Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ January 2020 Special Edition Issue

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COMMODORE’S LOG

H

appy New Year!

This is a US Coast Guard approved course. Upon completion students receive their Safe Powerboat Handling certification as well as a State of

I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays. December is always

Florida Boater Education Identification Card. If this sounds interesting to

a special time of the year for my family and I. My daughter

you, be sure not to miss the next class.

and her family were able to join us and our son here in St. Pete as we celebrated Christmas and Hanukkah. A special Thank You to all of the

Mark your calendars ~ Don’t miss these upcoming events at our Club!

members who contributed to the SPYC Employee Holiday Fund. The

January 17th - Presentation by best selling author Michael Tougias

employees of our Club and their families are very grateful for your

January 26th - Annual Gold & Platinum Member Party

generous contributions last year.

January 31st - SPYC Kids Video Game Bus & Family Feud Game Night February 1st- VIP Proposer & New Member Event ~ Look for a special

December was a busy month

email invite if you were a proposer or new member in the 2018-2019

for regattas at SPYC. This was

fiscal year.

the 23rd year that we hosted the America’s Disabled/

Please join us at an upcoming Florida Council of Yacht Clubs General

Open Regatta. Last year’s

Meeting. The next meeting will be held at Isles Yacht Club March

event included seven Sonars

13th - 15th. For details and reservations contact the Member Services

and seven 2.4 meter boats.

Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org.

We had sailors from Ireland, Canada, and the US. Janet

One of my favorite experiences at

Walker was the event Chair and

our Club was being greeted by SPYC

represented our Club very well.

employee, Bobby Davis. He always

We also hosted the Warrior

greeted me by name, and with a smile

Sailing event, which included

and attitude that made you think he

21 sailors and 12 coaches, plus the High School Keelboat Challenge

was having fun. After thirty-eight and a

which had 10 High Schools from around the country racing in our J/70s.

half years serving the members as part

Thank you to all of the event organizers and volunteers!

of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club staff, Bobby is retiring. Please join me at his retirement party on Wednesday, January 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

The Sailing Center also held another Safe Powerboat Handling Course.

The course is a sixteen hour hands-on course for anyone who wants

Have a great year!

to learn how to safely operate a small powerboat or improve their boat handling skills. The course includes classroom and on-thewater instruction. Students graduate with the knowledge, practical experience, and confidence to leave the dock and get out on the water.

Commodore Michael Blacker

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 Marc Reydams......................................................................................................823-1219 General Manager | gm@spyc.org 3

Colleen Finney, CHAE........................................................................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org Susan Robertson.................................................................................................892-6888 Director of Membership/Marketing | Membership@spyc.org

MEMBERSHIP - Pg. 4

Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Director of Catering | catering@spyc.org Brooke Potter........................................................................................................892-6887 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org

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Pierre Dumaine...................................................................................................892-6880 Director of Food & Beverage | pierre@spyc.org Mary Lou Privitera.............................................................................................822-3873 Director of Restaurants ext. 227 | Director.restaurants@spyc.org Kerrie Paquette ..................................................................................................360-1646 Manager at The Beach Club at PAG | Kerrie@spyc.org

EVENT CALENDAR - Pg. 8

Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman..............................................................822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org Todd Fedyszyn.....................................................................................................896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@spyc.org

SPYC EVENTS - Pg. 10

Leah Wieter ...........................................................................................................892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@spyc.org Steve Partridge....................................................................................................892-6892 Facilities Manager | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Maritza Villanueva.............................................................................................892-6894 Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager | housekeeping@spyc.org

AROUND THE CLUB - Pg. 16

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

www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram

Downtown (11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 33701):

Tiki Hut:

Clubhouse Open (Tues. – Sunday): 7:00 am (CLOSED Monday)

Thursday & Friday: 5:00 pm - (Closing varies based upon weather & business levels) Saturday: 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm • Sunday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Sailing Center (250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg 33701):

Grille 1909:

Snell Isle Marina (1305 Snell Isle Blvd. St. Petersburg 33704):

(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

CLOSED Mondays & Tuesdays Wednesday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm • Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Heritage Lounge:

Beach Club (2301 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 33706):

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)

CLOSED Tuesdays & 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.

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)

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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHT 4

CONNECT WITH YOUR CLUB!

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t’s 2020! Can you believe it? There are several options for you to find out what is happening in all areas of Club life. Did you know you can….

Visit SPYC.org: All first-time users need to register in order to access the “Member’s Only” area of the website.

Visit http://spyc.org, click on the Member Registration link on that page, enter your member number, then your first and last name as they appear on your account statement.

(NOTE: Primary members have a five-digit membership number - spouses/partners have an “A” after that fivedigit number.) Once you have registered and validated your account, you can create a username and password.

Now you can check on upcoming events, regattas, make reservations & more!

Update Your Information: Have you changed your address, phone number, or email? You can update this yourself in your member portal online – once you’re registered. Adding a head shot is imperative to your account in order to guarantee security – making sure the servers are charging the correct member. (You may also email a JPG photo to the membership director for assistance.)

Download SPYC App: Now that you’re registered for the website, you can access the “App” on all your mobile devices. Download at the Apple Store, or on Google Play (for Android users). Search, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, and you will see the SPYC logo pop up. Once downloaded, sign in with the same username and password as you used on the website. Make reservations, view Club events and your statement, or find other members in the “member directory”…all at your fingertips!

Update E-communication Preferences: Now you can control what type of emails get sent to your Inbox from the Club. At the bottom of every Club email you receive, there is a link that says “Update Preferences”. Click on that and then choose which mailing lists you prefer to join – joining

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Welcome New Members Active: Pass-a-Grille Club ONLY: Mr. John Koko/Mrs. Elizabeth Pritchard-Koko Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hlas Mr. John Lacy/Mr. David Dehass Mr. & Mrs. Donald Niederpreum Mr. & Mrs. Fred Savage Proposers: Reinstate: Mr. Paul Martin Mr. Stewart Ahman/Ms. Mary Lavash Ms. Lisa Siver Mr. C. Wayne Pruitt Ms. Nancy Hadam Mr. Stephen Andon P/C Richard Winning Mr. & Mrs. Simon Banfield Mr. Bob Douglass Intermediate: Ms. Jing Chen Ms. Olivia von Pein Ms. Sarah Richards Ms. Jennifer Roche Mr. Scott Swift Non Resident: Mr. Gerard Douglas Ms. Libby Lee The Club relies on our members’ proposals and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sanders we thank you for your support!

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman

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Susan Robertson Director of Membership/Marketing

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Happy New Year

SPYC Memories A few photos from 2019 we’d like to share.....

Photos Courtesy of our SPYC Photo Team

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Photos Courtesy of our SPYC Photo Team

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PHOTO GALLERY

Commodore’s

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MAD HATTER’S

BALL 2019

Photos Courtesy of Maddock Photography

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Commodore’s

MAD HATTER’S

BALL 2019

Photos Courtesy of Maddock Photography

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ON THE WATER

JUNIOR SAILING

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by Todd Fedyszyn

by Todd Fedszyn

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he SPYC Junior Sailing Team has had a busy fall season with well over 200 regatta participations as a team.

Between our Opti Green fleet, RWB, Laser and HS, we were well represented all across the state of Florida and beyond.

Over the weekend of November 22-24 SPYC hosted the 3rd annual J70 Youth National Championships. Eleven of the top youth keelboat teams from around the United States were in attendance and were accepted by resume through a panel of J 70 experts.

SPYC was well represented by the team of Heather Kerns, Emma Shakespeare, Emily Allen, and Heidi Hicks. Sailing as the only all-female team in the event, the girls posted top scores throughout the weekend and ended up in 3rd place overall.

The Opti RWB Team travelled to Naples to compete in the annual Naples Cup Youth Regatta. Rosie Simpson was our top performer in 13th overall and 5th in the blue fleet. Also travelling to Naples were Christopher Schaefer and Wesley Wood. The Laser Team travelled to Jacksonville to compete in the Laser District 13 Championships hosted by the Florida Yacht Club. Conditions for the event were cold and windy with a front passing by early on Saturday. Our top performer in the Laser Radial was Guthrie Braun in 7th and our top performer in the Laser 4.7 was Kate Danielson in 9th. Also competing were Ethan Danielson, Heather Kerns, Emily Allen, Emma Shakespeare, Logan Rimel, Trevor Hicks, Sidney Moyer, Bella and Ava Shakespeare, and Jack Carter. The SPYC Junior Sailing Team has a busy schedule ahead when the New Year settles in so be sure to wish all your Junior Sailing friends the best of luck in 2020!

2020 Regatta Schedule

Join us at an FCYC Meeting this year!

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Master Driver Team Racing Championship ~ Jan. 18-19 J-Fest (J/70, J/88, J/111)~ Jan. 24-26 Valentine’s Regatta ~ Feb. 8-9 NOOD Regatta ~ Feb. 14-16 Thistles Midwinters East Championship ~ March 1-6 Crown Cars Regatta ~ March 14 SPYC Twilight Series ~ March 20 - Aug. 31 Winter Lightning Championships ~ March 21-25 Ted Irwin Memorial Pusser’s Rum Cup ~ March 28 Suncoast Raceweek ~ April 3-5, Awards April 10 Snipes World Masters ~ May 2-9

The next St. Petersburg - Habana Race March 14 - 21, 2021

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AMERICA’S DISABLED OPEN REGATTA 2019

by Janet Walker, Chair

D

ecember 5-8, Saint Petersburg Yacht Club was proud to host this 23rd Annual America’s Disabled Open Regatta. Sailors came from Canada, Ireland, and the USA to compete in Sonars and 2.4 mRs. Unfortunately, the weather wind gods did not cooperate; instead we enjoyed two lovely warm, windless Florida days until Sunday morning, when we were able to complete two races.

Again this year we were pleased to have three teams from the Judd Goldman Foundation in Chicago and our favorite Irish team skippered by John Twomey. The Canadians were well represented with 6 2.4mRs participating. The Grunson Milam Award was awarded to Louise Anstey (skipper) and Julia Dorsett (crew).This award, donated by Linda Merkle, goes to the top scoring female crew and the top scoring skipper in the Regatta.

Many thanks go to the SPYC Sunshine Rotary Club for sponsoring a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast ….always scrumptious and appreciated by all!

Kudos go to the SPYC RC headed by Gina Bowden Pierce & Jennifer Paramore as co- PROs. Additional RC participants were George & Beth Pennington, Helle Getz, Barbara & Stan Mehaffey, John Deermount, Maurice McGough, Jeff Wright, Tom Ritschel, Karen Park, Rosemary Sherman, Sherry Welch, Peter Hood, Bill Robbins, Norm & Susan Huff, Mary & Gene McCarthy, Barb Schaffer, Susan Wallace, Robert Trumble, and Janet Walker. Commodore Blacker presented the awards. John Twomey (Ireland) with crew Bryan Tabler and Julia Dorsett - 1st in the Sonar Class. Louise Anstey (Canada) won the 2.4mR class.

Results are posted at www.spyc.org under Regattas with a link to yachtscoring.com.

See yourself in 2020 on the adventure of a lifetime!

St. Petersburg Yacht Club announces

The 51st Regata del Sol al Sol

Race to Mexico

April 23-May 1, 2020 For information, go to regatadelsolalsol.org ... or spyc.org ... Click: > Regattas > Regata del Sol al Sol or use the SPYC app

Reduced entry fee, if boat fee is paid by Dec. 31, 2019!

NOR available now!

We thank our sponsors:

Race No. LI

Prism • Coral Reef Sailing Apparel • Sailors Wharf • JLW Inc. Hotel Cabanas Maria del Mar • Hotel Playa de Media Luna • Hotel Rocamar • Hotel Villa Kiin • Hotel Secreto Penn-Starr • LTD Southwinds • Friends of Isla

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ON THE WATER

YACHTING INFORMATION

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COMMITTEE

by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chairperson

H

appy New Year! Yes, it’s the Roaring 20’s and those in the Sport of Sailing have a lot of reasons to make some noise. On the global front the Tokyo 2020 Olympics kicks off with opening ceremonies July 24th - August 9th. The sailing venue is south of Tokyo in the city of Enoshima, the same sailing venue for the 1964 Summer Olympics. The United States will have fifteen athletes in ten Olympic classes. The sailing events include: RS:X (Windsurfer) Men/Women, Laser – Men, Laser Radial- Women, Finn- Men, Doubled-handed 49er Skiff- Men, 49erFX Skiff-Women, 470-Men/Women and the Nacra 17 – Mixed. For updates on the selection process of the athletes, visit the US Sailing website.

Nationally, US Sailing has scheduled their Adult and Youth Championships at venues throughout the country. Regionally, in Florida, you can find yourself sailing almost every week with over 70 events ready for registration. Locally, get on the water through events and classes at our sailing center, volunteering at upcoming regattas, and joining one of our many Clubs Within the Club that are land and water based.

What’s your 2020 plans for getting on the water? “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing-half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” – Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows.

SAILING SCHEDULE

VESSEL SAFETY CHECK

Sunday, January 19th ◆ 10:00 am - Noon All 3 SPYC Marina Locations (Main Docks, Snell Isle, Pass-a-Grille)

ADULT LEARN TO SAIL CLASSES January 11/12 January 25/26 February 22/23

Register now to have an Auxiliary Coast Guard Squadron Examiner conduct a survey of your boat and motorized dinghy safety equipment, right at your slip, to ensure they meet Coast Guard requirements for your safety.

February 29/March 1

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2020 SPSC SUMMER CAMP!

The sailing center will be offering 10 weeks of classes beginning June 1st - August 6th.

Registration opens February 1st.

Full summer camp schedule is available at www.sailstpete.org.

Contact 727-822-3113 or sailingcenter@spyc.org to register.

TO REGISTER:

Contact SPYC Docks at 727-822-3227 with your preferred time & location.

Why do you want a VSC decal?

Boats that pass the examination are awarded a distinctive VSC decal that alerts the Coast Guard, Harbor Patrol, and other law-enforcement agencies that your boat was found to be in full compliance with all Federal and State boating laws.

Frequently, such agencies will not detain or board boats displaying a current-year decal that are otherwise operating safely.

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The Beach Club at

JANUARY Sun

Mon

Pass-a-Grille For Online Reservations ~ Visit www.spyc.org

Login, click Member Central --> Calendar--> then choose your event to reserve.

Tues & Wed

CLOSED

2

Thurs

Bridge 11:30 am

1

CLOSED

6

5

7

LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm

CLOSED

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

8

CLOSED

12

13

LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm

20

19

LBC 11 am LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm Happy Hour 4-7

27

26

Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch 10:30 am 1:30 pm

LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm

14

CLOSED

15

3

Fri

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

9

Bridge 11:30 am

10

17

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

22

23

Bridge 11:30 am Happy Hour 4-7 pm

24

Wine Society 6 pm Niners Wine Estates

CLOSED

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30

Bridge 11:30 am

18

Broad Reachers 11 am

25

Broad Reachers 11 am Deck Music 5-8 pm

CLOSED

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Broad Reachers 11 am

Deck Music 5-8 pm

CLOSED

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Deck Music 5-8 pm

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

Bridge 11:30 am

Broad Reachers 11 am Deck Music 5-8 pm

BINGO! 6:30 pm

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4

Sat

31

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

FEBRUARY UPCOMING EVENTS (All dates subject to change) 6: BINGO! 14: Valentine’s Day Specials 17: Ladies Beach Club (LBC) 21: Wine Society 23: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch

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Mondays: LBC Mah Jongg Thursdays: Bridge Saturdays: Broad Reachers & LIVE Music on the Deck PAG Beach Club, 2301 Pass-a-Grille Way St. Pete Beach, FL. 33706 | 727.360.1646

EVENTS CALENDAR

Downtown

JANUARY Sun

For Online Reservations ~ Visit www.spyc.org

Login, click Member Central --> Calendar--> then choose your event to reserve.

Tues

Mon CLOSED

5

6

CLOSED

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Sailing Demo & Social Contact SPSC for details 822-3113

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CLOSED

Clubhouse 1

Wed

Annual Eggnog Party 4-6 pm (Clubhouse only open from 4-6)

7 Golf Group 6 pm

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*Salty Sisters *Androids & iPhone Basics Class 10:30 am *Saltwater Anglers 6 pm

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Salty Sisters Woman’s Club 5 pm

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Thu

3

Cruising Fleet Dinner 5:30 pm YRA Nomination Deadline

*Vessel Safety Check 10 am Noon at all 3 Marinas *Fleet Cruise to Main Docks

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J-Fest 2020

20

CLOSED

21 18 22 Amateur Radio Club 6 pm

Salty Sisters

Riders Club 6 pm

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CLOSED

Fri

4

Sat

Children’s Etiquette Classes

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10

11

16

17

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Wing Shooters 6 pm RV Land Cruisers 5 pm

Children’s Etiquette Classes

Michael Tougias 6 pm

Birthday Bash 6-9 pm

Fleet Cruise to Main Docks

Trivia 7 pm

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Wine Society 6 pm Niners Wine Estates

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*Children’s Etiquette Classes *Master Driver Team Race *Fleet Cruise to Main Docks

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Children’s Etiquette Classes J-Fest 2020

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30

Salty Sisters

Gold & Platinum Party 3-5 pm

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*SPYC Kids Video Game Bus Party 6:30 pm *Family Feud Game Night 6:30 pm

FEBRUARY UPCOMING EVENTS (All dates subject to change) 1: VIP Proposers & New Member Event 4: Golf Group 5: Woman’s Club Tea & Fashion Show 6: Cruising Fleet Luncheon 6-9: Fleet Cruise to Marina Jack 8-9: Valentine’s Day Regatta

12: Saltwater Anglers 13: RV Land Cruisers 13: Wing Shooters Society 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner 14-16: NOOD Regatta 18: Amateur Radio Club

18: Riders Club 19: Woman’s Club 19: Trivia Night 20: Wine Society (Italian Wines) 22: Comedy Night with John Rathbone 23: SPYC Kids Laser Tag Party SMOOTH SAILING | JANUARY 2020

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MONTHLY EVENTS

TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT Downtown Friday Evenings

Downtown & Pass-a-Grille

ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE

FAMILY NIGHT Downtown

$15++/pp (Includes a mini dessert)

Downtown

Jan. 3: Dave Williamson Jan. 10: Dave Vallerie Saturday Jan. 11th: Farley Compton Jan. 17: Chris Rooney Jan. 24: Steve Mullis Jan. 31: Farley Compton Online Reservations at www.spyc.org.

(Click the “Event Calendar”, locate your event & register!)

RSVP Downtown: 727-892-6882 RSVP Beach Club (PAG): 727-360-1646

JAN. 2 & 3: Old Fashioned German Potato Soup, Caraway & Garlic Roasted Pork with Braised Red Cabbage, Sautéed Späetzle, and Pan Gravy

Jan. 1-4: Green Flash Jan. 7-11: Royz Band Jan 14-15: Harry Galloway Jazz Trio Jan. 16-18: Rukkus Jan. 21-25: DAZZLER Jan 28-31: Expressions

JAN. 7-10: Iceberg Wedge Salad and Crumbled Blue Cheese-choice of dressing, Crispy Chicken Fried Steak, Smothered Green Beans & Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes in Peppercorn Milk Gravy

PASS-A-GRILLE ENTERTAINMENT

JAN. 14-17 Amish Broccoli Cheese Soup, Fork Tender Yankee Pot Roast with Aromatic Root Vegetables & Yukon Gold Potatoes.

Located only at our Beach Club

Jan. 4: Chris Rooney Jan. 11: Doug Bliss Jan. 18: Dave Williamson Jan. 25: Steve Mullis

JAN. 21-24 Avgolemono Soup, Greek Souvlaki Chicken Brochette on Mediterranean Roasted Tomato Orzo Pasta with Feta Cheese & Olive Oil.

Saturday LIVE Entertainment on the deck!

Every Saturday ~ 5:00-8:00 pm | Buckets of Beer ~ $11++

JAN. 28-31 Tortilla Soup, Savory Pulled Pork with Adobo Sauce, and Spanish Rice

CURRENT WEEKLY SPECIALS PASS-A-GRILLE

Featured Specials ~ $19++/pp (Dinners include dessert)

Jan 2-6: Duck Breast l’orange, Wild Rice Pilaf Jan 9-13: Almond Crusted Cod, Sauteed Spinach/Buttery Whipped Turnips Jan 16-20: Tuscan Chicken Jan 23-27: Shrimp Scampi & Linguine Jan 30-Feb 3: Greek Salad, Veal Rago & Penne Pasta JANUARY 2020 | SMOOTH SAILING

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

Birthday Bash (Downtown):

Thursday, Jan. 16th 6-9 pm $17++/per guest

Trivia Night (Downtown):

Wednesday, Jan. 15th 6:30-8:30 pm $10++/pp, ($20++/pp reservations made less than 7 days before event)

Wine Society Downtown: Thursday, Jan. 23rd 6:00 pm

Wine Society PAG:

Friday, Jan. 24th 6:00 pm

Beach Club Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch:

Sunday, Jan. 26th 10:30 am1:30 pm, $16++/pp Buffet, $3++ Bloody Marys (with Buffet)

Beach Club BINGO!

Thursday, Jan. 9th & Feb. 6th 6:30 pm ($10++/pp)

DOWNTOWN 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 nightly after 9:30 pm)

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

AT SPYC? Downtown

Downtown

SPYC Group Excursions

Join us for a new season of Broadway Shows at the Straz Peforming Arts Center

All packages include: One ticket, prix-fixe dinner & drinks at the downtown clubhouse, and round-trip shuttle transportation.

Limited seats are still available!

All packages include: One ticket (choice of Orchestra or Mezzanine), prix-fixe dinner & drinks at the downtown clubhouse, and round-trip shuttle transportation.

SPYC Group Excursions

Join us for a new season of Broadway Shows at the Straz Peforming Arts Center

Limited seats are still available!

Jesus Chris Superstar Saturday, May 30th | 8:00 pm $216/pp (All-inclusive)

All packages include: One ticket (choice of Orchestra or Mezzanine), prix-fixe dinner & drinks at the downtown clubhouse,Fri., andMarch round-trip 27, 2020 shuttle transportation. Sat., May 30, 2020

Mondays, January 20th - March 9th 8 Week Classes - Limited Space Available!

RSVP by 12/31/19 11:00 am - Noon in the Ballroom Showtime - 8:00 pm $210/pp (all-inclusive) **********

Showtime - 8:00 pm $216/pp (all-inclusive) **********

RSVP by 1/31/20

Showtime - 8:00 pm $210/pp (all-inclusive) **********

My Fair Lady RSVP by 1/31/20 Friday, June 5th | 8:00 pm $210/pp (All-inclusive)

Seating is booked with the theater based upon ticket availability for “groups”.

All SPYC Group Excursion packages are “Non-Refundable”.

Have a great time learning choreographed Broadway dances while burning off the calories! Complimentary to attend for Fri., March 27, 2020 Sat., May 30, 2020 Showtime - 8:00 pm Showtime - 8:00 pm $210/pp $216/pp SPYC Ladies. (all-inclusive) (all-inclusive)

Contact SPYC member, LoieRSVPPolinsky at: 727-302-1428 by 12/31/19 RSVP by 1/31/20 loieP609@gmail.com **********

Fri., June 5, 2020

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Seating is booked with the theater based upon ticket availability for “groups”.

All SPYC Group Excursion packages are “Non-Refundable”.

Fri., June 5, 2020 Showtime - 8:00 pm $210/pp (all-inclusive) **********

All SPYC Group Excursion packages are “Non-Refundable”.

Shows take place at the Straz Performing Arts Center in Tampa.

RSVP by 1/31/20

RSVP by 1/31/2020

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SPYC Kids Video Game Party!

Friday - January 31, 2020 | 6:30 - 9:00 pm $15++/per child (Limited to the first 24 kids - for ages 7 & up)

HEY KIDS…you’re invited to a Video Game Party!!

Prepare for an awesome night out with two Video Game Buses at the Club. Multi-sensory game theater includes the HOTTEST! Video Game titles across multiple consoles – something for every gamer & every skill level!

Kids can enjoy Pizza, Chicken Fingers, Brownies, Cookies & Lemonade in the Quarterdeck Room.

Parents, sign-up for the "Family Feud" Game Night on the same evening and your child's entry fee to the Video Game Party is discounted to $10++/per child!

(All Parents must remain on premise during this event.)

Reservations Required: SPYC.org -OR- 727-892-6882

FAMILY GAME NIGHT! Friday - January 31, 2020 $30++/pp 6:30 pm: Dinner Served 7:30 pm Game Show Begins Calling all Game Enthusiasts!

(48-hour cancellation policy in effect)

Grand Prizes: 8 days/7 nights Mexico: Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta Vacation Package

&

Put your group together and come battle it out for some amazing prizes.

3 days/2 nights Las Vegas Vacation Package

The first 8 teams of 5 people each to sign up will be eligible to play.

Reservations Required: spyc.org or on the SPYC Mobile App

If you don’t want to participate, come and be part of the audience. It will be fun no matter what part you are playing!

PFO Bar - Cash Bar available, so bring your friends.

*Winning teams will be entered into a drawing to determine the winner of each trip.*

RSVP FOR YOUR TEAM TO you PLAYare ORupstairs BE PART OF THE AUDIENCE! Attention Parents: While playing Family Feud, -OR-Video call Game 727-892-6882 sign www.spyc.org your kids up for the Party! (see ad).

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CLUB EVENTS

BOURBON &

CIGAR

Downtown

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CALL FOR ARTISTS!!

Sunday ~ March 29, 2020 1:00 - 5:00 pm | Ballroom Enjoy Jazz Piano music, light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar Complimentary for members and guests to attend.

We invite you to be a part of this popular show that represents the diverse talents of our members.

• RECEPTION •

Friday, February 7th ~ 7:30 PM

Categories Include: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolors, Drawings, Pastels, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Glass & Wood. (Artwork can be displayed on easels, tables or hung from pro-panels.)

Back by Popular Demand!

Includes: Dinner, 1 Cigar, & Flight of Bourbon

$30++/PER GUEST RSVP Online: www.spyc.org -OR- catering@spyc.org (48-hour cancellation policy in effect)

Artists may be present for discussions about their work and various artwork will be for sale.

Contact sandymacneill@msn.com for application to display your artwork.

Registration deadline is March 1st

Early Bird Rate!

Cocktails: 6:00 pm $35++/pp if RSVP before 2/18 Hors d’oeuvres: 6:30 pm Show: 7:30 - 8:30 pm ($45++/pp after this date)

Reservations include one drink per person

Located in Regatta Room

RSVP Online: spyc.org | or SPYC mobile app In the past 29 years, John Rathbone has performed nearly 6,000 comedy shows. More than a million people have seen him live. John has worked with the top names in the comedy business. Tim Allen, Paul Reiser, Ray Romano... Jerry Seinfeld called him an "excellent comedian." David Letterman came to see his show. Drew Carey said "John Rathbone always makes me laugh!" He has a witty humor, an urbane style, fantastic expressions, and an easy rapport with his audiences. His sense of humor appeals to a remarkable range of tastes. He has dozens of TV and Radio performances, appearing on Showtime, A&E Network, Bob & Tom, and Comedy Channel.

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Valentine’s Day

at the Beach Club

Valentine’s Day Beach Club Specials 5:30 - 8:30 pm 6 oz Bacon Wrapped Filet Gouda Mashed Potatoes and Caramelized Baby Carrots - $32++

6 oz Twin Lobster Tails Wild Rice Pilaf and Grilled Asparagus - $48++ Surf & Turf 6 oz Bacon Wrapped Filet and a 6 oz Lobster Tail, Gouda Mashed Potatoes, Caramelized Baby Carrots - $44++ Dessert for Two

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE - Heart Shaped Vanilla Sponge Cake and

Fresh Strawberries Garnished with Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - $10++

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Downtown

Sathve e Date

Saturday ~ March 7th ~ 6:30 pm $65++/per guest

Featuring wines from around the world paired with a gourmet menu prepared by Chef Joesph.

RSVP online at www.spyc.org, on the SPYC Mobile App or at 727-892-6882 (Full details & menu in next month’s newsletter.)

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50’s 60’s & 70’s

Dinner & Dancing With The Friday ~ April 3rd Back by Popular Demand!

One of Tampa Bay’s great Rock n’ Roll Dance Bands playing dance music from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. www.thesouthshorecruisers.com Early Bird Rate! $22++/pp if RSVP before 3/28 ($27++/pp for reservations after this date) Doors Open & Dinner Served: 6:30 pm Band Plays from 7:00 - 10:00 pm Large dance floor & PFO Bar, so bring your friends!

RSVP Online: spyc.org -OR- on the SPYC mobile app.

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SPYC

Mrs. Betty Jean Miller ~ October 17, 2019 Mr. W. Don Carr ~ November 14, 2019 Mr. Wayne Bond ~ December 8, 2019 Mr. William “Jim” Brown ~ December 2019

TRAVELING BURGEES Carol & Dave Soderlund in Hong Kong – Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in background.

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES Paula Wrenn ~ Banquet Server, 8yrs.

Timothy Cobb ~ Line Cook, 7yrs.

Vihar Mihaylov ~ Security, 6 yrs.

Salvador Hernandez ~ Dining Room Server, 5 yrs.

Renee Cable ~ Bartender, 3 yrs.

Danielle Coward ~ PAG Dining Rm Server, 2 yrs.

Charlee Moats ~ Cocktail Server, 1yr.

Ray Eddy ~ Banquet Bartender, 1yr.

Arnold Kaslofski ~ Maintenance, 1yr.

Christian McGee ~ Line Cook, 1yr.

JOSHUA POCKRUS

Joe & Theresa DiVito visiting the George Town Yacht Club in the Cayman’s.

Carolann & K.C. Haffey – Trans-Atlantic crossing on the bridge “Brilliance of the Seas”, Barcelona to Tampa – Nov. 2019.

DECEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Join us in congratulating, Joshua Pockrus, as the December 2019 Employee of the Month! Joshua joined the Sailing Center’s team in July of 2018 as a boat yard assistant. Through hard work and dedication, Joshua was promoted to his current role as the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor. Joshua strives

“Anchors Aweigh!”

to roll out the red carpet for our members and their guests. Over the last year, he has helped to transform the overall appearance of the Sailing Center, elevate the level of maintenance of the equipment, and provide excellent customer service. Congratulations, Joshua, on a job well done!

Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy! ~ December Winner: Mac Kellar Mac is the lucky winner of the December Anchor’s Aweigh game/raffle, spotting all fifteen (15) of the Anne & Andy images. To recap, they were spotted on pages: 3,5,7,8,10 (4 times),14,15,16 (twice), 21,22, & 23. Mac snagged $100 in food & beverage gift certificates he can use while dining at the Club!

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Submit your answer for this month’s game by January 10th to the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org. Each month one name is drawn out of ALL of the correct answers submitted. The WINNER will be announced on the 15th, and contacted via phone or email to claim their prize. Happy Hunting & Good Luck!

*Note: Image of Anne & Andy on this page (to the left) DOES NOT count in the game.*

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AMATEUR RADIOCLUB

by Ralph Warmack (W4TNY)

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he Amateur Radio Club (ARC) facilitates radio communications for SPYC boating events, during local emergencies, and promotes camaraderie among those who share interests in amateur radio. All SPYC and FCYC members interested in radio communication are welcome to join and participate in ARC activities.

The ARC’s “ham” station (call sign KJ4SCQ) is located in the downtown clubhouse with an antenna on the top level of the garage. While it can be operated locally, the station is also connected to the internet so that it can be operated remotely

by ARC members using their computers and/or smartphones.

ARC recently upgraded the station’s control unit to eliminate the vagaries of standard computer software.

ARC meetings are held every third Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the Park View Room, with a pre-meeting “Eyeball for a Highball” in the lounge. You can also observe our “On The Air” radio net in operation by joining members with handheld radios at PAG on the outside deck every Monday at 5:30 pm.

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 next year’s Hurricane Season by getting your ham license now! Study help online www.hamtestonline.com.

Next meeting will be held on January 21st.

Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ (Contact w4grj@arrl.net)

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CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB Our Lovely Models – Barbara Goodman, Carol Sjoland, Ilene Robeck, Gwen Mann, Rosie Watters, and Judye Talbot

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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

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019 was a fun filled year for the LBC. Stand-up Comedian, Juanita Lolita, opened the program year with a hilarious show and in October, Brenda Griffin, tutored us in glass painting. November brought our fashion show with Patchington of Isla del Sol, and December we had our annual holiday luncheon with entertainment by the St Petersburg High School Pitchforks and a gift exchange. January through May will be just as special – Debbie Heston, Program Chairwoman, knows what she’s doing!

January 20th we will have BINGO with Dave – a yacht club fav followed by a Pizza Buffet. There will be plenty of prizes, so plan to play!! Guests are welcome ($5.00 per guest payable to LBC day of the event; their lunch is charged to the member account).

January 20th ~ 10:45 am Sign-in | 11:00 am brief meeting Followed by Entertainment - BINGO with Dave then a Pizza Buffet

Reserve by Friday, January 10th -- call (727) 360-1646 or email kerrie@spyc.org. (Let the Club know of any special dietary needs when reserving.)

Mah Jongg will be played after the festivities so plan to spend the day. If you need lessons, send me an email (patsywarmack@ tampabay.rr.com) and I’ll arrange it for you. Our annual tournament is February 3rd so be sure to practice with us every Monday at 1:00 pm.

The LBC is all about having fun so come join us!!

Membership forms available at SPYC.org or, call/email Membership Chair, Cheryl Lanfear, 512-264-5542 or mclanfear@yahoo.com to join or renew. It’s $30.00 annually and worth every penny! PAG only members are eligible to join the LBC!!

Many Thanks To Our 2019

Christmas Boutique Sponsors CAPTAIN

Broad Reachers Gary Quilla Elizabeth & George Pennington Fillingham Yacht Sales HELMSPERSON HELMSPERSON Anonymous Judy Sauers Marion Ballard Charles & Carole Waygood Sam Memberg Mr. & Mrs. John Fuller Martha Cochran Betty Youmans Jacqueline Ley Brown Nancy Biesinger Jon & Carol Hansen Camilla Kilgroe Joanne Simmons Bill & Beverly Smoak Stefanie Stevenson Rich & Angela Treinen Connie Beckman JANUARY 2020 | SMOOTH SAILING

NAVIGATOR

Sandy Ripberger Joy & Bob Rudnicki Bill & Nancy Shivers Selga Sakss Jeanete Erb Dick & Polly Jones Jeannette Comstock Anne O’Dell Connie DuBois Iris Mastry P. Douglas Freedle Bob Haiman Kathy Ahern Karen Corson

CREW

Charl & David Hadfield Robert & Sharon Vanlandingham Judith Stanton Heather LaLanne Sigrid Lovfald Sally Plonsky Nancy Reeser Bonnie Canard Stan & Barbara Mehaffey

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Womans

CLUB

by Deborah Hopper, Vice President

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s the Tampa Bay area’s most critically acclaimed professional theatre company, American Stage has been dedicated to telling meaningful and compelling stories since 1977. Stephanie Gularte, CEO/Producing Artistic Director of American Stage, will be the program keynote speaker at the January 15th meeting. Ms. Gularte joined American Stage in 2015. She has been dedicated for the past five years toward elevating standards of excellence in programming, as well as in nonprofit business practices to produce world class regional theatre and arts education.

“Don’t Be Late for a Very Important Date!” Join us for a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party & Fashion Show on February 5th at 2:00 pm. Follow the white rabbit to a Wonderland offering an afternoon tea and fashion show by BoTiki. Located in Gulfport, BoTiki is a unique boutique offering an eclectic array of clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, art and extraordinary one of a kind finds. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Fascinator!!

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WOMAN’S CLUB INTEREST GROUPS Book Group Facilitator: Sue Bettencourt Meets 4th Wed unless noted Social 5 pm | Discussion 5:30-6:30 pm snbettencourt88@gmail.com Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett 727-822-5878 Meets every Tues @ 1 pm [lunch @ Noon optional] Fun Seekers Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto Event dates and times vary Dec 14 Holiday Pops- Mahaffey deborahgia@icloud.com

Mah Jongg Meets every Thurs @ 1 pm [lunch @ Noon optional] Facilitators: Angela Kowalik and Patsy Warmack koalafam@tampabay.rr.com patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com Sunshine Contact Cheryl Lanfear mclanfear@yahoo.com Membership: Janna Ranney jannrann@gmail.com or visit our club website page for the form to join or renew.

[Please note-full calendar in Woman’s Club directory)

[Please note – these are subject to change each month] Membership in the Woman’s Club is required to participate in the Interest Group activities.

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

Fashion Show by “Bo Tiki” Don’t forget to wear your favorite “Fascinator” Hat! 6th Annual Fashion Show & Afternoon Tea ~ Hosted by the SPYC Woman’s Club

Wednesday, February 5th ~ $25/pp (Inclusive) ~ Downtown Clubhouse

“Don’t be late, for a very important date!”

Tea Served at 2:00 pm Fashion Show at 3:00 pm

Reservations Required by Feb. 1st:

727-892-6882 (Guests are welcome)

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CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB Salty Sisters Class of 2019

Barbara Deininger, Jean Hurst, Gail Falkingham

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SALTY SISTERS

by Carol Hansen

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ongratulations to the Class of 2019! Instructor’s Sandy Ripberger and Karen Park announced that the eight “Newbies” from the new class had all completed their final testing and passed!! We welcome Micki Siviter, Anna Olecka, Ilene Robeck, Barbara Goodman, Carin Korros, Martha Monfried, Katie Clardy, and Suzanne Boohar.

FWSA 1st Delegate Gail Poffenberger reported that the past month was busy with Interclubs. The Clearwater Bow Chasers held a Halloween themed race on Oct. 29th in which Jennifer Anderson and Gail Poffenberger (1st place) participated.

The Tampa Yacht Club Mainsheet Mamas held the FWSA Championship in Flying Scots on Nov. 6th with Els Wiemken,

Lori Leadbetter and Diane Fowler representing the Salties and placing 3rd in the spinnaker class. The Dinghy Dames of Davis Island held a Veterans Regatta on Nov. 12th with Angela Treinen and Gail Poffenberger (2nd place) sailing. On Nov. 21st, Joanne Simmons (2nd place) and Carol Hansen sailed out of Treasure Island for the T I Tacker’s annual Turkey Race. On Dec. 10th, the Salty Sisters hosted the Candy Cane Regatta Interclub with all FWSA clubs participating.

The last week of October, Captain Kathy Ahern chaired the A-Class Catamaran North American Championship. She thanked the 22 Salty Sisters who volunteered to help with Race Committee and with launching of the 62 boats from the beach.

Traveling Salties: Barbara Deininger, Jean Hurst and Gail Falkingham visiting Sandy Bay Yacht Club, Rockport MA.

5:00 - 7:00 pm | $15++/pp Hors d’oeuvres provided RSVP online spyc.org -OR- 727-892-6882

Journey With Us! Experience the world through guest speakers & fellow travelers.

The RV Land Cruisers Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 14th at 5:00 pm Join us for our program...

“International RVing in New Zealnd”

Rick & Sarah Moseley (pictured above) will share all the info on a trip of a lifetime to New Zealand, a real adventure in the land of the Kiwi!

To join the group and keep up with our events, where we will be making adventures happen, contact: Angela Kowalik at koalafam@tampabay.rr.com

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* February 6, 2020- Ralph Warmack, Bare-boating on European Waterways incorporating numerous trips renting self-drive boats in Germany, France & Italy. * March 5, 2020- Mary Lou Turgeon & Dick Mordaunt, Mongolia: The Land of Nomads, Yurts & Ghengis Khan - fulfilling a dream to interact with vanishing nomads and pursue their hobby of photography. * April 2, 2020- Loren Hoffman, A Himalayan Odyssey: Travel Adventures in Nepal - photos and narration of his adventures in the tiny and remote country, a country with diverse birds, animal & plant life.

The mission of the Passport Club is to have fun and share travel experiences, plans, and bucket lists for domestic & international travels; by air, land, sea, or just kicking back and letting others take the wheel! (Guests welcome ~ food & beverage will be billed to member account.)

CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB Bart, Norm, Bill & Russ

RIDERS CLUB

Wayne is on the far left with Norm, Tim, Bob, & Bart

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Home of the NOBLE TON Burger

by Bill Tinsley

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ur Riders recently made a “lunch loop” to Woodys River Roo Pub & Grill in Ellenton, Florida and another lunch excursion north to the Riverside Grill in Nobleton. Bill Tinsley led the Ellenton ride attended by Bart Franey, Norm Naughton, and Russ, a friend of Bill’s.

Bill led our Riders south on I-75, then east on 64 to Zolfo Springs where they turned north onto 17 to Wachula. After heading west on 62 they popped onto 301 stopping at Woody’s River Roo for their lunch break before heading back on I-75 across the Skyway Bridge. Bart Franey led his friend Rusty and Bill Tinsley north up the Veterans Expressway/Suncoast Highway to FL50 east into

Woody’s River Roo

Brooksville. Then on to CR480 through the Croom National Wildlife Management Area ending up at the Riverside Grill on Lake Lindsey Rd. in Nobleton. Don’t let the outside photo fool you…the burgers are great, the beer is cold, and you can dine in or out on shaded tables.

We will be ringing in the New Year with more rides during this wonderful Florida winter weather. Join us at a meeting and help plan our next venue. Meetings are held 6:15 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the downtown Club - next meeting is January 21st.

President: Bill Tinsley bill.tins@gmail.com Co-President: Bart Franey bartfraney@gmail.com Vice President: Ray Noyes rayn.ecchvac@gmail.com Secretary: Douglas Freedle janusfla@tampabay.rr.com

I N M E MORY OF

WAYNE BOND

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ur Riders would like to express their deepest condolences to the family and friends of fellow Rider and Past Club President Wayne Bond who passed away in December.

Wayne had a sticker on the back of his bike that said: “Just put me back on my bike”. He loved riding since he was 15 years old growing up in Miami where he spent an hour or so locked up due to some difference with the Law and his bike. He attended Florida State, left to join the Marines, then graduated from the University of South Florida, became an accomplished partner in a public accounting firm, and a devoted Family Man. As much as he enjoyed riding, his clients always came first as he would defer to his obligation to them if our rides interfered with any of their IRS due dates. He loved his family and looked forward to his yearly visits to his daughter in Brussels. Wayne was not one to waste words, but everyone listened when he had something to say or offered to lead another ride. He will be missed by everyone who knew him, especially his family, friends, associates, and fellow Bikers.

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GROUP

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

Golphers of the Year

by Connie Smith

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19th Hole at Innisbrook

ow did we choose the coldest morning for our annual trip to Innisbrook – 52 degrees on December 2nd! The venue was beautiful and we did enjoy skipping out from the holiday rush. The format was changed to a scramble of separate teams of women and men. First place for the ladies was Nydia Ballesteros, Karen Lieberman, and Connie Smith. First Place for the men were Tom Ritschel, Bill Protz, Jack Pyhel, and Chuck Mudd. An added note, rumor has it that John Arsenault wore fleece lined pants that he usually wears to football games up North!

by Rich Treinen

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t’s more than bringing back the result of a good shot. On a recent quail hunt in Georgia, fifteen Society members observed first-hand the value of well trained dogs. Many birds, quail are a good example, nestle into the brush and are hard to see. You can walk right by and never know they were there. That’s where dogs are most useful. You need two kinds, pointers and flushers. Pointers run around working the brush seeking birds with their nose. The flusher stays with the hunter.

When the pointer finds a bird he will freeze into position with

Santa in his Florida Garb

We continued our festive spirit though the week for our annual Holiday Party at the Club.

Food, libations, music, dancing, and a visit from the Florida Santa who was decked out in his warm weather “Golf Garb”, set the stage for a memorable gathering. The male Golfer of the Year was awarded to Mike McDonough and the female Golfer of the Year was awarded to Connie Smith. More frolic continued though the evening when we belted out the “Twelve Days of Christmas” with props and gyrations at each table. There was even a chorus line of “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” blinking nosed dancers!

We sure know how to party, so come join our group this coming year. Contact Susan Arsenault at sueatcp@aol.com.

his nose pointing at a hidden bird. The only thing moving is his tail. It’s a sight to see, his tail up in the air, wagging back and forth, visually screaming “I found one!” With a bird located, the hunter moves into position for a good shot. On command the flusher charges into the brush, thrashing around to provoke the bird into flight. Sometimes the bird is stubborn and does not immediately pop up. But the dog’s nose doesn’t lie and the thrashing continues until the bird tries to escape. If the shot is true to the mark it’s a race, both dogs eager to capture and return the prize. If the hunter fails to make the shot, I swear the dogs give you that look, in Wing Shooter Society parlance it’s a blunt, “Come on man!”

Our monthly meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm.

Those wishing to join the Wing Shooters Society are encouraged to contact Grand Marshall Gene Collins at 727-385-4878 or genebcollins@hotmail.com.

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CRUISING

FLEET

by Willy Bain, Fleet Captain

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he Cruising Fleet ended November with the official “Passing of the Burgee” between outgoing Fleet Captain – Angela Kowalik and incoming Fleet Captain - Willy Bain. The ceremony was held during our monthly dinner and emotions flowed as we bid Fare Winds and Following Seas to our former Captain.

The Cruising Fleet had a busy fun filled December, with most of the partying occurring after this Smooth Sailing submission deadline. We will be highlighting these events in the next issue.

We did sponsor two tables at the Commodore’s Mad Hatter’s Ball and closed the party down. We even had the winner of

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Passing of the Burgee

the best female hat – Pam Thomas. That weekend was also a Fleet cruise-in to SPYC with “Docktails” served on Friday to get the party started. Additionally we had another cruise-in which supported the SPYC’s “Lighting of the Yachts” on Dec, 14th.

Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy include: • Dinner Meeting Jan 2nd 5:30 pm (Presentations on Active Captain & Anchoring Techniques) • January Cruise (17th - 19th ) – SPYC downtown docks (Wait Listed) NOTE: New date for our day and night time Cruising Fleet meetings. Meetings will now be held on the 1st Thursday of the Month starting Jan 2, 2020.

BROAD

REACHERS

Ginny Daniels and Charl Hadfield

Gina Bowden-Pierce, Marti Cochran, Joanne Simmons

by Marti Cochran

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wind filled in and three races were completed. Marti Cochran also sailed in honor of her father, Raymond Cochran, who served in the Pacific in World War II in the Construction Battalion (“Seabees”) of the U.S. Navy.

Debbie Walcutt, sailing in honor of her grandson, U.S. Army Specialist Keegan Bissot, won 3rd place in the pram class at the Veterans Regatta, hosted by the Dinghy Dames at Davis Island Yacht Club, November 12. Light air forced a postponement Debbie Walcutt of the first race, but the

On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the Broad Reachers celebrated the upcoming holiday with a fun sail around Bird Island. Finding numerous pelicans there, but no turkeys, they sailed off to explore various coves around the channel before returning to the Beach Club for lunch. Thanks to safety boat driver Charl Hadfield and lookout Ginny Daniels, who accompanied sailors Barbara Arnold, Carol Hansen, Joanne Simmons, Gwen Mann, and Marti Cochran. Thanks also to Beach Club Manager Kerrie Paquette and staff, who always take good care of us after our Saturday morning sails.

he Broad Reachers team of Joanne Simmons, Gina Bowden-Pierce, and Marti Cochran, sailing a Flying Scot, placed 2nd in the non-spinnaker class of the Florida Women’s Sailing Association Championship Regatta, hosted by the Mainsheet Mamas at the Tampa Yacht Club, November 6. The blustery, overcast day produced perfect conditions for the regatta.

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Downtown Clubhouse RSVP Online: www.spyc.org 727-892-6882 | catering@spyc.org Indicate if you want the Wine Pairing when reserving *48-hour cancellation policy in effect.*

Dinner

$95++

Per Couple

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu

Wine Pairing Selections

Seafood Neptune for Two

1st Course Sancerre Les Glories

Chilled Oysters Migonette, Snow Crab Shooters,Shrimp Ebi, Smoked Salmon, Rare Ahi Tuna, Lemon Caper Remoulade & Ginger Sweet Soy

Salad

Baby Red Oak Leaf & Frisee Salad with Wild Berries, Toasted Marcona Almonds, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Vinaigrette

$30++

Per Couple

2nd Course Chateau La Freynelle Blanc

3rd Course - Choice of: Chateauneaf du pape The Loving Couple ~ Bacon Wrapped Domaine Le Mourie Filet Mignon & Poached Canadian Lobster Tail, Cabernet Demi & Chablis Butter Sauce -OR-ORFreakshow Scottish Salmon Oreganata, Roasted Cabernet Fennel Herbed Linguini & Shaved Romano Cheese -OR-ORFreakshow Colorado Lamb Chops, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Pine Nut Chardonnay Pesto, Mint Chimichurri & Parsnip Potato Puree Choice of Entree

~ Chef Suzanne’s Dessert for Two ~

Additional Wine Pairing

4th Course - Dessert JP Chenet Sparkling

Grille 1909 will have a limited menu with a Valentine Feature on: Friday ~ Feb. 14th & Saturday ~ Feb. 15th Dining Reservations 727-822-3873