the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, New York Yacht Club, Storm Trisail Club, and Noroton Yacht Club met to compete in the 2018 Southern Regional Grandmasters Team Race; where every three years the St. Petersburg Yacht Club hosts this event. Sailors were greeted with cooler temperatures and ideal sailing conditions throughout the weekend. Three exciting round-robins were completed on Saturday in 8 to 14 knots of breeze. Sailors experienced a short delay Sunday morning due to high winds
prior to completing the fourth and final round robin of the event. After 24 races New York Yacht Club claimed the top spot; Storm Trisail Club, Noroton Yacht Club and St. Petersburg Yacht Club followed closely behind. To view full results, visit www.spyc.org.
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1st Place
SPYC
SAILING CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIPS by Corey Hall
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ew Club Champions were named after the completion of the SPYC Club Sailing Championship on Saturday, October 20th and the winner was presented the Commodore Bruce Watters Trophy. Eight teams were drawn to the water to be named CHAMPION. After a short delay teams headed out on the water and completed five races in beautiful breezes.
Close racing and tight scores made for an exciting day of racing on the J/70s. Third place was captured by the team of Mike Funsch, Pete Merrifield, Frank McCarthy and Teresa
2nd Place
3rd Place
Hopkins with 14 points. Second place was awarded to the team of Michael Blacker, Noah Blacker, Chris Stocke and Wendy Ruess with 11 total points. This year’s SPYC Club Champions and winner of the Commodore Bruce Waters Cup is the team of JJ Smith, Sue Davidson and Martin Kullman with a total of 9 total points. For full results visit: www.spyc.org.
SPYC JUNIOR
SAILING
ACTIVITIES by Todd Fedyszyn
ue to the red tide along the West Coast of Florida, things have been a little slow going for the SPYC Junior Sailing Team. With 3 of our primary travel events cancelled due to the “bad water”, the team has been practicing hard at home in preparation for some big events later this fall and winter.
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Our High School program is off to a great start this fall with 35 sailors competing and representing 4 schools. Teams from Osceola HS, Lakewood HS, St Petersburg HS and Shorecrest Prep have competed in the first 2 of 7 South-Points regattas for the current sailing year. Teams will count their best 5 regattas in hopes of qualifying for the district Championship in April of next year.
Over the weekend of November 3-4, SPYC sent 4 sailors to San Diego to take part in the annual San Diego Exchange Program. Rosie Simpson, Sophia Fuller, Taylor Brown, and Alex Imensek represented the Club by sailing Sabot’s in the Mission Bay Yacht Club Junior Commodores Regatta. Sailors are paired up with local San Diego sailing families and will host their San Diego exchange sailor here in St Pete during the Valentine’s Day Regatta in February.
Our Opti RWB racing team will be competing in the USODA Spring Team Qualifier Regatta in New Orleans over the Thanksgiving Break. Nine SPYC Sailors are making the trek in hopes of qualifying to represent the USA next spring in South America and Europe. Additionally, our Laser Sailors have been practicing hard and are looking forward to hosting Florida’s best at the Laser District 13 Championships the first weekend of December here at SPYC.
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YACHTING INFORMATION by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chairperson
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ongratulations to JJ Smith, 16, the SPYC 2018 Club Champion Skipper! JJ began sailing in the Youth Program in Optis at SPYC. She is a competitive sailor with a level 1 instructor certification and currently skippers C420’s and Nacra 15’s on the youth circuit. Her crew and mom, Sue Davidson, is an active sailor and Salty Sister. Her father Clay was needed in Panama City after Hurricane Michael. Tove Kullman, a fellow Salty Sister volunteered her talented son, Marty Kullman, to crew as Clay’s replacement. Marty Kullman began his sailing career in the Youth Program in Opti’s at SPYC
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close to 40 years ago. He has an impressive sailing resume with several World Championships. Great sailors from our amazing Junior Program! Congrats to all the skippers and crews in our 2018 Club Championship. An informative program to attend for all mariners is the Marine Spotter Training held December 4th in the Regatta Room 6:30 pm. Weather education is a continuous process. Learn how to interpret current weather conditions and if you choose to be a Marine Spotter you’ll learn how to properly report inclement weather to the National Weather Service as part of the weather spotter program.
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The Beach Club at
DECEMBER Sun Mon
Pass-a-Grille 2301 Pass-a-Grille Way St. Pete Beach, Fl 33706
For Reservations Please call: 727-360-1646
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Tues & Wed
CLOSED
Broad Reachers LIVE Entertainment on the Deck
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Ladies Beach Club 11:00 am Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Unsinkables 6:00 pm
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Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Happy Hour 4:00-7:00 pm
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Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Happy Hour 4:00-7:00 pm
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Bridge 11:30 am Happy Hour 4:00-7:00 pm
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Beach Club Burger Bar 7:00-9:00 pm Lighted Boat Parade 9:30 pm
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Broad Reachers Christmas Cookie Decorating 3:30 pm
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Wine Society 6:00 pm
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LIVE Entertainment on the Deck
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Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch 11:00 am 2:00 pm
opens 31Club at Noon
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New Year’s Eve dinner at the Beach Club! 6:30-9:30 pm
JANUARY UPCOMING EVENTS (All dates subject to change) 3: BINGO! 7: Unsinkables 21: Ladies Beach Club 25: Wine Society 27: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch
Mondays ~ Mah Jongg Thursdays ~ Bridge Saturdays ~ Broad Reachers & LIVE Music on the Deck.
EVENTS CALENDAR
Downtown
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Clubhouse
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Clubhouse Main # (727) 822-3873
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Jopie Helsen & Heidi Trilsch
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Bon Voyage Reception 5:00 pm
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Highschool Keelboat Championship
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America’s Disabled Regatta Nov. 30 -Dec. 2 Laser District 13 1st & 2nd
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Golf Group 6:00 pm Marine Spotter Training 6:00 pm Regatta Rm.
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Children’s Christmas Party & Brunch 10:30 am-2:00 pm
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Cruising Fleet Holiday Dinner Party
Woman’s Club Annual Holiday Party 5:30 pm
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Highschool Keelboat Championship Lighting of the Yachts 5:00 pm
Trivia 7:00 pm
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Wine Society 6:00 pm
Saltwater Angler’s 6:00 pm
Wing Shooters 6:00 pm
Flying Club 6:00 pm
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New Years Eve Events! Club opens at 3:00 pm
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Merry Christmas! Club CLOSED
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Club re-opens with normal business hours
JANUARY UPCOMING EVENTS (All dates subject to change) Jan. 1, 2019 ~ Annual Eggnog Party, Downtown Clubhouse open only from 4:00-6:00 pm Jan. 2, 2019 ~ Downtown Clubhouse Re-Opens 5-6: Bay Area One Design Regattas #3 8: Golf Group 9: Saltwater Anglers 10: Cruising Fleet Dinner/Meeting 10: Wing Shooters Society 12-13: Master Driver Team Race
12-13: Melges 32 Series 15: Amateur Radio Club 15: Riders Club 16: Woman’s Club 19-21: USODA National Team Championship 19: Les Miserables (Group Excursion) 24: Wine Society 25-27: J-Fest Championships 25: Kids Video Game Party | 31: Birthday Bash SMOOTH SAILING | DECEMBER 2018
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MONTHLY EVENTS
PASS-A-GRILLE ENTERTAINMENT
Downtown & Pass-a-Grille
ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE
TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT Friday Evenings
Saturday LIVE Entertainment on the deck! Every Saturday ~ 5:00-8:00 pm Buckets of Beer ~ $11++
FAMILY NIGHT
December 4 – 8: Jazz Week! Dec. 4 & 5 Harry Galloway Jazz Trio, Dec 6-8 Standing 8 Count Jazz Band December 11-15: Royz Band December 18-21: DAZZLER December 22: Christmas Show in the Lounge! Bring the kids and the entire family for our all new “Christmas Sing-A-Long Show” Featuring Rudolph, Frosty and The Dazzler Divas! Lots of Holiday Fun & Giveaways!! Showtime 7:30 – 9:00. Dancing with The Dazzler Divas 9:30-close December 26 – 29: Green Flash December 31: New Years Eve with Green Flash
December 1: Pat Best December 8: Doug Bliss December 15: Dave Williamson December 22: Steve Mullis December 29: Chris Rooney
December 4-7: Arugula, Sun Dried Tomato and Artichoke Salad with Lemon Pepper Aioli, Chicken Roulade with Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella & Toasted Sage December 11-14: Fresh spinach salad with hot bacon vinaigrette Old fashioned beef pot pie. December 18-21: Winter Harvest Bisque Amaretto Crème Fraîche, Rosemary Grilled Chicken in Cranberry Port Wine Glaze December 26-28: Mescaline Greens with Blue Cheese Brulee and Sun Dried Cherry Vinaigrette, Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Scalloped Apples & Broccoli Florets
December 7: Freank Hewlett December 14: Dave Valliere December 21: Chris Rooney December 28: Steve Mullis
Birthday Bash: Thursday, January 31st 6-9 pm $17++/per guest RSVP: 727-892-6882 Trivia Night: Wednesday, December 5th 6:30-8:30 pm $10++/pp, ($20++/pp reservations made less than 7 days before event) Wine Society Downtown: Thursday, December 13th 6 pm RSVP 727-822-3873 Wine Society PAG: Friday, December 14th 6 pm RSVP 727-360-1646 Pass-a-Grille Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch: Sunday, December 30th 11 am - 2 pm, $16++/pp Buffet, $3++ Bloody Marys (with Buffet) Pass-a-Grille Bingo Thursday, December 13th ($10++/pp)
CURRENT WEEKLY SPECIALS PASS-A-GRILLE Sundays: Calf Liver & Onions $18++ Mondays: Chicken Pot Pie $16++ Thursdays: Curry Chicken $18++ Fridays: Twin Lobster Tails $35++ Saturdays: Baby Back Ribs | Full Rack $24++, 1/2 Rack $18++ *Served with Soup or House Salad, Rolls, Starch & Veggie*
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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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AT SPYC? Friday~ December 7th Come for the Burger Bar & stay for the Lighted Boat Parade afterwards. Burger Bar: 7:00-9:00 pm | $12++/pp (includes Sundae Dessert Bar). Lighted Boat Parade to pass by the Beach Club at 9:30 pm Dinner Reservations: 727-360-1646
Saturday, December 8th SPYC Main Docks 5:00 pm Social: Bring a snack ~ 6:00 pm Lighting begins All leaseholders, Cruising Fleet, and SPYC boating members are encouraged to participate by decorating and lighting their boats. Please join us in welcoming members to the docks, and creating a fun and festive atmosphere for all to enjoy. We will continue the new tradition to honor this event with our perpetual recognition plaque proudly displayed at the docks to showcase and memorialize the favorite boats (power and sail).
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Downtown
Downtown Saturday, December 22nd Bring the kids and the entire family for our all new “Christmas Sing-A-Long Show” Featuring Rudolph, Frosty and The Dazzler Divas! Lots of Holiday Fun & Giveaways! Showtime 7:30 – 9:00 pm. Dancing with The Dazzler Divas 9:30 pm-close (Complimentary for members & their guests)
January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31st $12++/pp (OR $40++/pp for all 5 Classes) A basic dance class for couples who would like to learn “beginner moves” on the dance floor. No pressure...just come out and have fun!
Reservations Required: 727-892-6882
Reserved Seating: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org
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Downtown
Friday, January 11, 2019 Doors open at 6:30 pm | Bar & Dinner available Show begins at 7:30 pm Early Bird Reservation Price! $35++ /per guest ($45++/per guest if reserved after 1/4/19) The Erick Känd Comedy Hypnosis Show is an outstanding program of interactive entertainment guaranteed to mesmerize you. The show is fastpaced, hilarious, and head and shoulders above the traditional Hypnosis show.
Reservations Required: 727-892-6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com (48 hour cancellation policy in effect)
Downtown Saturday, January 12, 2019 Early Bird Reservation Price! $40++/per guest ($50++/per guest if reserved after 1/4/19) Arrival ~ 6:00 pm Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres Waterfront Room Dinner ~ 7:00 pm Ballroom | Prix-Fixe Dinner Served Join us for an enchanted and elegant evening of fine dining and dancing at SPYC’s “Ocean Paradise” event. Top off your evening and dance the night away after dinner to the eclectic sounds of the “Ocean Road Band”.
Reservations Required: 727-892-6882 or spyccatering@ tampabay.rr.com (48 hour cancellation policy in effect)
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Downtown Thursday, February 14, 2019 | Showtime 8:00 pm Ruth Eckerd Hall $229++ /per guest Group Excursions are a fun way to meet and mingle with other SPYC members. Each package is all-inclusive and includes: One ticket, Prix-Fixe Dinner & Drinks at the Downtown Clubhouse, & Round Trip Shuttle Transportation.
RSVP by 12/31/18 727-892-6893 or member.services@ spyc.org
Sunday, March 31, 2019 Calling all ARTISTS! Do you have interest showcasing your artwork in a Member Art Show at the Yacht Club? If so, we are looking for inspiring local artists to participate in an event next year - including (but not limited to) needlepoint, wood, sculpture, jewelry, paintings, and photography.
Questions & details contact Sandy Macneill at 727-215-3435 or sandymacneill@msn.com
(Ages 7 & up - Limited to the first 24 kids)
(48 hour Cancellation Policy in effect)
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 2019 St. Petersburg Habana Race
For Notice of Race & Online Registration visit:
www.spychabanarace.com
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Dave and Carol Soderlund at the Florida Natural History Museum in Gainesville... take your grandkids!
SPYC
TRAVELING BURGEES Crystal Moser & Dain McCormick. The Field Club August 18, 2018.
EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES SPYC members Carolann and K.C. Haffey at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toronto in June this year, then off to visit the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, Montreal in July.
Barbara Kearnes ~ Executive Office, 33 yrs.
Keith Gordon ~ Steward, 4 yrs.
Sharon Wiers ~ Cashier, 17 yrs.
Andrea Luba ~ DR Server, 3 yrs.
Aneliya Boyadzhieva ~ Banquet Server, 14 yrs.
J. Jane Arkwright ~ DR Server, 2 yrs.
Linda Morabito ~ Banquet Server, 12 yrs.
De’Andre Gainey ~ PAG Busser, 1 yr.
Billie Hillyer ~ Housekeeping Supervisor, 9 yrs.
Brittany Lee ~ Steward, 1 yr.
Michael Phythian ~ Bartender, 5 yrs.
DANIELLE COWARD NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Congratulations to, Danielle Coward, the November 2018 Employee of the Month! Danielle has been a member of the SPYC team at Pass-a-Grille since January 2018. She always goes above and beyond and helps wherever she is needed. Come out to the Beach Club and congratulate Danielle on this great accomplishment. Thank you, Danielle, and keep up the good work!
“Anchors Aweigh!”
Congratulations to our November WINNER: Antoinette Magnani She was the lucky contest drawing winner locating both (2) images of Anne & Andy in the November issue. To recap, they were spotted on pages: 13 & 22. Antoinette 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 December 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.
*Note: Image of Anne & Andy on this page DOES NOT count in the contest.* DECEMBER 2018 | SMOOTH SAILING
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ur December holiday program and luncheon will be focused on kids, kids, kids. The children’s chorus of Our Savior Lutheran School in St. Petersburg, made up of twenty-eight first grade through middle schoolers, will perform holiday songs including “Little Drummer Boy.” It is bound to be a delightful event! The group is in high demand during the holidays and we are thrilled to have them. And, speaking of kids – we will take donations (cash or presents) for Toys for Tots.
Guidelines for toys are: • New and unwrapped • Ages range from 0 – 12 • Approximately $10 or more • No realistic looking weapons • No food or candy • No chemicals
Monday December 3, 2018 10:45 am Sign-in 11:00 am Short Program Meeting followed by entertainment and lunch
Join in the fun – bring a friend! Guests (non-Ladies Beach Club members and non-SPYC members) are just $5.00 each, checks payable to the LBC. The club will bill non-SPYC member guest lunches to your SPYC account. Lunch will be soup du jour followed by a Cobb salad and cheesecake with fresh berries. All entrees are accompanied with warm rolls and butter, coffee, iced tea and water - $21.16 all inclusive. If you have special dietary needs please let the Club know when you call in your reservation. Wear your LBC name tag to qualify for a bottle of wine drawing! New directories will be distributed at the meeting. Make your luncheon reservations (727-360-1646) by Friday, November 30. Of course, there will be a Mah Jongg fest following the event so plan to spend the day if you play.
The LBC has had a great year so far with party games, seated Tai Chi, and the fashion show put on by Patchington of the Isla del Sol. Jane and Stefani, Patchington fashion experts, provided many accessorizing tips to carry us through the holiday season.
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!!
Fashion Show Models
Seated Tai Chi
Helene Hardick
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GOLF GROUP
Lucas Cup Sailors
by Connie Smith
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e had quite an eventful day at Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch! It all began with a scheduling glitch by one of their staff members, so we were given tee times instead of our normal shotgun start; but this was sweetened by free breakfast, lunch and beer. In addition, our fearless leaders, Susan and John Arsenault had major car trouble on the exit right before the course. After their distress call, Jack Howard and Ray Pettit raced to rescue Barbara Deininger and Susan, while John waited for the tow truck; another golfer passing by came to their rescue and delivered them to the course. Needless to say, John did not make his tee time but joined in on the 8th hole. It was a beautiful day, a challenging course with ample water and waste bunkers to test our skills. Our outing listed four new golf members, and one of them, Bud Ogle had a HOLE IN ONE on the 3rd hole. It was a stellar ending to another fun day with fellow SPYC Golf Group members.
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Closest to the Pins: Bud Ogle, Jeff Sherman, Bill Casey Closest to the Line: Tie with Ron Hersch and Guy Anderson First Place: +1 Bill Protz , Dick Vazzano, Bud Ogle, Joop van der Krabben Second Place: +5 Jim Krause, Marty O’Bryan, Bill Casey, Jeff Sherman Third Place: +6 Martin Morris, Rand Valentine, Rosemary Sherman, Kathy Lee McFredick All Yacht Club members are invited to play once to try us out, and then they will need to join. Our meetings are usually on the first Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 pm. We typically meet for happy hour before the meeting to socialize. Hope to see you soon!
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Womans CLUB by Angela Kowalik, President
Annual Holiday Party December 5th in the Ballroom Social time: 5:30 pm ~ Hors d’oeuvres and holiday music Dinner: 6:00 pm ~ Mixed Greens Salad & Roast Breast of Chicken 6:30 pm ~ Entertainment & Dancing continue, with Dessert to follow $25.00/pp (all inclusive) Guests (family & friends) are Welcomed! Reservations are required. Contact Catering: catering@spyc.org, 727-892-6882 no later than Monday, December 3, 2018 We look forward to you joining us for this enjoyable evening to celebrate the season! Bring those dancing shoes and special requests and we will see all of you out on the dance floor with some line dancing, or maybe you want to try your Karaoke out on us!
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WOMAN’S CLUB INTEREST GROUPS Book Group Facilitator: Sue Bettencourt Meets the 4th Wed each month (except Dec) Social time: 5:00 pm Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Contact: snbettencourt88@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
Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett Meets every Tues @ 1:00pm in the Bridge Room [Lunch @ 12:00 optional] Contact: 727-822-5878
Fun Seekers Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto Dec 12th Vinoy Historical Tour & Lunch Dec 15th 2 pm Holiday Pops Jan 12th 2 pm Unforgettable Pops Contact: deborahgia@icloud.com
Golf Group Facilitator: Becky Crosson Meets each Fri Oct 15 thru May 15, 8:30 am for 9:00 am tee time at Cypress Links Contact: bcrosson62@gmail.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.
New & returning members are always welcome—to become a member or renew your membership, contact our Membership Chair Debbie Walcutt (knoticaly@hotmail.com) or 321-4376695 or visit our club website page for a member form.
Proud 2nd Place finishers in the Children’s Dream Fund include Breck Amick, Terri Amick, Cheryl Whitemen and Tom Whiteman. Congratulations!
by John Arsenault
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he Wing Shooters Society enjoys a variety of shotgun sports. Primarily we shoot 100 rounds of sporting clays every Friday. Although we particularly like Sarasota Sporting Clays, we also shoot Fish Hawk in Lithia and Tampa Sporting Clays. We participate in many fund raising charity shoots on the weekends. When cooler weather rolls around in November our thoughts often turn to hunting. Fourteen of us recently returned from the Dorchester Shooting Preserve up in Midway, GA. We now have freezers full of Quail.
Enjoying a steak dinner in the Dorchester dining room.
Night cap at one of the lodges before and during cigars by the fire pit.
Our meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm followed by dinner in our meeting room. If interested, please contact genecollins@gmail.com. Gene is our Grand Pooh Bah and can fill you in. SMOOTH SAILING | DECEMBER 2018
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POWER BOAT
COMPETITION by Barbara Weller
Team Goes 2018 NACA Board
Seeing Florida By Water…
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he 2018 North American Invitational was a fun multiday event with over 55 volunteers kicking off with a Welcome Party where the visiting yachtsman drew their respective boats from a field of 9 vessels, and ending with an Awards Dinner; with our own Chuck Goes making a very respectable showing on Ken and Corrine St. Jean’s Phantom with his navigation team of Maurice McGough, Sonny Lisowski, and supported by his observer/scrutinizer crew of Nancy Vildibill and Mary McCarthy. The winning boat was Kokomo 2 owned by Pete and Sandy Privitera and skippered by Bob Lindal supported by the observer/scrutinizer team of Selga Sakss and Charl Hadfield. Coming in second place was Tom Collins on Kevin and Debbie Hopper’s Island Hopper with Kevin driving the whole way and supported by the observer/scrutinizer team of Janet Anderson and Tori Kehrer.
Congratulations go to our own Maurice McGough who was elected 2018 Commodore of the North American Cruiser Association. Hope to see him on the water inspiring boaters to get involved in this sport. Thank you to Robert VanLandingham who laid out a course with several points nicknamed “VanLandingham’s Revenge”, he really did lay out a challenging course. Looking forward to more Robert! Finally, thanks go out to Judy McFadden for obtaining a generous, but anonymous sponsor to recognize former predicted loggers at our Club. Great party Judy! We had many people there to be Judy McFadden and the Mike Hennesseys recognized including Mike Hennessey and his wife Cindy, and Jerry Hennessey, sons of P/C Kell Hennessey, the namesake of the “Hennessey Point”, a blind point on the course. Thank you very much to all who participated! For the DayTrippers … don’t forget our December trip to Sea Dogs on Blind Pass ~ Sunday, December 2nd. Plan to meet around 11:30 am to get best dockage and seats. If anyone else would like to join us, please text me at the number below so I can reserve seats and dockage.
Island Hopper
Phantom 7
Barbara Weller, Chair, Power Boat Competition barbara.weller221@yahoo.com, 941-356-1680
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RIDERS CLUB
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by Wayne Bond
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hen great people get together….. you plan great rides! Some rides are “Pop-Ups” with a quick e-mail saying “Let’s ride tomorrow!
Other rides take days of planning with e-mails flying back and forth. In November, that special ride was to be Key West. Our Riders thank Norm Naughton for all of the hard work gathering hotel information for this ride. Riders will take a leisurely trip South stopping at the Miccosukee Resort and Casino in Miami and ending their four day adventure with an overnight stay in Clewiston, before proceeding home to St. Petersburg.
FLYING CLUB
by Andy Evans
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he Flying Club has been in existence for many years now, but I gently received, from Lora Fulmer, a photo album of those early days. I thought it would be good to look back over the years to when the club began. I am not sure of the exact date, but like minded members decided that their love of flying should be shared within the Club. The founding board was set up with John Colman, Bill and Nancy Shivers, Larry and Joy Wissing, and Gene Wood. Soon the Flying club had its own logo and of course the mandatory polo shirts; there were over 15 active pilots and maybe 40+ members. There were many meetings held both in the Club and out at the hangers on Albert Whitted, including fall parties amongst the aircraft. A big part of the club was “Fly-ins” and the destination list was extensive including Venice, Marathon, Key West, Andros Island Congo Town, Cedar Key, Pensacola, River Ranch and Bimini, just to mention a few. Often
We had a “Pop-Up” ride to Ft. Meade with Norm and Ray who are back in town from summer travels. Everyone can attend our monthly planning meeting held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:15 pm at the Downtown Clubhouse. President- Wayne Bond wbond@dwightdarby.com Vice President- Ray Noyes noyescrew@aol.com Secretary- Douglas Freedle janusfla@tampabay.rr.com
these were attended by a full flight of all active pilots. Another regular and fun event were the Poker Runs, organized the EAA flying FBO to FBO collecting the Founding Officers: John Colman, Bill and Nancy best card hand on the way. Usually Shivers, Larry and Joy Wissing and Gene Wood these covered a local area such as Zephyr Hills, Plant City, Peter O’Night, Tampa Exec and our own home airport…not sure if any club members won, but fun was always guaranteed…and maybe a chance to refuel at a lower rate! Fun has always been a part of the Flying Club, and spreading our fun with the rest of the Club when Santa arrived right at the front door of the Yacht Club in a helicopter - I was never sure how they got permission but maybe Santa sits above the FAA? Our next meeting will be Sunday December 9th, 6:00 pm, Downtown Clubhouse, with cocktails before. Happy Flying!
Full turn out for Sharkey’s Brunch, with John Colman’s helicopter
Santa AKA Don Murray
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BROAD REACHERS by Carol Hansen
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he 47th Annual Commodore Lucas Cup Regatta was held on Friday, October 19th with perfect wind conditions…. for Pass-A-Grille. We were thankful that there were no problems from the recent red tide and saw no dead fish!! Spencer Lucas was on hand to present the trophies to the winners and, as usual, he began by telling one of his famous jokes!! After sailing five races, the winners were: Sarah Richards (Salty Sisters) won 1st place, Robin Babka (Windlasses) took 2nd and Ann Carroll (Bitter Ends) came in 3rd. Sailing for the Broad Reachers were Gail Poffenberger and Katie Rodgers. Our Race Committee: Carol Hansen was PRO with Barbara Arnold, Betty Hurley, Kathy Mansir and new Broad Reachers,
Lucas Cup Sailors Spencer with the trophy winners
Jennifer Parramore & Mary McCarthy. Bitter End, Sylvia Turner, jumped right in as line spotter. Safety Boat was handled by Charl Hadfield and Angela Treinan. Our Boat Handlers were a welcome group of women. Marti Cochran, Kristina Thyrre, Nancy Strite, Teresa Brydon, Donna Papa, and Debbie Walcutt did super job of rigging the boats and getting them stowed away after sailing. The sailors didn’t have to lift a finger!! Finally, Margo Curry from the Windlasses volunteered to be our Protest Judge. This year we had a protest that was heard by Margo and her last minute “volunteers” Janet Walker & Barbara Watson. All was settled, and the trophies were handed out. For more information about the Broad Reachers, contact Carol Hansen at carol@dband1.com.
SALTY by Carol Hansen
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SISTERS
o-Captain, Kathy Ahern, reported that on Oct. 17th, the Salty Sisters had a terrific day of sailing with seven Ideals and 12 Prams on the water. She thanked all the participants in the Jobin, Misfit, and Chilie races who “obeyed the rules” and were able to complete the five needed races in each series. Winners were: Jobin - Angela Treinan, Misfits – Sarah Richards, and the Chile – Nancy Kadau. This was Nancy’s third time winning this race! Congratulations Angela Treinan - Jobin Winner to all the winners.
Other news: Wednesday, Oct. 10th, Janet Walker and Carole Bardes held a class on Flags and reading the winds using tell-tales. DECEMBER 2018 | SMOOTH SAILING
Sarah Richards & Spencer Lucas
On October 19th, Sarah Richards Nancy Kadau - Chilie Winner and Nancy Kadau sailed in the 47th Annual Commodore Lucas Regatta hosted by the Broad Reachers. Sarah Richards was the winner! Els Weimken, Jennifer Parramore & Dee Gill competed in the SPYC Club Championship on Oct. 20th. Salty Sister Sue Davidson, along with her daughter (J.J.), and Tove Kullman’s son (Marty), also had a team competing and they came in first place. The Salty Sister annual Halloween party was a big hit as usual!! There were witches, goblins, ghouls, and many other “scary” creatures parading around the downtown Clubhouse. They were dressed to impress in their most festive and creative Halloween costumes.
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CRUISING FLEET by Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain
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ur October Cruise was to Pasadena Yacht & Country Club for a great weekend, compliments of our Port Directors Kevin & Debbie Hopper. On Friday we dined at the Club, but then Saturday it was One Hot Havana Night! We had special Mojito’s prepared by resident fleet bartender Ed Hanna while enjoying the great music and ambiance of the Hoppers beautiful home and then a Cuban dinner. It doesn’t get better than this! Thanks to all who came Kevin & Debbie Hopper – and especially to the Hoppers for Oct Port Directors such a fabulous time! November 11th, it was my pleasure to coordinate once again this year’s Blessing of the Fleet after the Commodore’s Ball. The new Flag Officers and I blessed over twenty boats….fair winds and following seas for everyone!
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December, there is no monthly meeting but please join us for our Annual Holiday Dinner on Friday December 7 instead as we celebrate our ventures and close out the year. Please note: Monthly Meetings resume in January with a Dinner Meeting on Thursday, January 10th to Ed Hanna preparing Mojitos wind up for another great year of boating. We invite our fellow SPYC members to come walk the docks with us for the Lighting of the Yachts and dock party on Saturday, December 8. For all SPYC boaters out there, there’s still time to complete the 2018 FCYC Cruising Log to be eligible for one of the FCYC cruising awards. Contact the Fleet Captain regarding your submission, which is due after Dec. 31, 2018. I hope to see you on the water this holiday season… Inquire or sign-up for our events on the SPYC Website, Cruising Fleet page. Looking forward to serving you again as SPYC Fleet Captain and seeing you on the water …
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