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MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER

Smooth Sailing

2021 J70 Youth Nationals!

Upcoming Events

SPYC Vintage Motor Classic, 3rd Annual SPYC Member Art Show,Yes Grand Prix Weekend & MUCH MORE!!

Recap of the 2021 America's Disabled Open Regatta - page 9

SPYC "On The Water" News | Membership Highlights | Upcoming Events | Clubs Within The Club FOUNDED 1909

MEMBERSHIP IS BY INVITATION ONLY

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COMMODORE’S LOG D

ear SPYC Members, The holiday decorations in and around the Club and waterfront were spectacular, and events were very well attended. The Club was buzzing with activity and it’s great to see the Club with so many activities, parties, and members having fun!

Welcome to our newest group of Club members. We welcome you to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club family! I encourage everyone to participate in Club activities, attend entertainment events, meet new friends, and enjoy your Club.

I have received questions regarding the number of members the Club can manage, and if there is going to be a cap on memberships, an increase in Initiation Fees, or other options. It is wonderful to see the growth of our membership after eight years of stagnant numbers. During 2019 we gained 134 new memberships, and last year we enjoyed 348 new memberships! Many Clubs in the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs (FCYC) have had similar results and instituted wait lists in order to serve existing members appropriately.

Some factors guiding us in determining our limit are kitchen, events, staffing, and parking capabilities. Your Flag Officers and Management have been working on options and solutions, and you will be advised of changes or policies instituted as they happen.

The Sailing Center has been very busy with several regattas, but I would like to highlight the very successful and wonderful ‘America's Open Disabled Regatta’. Sailors came from around Florida and out-of-state to compete. Check Smooth Sailing for details on upcoming sailing events.

At 6:00 pm, December 11th, our downtown Club docks lit up! The boats in our marina turned on their holiday lights for the annual Lighting of the Yachts competition. Frank Mann with his boat ‘Mesmeriah’, won first place in the sailboat category, and Susan and Kevin Cross with their boat ‘C Breeze’ won first place in the powerboat category.

Congratulations to all who participated. Don’t miss this competition next year!

On Sunday, February 6th the Vintage Motor Classic, will be held in South Straub Park, right at our porch steps! Come see cars, trucks, motorcycles, and boats, 1979 and older.

Sponsorships are welcome!

Remember to come meet the Commodore and his wife, and Flag Officers and their spouses on Friday, January 7th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Quarterdeck. Complimentary light Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. Mary, I and the other Flag Officers look forward to meeting you all.

Fair winds and calm seas,

Bill Waters, Commodore

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Rhett J. Robicheaux,CCM..............................................................................823-1219 General Manager, COO | gm@spyc.org Colleen Finney, CHAE........................................................................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org Corey A. Hall..........................................................................................................892-6888 Director of Member Relations | Membership@spyc.org

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Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Catering Director/Clubhouse Services Manager | catering@spyc.org Jamie Lord.............................................................................................................892-6897 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org

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Leah Wieter ...........................................................................................................892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@spyc.org Pierre Dumaine...................................................................................................892-6880 Beverage Director | pierre@spyc.org Mary Lou Privitera.............................................................................................822-3873 Director of Restaurants ext. 227 | Director.restaurants@spyc.org

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Kerrie Paquette ..................................................................................................360-1646 Manager at the Beach Club @ Pass-a-Grille | Kerrie@spyc.org Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman............................................................822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org

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Todd Fedyszyn.....................................................................................................896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@spyc.org Steve Partridge....................................................................................................892-6892 Facilities Manager | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Maritza Villanueva.............................................................................................892-6894 Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager | 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 Sailing Center: 822-3113 Business Office: 892-6883 or 892-6884 www.SPYC.org

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HOURS of OPERATION Downtown Club: Tuesday - Sunday, CLOSED Mondays BREAKFAST BUFFET

change.)- Friday: 7:30 - 9:30 am COVID-19 CLUB HOURS (Club hours are subject toTuesday TUESDAY Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 - 11:00 am (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm) Sunday Brunch Buffet : 11:00 am - 2:00 pm WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Open 7:30 am - 9:30 pm (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm)

GRILLE 1909 Dinner Service: 5:30 - 9:00 pm (Wednesday - Sunday)

FRIDAY & SATURDAY Open 7:30 am - 11:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 10:45 pm)

HERITAGE LOUNGE Lunch Service: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm (Express Lunch Buffet, Tues. - Fri. 11:30 am -2:00 pm) Dinner Service: 5:30 - 9:00 pm Late Night Menu: 9:00 -11:00 pm (Friday & Saturday)

SUNDAY Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 8:45 pm) COMMODORE DINING ROOM - CLOSED

TIKI BAR Tuesday- Thursday: 5:00 - 9:30 pm Friday: 5:00 - 11:00 pm (LIVE Music) Saturday: Noon - 11:00 pm (LIVE Music!)

Sunday: 1:00 - 9:00 pm (LIVE Music!)

www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram PASS-A-GRILLE CLUB Pool Opens ~ 11:00 am Club Hours ~ 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm) LIVE Music: Saturday 5:00-8:00 pm Club Hours on Sunday ~ 11:30 am - 8:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 7:45 pm) (CLOSED Tuesday & Wednesday)

*Dining Reservations: Dining reservations can be made online at www.spyc.org, or on your SPYC mobile app. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible. It will permit us to offer a greater choice of time and size of party to your fellow members. A fee of $10/pp will be assessed for no shows. Thank you for your cooperation.

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MEMBER

INFORMATION Welcome New Members!

Active: Mr. & Mrs. James & Laura Herring Mr. & Mrs. Raymond & Mary Biscoglia Dr. Mariano Cibran & Mrs. Natividad Cibran Mr. Robert Merriman Mr. & Mrs. James & Alice Thompson Dr. Benjamin Streufert & Mrs. Anna Streufert Mr. & Mrs. George & Kristina Baum Mr. Paul Silvestri & Mrs. Bethany Wharrie Silvestri Mr. Justin Torre & Mrs. Corey Biscoglia-Torre Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Kelly Barnum Active Boat: Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Sherri Ellis Mr. Charles Hutchinson Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Patricia LaPrade Mr. & Mrs. James & Cindi Mitchell Mr. Michael Nissley & Ms. Shelley Lapointe Mr. & Mrs. Sean & Anna Kersting

Mr. & Mrs. Fadi & Linda Matar Mr. Boyd Nelson Judge Anthony Johnson Mr. Joseph Kefauver & Ms. Erin Hellkamp Non Resident: Mr. Thomas Hutchison Intermediate: Mr. & Mrs. James & Rosemary Garner Mr. & Mrs. William & Kathleen Peters Mr. Gregory Makoid Ms. Jillian Chappel Mr. Austin Moore Mr. Andrew Chen Mr. John Floersheimer Mr. Sam Murrer

Thank You to our Proposers!

Kathryn Swintek William Garnett Ryan Griffin Catherine Benoot Mary Hacker Luke Elliot Sandy Hall Bill Wright David Knowlton Thomas Morlock

Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman

Anne & Jeffrey Puffer Bill Waters, II Brooke Nelson Jeff Schrier Dawn Palermo Casey & Amanda Sanders Carol Fasick Mark Floersheimer William Griffin Roy Burnett Corey Hall Director of Member Relations (727) 892-6888 membership@spyc.org

The Club relies on our members proposals and we thank you for your support!

I m p o r t a n t Parking Reminders

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hank you to all SPYC members for your patience with our parking during the month of December.

We are currently reviewing our policies and working towards better procedures. When parking in the garage please be courteous of your fellow members.

Parking Reminders: • Members should have the current 2021-2022 Green Parking Decal displayed.

• Vehicles should be parked inside the parking lines (please do not park in multiple spots).

• Only members who wish to self-park should utilize the entrance off Beach Drive.

• Members, guests and reciprocal clubs should utilize the entrance off of Central Avenue to valet park.

• Slip holders will be permitted one (1) overnight parking spot.

For full parking policies visit the Member Central page of our website.

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GENERAL MANAGER’S LOG 55

General Manager’s Log by: Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM

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appy New Year!

I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends alike. 2021 continued to be challenging but much improved from that of 2020. Although 2021 had its challenges it was still a great year for the Club as it became a safe haven for our membership. The Clubs usage was up as à la carte dining increased in addition to banquets returning. Marina activities were also very active. It is now 2022 and one in which we will exceed your expectations and continue to create “Member Delight”. This is also the time of year to reflect on all the great things we have accomplished as well as those areas we can improve upon. As we prepare to set sail in this New Year our commitment is to serve the needs of our entire membership and incorporate fun filled, affordable, and diverse activities for all to enjoy.

With that said, our Strategic Plan is well underway and discussion groups will be taking place early this month.

With the conclusion of the discussion groups a final plan is to be presented to the membership sometime in March.

For the plan to work it will need to be followed by a Club wide Master Plan which will give us the vision of what our locations can ultimately become with a little re-purposing and creativity, which will take the Club out 10 to 20 years. For the St. Petersburg Yacht Club to stay relevant and attractive in a growing community we will benefit greatly with a Master Plan. Your continued input and feedback will be critical to the success of such a plan.

The word has been out but now its official – both Clubs have a new revised Dress Code and will go into effect beginning January 1, 2022. Warnings will be given in the month of

January, and it will go into full effect and enforced starting February 1, 2022. The world around us continues to become more and more casual and in dealing with COVID the last couple years enforcement may have been a bit relaxed.

Nevertheless, a Club of this stature and world recognition we should be a little more refined when visiting. Here is a quick look at things “Not Permitted” in any of our Clubhouses moving forward: “Men are not to wear hats or caps inside either Clubhouse” “Sleeveless T-Shirts and tank tops” (men) “Swimwear to be appropriate at all times” “T-Shirts with pictures or writing that could be offensive” In closing, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been recognized for many years now as a Platinum Club of America along with 29 other fine Yacht Clubs in the nation, and now we have been recognized as one of the Top 50 Yacht Clubs in the World. This is a very exciting time for our Club with a new Strategic Plan in the works and a Master Plan to follow, as mentioned previously in my article, the future of this great Club looks brighter than ever. Congratulations!

I look forward to meeting everyone in the coming months as I make myself visible around our various facilities.

Cheers!

Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM General Manager, COO

Yo u ' re i nv i t e d ! - M e e t t h e New G e n e r a l M a n a g e r Tuesday ~ January 18th | 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Located in the Heritage Lounge & Compass Room during Happy Hour Meet & Mingle with Mr. Robicheaux and his lovely wife, Susan, while enjoying Happy Hour specials and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

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SPYC's New Dress Code: Beginning January 1st Appropriate Attire is required in both Clubhouses

COMMODORE LOUNGE: Business Casual – slacks or khakis, dress shirt or blouse, open-collar or polo shirt, optional tie or seasonal sport coat; a dress or skirt at knee-length or below, a tailored blazer, knit shirt or sweater, and loafers or dress shoes that cover all or most of the foot.

• Shirts with sleeves and appropriate footwear required at all times.

• The Dress Code applies to children 13 years of age and older. Parents are responsible for the proper attire of children under the age of 13.

• Members and their guests will be denied access and/or service if improperly attired.

PASS-A-GRILLE CLUBHOUSE • Casual Attire (shorts and flip flops) is permitted at all times except during special events.

• Bathing suits are permitted in the Clubhouse with appropriate cover up. Wet swimwear is not permitted – shower areas can be accessed from the outside entrance along Pass-aGrille Way.

NOT PERMITTED IN ANY OF OUR CLUBHOUSES • T-shirts with pictures or writing that could be offensive.

• Short shorts, sleepwear, cut offs.

• Men are not to wear hats or caps inside either Clubhouse.

• Sleeveless T-Shirts and tank tops (men).

• Bare feet or just socks (appropriate footwear always required).

• Swimwear– prohibited are thongs, revealing suits or inappropriate cover-ups.

ADDITIONAL DRESS CODE INFORMATION:

DOWNTOWN CLUB AREAS HERITAGE LOUNGE & REGATTA ROOM: Casual Dress – shorts, denim and appropriate footwear.

TIKI HUT: Casual dress, shorts, flipflops, appropriate cover- ups when outside of pool area, when requesting service from the bar, or when in surrounding seating areas.

GRILLE 1909: Resort Casual permitted – Men: collared shirts; dress slacks, shorts or dress jeans, sandals (no flip-flops). Ladies: dresses or skirts; dress pants, shorts, or dress jeans.

COMMODORE DINING ROOM: Jackets required after 6:00 p.m. (ties optional); Ladies dress appropriate for the occasion.

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Yacht Club Formal: Yacht Club officer jacket, black tie, white shirt, white pants, or skirts for women, white socks for men, and white shoes.

Traditional [Informal] Yacht Club Attire: Blue blazer, Club tie, white shirt, grey pants, or grey skirts for women, black socks for men, and black shoes – to be worn by officers, board members and executive committee members during monthly meetings

unless otherwise directed.

Black Tie Formal Occasion: Men: a choice of ‘Yacht Club Formal’ or dinner jacket with matching trousers, a pleated white shirt, black formal shoes and a bow tie; Women: floor length gowns or women’s version of Yacht Club Formal.

Black Tie Optional: Men - a tuxedo is not required but optional; Women: floor length gowns or cocktail dresses.

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A few highlights from the 2021 New Member Event. Thank you joining SPYC and we look forward to meeting more new members at our next New Member event happening soon.

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Junior Sailing Update

by Todd Fedyszyn - Youth Sailing Director

he SPYC Junior Sailing Team has had an incredibly busy end to the 2021 Sailing Season. With regattas all over the state of Florida and the USODA Spring Team Qualifier at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, our team has certainly earned their travel stripes.

Over Thanksgiving week, 18 SPYC sailors travelled to New Orleans to compete in the annual USODA Opti Midwinter Championships. Over 170 sailors from all over the USA were in attendance looking to qualify and represent the USA overseas in the winter/spring of 2022. Our top performers were John Hartney in 31st overall, Blake Vincent in 33rd and Rosie Simpson in 46th. Also competing were Daniel Smith, Finn Cox, Adam Mendelblatt, Reid Mendelblatt, Gloria Privis, Leah Abrams, Talon Schenck, Anna Andert, Maija Andert, Jad Abedrabbo, Ethan Cox, Thomas Weidner, Wesley Wood, Reece Bizouarn and Scarlett Bizouarn.

The weekend prior, SPYC hosted the annual J70 Youth National Championships.

Eight top keelboat teams from around the USA were all vying to take home the title of National Champion. SPYC was represented by Ethan Danielson, Guthrie Braun, Emma Shakespeare, Heidi Hicks, Preston Weaver, Peyton Weaver, Jack Carter, Logan Rimel, Trevor Hicks, Callen Burnett, Claire Miller, Ian Brown and Anthony Smart.

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Our SPYC Opti’s also competed at the US Sailing Junior Olympics hosted by the US Sailing Center in Martin County. In the RWB fleet John Hartney led the charge finishing in 10th overall, Tom Seibold finished in 20th place, and Bennett Lamb finished 5th overall in the white fleet. Also competing were Thomas Weidner, Leah Abrams, Dalton Cellamare, Pete Caputo, Ryder Ellis, Cooper Lee and Daniel Smith.

Our SPYC High School Sailing Teams have also been hard at work this fall competing in the SAISA South Points Series.

SPYC sailors representing Shorecrest continue to place near the front of the fleet. A special congratulations goes to Guthrie Braun who won the ISSA Cressy Singlehanded Nationals.

This event was held Pictured: Emma Shakespeare driving, Guthrie Braun in Miami, December in the hoodie, Ethan Danielson with the red hat, & Heidi Hicks in the back.

17-19th. Guthrie won eleven of the 15 races and wrapped up the event with a total of 20 points; 74 points ahead of the next closest competitor. Way to go Guthrie!

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America's Disabled Open Regatta 2021

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by Janet Walker, Regatta Chair

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he St. Petersburg Yacht Club was proud to host this 24th annual America's Disabled Open Regatta. We had to pass on last year’s regatta due to Covid restrictions.

This year we hosted 19 sailors from Canada and the USA. The beautiful weather conditions permitted us to sail three races for both the 2.4mR class and the Sonar class. Again this year we were pleased to host teams from the Judd Goldman Foundation in Chicago.

1st Place: 2.4mR winner Tony Pocklington with Gina Bowden Pierce & Commodore

Winners are posted on www.yachtscoring.com.

The Grunson Milam Award was awarded by our Commodore, Bill Waters, to Dawn Hart (Sonar Skipper) and Root (crew).

The award, donated by Linda Merkle, is awarded to the top scoring Female Skipper and the top scoring Female Crew, in order to encourage within the sport of sailing.

Sonar winners with Gina Bowden Pierce & Commodore Bill Waters

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Recognition Awards Ceremony Tuesday ~ March 31st 5:30 pm Social - 6:00 pm Program (Located in the Ballroom)

Meet, greet, and praise your fellow SPYC members whose on the water achievements carry the SPYC burgee and name to regional, national, and world wide recognition.

Downtown Clubhouse

PLEASE JOIN US IN THE CELEBRATION!

~ Hors d’oeuvres, Soft Drinks, Cash Bar ~

Let us know you are attending.

RSVP at: 727-892-6882 -OR- catering@spyc.org SMOOTH SAILING | JANUARY 2022

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Candy Cane Regatta - FWSA (Florida Women's Sailing Association)

by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Committee

ounded in 1973 the Florida Women’s Sailing Association was formed to promote and encourage the growth of women's sailing groups along the West coast of Florida. St. Petersburg Yacht Club Salty Sisters have been active members in FWSA holding leadership positions, hosting regattas, and enjoying fellowship of woman in the sport of sailing in our state.

FWSA member clubs, with over four hundred women sailing Prams, Sunfish, 420s and other small boats, race weekly through interclub sailing leagues, regattas, and special events.

SPYC Salty Sisters hosted the Candy Cane Regatta for FWSA members on December 14th. This regatta was open to the Individual Members of the FWSA and all FWSA Member Clubs: Bitter Ends, Bow Chasers, Broad Reachers, Dinghy Dames, Luffing Lassies, Mainsheet Mamas, Rhumb Runners, Salty Sisters, and Windlasses. Close to 25 Sunfish and 11 Prams sailed. Three races were scheduled with a variety of awards. Awards were given to the top three finishers and the top rookie in each Class. Prizes for the “Most Creative Holiday Outfit”, “Funniest Holiday Outfit” and “Ugliest Holiday Outfit” were awarded.

2022 SPYC REGATTA SCHEDULE John Jennings Memorial ~ January 8th - 9th Snipe States Regatta ~ January 8th - 9th Master Driver Team Racing Championship ~ January 15 - 16th Valentine’s Regatta ~ February 12th - 13th NOOD Regatta ~ February 18th - 20th Thistle Midwinters East Championship ~ March 2nd - 5th The Pennington Cup ~ March 12th SPYC Twilight Series Begins ~ March 18th - August 31st Winter Lightning Championships ~ March Dates TBD Pusser’s Rum Cup/Ted Irwin Memorial ~ March 26th A-Cats Admiral Cup ~ April 2nd - 6th A-Cats Worlds ~ April 8th - 15th

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The September issue of Smooth Sailing featured a story about the Royal Gaboon trophy and a bit of the history of the race surrounding it. That article has peaked new and re-newed interest in the event…. Please read on!

This 74th rivalry is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2022, and will be a fun event, in which any means of propulsion are permitted except the use of a motor!

The “race” will start at SPYC downtown and end at SPYC Pass-a-Grille for a day of fun and comradery.

1969 ROYAL GABOON ANNOUNCEMENT—What a hoot!

PLEASE MARK THE DATE —SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022— AND STAY TUNED....

COME JOIN THE FUN AND GABOON PARTY AT PAG!!

ROYAL GABOON “WINNERS” 1950-60’S

1953 ROYAL GABOON START

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SPYC Entertainment Committee Update

SPYC Entertainment Update:

by Jeannie O'Grady, Entertinament Committee Chair Insert pic

On behalf of the SPYC Entertainment Committee, we wish you and your families a Happy New Year with memories that bring LOTS of smiles to your faces!

As we embrace the new year, we invite you to attend many of our exciting events and get to know other SPYC Members…it is our hope that your involvement with our planned activities will result in new friendships, strengthen your existing relationships as well as bring enjoyable entertainment to your lives.

Our Committee has many diverse activities planned for your enjoyment this year!

A few upcoming highlights include: · · · · ·

January 7th (Friday): Free event to mingle with your flag officers and meet their significant others February 25-27: Grand Prix weekend…Look for updates and experience the sounds of our city’s race event from the garage, clubhouse, Tiki and enjoy the weekend!

March 18th (Friday): Jimmy Keys; A talented and entertaining singer and comedian! Promised Fun to be had by all!!

Look in Smooth Sailing for more entertainment coming your way throughout the year!

PLUS: New Music talents throughout the club coming your way soon!

You don’t stop having fun when you get old…you get old when you stop having fun See you at the Club!

Jeannie O’Grady SPYC Entertainment Committee Chair

Pass-a-Grille Upcoming Club & Pool Closures

Please "Mark Your Calendar" on the following dates for this year, as the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse will be closed to accommodate a Club or Member event:

• February 5, 2022 Member Event - entire club closed • May 7, 2022 Gabon Regatta - entire club closed (this is an SPYC event) • May 14, 2022 Member Event - entire club closed • July 16, 2022 Club Event - only the pool will be closed until 5:00 pm • August 13, 2022 Club Event - only the pool will be closed until 5:00 pm

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SPYC Kids Summer Camp Registration 2022

Happy New Year!

Registration is now open for SPYC members to enroll their child(ren) in this year's Summer Camp Program.

Lots of activities, both on and off the water, to keep your child learning during the summer while having fun!

For more information visit: www.sailstpete.org

FEATURED REGATTA

St. Petersburg Yacht Club announces

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the 51st Regata del Sol al Sol Race to Mexico April 22-29, 2022 For information, go to regatadelsolalsol.org or spyc.org

go to > Regattas > Regata del Sol al Sol or

Use the SPYC app And, yes, we’re on Facebook, too

NOR available now!

Adventure awaits

on Race “LI”

We thank our sponsors:

Reduced fees for early entry!

The skipper or designee must pay for the vessel entry by April 4, 2022. All skipper and crew fees must be paid by the deadline. $695 for boat entries postmarked, filed online, and paid by Dec. 31, 2021. $795 for boat entries postmarked, filed online, and paid between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2022. $895 for boat entries postmarked, filed online, and paid after March 1 up to April 4, 2022.

The final entry and payment deadline is Monday, April 4, 2022. All payments and paperwork are due.

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Happy JANUARY

Birthdays!!

Mr. Bruce Ahern Mr. John Albrecht Mr. David Arata Mrs. Lois Atkins Mrs. Leslie Bagli Col. William F. Bain Mr. Andrew Baird Mrs. Faith Baker Mr. Andre Balash Mr. Frank Ball Mrs. Carol Barnes Mrs. Michele Barnes Mr. J. Paxton Barnett Mr. Benjimen Batazhan Mrs. Nancy Bauer Mrs. Andrea Beil Mrs. Lynell Bell Mrs. Renee Benson Dr. Eddy Berges Mr. John Bettencourt Past Comm. Frederick Bickley Mr. Steven Bicknell Mrs. Trisha Birkenstock Mr. Raymond Biscoglia Past Comm. Michael Blacker Capt. Paul Blake Mrs. Barbara Boehler Past Comm. Donald Bogue Mr. John Bosschaert Mrs. Kimberlie Rogers Bowers Mr. Michael Boyer Rear Comm Scott Boyle Ms. Geraldine L. Brasch Mr. Winston Bridges Mrs. Jill R. Bridges Mr. Randall Bridges Mr. David Brown Mr. Gregory Buckner Mr. Lawrence J. Burns Mr. Steven Busch Mr. Anthony Cambria Mr. Donald N. Campagna Mr. Howell Neil Campbell Mr. Terrance Carlson

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Mr. John Carr Mr. Larry Carter Mr. John Cartier Mrs. Barbara P. Catalioto Mrs. Jennifer Chandler Mr. Glynn Chaney Mr. Roy E. Chapman Ms. Danielle Chard Mr. Thomas A. Chesnutt Mrs. Natividad Cibran Mr. Kenneth C. Clark Mrs. Jennifer Clark Dr. Beverly Cohen Mr. Timothy Cole Mr. Frederick Cotsakis Mr. Robert Coupal Mrs. Mary Lou Crawford Dr. Gwyn Crump Mrs. Margaret Daugherty Mrs. Allison Hardin Davidson Mr. William Dawson Mr. J. R. Dee Mr. Frank Deluca Mr. Thomas Dillon Ms. Debra A. Disch Mr. Joseph A. DiVito Mrs. Linda Dow Dr. William Drake Dr. John Dsurney Mr. Suneet Dua Mr. Finley D. Durham Mrs. Mallory Dutton Mr. Reuben Eaves Mr. Frank Edgar Mrs. Shari Ellis Mrs. Trina Fard Mr. Richard Fargione Mrs. Cynthia Lake Farrell Mr. Roger Feeley Dr. Andrea J. Felch Mr. David Ferguson Mr. Kevan A. Finch Mr. Lucas Ford Mr. Brandon Fortuno

Mrs. Suzanne Froid Mrs. Tara Gaffney Mr. Millard G. Gamble Mrs. Jill Gates Mrs. Sharon Gessner Mr. Mark Ginocchio Mrs. Karen L. Givens Mrs. Denise Glynn Mrs. Melanie Goheen Ms. Nancy J. Graver Mr. Miles Green Mrs. Beverly Greene Mrs. Lyn Greene Mr. Thomas W. Gregory Mrs. Joanne Gregory Mr. Lance Griffon Mr. Laurence Growney III Mr. James Hall Mrs. Marie Hall Mrs. Kathi Hall Mr. James Harrison Mrs. Unni Haskell Mr. David C. Hastings Mrs. Jo Hastings Mrs. Janice I. Haueisen Mr. James Healy Mr. Colby Hearn Mr. Daniel R. Hedrick Mrs. Mel Henter Dr. David Hill Dr. Charles Hirt Mr. Stephen Hlas Mr. Edward M. Hoke Mr. John E. Howard Mrs. Mary Lou Howe Mr. David Huey Dr. William A. Hunter Mr Charles Hutchinson Mr. Joseph Hynes Mr. John Jackson Mr. Brooks Jeffery Mrs. Rosemary Johnson Judge Anthony Johnson Ms. Allison Jolly

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Birthday wishes from SPYC!

Anytime during the month of your Birthday, stop by the Club and enjoy a complimentary entrée & dessert.

Please mention to your server that it is your birthday month to receive this offer.

(Not valid for special events, parties or promotions. No-splitting of free entrée, please.)

(Please contact the Member Services Coordinator if you do not see your birthday listed, or if your birthdate is not correctly displayed and and needs to be updated. Email: member.services@spyc.org) Mr. Stephen Jones Mrs. Stephanie Judd Mr. F. Carter Karins Mr. Michael Kayusa Mrs. Anne Kersting Mr. Edmund Kielty Mr. John F. Kiely Mrs. Carolyn Kiely Ms. Patricia Kincer Mrs. Madelyn Kinemond Mrs. Melinda Klingel Mrs. Nancy Koeper Mr. Andrew Kullman Mrs. Laura Labbee Mr. Ryan Laky Ms. Bette A. LaPlatney Mr. Ryan A. Larrison Mrs. Suzanne Larrison Mrs. Lorraine Leadbetter Mr. Gordon Leadbetter Ms. Libby Lee Mr. Clifton C. Lewis Mr. Joe Shane Ligon Mr. Richard Lipsky Mr. Tracy Livingston Ms. Ashley Livingston Ms. Emily Lofton Mrs. Suzanne Lombardi Mrs. Patricia C. Loughery Dr. Mark Luther Mr. Daniel Macheca Mrs. Mary Maloof Ms. Holanda Manzano Mrs. Karen Marion Ms. Donna Sue Marks Mr. John Martin Mr. Victor Maslov Mr. Adib Mastry Mrs. Christine Mastry Mr. Liam McCarthy Ms. Sheila McDevitt Mr. Michael R. McDonough Mr. James McGinty Mrs. Barbara McGowan

Mr. Brent McLean Mrs. Ginger McMillen Mr. Frank Melchiore Mr. Manuel Mendoza Mrs. Jennifer Menendez Mr. David Miller Mr. Michael Millonzi Mr. Thomas Minkoff Mr. James Mitchell Mrs. Marlene Mock Ms. Sydney Moore Mr. Martin Morris Mrs. Tamara Morrison Ms. Karen H. Moseley Mrs. Patricia Moss Mrs. Stephanie Mucciano Mrs. Jessica Muroff Mr. William Murphy Mr. Harrison Murphy Ms. Naja Murphy Mr. Robert Murray Mrs. Lynn Murray Mrs. Carol Myers Mr. Jerry L. Nebel Mr. Boyd Nelson Mrs. Jennifer Nyitray Mr. Robert O'Brien Mrs. Catalina O'Brien Mr. Joseph O'Neill Mrs. Kimberly Opiela Mrs. Sarah Osterholt Mrs. Joanna Ozkaya Ms. Robin Lane Pappas Mr. Jeffrey Pawlowski Mrs. Michelle Payne Dr. Machelle Perkins Mrs. Michelle Petrillo Dr. Philip M. Pfeffer Mrs. Phyllis L. Pilant Mrs. Susan Pitcher Mr. Mark C. Ploch Mr. Seth Puglio Mr. David B. Quinty Mrs. Janna Pace Ranney

Mrs. Janet Raymond Mr. Marc Reydams Mr. James A. Richter Mr. Arturo M. Rios Dr. John Robb Mrs. Lisa Robbins Mrs. Christina Roddey Mr. Robert Rolley Mr. Bob Rudnicki Mrs. Geri Ruhlman Ms. Rachael Russell Mr. Roger Saks Mr. Gregory Sarivola Mrs. Bridget Saulnier Mr. Joseph H. Saunders Past Comm. Frank Scarritt Mrs. Susan Schleicher Mrs. Kuni Schmertzler Mr. Thomas Scholl Mrs. Regina Schwyn Mr. Bryce Seaman Mr. Jordan Sessler Mr. Christopher Shakespeare Mr. Kurt Shallenberger Ms. Carol Sheehan Mr. George Simmons Mr. Karl Smart Ms. Julia Smith Vice Comm. Brian Smith Mr. Jeff Smith Mr. Tim Snyder Mr. Joseph R. Spangler Mr. Jorge Danta Spector Mrs. Norma Spegal Mr. Christopher Spencer Dr. George Spoto, Jr. Mrs. Cynthia Stanley Mr. Robert Sterrett Mrs. Andrea Swift Mr. Jack Thomasson Mr. Jonathan Toppe Mr. John R. Treadwell Mrs. Shawn Ulrich Dr. Stephen Updegraff

Dr. John Vanek Mr. Garth Vernon Mrs. Marie Vidal Mr. Derek Vlaming Mr. William H. Walker Mrs. Sara Wallace Mr. John Wallace Past Comm. Thomas R. Wallace Mr. William A. Walton Mrs. Mary Waters Mr. Christian Weber Dr. Zoe Proctor Weber Mr. Walker Webster Mrs. Sally Wedding Mr. Harold Wells Mr. Sean Welsh Dr. Rebecca J. White Mrs. Cheryl Whiteman Mrs. Mary Williams Mr. Edmund Wilson Mrs. Kathleen Wilson Ms. Alexis J. Winning Mrs. Katheryn Wolz Mr. J. Emory Wood Mrs. Noel Wood Mrs. Erica Wooten Mrs. Jayne Wright Mr. Peyton Yon Mr. Jeff Young

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MONTH AT A GLANCE Monthly event listings for the Downtown & Pass-a-Grille Clubhouses

Online Event Calendar & Reservations can be found in your Member Portal under Member Central at: www.spyc.org - OR - on your SPYC Mobile App (Events listings are subject to change without notice)

Downtown Clubhouse JANUARY 2022

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse JANUARY 2022

1st: New Year's Day Eggnog Party (4:00-6:00 pm)

1st: New Year's Day - CLOSED (re-opens Jan. 2nd) 1st: Broad Reachers 8th: Broad Reachers 13th: BINGO! 13th: Mixology Demonstration 15th: Broad Reachers 17th: Amateur Radio Club 21st: Wine Society (Deutsch Family, Ca.) 22nd: Broad Reachers 23rd: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch 24th: Cooking Demonstration 27th: Mixology Demonstration 29th: Broad Reachers

Club will be open only for this party.

4th: Golf Group 4th: RV Land Cruisers (virtual meeting) 5th: Salty Sisters 5th: Trivia Night 6th: Cruising Fleet 6th: Passport Club 7th: Commodore & Flag - Meet & Greet 8th-9th: John Jennings Memorial Regatta 8th-9th: Snipe States Regatta 12th: Salty Sisters 12th: Saltwater Anglers 13th: Carmel Road Wine & Cheese Pairing 13th: Wingshooter's Society 14th: The Match Game Show & Dinner 14th: SPYC Kids Video Game Bus Party 14th-16th: Cruising Fleet Curise-In & Vessel Safety Check 15th-16th: Master Driver Team Championship 18th: Meet the New General Manager!

19th: Salty Sisters 19th: Woman's Club 20th: Wine Society (Deutsch Family, Ca.) 20th: Wine Society Prix-Fixe Dinner 26th: Salty Sisters 28th: Gold & Platinum Party

Be g i n n i n g Janu ar y 4 th!

Your favorite Breakfast & Express Lunch Buffets will now be available on Tuesday's.

T i k i B a r Ente r ta i n m e nt Friday & Saturday: 6:00-9:00 pm | Sunday: 3:00-6:00 pm Jan. 7: Steve Mullis | Jan. 8: Dave Williamson | Jan. 9: Chris Rooney Jan. 14: Chris Rooney | Jan. 15: Steve Mullis | Jan. 16: Chris Rooney Jan. 21: Dave Williamson | Jan. 22: Doug Willis | Jan. 23: Chris Rooney Jan. 28: Steve Mullis | Jan. 29: Steve Mullis| Jan. 30: Chris Rooney

Grille 1909 Piano Music: Thursday-Saturday Enjoy piano music by - Joe Lombardo - during dinner service.

Pass-a-Grille LIVE Music! Saturday 5:00-8:00 pm Jan 8: Kevin Hurley | Jan. 15: Mark Moultrup | Jan. 22: Kevin Hurley Jan. 29: Kevin Hurley

Heritage Lounge Enter tainment Friday & Saturday: 7:00-10:00 pm Jan. 7th/8th: EXPRESSIONS Band | Jan. 14th/15th: Charlie Morris Band Jan. 21st/22nd: DAZZLER Band | Jan. 28th/29th: GREEN FLASH Band *Entertainment Dates & Entertainer Line-Up is subject to change without prior notice.*

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NEW Annual Club Event!

Meet & Greet with the Commodore, Flag Officers & their Spouses Downtown Clubhouse

Friday~ January 7th, 2022 6:30 - 9:00 pm | Quarterdeck Room Complimentary to Attend | Members Only

Come out to Meet, Mingle & have Fun with your Commodore, Flag Officers & their Spouses!

Learn about upcoming events and good changes that are in store for you this upcoming year at our Club!

Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres & Wine Will Be Provided Please let us know you are coming: Email - membership@spyc.org

*An Entertainment Committee Event*

THE

M A T C H

GAME

Early Bird Rate! $35++/Per Guest ••••••••••••••••••• $40++ if you RSVP after 1/1/2022

Calling all Game Enthusiasts! Join us for a hilarious game show that will have you on the floor LOL!!

Friday ~ January 14th

GRAND PRIZE! Surprise Vacation Package

6:00 pm: Arrival & Bar Open 6:45 pm: Dinner Served 7:30 pm: Game Show Begins!

Be a Contestant or just come enjoy the show & dinner

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Online www.SPYC.org | catering@spyc.org | 727-892-6882 (No Host Bar * Hey Parents! Sign your kids up for the Video Game Bus Party the same night as the Match Game!)

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SPYC KIDS VIDEO GAME PARTY!

Prepare for an awesome night out with two Video Game Buses at the Club! Multi-sensory game theater, hosted by “Rolling Video Games”, includes the COOLEST game titles across multiple consoles something for every gamer and every skill level!

(Includes: Pizza, Chicken Fingers, Cookies & Lemonade)

Friday - January 14th | 6:00 - 9:00 pm $15++/per child (For ages 7 & Up)

Parents, sign-up for the “Match Game Show” on the same evening and your child’s entry fee to this event is only $10++ (Parents must remain on premise during this event.)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Online at www.spyc.org | Or Call: 727-892-6882 (Limited to first 24 kids | 48-hour cancellation policy in effect)

IT’S FILLING UP FAST

DON’T WAIT

REGISTER

NOW SPYC.ORG

We could not put on this show without your help. We still need volunteers to help with everything from check-in to judging. In addition we will need your attendance before the event for sign up, duty allocation and training on Jan 26th 6:30PM at the Club. Volunteers will each receive an event specific shirt and a food ticket for use on the day.

Please e-mail Andy Evans (andyevans@me.com) or call 727 310 5981 with any questions.

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GARAGE PARTY

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH ~ 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM ~ $70++/PP ($35++/AGES 4-12) Notable Information

Sunday, February 27th

The Grille 1909 & Sunday Brunch will be unavailable on this day.

Heritage Lounge & Tiki Bar will be open at 10:30 am

RSVP at: (727) 892-6882 catering@spyc.org

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Broadway Babes

Downtown Clubhouse

Dance Classes for Women over 50

Have a great time learning choreographed Broadway dances while burning off the calories.

• Eight (8) Week Session • Takes place every Monday • Beginning: February 7th through March 28th • 11:00 am - Noon |Class is in the Ballroom • Complimentary to attend - for SPYC ladies Only

Registration is Required

(even if you have previously attended these classes) Taught by Volunteer Instructor/Member - Loie Polinsky

Email: loieP609@gmail.com Or Call: (727) 302-1428 (please do not send text messages) *vaccination requested to attend the classes*

Grand Prix Wine & Tapas Downtown Clubhouse

Friday ~ February 25th ~ 6:00 - 9:00 pm $50++/pp (SPYC Members Only | 2 max per membership)

Join us for a special pre-party before the Grand Prix Assorted Tapas & Complimentary Wines (specifics to be announced)

Reservation is Required Call: (727) 892-6882 Or Email: catering@spyc.org *Limited to 80 people*

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BIG Game Day!

Downtown & Pass-a-Grille Clubhouses

Time to watch the BIG GAME!!

Sunday, February 13th

Join us in the Heritage Lounge or at the Tiki Bar. Enjoy special menu items & drink specials Reservations are not required but come early as seating is first come, first served!

If you prefer to watch the BIG GAME down by the beach, then join us at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse for some football fun!

Grand Prix Burger Bar

Downtown Clubhouse

Available: Thurs., February 24th thru Sat., February 26th $15++/pp | From 5:30 - 9:30 pm

Hungry for a Burger with all the fix'ins?

Then come out during the Grand Prix and enjoy the SPYC Burger Bar! Build your own Western Angus Burger, includes Fries & Salad. *Available in the Grille 1909 & Heritage Lounge*

Reservation NOT Required

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Valentine's Weekend Special Downtown Clubhouse

Sat., February 12th & Sun., February 13th $95/per couple | From 5:30 - 9:30 pm

In addition to the à la carte menu, a special Prix-Fixe menu for two willl be offered for dinner. *Available only in the Grille 1909*

Reservation is Required Call: (727) 822-3873 Or Online: www.spyc.org *48-hour cancellation policy in effect*

Holidays at SPYC Dear Members:

As we move into 2022, we begin to reimagine all that SPYC can be. As we move forward, all Holiday Events (Easter, Mother's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving & New Year's Eve) will take place at the Downtown Clubhouse.

The Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse will not be open on those days. The Beach Club Staff will come downtown to assist with the large holiday events in an effort to make all your holidays memorable and provide our members with the best service possible.

SPYC Wine Society Downtown & Pass-a-Grille Clubhouses

The Wine Society allows members of this distinguished group to be exposed to the origin of various flavors of wine, and to be educated by highly knowledgeable wine makers from around the world.

Wine Society Members enjoy savoring the taste of new trendy wines while sharing the overall experience with thier fellow members and wine enthusiasts. Members of this group also receive fantastic privileges thoughout the year.

$250+

per person - per year

Non-Wine Society members may attend as a guest of a member, with prior reservations: $50++/per non-member (based on availability)

For more information on the privileges of becoming a Wine Society Member, contact the Beverage Director: Pierre Dumaine (727) 892-6880 Or Email: pierre@spyc.org

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CULINARY

CORNER

Food & Beverage Recipes from the SPYC Chefs & Mixology Experts!

ALE & CHEDDAR SOUP RECIPE BY CHEF CHRISTIAN

INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb. butter 1 cup carrots, peeled and small diced 1 cup red bell peppers, peeled and small diced 1 tbsp. garlic, minced 1 cup all purpose flour 1 qt. chicken stock 2 cups amber ale or lager 2 cups half & half 1 cup shredded cheddar 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 dash hot sauce 1 tsp. dijon mustard 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

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DIRECTIONS 1. Melt butter in a soup pot. Add carrots, peppers and garlic.

Sweat over medium heat until vegetables begin to soften.

2. Add flour and stir well. Add beer, chicken stock, and half & half.

3. Stir well until soup starts to thicken for about 15-20 minutes.

4. Add cheddar and remaining ingredients, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.

5. Served best with a crusty bread!

MIXOLOGY RECIPE

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1 oz. Bourbon 1 oz. Pomegranate Liquor 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup orange wheel and cherry for garnish Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake well until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish.

BASIL HAYDEN'S FOOLS GOLD 2 parts Basil Hayden's Bourbon 3/4 part fresh lemon juice 1/2 part limoncello 1/2 part simple syrup lemon wheel and fresh sage for garnish Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish.

HOT RUM TODDY 1 1/2 oz. Rum 1 tsp. of honey 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice lemon wheel, cloves, and cinnamon stick for garnish Preheat a mug with hot water. Dissolve honey with a little bit of hot water in preheated mug.

Add Rum, lemon and cloves. Fill with hot water and add cinnamon stick. Good night!!

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AROUND THE CLUB

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!

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IN MEMORIAM Mr. Paul Chiavacci October 19th

SPYC Members, Dr. Ralph Warmack & Dr. Patsy Warmack, on the island of Madeira, Portugal

Dr. Jeffrey Lee Tedder October 27th

Mrs. Jane Akins Lane November 21st

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES JANUARY

Paula Wrenn ~ Banquet Server, 10 yrs.

Timothy Cobb ~ Line Cook, 9 yrs.

Vihar Mihaylov ~ Security Guard, 8 yrs.

Salvador Hernandez ~ Dining Room Server, 7 yrs.

Arnold Kaslofski ~ Repair/Maintenance, 3 yrs.

Charlee Moats ~ Cocktail Server, 3 yrs.

Kenneth Russell ~ PAG Steward, 2 yrs.

Share your travel photos and special moments with your fellow SPYC members.

We want to hear from YOU! Email your photo along with your name and a brief description to: member.services@spyc.org

Frank Gabor DECEMBER 2021 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Frank Gabor

our December 2021 Employee of the Month!

Frank has been with us since August of 2016 and continues to be an asset to the Club in our Maintenance Department. You will see Frank everywhere – from the Sailing Center, to Pass-a-Grille, to the Docks and then maybe on the roof or working on the landscaping – he takes on each and every task with a positive attitude and willingness to help whoever needs it. Thank you, Frank, we appreciate your hard work and dedication to the Club!

Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy ~ Monthly Smooth Sailing Contest!

DECEMBER 2021 Contest ~ Corrine St. Jean We have a WINNER!! Congratulations to Corrine for correctly locating all of the Anne & Andy's & the BONUS image in the December Smooth Sailing! She was awarded a $100 account credit.

To recap, they were found on the following page numbers: 4,5,9,10,16,17,18 (twice), 21 (twice), 23 (three times), 24, 27 & 31.

Remember...Anne & Andy LOVE to hide just about anywhere...behind other images, in the background, even upside down!

Your challenge continues this month by locating all of the Anne & Andy's! (no bonus image) Break out your spy goggles and start the hunt for your chance at the $100 prize! Submit your answers by January 15th to the Member Services Coordinator at (727) 892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org.

Happy Hunting & Good Luck!

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CRUISING

FLEET

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by Kevin Cross, Fleet Captain

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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he Commodore’s Ball brought 10 boats to SPYC downtown docks for an amazing weekend cruisein. Later in November, the Day Trippers gathered for a fun time at Tiki Docks at Maximo Marina welcoming several new members. Wind and rain did not Day Trippers at the Tiki Docks deter cruisers Kelly Lee and Jack Rice who arrived by jet ski!

and power categories. Winners were "Mesmeriah" (sail) decorated as a Christmas Tree with a pile of colorful gifts by Frank Mann & Chris Ierardi and C Breeze (power)

by Kevin & Susan Cross with a Polar Express theme complete with a G-scale Christmas Train. Well done Fleet!

"C Breeze"

Award Recipients

Our eventful 2021 Cruising Fleet program wrapped up with the December Annual Awards & Holiday Dinner.

Cruisers were recognized for participating in five or more cruises, serving as Port Directors as well as taking on Fleet Committee and Day Tripper duties. Special recognition went to Pam & Garry Haas, Camille Iurillo & Joe Petrella and Barbara & Heber Weller for outstanding service to the Fleet. We also appreciate Commodore Bill Waters participating in our program and providing an update on new SPYC dock plans.

We also had a cruise-in to SPYC downtown docks where cruisers participated in the Annual Lighting of the Yachts and dock party. Planes, trains, candy canes, polar bears, Christmas trees, and lights galore! Best decorated awards sponsored by Fillingham Yacht Sales were given in the sail

"Mesmeriah"

Our 2022 program kicks off on January 6th when we will hear about Larry & Joy Wissing’s Mississippi River adventure “Going Uphill”.

Sign-ups will also open for the Commodore’s Cruise scheduled for March 25thApril 9th. Come hear all about it!

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CRUISING FLEET! Monthly Meeting (luncheon) Thursday ~ January 6th SPYC Cruise-In & Vessel Safety Checks

January 14th - 16th

Mid-Week Cruises to Carlouel YC in 3 Groups January 26th - 28th February 9th - 11th February 16th - 18th Monthly Meeting (dinner) Thursday ~ February 3rd Cruise to Twin Dolphins & Bradenton YC February 18th - 20th

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SISTERS

by Carol Hansen

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ovember 17th was an active day on the water for the Salty Sisters. Co-Captain Dee Gill said it was an “awesome” day, with 52 Salties and newbies at the Sailing Center and more than 40 on the water.

Six Ideals raced, all with spinnakers.

Els Wiemken determined

Dee also reported that Faith Andrews-Bedford, one of the best Pram sailors in the Salties, had an unusual moment. Faith, who in the past 30plus years, had never turned over in a Pram, did so that day. She finally earned her “Flipper” charm. FWSA Delegate Beverly Smoak was proud to announce that the Salty Sister 420 Christmas Tree team of Nancy Kadau and Jennifer

BROAD

REACHERS

by Carol Hansen

D

ecember 11th began a new tradition for the Broad Reachers with the 1st Annual “Funship” Regatta. This new tradition was originally called Sailors & RC the “SPYC Friendship Regatta for the Broad Reachers and Salty Sisters.” The original trophy was retired in 2017 and now has been regifted in 2021. It’s intended to be a perpetual trophy showing the winners of an annual “fun” regatta at PAG for all Broad Reachers and Salty Sisters in memory of Peggy Lonnin, the original donor of the trophy. Her charms will live on through the winners and be displayed on the trophy itself.

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Paramore earned 2nd Place in the FWSA Championship Regatta held November 16th in Dunedin. Beverly attended the regatta as a spectator and was accompanied by Gretchen Tenbroke-Wolfe and Gloria Davis to cheer the team on.

Jennifer Paramore & Nancy Kadau

December 8th was the Annual Candy Cane Regatta. Dee explained that this regatta has been going on “forever” thanks to the “evil genius” of Past Captain Helen Larsen.

The results: Christmas Tree Race: 1st - Past Captain Els Wiemken, 2nd - Nancy Kadau and 3rd - Past Captain Carol Hansen.

Candy Cane Race: 1st place with the most candy canes retrieved was Audrey Orgo Sandy Merrifield, 2nd to Nancy Kadau, and Mik Severini came in 3rd. Keeping with our annual tradition, we donated the candy canes to the Ronald McDonald House.

Poker Run: 1st place & 2nd places went to Carol Hansen and Tish Bowden, both having straight flushes. In addition to the Candy Cane races, there was also an Ugly Sweater contest, with Gail Poffenberger winning that contest.

The winners of the 2007-2017 Friendship Regatta will remain along with the new winners for years to come. Janet Walker, who was instrumental in bringing this race back, along with Carol Janet Walker with 3rd Place Green Team Hansen put their heads together and came up with a great “fun” day of racing. We decided to make it different and fun by forming teams of sailors and competing in different relay races. Gloria Davis, 2nd Place Red Team Gary Spivack (Juliette’s husband), Bonnie (Janet Walker’s sister), Mary McCarthy, and Katie Rodgers all served as RC, either on land or in the safety boat. The teams consisted of: 1st place Purple Team: Els Wiemken, Marti Cochran, Carol Hansen; 2nd place Red Team: Joanne Simmons, Bijie Ding, Juliette Clark 3rd place Green Team: Nancy Kadau, KT Trudeau, Audrey Orgo; 4th place Gold Team: Dee Gill, Suzanne Broohar; 5th place Blue Team: Charl Hadfield, Sandy Merrifield, Lori Hodges

1st Place Purple Team changing sailors

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“Oh, what a night Late December back in 2021...

What a very special time for me...

As I remember, what a night”

by Connie Smith

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he Golf Group sang, danced, and feasted well at our annual Holiday party. The Florida Santa visited and awarded our Female and Male Golfers of the year, Barbara Deininger and Bill Protz with the traveling trophies.

A tradition was again in full swing with the tables chanting their respective part in the “Twelve Day of Christmas”!

November 16, 2021 we traveled to University Park Golf Club in Sarasota:

The Results:

First Place -1 Tom Ritschel, Hunter Rawls, Jack Pyhel, Karen Lieberman Second Place +2 (match of cards) Brad Bell, George Kinemond, Jack Howard, Karen Brine Third Place +2 Steve Clapp, Bill Protz, Becky Crossons, Martin Morris Closest to the Pins on Par 3's Mike McDonough, Steve Hamblin, Tom Ritschel, Martin Morris, Bill Protz November 30, 2021 we tested our golf skills at Innisbrook Golf Resort on a beautiful day sparked with lush green and abundant squirrel and bird life.

The Results:

First Place -2 Joop Van Der Krabben, Steve Clapp, John Arsenault, Karen Lieberman Second Place -1 (match of cards) Steve Hamblin, Bob Bedford, Becky Crossons Third Place -1 Tom Ritschel, Chris Swartout, Joe Mansir, Isabel Schoenberg Closest to the Pins Tom Ritschel, Steve Hamblin, Neal Crossons We are looking forward to escorting in 2022 an outing at Cove Cay on January 18th. Mark your calendar for our first meeting of the New Year on January 11th with guest speaker, Pat Schriver, Golf Professional from Cove Cay. SMOOTH SAILING | JANUARY 2022

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by Janna Ranney, President

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ith the Holidays in full swing, the ladies club enjoyed a wonderful celebration on December 7th. The club décor offered a festive atmosphere to have all be in the spirit. We dined and imbibed. Many thanks to the outstanding service of the Yacht Club staff. We enjoyed good food, some fun Holiday games, music and dancing. Our January 19th luncheon Program meeting will feature a surprise guest speaker you are sure to be wowed by. Details to follow:

Reservations are Required!

WOMAN’S CLUB INTEREST GROUPS Book Group: Ilene Robeck (727)-289-1396 | Cell: (571)-259-2057 irrobeck@gmail.com Meets Monthly on 4th Wed: Social 5 pm, Discussion 5:30-6:30 pm Mah Jongg Group: Marleen Collins (727)-864-0781 | Cell: (727)-480-7607 marleencollins@yahoo.com Meets Weekly: Thurs. @ 1 pm Lunch @ 11:45 am (optional) Lessons by request Fun Seekers: Deborah Giaquinto Cell: (732)-735-7949 deborahgia@icloud.com Meeting dates & events vary.

Check your email for notices.

New adventures await!

Bridge Group: Joyce Sterrett

Current WC Membership required to join in!

New Facilitator Needed (727)-822-5878 | Cell: (727)-365-5791 joycesterrett@aol.com Meets Weekly: Tues. @ 1 pm, Lunch @ 11:45 am (optional) Membership: Donna Sue Marks

Cell: (727) 644-1330 mrpebbles1192@yahoo.com

Reminder: Due to Covid-19 we will require firm RSVP’s for all meetings, to properly plan out meeting space.

Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and increase women’s involvement in the SPYC.

Downtown Clubhouse January 19th ~ 11:30 am -1:00 pm RSVP Online at www.spyc.org Call (727) 892-6882 Email: catering@spyc.org Or on your SPYC Mobile APP

by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

E

ver wonder about the guy that invented bifocals, the lightning rod, swim fins and countless other items including a well-known stove and the library chair? Well, Ladies Beach Club members will have an opportunity to explore the quirky world of Benjamin Franklin with the aide of Rodney Kite-Powell, Curator at the Tampa Bay History Center. Franklin was more than a face on that $100 bill in your pocket!!

And, as always our Program Chair extraordinaire will have a few surprises in store. Make your reservation now online (www.spyc.org) or call (727) 360-1646. We start at 11:00 am but arrive early to greet everyone and share holiday tales.

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February 7th is our annual Mah Jongg Tournament, so start practicing! It’s $10.00 for members and $15.00 for other SPYC members who would like to participate, plus lunch. Check-in is at 11:00 am and prizes will be awarded at about 3:00 pm. All the fees collected go to cash prizes so we want lots of players! If you want to play, give your cash to Sharon Mehok ASAP. For more information send me an email (patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com). We “practice” every Monday at 1:00 pm; come join the fun! If you aren’t yet a member of the LBC, dues are just $30.00 and worth every penny.

Contact Gail Falkingham or email me (patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com) for the details.

The form for new members can be found online www.spyc.org. Click on Clubs Within the Club >LBC and you’re there; it’s on page 2. Hope to see you at the beach!!

PAG ONLY & Downtown members are eligible to join the Ladies Beach Club!!

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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

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he mission of the Passport Club is to share travel experiences, plans, and bucket lists for travel domestic or international; by land, sea or air; selfdrive or sit back and let others do the work.

Upcoming programs – January 6th – The Great Circle Cruise - A Variation, by Joel Tranum. Circumstances often change the best laid plans – come hear about Joel’s adventure and the “circumstances” surrounding it on the Celebration, a beautiful 50' trawler starting from St. Thomas.

February 3rd – Egypt and Jordan After the Uprising, by Bill and Jan Haueisen. Nearly every aspect of a wellplanned trip became unexpected from beginning to end. You don’t want to miss this one!

˚Meet-ups: 1st Thursday of the month - Downtown Club ˚Social time at 5:00 pm; Presentation at 5:30 pm ˚Reservations Required: www.spyc.org or (727) 892-6882 (You and your guests will receive Chef’s choice plated food at $10/pp and bar service is available.)

The Passport Club invites all SPYC members who are frequent and or frequently-aspiring travelers who have our mission to join the club. There are no dues – just sign up!

If you have a travel program you would like to share with avid travelers, contact Patsy Warmack at: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com

March 3rd – Venice to Athens in a Tall Ship by Christine and Pete Torres.

AMATEUR RADIOCLUB

by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ

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mateur Radio Club (ARC) meeting will be the third Monday of each month - January 17th at the Pass-a-Grille Beach Club. Mark your calendar! (Meeting time - 6:00 pm).

The remote HF station is operational for all members with the General Class License or higher. Contact Jack W4GRJ for access information. If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, ARC members can help you prepare for the written exam (no morse code required). Be prepared for this year’s hurricane season by getting your Ham License now!

Join our on the air information net every Monday at 17:30.

Study help online at www.hamtestonline.com

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RV LAND CRUISERS

by Angela Kowalik, Wagon Master

BeautifulYellowstone!

Yellowstone Beautiful

Let’s Rally and Roll!!!…

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s today your someday? Are you getting out there seeing all there is to see? No bucket list would be complete without a visit to Yellowstone, the first national park. It’s mostly in the northwest corner of Wyoming, but extends into Montana and Idaho making it one of the largest in the lower 48 states. It encompasses a vast area of geothermal features (like Old Faithful geyser) to the Grand Prismatic Spring, has one of the largest highelevation lakes (Yellowstone Lake), is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera (the largest supervolcano on the continent), and has the largest public herd of bison in the US. Old Faithful It’s truly a beautiful place and fills you with awe.

So that’s why, at our next face-to-face meeting on February 1st at 5:00 pm, we will share some adventures from visits to Yellowstone National Park.

Grand Prismatic Spring

Meanwhile, we’re cooking up some ideas for group events for the coming year for those looking to travel with fellow Club members. For all our other RV enthusiasts, here are a couple of events worth considering....

Where the Buffalo roam

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE RV LAND CRUISERS ■ January 4th: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) ■ January 14th-16th: FCYC RV Land Cruisers meet-up in Smyrna ■ January 19th-23rd: Florida RV Supershow Fairgrounds ■ February 1st: Meeting at SPYC Downtown Clubhouse ■ February 9th-12th: FMCA Southeast Area Rally, Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland ■ TBD - Our own RV Land Cruisers Caravan To join the group and keep up with our events, where we will be making adventures happen, please contact Angela Kowalik at: SPYCRVLandCruisers@gmail.com

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AROUND THE NEXT BEND...

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CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB If you didn’t bring your own shells, you my friend, are out of luck. Why shotgun shells are scarce is too political to be discussed here.

by Rich Treinen

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hich sporting clays venue we shoot on Friday is a weekly decision loaded with issues. There are three places relatively close, and two a little farther away. Sarasota Sporting Clays, Tampa Bay Sporting Clays and FishHawk Sporting Clays are a 60 minute drive; at 75 minutes is Tenoroc and Black Hawk is 90 minutes away. There are other things that should be checked.

Availability: The venue needs to be open for walk-in shooters. Occasionally venues host charity or competitive events. This has the same devasting effect as a private event sign on your favorite restaurant’s door.

Ammo: Recently the availability of shotgun shells has entered the decision. This was not a problem at venues before. With limited supply, the choices are reduced, quantity per sale is restricted and prices have gone up. There are times when the venue does not have what you need.

RIDERS CLUB

by Bob Frazee, President

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appy New Year 2022! I hope everyone has a happy and healthy new year. The Riders Club consists of several motorcycle enthusiasts who get together weekly for a ride. We take turns planning the ride, with a strong emphasis on finding routes with little traffic, curvy roads and interesting features. A highlight of the rides is our lunch stop. The challenge here is to find a place that is unique in its ambiance and has good food. Our rides typically are about 180-220 miles and run about 5 hours. We generally meet at 9:00 am and are back in St. Petersburg by around 2:00 pm. We have another new member to add to our group.

A big welcome to Bob Russell! We are glad to have you join us, and we look forward to many good rides with you!

I usually pick one or two of our recent weekly rides for each newsletter. We generally have anywhere from 2 to 6 or so riders on any given trip. The ride I want to talk about is one of our most popular rides, and one of my personal favorites.

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Weather: Both the day of and the previous day’s weather have a big influence. We will avoid thunder storms and anything heavier than a misty rain. Bitter cold or high temperature can be a no go for some of us. High winds that close the Skyway bridge pushes Sarasota off the list. A heavy rain the day before can turn the shooting course into a wearyour-waders event, we are not Those wishing to join are that hard core. encouraged to contact:

Gene Collins at

Where to eat: A morning of genebcollins@hotmail.com festively mild criticism of your (727) 385-4878 buddy’s shooting skills will make all laugh and jack-up the collective appetite. We need to know nearby good places for lunch. Having two choices is important too. Not everybody enjoys fried catfish every time we shoot.

Who decides: Copperhead, aka Mark Foster, usually coordinates the weekly shoot. Once, when Mark was out of town, we discovered way too many cars, a bunch of catering trucks and a check-in station for a private event.

We met at the parking lot of the Cracker Barrell restaurant on 54th Ave N., which is our normal meeting place when we are headed north. We traveled I275N >Veterans Expressway Memorial Highway N. >SR 54 > East on SR 54 > to Land of Lakes Blvd N. > then to Hale Rd E. Hale Road is a nice curvy road with tree canopy covering the road in several places and dotted with quite a few beautiful large homes; many of which have facilities for horses.

Hale Road took us to Collier Pkwy N. which became Parkway Blvd. From there we headed NE on Ehren Cutoff to SR 52. Ehren Cutoff is another scenic road with lots of curves and more large properties with nice homes. We headed east on SR 52 to Bellamy Bros Rd. After a short break, we headed North on Bellamy Bros Rd to Johnson Rd., then traveled East on Johnson Rd to Lake Lola Rd N., then zig zaged East on Bayway Rd back to Bellamy Bros Rd N. >Hayman Rd E. >Spring Lake Rd >back to Lake Iola Rd which took us to St. Joe’s Rd. From here we headed East on St. Joes Rd to Curry RD S. into San Antonio. After a great lunch at On Q Smokehouse Grill, we traveled SR 52 W >Old Pasco Rd S.> SR 54 East>to I 75S >I275 S and back into St. Petersburg. Interested in the Riders Club?

Contact Bob Frazee at: (315) 420-7114 or bfrazee50@gmail.com SMOOTH SAILING | JANUARY 2022

SPYC’s 3rd Annual

MEMBER

Downtown Clubhouse

Art Show Sunday - February 13, 2022 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Complimentary for Members & Guests to Attend Enjoy Light Hors d’oeuvres, a Cash Bar & Jazz Piano Music

Categories to be displayed include: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolors, Drawings, Pastels, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Glass & Wood