Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ May/June 2021 Double Issue by St. Petersburg Yacht Club

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COMMODORE’S LOG D

ear SPYC Members, Welcome to our first double issue of Smooth Sailing for the months of May and June. I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather at our pool-sides and out on the water. Friday Night Races have been a huge success with great turn-out. But the afternoon thunderstorms will soon intensify, as we get deeper into summer. So make plans to get out there this week! Over the last month, SPYC has hosted some great regattas, including the Lightning Mid-winters, NOOD, Valentines Day (under way now), North Gulf Challenge and Spring Foil Regatta. It feels good to see sailors from all over coming back to our Club. We look forward to more great events. Our Cruising Fleet is busy visiting many wonderful clubs on the Commodore’s Cruise. We are very fortunate to live in an area with so many great destinations a boat-ride away. Amy and I had the honor of attending their kick-off lunch, but unfortunately, cannot join the Fleet for the cruise. We wish them all the best for a fun and safe journey. On land, we are very happy to have been able to resume serving a Sunday Brunch Buffet. We also had wonderful a turn-out for Easter and our Grand Prix Garage Party. The Club Leadership is working hard, along with our staff, to find the right balance of safety and fun, as more members have received their vaccinations. Thanks to everyone for your patience during this process and for continuing to follow our house rules.

There are many improvements underway around our facilities: At the Sailing Center, with our 20 year lease official, we are making up-grades, which will enhance our abilities to enjoy sailing. The Heritage Lounge will be improved with plans underway to remodel the bathrooms and replace the chairs. Our main Clubhouse pool deck is receiving attention and work will soon be underway to refurbish this structure. Finally, congratulations go out to Ed Baird for being inducted into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. Please join me in congratulating him on this well deserved recognition! Respectfully,

David Mendelblatt, Commodore

Some up-coming events to look forward to at the Club include: . Celebrate Mom with Brunch or Dinner - The Downtown Clubhouse is offering a special Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch, or treat her to a special Prix-Fixe Lunch at the Beach Club (reservations are required). . Enjoy Memorial Day specials or the Beach Festival at Pass-a-Grille. . Downtown Clubhouse will be hosting a Hypnotist Show & Dinner and a Kids Video Game Bus Party - all the same night! . RSVP for the High Society event featuring dinner & dancing with the sounds of Frank Sinatra.

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 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 Manager | 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

COVID-19 CLUB HOURS

(Club hours are subject to change.) HERITAGE LOUNGE TUESDAY Breakfast Service: 7:30 - 9:30 am Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm (Wednesday- Saturday) (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm) Lunch Service: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm Dinner Service: 5:30 - 9:00 pm WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Late Night Menu: 9:00 -11:00 pm Open 7:30 am - 9:30 pm (Friday & Saturday) (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm) Sunday Brunch Buffet – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm FRIDAY & SATURDAY Open 7:30 am - 11:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 10:45 pm) SUNDAY Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 8:45 pm)

TIKI HUT 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!) COMMODORE DINING Friday & Saturday: 5:30 - 8:30 pm Reservations Required - (727) 822-3873

www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram TO-GO FOOD 4:00 - 7:30 pm Order ahead to pick up, or order while you are here to take home. Call to Order: (727) 892-6887 GRILLE 1909 Temporarily Closed PASS-A-GRILLE CLUBHOUSE Pool Opens ~ 11:00 am Clubhouse Opens ~ 11:30 am Table side food & beverage service indoors or outdoors from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm Open Thursday - Monday CLOSED Tuesday & Wednesday

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THANK YOU TO OUR

MEMBERS & STAFF!

e want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each of our Club members and staff members. Over the last year we have witnessed an unprecedented sense of camaraderie throughout the Club. It is wonderful to see members and their families returning to enjoy the Clubhouse dining rooms and attending events. Six months into the fiscal year and more members than ever are referring their co-workers, friends, and family to become members of SPYC. Thank you to our amazing staff members who have been and will continue to work hard elevating the overall level of service. We appreciate all that you do. We look forward to a lively Spring and Summer season here at SPYC....see you around the Club!

Don’t forget - SPYC Membership Challenge Contest continues.... All Proposers are automatically entered into the annual Membership Challenge Contest - when a new member who they propose joins. In October we will announce which Proposers brought in the, 1) Highest number of new members, and 2) Highest amount of Initiation Fees. °Award for highest number of new members Complimentary Full Year of Dues! °Award for highest number of initiation fees Complimentary Half Year of Dues! PLUS, referral bonuses to Proposers for referring New Members! Get Rewarded for bringing in New Members! .Propose a Full Active member (age 46+): $500 BONUS .Propose a Non-Resident member: $200 BONUS .Propose a Full Active Member: °Ages 35-37- $125 BONUS °Ages 38-45- $150 BONUS .Propose an Intermediate Member: °Ages 21-27- $25 BONUS °Ages 28-31- $50 BONUS °Ages 32-34- $75 BONUS .Propose a Pass-a-Grille Only member: $50 BONUS .Propose a Group: $750 BONUS

(Groups consist of 3 or more Full Active Memberships applying at the same time) *Bonuses are rewarded as Food & Beverage Gift Certificates which may be used while dining at the Club.*

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Welcome New Members Active: Mr. & Mrs. Sean & Sara Seifried Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Elizabeth Feldman Mr. George Merchant & Ms. Judy Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Angela Wilson Mr. Jeffrey Jones & Ms. Jennifer Madary Mr. & Mrs. Pedro & Christine Torres Mr. & Mrs. Erik & Carolyn Viens Prof. Patrick Kauffmann & Mrs. Joan Kauffmann Mr. & Mrs. John & Cathleen Anthony Mr. Brian Malison Dr. David Gross & Mrs. Myra Gross Mr. & Mrs. Jason & Elizabeth Donald Mr. Dale Ingle Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Christin Hourigan Mr. Robert Lee & Mrs. Kimberly Barger Ms. Audrey Dohrman & Mr. Robert Cramer Ms. Nancy Waters Mr. David Loebenberg Mr. Kristen Owen & Mrs. Jessica Muroff Active Boat: Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick & Genevieve Fleming Ms. Charlotte Mullen & Ms. Deborah Loviza Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Courtney Fernald Mr. & Mrs. Matthew & Tiffany Weidner Dr. Tibor Gyires & Mrs. Rita Gyires Mr. & Mrs. William & Kelly Anderson

Mr. Ronald Carpenter & Mrs. Luz Armendariz Mr. Michael Kayusa Mr. & Mrs. Tim & Julie Van Alstine Mr. David Bowers & Mrs. Kimberlie Rogers-Bowers Mr. Robert Polay & Mrs. Tahnee Bassett Non Resident: Mr. & Mrs. Bryan & Shawna Nelson Mr. Karl Brewer & Ms. Iliana Tostado Mr. Adam Miller Mr. & Mrs. Thom & Anne Marie Dillion Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Martina Vonderlieth Mr. & Mrs. James & Carrie Paris Dr. Kimberly Privitera Intermediate: Ms. Rachael Lurker Ms. Alexandra Meyer Mrs. Sara Inkapool Mr. Brad Demint Mr. Alexander Hansen Ms. Blaire McCarthy Reinstated: Mrs. Eleanor Fuller Mr. & Mrs. William & Cindy Tremper

The Club relies on our membersproposals and we thank you for your support! Proposers: Rear Comm. Brian Smith Scott Boyle Mac Feldman John Martin & Melanie Jackson Scott Gramling Chuck Goes Paul Martin, Jr. Judith Malone

Joseph Petrella Pamela McNickle Stephen Miller Richard Gelman Erica & Jeff Smith Jeff Howells James Henderson John Cappa, II Lori Hodges Fred Savage

Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman

Mark Luther Jody Abrams Albert Rachael Mike Barnett Bill Waters Richard Polay Wayne Nelson Dean Lurker Sofia Inkapool Tyler Payne

Michael Bell Art Hansen Mary Hacker Jonathan Payne Alex Beacham William McCarthy Melissa Rutland Peter Privitera

Corey Hall Director of Member Relations

Become a Proposer ~ Refer a friend, family member, or business colleague and earn a Member Referral BONUS! Request a membership packet at: membership@spyc.org

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March 19, 2021, by way of a virtual ceremony held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland, Ed Baird was inducted into the 2021 America’s Cup Hall of Fame. After a brilliant video relating to Ed’s distinguished career, his old teammate, Brad Butterworth, introduced his video acceptance speech and drank Ed’s share of the champagne!

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[“The Herreshoff Marine Museum/ACHoF has inducted over ninety individuals since its founding in 1992. Candidates eligible for consideration include members of the crew, designers, builders, syndicate leaders, supporters, chroniclers, and other individuals of merit; each nominee is judged on the basis of outstanding ability, international recognition, character, performance, and contributions to the sport.”]

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Ed’s Comments: “I was completely taken by surprise to learn of my inclusion to this amazing group. I had no idea I was being considered and couldn’t believe my ears when Gary Jobson told me on a video call. He said he wanted to see my face when he gave me the news!

Ed’s America’s Cup timeline: two-time winner of the America’s Cup—as coach of Team New Zealand in 1995 and as helmsman of Team Alinghi in 2007; 2000 Young America as Skipper; 2002-03 TV Commentator; 2010 Alinghi as coach & alternate helmsman.

As I've absorbed this distinction and learned more about those who have been inducted, to date, I still can’t believe that I'm part of this historic club. It’s such an honor being included with legendary names like Vanderbilt, Lipton, Herreshoff and Sopwith. I’m listed with Dennis Conner, Sir Peter Blake, Sir Russell Coutts and Ted Turner. I've been lucky enough to be on teams with over 20 of the recipients of this award, but I never dreamed that I would be included with them in the Hall. I’m an incredibly fortunate native of St. Petersburg, Florida, who happened to get involved in our sport at the right time, with terrific mentors and the tremendous support of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and its members. I have great appreciation for all of my competitors and teammates over the years. I thank my parents and friends for encouraging me to keep racing. And I feel so fortunate to have had the incredible love and unwavering support of my wife, Lisa, from the day we met. Without her in my life, none of these wonderful accolades would have happened!

“I have one message for the young sailors in our club who are just starting out. The sport of sailing can do amazing things for you—the people you meet, the places you see and the experiences you have are life-changing. Enjoy it as much as you can. You never know where it will take you!”

Submitted by Yachting Information Committee: Donna Sue Marks, Chair & T. Birkenstock

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Yachting Information Committee by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chair

he International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Sailing (WS), and the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee are working on a review of the proposed Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat Event for Paris 2024 Olympic competition. Why is this important? There are some challenges regarding Field of Play security, scope and complexity, broadcast cost and complexity, and World Sailing not having the opportunity to deliver an Offshore World Championship. What does this mean...More assessment of the Mixed Offshore Event is taking place. The IOC has requested that WS propose alternative event(s) for sailings 10th medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. A deadline from the IOC is in place for which WS must agree upon proposed alternatives.

As you read this, WS Mid-Year meeting will be held virtually May 10th-14th. Submissions for alternative events will be presented. Those events must adhere to criteria framework provided by the IOC. They will discuss the submissions ahead of making their recommendations to Council. The World Sailing Council will meet on May 14, 2021 across two sessions and will discuss and vote on the submissions. This will ensure the process concludes ahead of the IOC deadline for new proposals, which is May 26, 2021. Any bets on what the alternative sailing event(s) will be? I am curious to know what you think - email your feedback to: dsmarks64@gmail.com. I am leaning towards a highperformance event, at this point it is anyone’s guess.

2021 NOOD Regatta by Corey Hall

teller conditions April 2nd - 4th made for a spectacular 2021 SPYC NOOD Regatta! One hundred and seventeen boats registered for this year’s event. Sailors were greeted with three amazing days of racing and perfect weather. A huge Thank You to all of the SPYC members who sailed in the event, as well as all of our members who helped on and off the water to make the event a huge success. Past Commodore, Harvey Ford, and co-owner Tom Mistele took line honors on board their J/112 - Silver Surfer - for the North Sails Doublehanded Distance Race; a new event this year. Ron Kinney and Holanda Manzano placed 1st in the Cruising World Rally Race, Racer Cruiser Division and Antonio Sanpere placed 1st in the Cruising World Rally Race, Cruiser Division. Matthew Braun and his son Guthrie placed 1st in the J/70 fleet. Michael Siedlecki and his crew of Tacktick were victorious in the PHRF 1 Division. For full results be sure to visit: www.spyc.org/ regattas.

*Photos courtesy of: Phil Pape Photography & Paul Todd @ OUTSIDEIMAGES.COM MAY-JUNE 2021 | SMOOTH SAILING

ON THE WATER Updates provided by: Angela Kowalik

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CYC Cruising Log ~ For SPYC boating members who might not be part of the SPYC Cruising Fleet but would like to earn one of the FCYC Cruising Awards during their travels, please contact the Fleet Captain upon completion of your Crusing Log, after December 31st. For complete details and to obtain an FCYC Cruising Log, please email your request to: fleet.captain@spyc.org.

SPYC Junior Sailing Update by Todd Fedyszyn

ver the weekend of April 10th -11th, the SPYC Junior Sailing Team competed in the annual Sailfest Regatta hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. With over 200 sailors in attendance, this was one of the biggest local regattas of the last year. With a late season cold front passing through, conditions for the weekend were full on with 20-30 knots of breeze and frequent storms. Sailors were fortunate to get in three races on Saturday before the conditions deteriorated and unfortunately racing on Sunday was cancelled due to heavy storms. In the Opti RWB fleet our SPYC sailors once again showed that hard work pays off. John Hartney took home the overall win as well as 1st overall in the blue fleet. Rosie Simpson (pictured to the right) finished in 3rd overall and 2nd in red fleet, Sophia Fuller was 5th overall, Chris Shaffer was 6th overall and 2nd in blue, Ryder Ellis was 7th overall and 3rd in blue, and Jackson Lee was 9th overall. Leah Abrams finished 18th overall and 1st in white fleet, and Bennett Lamb finished 28th overall and 3rd in white.

Also competing in the Opti RWB were Adam and Reid Mendelblatt, Reece Ellis, Wesley Wood, Jan Mistak, Blake Vincent, Maija and Anna Andert, Gloria Privis, Finn Cox, Parker Connell, Cole Rogers, and Jad Aberdrabbo. On the Laser course SPYC was once again well represented with 11 sailors competing in the Laser Radial and 4.7 fleets. Guthrie Braun was our top performer in the Radial class finishing in 2nd place overall. Guthrie was followed by Preston Weaver in 6th overall and Ethan Danielson in 7th. In the Laser 4.7 fleet Dorothy Mendelblatt finished 5th overall and was 2nd female. Also competing were Ava Shakespeare, Logan Rimel, Peyton Weaver, Sidney Moyer, Kate Danielson, Bella Shakespeare, and Jack Carter. On the Green Fleet course only one race was sailed as the conditions proved to be extremely challenging with big winds and waves. Our new racers displayed true grit fighting hard and showing everyone that they are the upcoming stars of the future. Representing SPYC were Reece and Scarlett Bizouarn, Ethan Cox, Cooper Lee, Thomas Weidner, and Dalton Cellemare. SMOOTH SAILING | MAY-JUNE 2021

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How many times have you entered the Club through the East entrance and walked by the flagpole—or, even better, had your picture taken standing there in front of the mysterious presence who resides there—and wondered about her history? The mystery is revealed. Please read on! The ‘Old Girl’ adorned the bow of an 1881 Glasgow built iron hulled British Barque, Duncraig. [Google this ship for an interesting story and picture of our “Old Girl’ on the bow!]. She was later sold to a Norwegian shipping firm. In 1921, she was towed to Bermuda dismasted and sold at auction in St. George for use as a coal lighter (barge). At that time the figurehead was removed and mounted in front of the new owner’s office. After many years as a lighter and the passing of coal burners, the vessel was eventually towed to sea and committed to Davy Jones’ locker at the bottom of the sea. During a visit to Bermuda in 1925, Mr. Walter Fuller persuaded the owner of the figurehead to sell it to him for 100 lbs. He then very graciously donated it to the Club and Mr. Wally Bishop worked on restoration and beautification of the ‘Old Girl’. The next time you pass by, take a look at her— An ’Old Girl’ of many years and experiences. Affectionately known as ...

“The Lady”

Submitted by: Trisha Birkenstock Information obtained from SPYC Archives

Congratulations, Donna Sue Marks!!! Recipient of US Sailing’s Virginia Long Sail Training Service & Support Award * * * The Sail Training Service & Support Award honors individuals who, through their efforts, unselfishly assist and enable a sailing program or sailing instruction in a supportive role. As a recipient of this award, Donna Sue embodies the nature of this award by continually offering her skills as a Professional Race Officer, working closely with both youth and adult events. Donna Sue has also championed the “kites” helping to increase racing venues and opportunities throughout the region.

As Commodore of the Florida Sailing Assoc. (FSA), Donna Sue started her tenure by traveling to as many sailing centers, clubs and events as possible promoting sailing/racing and helping build knowledge for Professional Race Officers as well as to hear from the stakeholders throughout the state – how can FSA be more supportive and relevant to its members? While FSA Cmdr., Donna Sue worked tirelessly to support youth racing by offering youth regatta reimbursement grants to families of member organizations. She later agreed to include organizational training grant reimbursements to help close the gap in training needs throughout the state and has shared training information with not only SPYC, but also with the region and beyond.

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“Her energy appears limitless – Kiting has been a significant piece of the work she has focused on to bring this form of ‘sailing’ into a recognized and rightful place. Her character is marked by integrity, fairness, safety for all, and encouraging others to succeed!” Submitted By Yachting Recognition: Trisha Birkenstock MAY-JUNE 2021 | SMOOTH SAILING

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73rd Winter Lightning Championship

by Karen Park, Event Chair

n the year 2020, March brought challenges to our entire world. The Lightning Regatta was the first regatta that had to be cancelled at SPYC due to Covid-19. We were able to host a successful event this year with a smaller registration than in “normal” years. We had 25 participants due to social distancing confines. Our largest event ever was 77 boats! There was outstanding racing on Tampa Bay. PRO Todd Fedyszyn led a flawless team of Race Committee. He pulled off three races a day over the first three days and then cancelling racing on the last day due to no wind. No one can remember ever having that many races at this regatta in only three days! The main event was won by David Starck from Buffalo, NY with brother Tom Starck and Jenna Probst crewing (bow #12). The Masters was won by Bill Faude from Chicago with Amy Simonsen and Ched Proctor crewing (bow # 7). JoAnn and Greg Fisher of Charleston, SC won the Colin Park Memorial trophy for highest place husband and wife (bow # 18). The Lightning is truly an International Class with Fleets worldwide. They hold a World Championship every two years rotating through three continents. We had teams from four countries and eleven states at this year’s event. If all goes well we expect the 2022 event to see pre-Covid numbers with over 65 boats. It will be a Worlds year with the World event being held in Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Marina Concept

PLAN PRESENTATION

PYC invites you to take part in the Marina Concept Plan presentation on: Tuesday, May 4th, at 6:00 PM . This will be a ZOOM call where members will be able to view the new concept and will be allowed 2-3 minutes each to comment on the plan. The ZOOM call will be active on May 4th; at that time you will be able to join by using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83993048342#success Zoom Call Password that will be used is 631167.

May 2021

ADULT SAILING CLASSES ADULT LEARN TO SAIL Saturday, May 8th | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Sunday, May 9th | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm ADULT LEARN TO SAIL Saturday, May 15th | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Sunday, May 16th | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm For a listing of upcoming classes, please visit www.sailstpete.org, or contact the Sailing Center at 727.822.3113

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Happy MAY

Birthdays!!

Mrs. Karen Aarons Mrs. Reem Abedrabbo Mrs. Patricia Acklin Mrs. Tina Alberg Mr. Todd Allen Mr. Douglas Allen Mr. Norman Altenhoff Ms. Nancy C. Ammon Mr. Robert Q. Ammon Mrs. Shirley Arroyo Mrs. Juliet Auer Past Comm. R. H. Babcock M.D. Mr. Philip E. Baird Mr. Nicklaus Ball Mr. Damon Ball Mrs. Julie Bannon Mr. Robert Barlow Mrs. Janice Barnett Mrs. Lisa Barnett Mr. Anthony Bauer Miss Jessica Baugher Mrs. Pamela Beason Ms. Vanessa Beckman Mrs. Jennifer Bilby Past Comm. Robert Birkenstock Mr. Robert Blackmon Mr. James Stanley Blackmon Mr. Jackson Bowman IV Mr. Matthew Braun Mr. Michael Brennan Mrs. Leslie Brewin Dr. William Brown Mr. Shane Brown Mr. Robert Brown Mr. Troy Bunch Mrs. Karly Burns Mr. John J. Burns Mr. Edward Bussey Mr. Lee Butts Mrs. Ana Marie Caban Dr. Claudia Campbell Mr. John Cappa Mrs. Clotilde Caulfield Dr. Patrick Chase MAY-JUNE 2021 | SMOOTH SAILING

Mr. Paul Chiavacci Mr. Scott Christensen Mrs. Melia Christensen Mrs. Judith A. Clapp Ms. Kathryn Considine Mrs. Anne Corey Mr. Lee Craig Mr. Lawrence Cramer Mr. Ryan Cronauer Dr. Roy Cucchiara Mrs. Gerry Davidson Mrs. Rene Clark Davis Mrs. Shelly Dee Mrs. Alexandria Deininger Mr. Gregory Deininger Mrs. Erica Delgado-Smith Dr. Oscar DePaz Mrs. Mercedes W. Dickinson Ms. Audrey Dohrman Mrs. Elizabeth Donald Mrs. Munisha Dua Mrs. Alexandria Dubisz Mr. Rolfe Duggar Dr. Maegan Dustin Mr. Steven K. Easton Mr. Tom Ellis Mrs. Jeanette R. Erb Ms. Cassidy Erickson Mr. David Figg Mrs. Meredith Figg Past Comm. Joseph W. Fleece Mrs. Gina Forsyth Mr. Victor Fox Mrs. Kathy Freeman Mrs. Anne M. Frey Mr. Robert Frijouf Mr. Marshall Funk Mrs. Lisa Funsch Mrs. Laura Gattis Mr. Richard Gelman Mrs. Toni Gelman Ms. Margaret Gimmi Mrs. Brenda Greenwald Mr. James Grobmyer

Mrs. Debra Grobmyer Mrs. Faith Grossnickle Ms. Teresa C. Guarcello Mr. H. William Habermeyer Mr. William Hagerty Mrs. Sonia Hagerty Mr. Robert J. Haiman Mr. John H. Hamm Mr. Gerald Hammill Mr. Jon P. Hansen Ms. Georgia Hardage Ms. Jaleen Hartney Mr. William Harvard Mrs. Judith Haverty Mrs. Kaye Henderson Mr. Giles T. Hertz Mr. Daniel M. Hicks Mr. James Holly Mr. Stanley S. Hubbard Mrs. Fran Huey Mrs. Deborah Ingalls Mrs. Katie Jackson Mr. Robert Jones Mrs. Jennifer Jones Mrs. Gertrude Kadrie Mr. Derek Kaloust Mr. Mitchell J. Kanaan Mrs. Tera Keglovich Mr. Bruce J. Kerns Ms. Camilla D. Kilgroe Mrs. Mary Lee King Mr. Ron Kinney Ms. Sarah Kip Mr. John Kleine Mr. Mark Koch Mr. Manolis Kontopidis Mr. Peter Krainik Mr. Jon LaBudde Mr. Michael Laky Mr. Richard D. Lander Mr. Frank Lanfear Mrs. Elsie Lang Dr. Gregory G. Langston Mr. Michael Lanske

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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 (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) Mrs. Megan Cesaretti Lanske Mr. David V. Larson Mrs. Marcia Larson Mr. Stephen Lasky Mrs. Betsy Lay Mrs. Heidi Leon Mr. John C. Lingelbach Mr. Ryan LoGrande Mr. Jeffrey M. Lowe Mrs. Jessica M. Lowe Mrs. Sandra MacNeill Mrs. Jossette S. Malti Mrs. Sue Marcus Mr. Christopher Marone Mrs. Lisa Marone Past Comm. R. Donald Mastry Mrs. Jennifer Mauldin Mr. Matthew McCarthy Mrs. Claudia McCorkle Mrs. Debbie McGinty Mr. Maurice Q. McGough Mr. Stephen McKeithen Mrs. Martha Medley Mr. Howard Mednick Mr. Stanley Mehaffey Mr. Darrell Menscer Mr. Reginald Mesimer Mr. Michael Meyer Mrs. Beth Miller Mrs. Patricia Minarik Mrs. Mary Lou Moench Mr. James Moore Mr. Robert Morehead Mrs. Christina Morris Mr. Rick Moseley Ms. Crystal Moser-McCormick Mrs. Diane Muendel Mrs. Jane Mulligan Mr. James A. Nannen Mrs. Cynthia Nekvasil Mrs. Shawna Nelson Ms. Lenne Nicklaus Mr. Donald Niederpreum Mrs. Arlene Norenberg

Mrs. Christine O’Neill Mrs. Doris Ohlhaber Mrs. Karin Pape Ms. Noreen Parker Mr. Gregory Pater Mrs. Jennifer Peterson Mr. Philip Peterson III Mr. James Petrillo Mr. Richard L. Phagan Dr. Lee Phillips Mrs. Gail Poffenberger Mr. Richard S. Polay Mr. Robert Polay Mr. Frank Ponzio Mrs. Kim Pounders Mrs. Mary Ann Protz Mrs. Ann Puffer Mrs. Patricia Quilla Mr. Albert W. Rachel Mr. William Reed Mr. Paul Reilly Mr. Agostinho Ribeiro Mrs. Lynnel Richards Mr. William H. Riley Mr. Todd Rippel Mr. Benjamin Roddey Mrs. Jennifer Rogers Mrs. Kathy Rothschild Mr. Robert C. Russell Dr. Kenneth Safko Mrs. Emily Safko Mr. John Scherer Jr. Mrs. Cathy Scholl Mr. Jeff Schrier Mrs. Michelle Schrier Mrs. Donna Scott Ambassador Melvin Sembler Mrs. Betty Sembler Mr. W. Chad Shakespeare Mrs. Patricia Shinn Mr. William L. Shivers Mr. Kerry Shoemaker Ms. Kaye Siemers Mr. Brian Simpson

Mrs. Gina Sinadinos Dr. John Sinnott Mr. David Smalstig Mrs. Melissa Sparks Dr. Christopher Sprowl Ms. Charlotte Strongman Dr. Sarah Stweart Mr. Robert P. Sulte Mrs. Brooke Taliaferro Dr. Susan Taylor Mr. Curt Terrace Mr. Raymond L. Tetzlaff Mr. Roger Thrun Mr. James H. Tichenor Mrs. Roberta D. Toll Mr. Robert Tornello Mrs. Christine Torres Mr. Joseph Toth Mr. Steven Trent Mrs. Maureen Twombly Mrs. Elizabeth Vardy Mr. William Vinson Mr. Andrew Wallace Mr. Patrick Walsh Mr. Drew Warnick Ms. Nancy Watson Mr. Joe Watson Ms. Liesa Waxman Mr. Gerald Weber Mr. Thomas Wedekind Mr. Robert Weisberg Mr. Fred Whaley Mrs. Deborah Williams Mrs. Debbie Williamson Mrs. Lynette Wilson Mr. William Wilson Mrs. Karen Wright Mr. Nathan B Wynveen Mr. Phillip Yost Mr. James Zauderer Mrs. Linda Magnani

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Birthdays!!

Mrs. Kathy Ahern Mrs. Megan Arata Mrs. Pamela Arbisi Mr. Santiago Arroyo Mr. Dimitri Artzibushev Mrs. Carol Balkcom Mr. Nicholas Bandy Mr. Rick Bannon Mrs. Carole Bardes Past Comm. John Wm. Barger Mrs. Patricia Barlow Mrs. Jean Battaglia Mrs. Jacqueline Bauerlein Mr. John Bender Mrs. Patricia Bender Mrs. Jeanny Berges Mr. Marsh Bilby Mrs. Connie Boh Mrs. Nancy Braamse Mr. Karl Brewer Mr. Deane Brewin Mr. Ed Bridges Mr. James Briggs Mrs. Linda Brown Mr. James Burns Ms. Ada Bussey Mr. Stephen P. Cardiff Mr. Kevin Carlan Mr. Graham Carothers, Jr. Mrs. Mary Ann Carroll Mr. Mark Carron Mrs. Cynthia Carron Ms. Barbara A. Casey Mr. Richard Cashman Mrs. Katrina Cashman Mr. Thomas Cassidy Mr. Harry Centella Mrs. Jane Centella Mr. Alain Cerf Mr. Philippe Challeau Mrs. Jo Ann K. Chamberlain Mr. Winston Chapin Mr. Robert Charles, III Mr. Louis Chenevert

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Mrs. Sharon Clarkson Mr. C. Christopher Comstock Mr. Timothy P. Connolly Mrs. Ilene Cooper Mr. Thomas Coundit Mr. Kai Cox Mr. Winston Cox Mrs. Emily Cox Mr. David W. Crippen Mr. Lee A. Crouch Mr. Hunter Cunningham Mrs. Monica Cunningham Dr. Peter Danna Mr. Peter Davidson Dr. Lee D. Davisson Ms. Catherine Deacon Mr. Philip A. DePalma Dr. Daniel S. Diaco Mrs. Carla Diaz Mr. Brian D. Dickerson Mrs. Susan Dockery Ms. Tracie Domino Mr. Jason Donald Ms. Constance DuBois Mrs. Janelle Dudley Mrs. Janet A. Dunne Mr. Lawrence J. Easterday Mr. Thor Erickson Mrs. Anne Everett Mr. Gregory Fisher Mr. Andrew Fivecoat Ms. Mary P. Fletcher Mr. Mark Floersheimer Mrs. Jeannette Floersheimer Mrs. Kathleen Ford Mrs. Ashley Fox Mr. Ora F. Fraze IV Mr. David A. Frecka Mrs. Jennifer French Mr. Matthew Frey Mr. Thomas Fross Mr. Kevin A. Fuchs Mrs. Donna Fudge Mrs. Honora Gathings

Col. Richard L. George Mrs. Sarah Gertsch Mrs. Laura Ludy Gibson Ms. Cynthia Gill Ms. Joanne Giorgetti Mrs. Christina Glogoff Mr. Douglas Glover Mr. Rodney Glover, III Mrs. Marguerite Godels Mr. Charles Goes Mr. R. Paul Goodman Mrs. Courtney Goodman Ms. Karen Gottwald Mr. Scott Gramling Mrs. Megan Greene Mrs. Kelley Gregorich Mrs. Myra Gross Mrs. Tamara Guilford Mrs. Mary Hacker Mrs. Nancy Hadam Dr. David E. Hall Mr. Thomas Hamilton Mrs. Joan Hammill Mr. Daniel Haney Mr. John Hanner Mr. Thomas O. Hansen Mr. John Hardick Mrs. Ginny Harrell Mr. John Harrison Mrs. Debbie Hayden Mr. Rudolph L. Heitler Mrs. Doris Heitler Mrs. Linda Hicks Mrs. Wendy B. Hicks Ms. Lori Hodges Mr. Dixie Hollins Mr. James Holton Mrs. Susan Holtzworth Mrs. Teresa Ann Hopkins Mr Christopher Hourigan Mr. James Howe Mrs. Jean Hurst Mr. J. Scott Jacobus Mrs. Vivien Jeffs

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(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) Mrs. Eileen Barsamian Jennings Mrs. Denise Jerger Mr. William Johnson Mr. John A. Johnson Mrs. Christine Johnson Mr. Mark Johnson Mrs. Marilyn Johnson Mrs. Jenifer Johnson Mrs. Jennifer Johnson Mr. Richard L. Jones Mrs. Kelly Jones Mr. Edward Kaloust Mrs. Nikki Kaloust Mr. Charles H. Kard Mrs. Dianne R. Kasaris Mr. David Kilcoyne Mr. Steven Koch Mr. David Koehler Mr. Rhett Koehler Mr. Brian Kowalik Mrs. Kristen Krauthamer Mrs. Lauren Krawczyk Mrs. Dee Kring Mr. Gerald Landy Mrs. Joyce Larson Mrs. Malinda Larson-Hill Ms. Jeanette Leehr Dr. Mark Leenay Mrs. Heidi Lynn Leenay Mr. Lawrence Leftoff Mrs. Maria Lewis Mrs. Karen Lieberman Mrs. Barbara Lipsky Mrs. Robin S. LoBianco Mrs. Kathryn Long Mr. William A. Longo Ms. Sarah Lonquist Mrs. Marjorie Lucas Mrs. Patricia Lucas Mr. Cory Lynn Mr. Bernard Lyons Mr. James MacDougald Mr. Rory Maher Dr. William C. Mann

Mrs. Maria Maranda Mr. Rollie Martin Mrs. Barbara B. McCue Mr. Daniel McGeown Mr. Richard McGloin Mrs. Terri McGough Mrs. Allison McKown Mr. Eugene H. McNichols Mr. William McQueen Commodore David Mendelblatt Mr. Robert Menke Mr. Lucas Michalski Mr. Neal S. Millard Mrs. Geri Miniati Mr. Atle Moe Mr. Shahe Momjian Ms. Lenore Montgomery Past Comm. James A Montgomery Ms. Shelia J. Moore Mr. Ronald Moseley Mr. William Moss Mr. Alan I. Mossberg Mr. James Mueller Rev. Nancy Muth Mrs. Donna D. Nannen Mr. Kalji Nekvasil Mr. Thomas Nelson Ms. Jacqueline O’Brien Mrs. Sherry Oliver Mr. Philip Orsino Mr. Oz Ozkaya Mrs. Kristina Markle- Pasqualone Mr. William Paulsen Mr. Jarrett Payne Mrs. Alison Payne Ms. Susan Peelman Mrs. Wendy Peters Dr. Pam Pfeffer Mrs. Karen Pittinger Mr. Matthew Poskus Mr. Walter A. Posner Mr. George Pownall Dr. Richard Prazak Mrs. Gail Pyhel

Ms. Marcia Torpey Mrs. Becky Ramsey Mr. Pedro Torres Ms. Nancy Rathborne Mr. Robert Torris Mrs. Suzanne Ratledge Dr. Donald C. Tyler Mr. C Hunter Rawls Ms. Cathy Unruh Mr. Thane Reitan Mr. Tim Van Alstine Mr. Neil Reynolds Mr. Joop Vanderkrabben Mr. James H. Rillings Mrs. Anna Maria Dr. Ilene Robeck Vanderkrabben Mr. Roche Robert Ms. Renee Athey Vargas Mr. R. Clark Robinson Mr. Harry Vonderlieth Mrs. Stephanie Rosenthal Mr. Richard M. Ware Mrs. Nancy Rouse Mr. Michael Washick Mrs. Joy Rudnicki Vice Comm. William Waters Mr. Gerald Ruhnke Mrs. Maria Weaver Mrs. Laurie Ruhnke Mrs. Tracey Webster Mr. Larry Sacco Ms. Judy Weitekamp Ms. Marianne Santilli Mrs. Barbara Weller Mrs. Katharine Saunders Mr. Josh Whetzel Mrs. Wendy C. Savage Mr. Randy Wilcox Mrs. Bonnie Savage Dr. Edward Willey Mr. Barry Scarr Mr. Charles Williams Mr. Craig Scherer Mrs. Eileen Williams Mrs. Carol Segrest Mr. Douglas Williamson Mrs. Victoria Sessler Mrs. Elizabeth Willis Mr. Scott Sewell Mr. Julian Wood Mrs. Glenda Shakespeare Mrs. Marie Shakespeare Dr. Anna Shoopak Mrs. Kathleen B. Simmonds Mr. Andrew Simon Mr. Vincent Simonetti Mrs. Carol Sjolund Ms. Beverly Smoker Mr. David Soderlund Mr. Theodore C. Stanmore Mrs. Rebecca Anne King Stern Mr. Austin Stone Mrs. Bonnie Strickland Mr. Scott Sullivan Ms. Elizabeth Summers Mr. Christopher Swartout Mr. Samuel Tallman Mr. Sheldon Toll Ms. Sydney Tomko SMOOTH SAILING | MAY-JUNE 2021

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AT THE CLUB IN MAY!

Heritage Lounge Entertainment Friday & Saturday May 1: Chris Rooney May 7: Andre Roy | May 8: Andre Roy May 14: Steve Mullis | May 15: Dave Valliere May 21: Chris Rooney | May 22: Steve Mullis May 28: Chris Rooney | May 29: Dave Valliere

Trivia Night (Trivia is now the 1st Wednesday of the month) Wednesday, May 5th: 6:00 – 8:30 pm $10++/pp | Plated Dinner Served Limited to 10 persons per team, per table RSVP Online: www.spyc.org 727-892-6882

Wine Society (Virtual Wine Society also available) May 20th & 21st (6:00 pm both nights; Thursday & Friday) RSVP Online: www.spyc.org OR 727-892-6882 Wine Society Prix-Fixe Dinner - Visit the event calendar in Member Central at www.spyc.org for details. RSVP online or call Catering at 727-892-6882 The “Wine Society Prix Fixe Dinner” is available twice a month on select Wine Society nights.

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This prix-fixe dinner is served in the Commodore Room, and will be the primary menu offered on the Friday evening when Wine Society is taking place.

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AT THE CLUB IN JUNE!

Events & Entertainment below take place at the Downtown Clubhouse only: Tiki Bar Entertainment Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Heritage Lounge Entertainment Friday & Saturday June 4: Chris Rooney | June 5: TBA June 11: Andre Roy | June 12: Andre Roy June 18: Steve Mullis | June 19: Dave Valliere June 25: Chris Rooney | June 26: Steve Mullis

Trivia Night (Trivia is now the 1st Wednesday of the month) Wednesday, June 2nd: 6:00 – 8:30 pm $10++/pp | Plated Dinner Served Limited to 10 persons per team, per table RSVP Online: www.spyc.org 727-892-6882

Wine Society (Virtual Wine Society also available) June 17th & 18th (6:00 pm both nights; Thursday & Friday) RSVP Online: www.spyc.org OR 727-892-6882 Wine Society Prix-Fixe Dinner - Visit the event calendar in Member Central at www.spyc.org for details. RSVP online or call Catering at 727-892-6882 The “Wine Society Prix Fixe Dinner” is available twice a month on select Wine Society nights.

*Event dates and Entertainment Schedule is subject to change withiout notice.*

This prix-fixe dinner is served in the Commodore Room, and will be the primary menu offered on the Friday evening when Wine Society is taking place.

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Erick KÄND Stage Hypnotist For a New Thrill, Come on Stage & Get Hypnotized!

Dinner & Show! 6:30 pm: Doors Open 7:00 pm: Dinner Served 8:00 pm: Showtime! Admission Includes One Drink:

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Saturday May 15th

House Liquor, Domestic Beer, or House Wine

MENU:

Early Bird Rate!

$35++/per guest if you RSVP before 5/10 ($45++ after 5/10)

Receive discounted admission for your kids when you register them for the “Video Game Bus Party” on the same evening as the Magic Show!

Caesar Salad, Chicken Picatta with capers & lemon butter sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Warm Rolls, & Tiramisu for dessert

PFO Bar: The bartender will have a credit card machine for anyone bringing non-member guests.

RSVP Online: www.spyc.org | catering@spyc.org

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)

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

Parents, sign-up for the “Hypnosis 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) SMOOTH SAILING | MAY-JUNE 2021

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Memorial Day Specials Monday, May 31st

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse

Friday, June 4th

Downtown Clubhouse

Come out to the Beach Club on Memorial Day for some fun in the sun & holiday food specials!

SPYC in conjunction with the Rotary Club of St. Petersburg, is calling all donors!

Slow Roasted with Chef’s Seasoning then braised in a Country Style BBQ sauce

The BIG RED Bus will be parked by the Club on Beach Drive ~ Friday, June 4th ~ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

1/2 Rack of Baby Back BBQ Ribs & Brisket $28++ .... OR 1/2 Dry Rubbed BBQ Chicken $18++ Order an extra 1/2 rack of ribs with your entree for ~ $9++

Entreés are served with: Three Cheese Mac & Cheese | Baked Beans Coleslaw | Homestyle Corn Bread (Reservations not required)

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Give the gift of life and Donate Blood

Our gift to you, for your gift of life...

Reccieve a $10 eCard, a Carrabas coupon, & T-Shirt! (Courtesy of “One Blood”) To ensure lesser wait times, it is suggested that all donors schedule a time slot online at www.oneblood.org

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Sunday Brunch for Dad! Sunday, June 20th

Downtown Clubhouse Brunch Served 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Adults: $36++ | Ages 4-12: $18++

Includes Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas plus LIVE Music! Featuring Omelets, Waffles, Carving Station, Shrimp, Oysters & MORE!! Reservations Required 727-892-6882, or email catering@spyc.org

Celebrate Dad at the Beach Club! Sunday, June 20th

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse

Father’s Day Dinner Specials Available 4:00 - 7:30 pm (in addition to the regualr à la carte menu)

Grilled 16oz Boneless Prime Rib Eye ~ $40++ Topped with a Wild Mushroom Ragout Spiced Red Wine Reduction Served with a Loaded Baked Potato & Fresh Garden Vegetables

Add Lobster Tail ~ $17++ 5oz Twin Maine Lobster Tails ~ $48++

Served with Caramelized Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Garden Vegetables

Entreés Include House Salad & Brownie à la mode for Dessert SMOOTH SAILING | MAY-JUNE 2021

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EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES May & June

IN MEMORIAM Mr. Eugene Collins ~ February 13th (husband of Barbara Collins)

Corey Hall ~ Director of Member Relations, 15 yrs. Jennifer Ophaug ~ Banquet Server, 13 yrs. James Lane ~ Banquet Busser, 6 yrs. Eliott Leisure ~ Valet, 5 yrs. Brendan Finney ~ PAG Busser, 1 yr. Felicitas Werner ~ PAG Server, 1 yr. Dana Aljasir ~ Sailing Center, 1 yr.

DANIELLE D’ALOIA

Mr. Richard White ~ March 30th

APRIL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to, Danielle D’Aloia, as our April 2021 “Employee of the Month”! Dani has been with SPYC since November 2018 as a cocktail server in the Heritage Lounge. Dani has a very enthusiastic outlook, which is one of the main reasons why she was just recently promoted to the position of Outlet Supervisor, for the Heritage Lounge. This new role has her wearing many hats, and she wears them beautifully! Dani is a motivated and upbeat person, with an eye for detail, helping anyone in need. She has a very welcoming presence with the members, which makes her a favorite of many. We appreciate all that Dani brings to SPYC. Please congratulate her not only being a stellar employee, but for rising up and taking on a new challenge in the midst of a crazy time. Job well done, Dani, keep up the great work!

Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy ~ Monthly Smooth Sailing Contest! The April 2021 Winner Is: FRANK MANN Congrats to Frank for winning the raffle drawing in the April Smooth Sailing Anne & Andy monthly contest! In last months newsletter your challenge was to locate all the Anne & Andy’s...PLUS the Easter Eggs! To recap they were spotted on pages: 3 (twice), 4,6,7,10,12 (twice), 13, 16 (3 times), 17, 18 (twice), 20,21,23,24,26 (twice), 27 (twice) and the back cover. Another fun issue with A LOT of hiding spots! MAY-JUNE 2021 | SMOOTH SAILING

Your challenge continues! In this double issue find the BONUS IMAGES - “Summer Beach Ball” - hidden throughout the newsletter along with Anne & Andy. Break out your spy gogles and start the hunt for your chance at the $100 prize! Submit your answers by May 20th to the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org.

Happy Hunting & Good Luck!

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

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UPCOMING DEMONSTRATIONS: Please visit www.spyc.org for future dates and details. Log-in to your member portal and visit Member Central, or the online event calendar.

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RIDERS CLUB by Bob Frazee

n Monday, March 22nd five riders met up at 9:00 am to start our journey to the Florida Keys. After meeting up at the North rest area on the Skyway Bridge, our journey started out on I-275 South-->>I-75 South-->>FL 31 East-->>FL 78 East-->>Fl 29 South-->>to FL 80 West where we “fueled up” with some lunch at the Log Cabin BBQ. Afterwards we took FL 80 East back to FL 29 South onto FL 41 South, which is the Tamiami Trail. This route took us through the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.

We headed south, and east, on The Loop Road which took us further into the depths of the Everglades; where we hoped to see some alligators. Our hopes were fulfilled as we saw at least 2 dozen of them! Some were in the water or along the banks, but most were in the grass right along the roadside getting some sun. This road was mostly a hot and dusty dirt road, and rejoined with the Tamiami Trail after about 30 miles. Seeing so many alligators certainly made the detour worthwhile.

We then continued east on the Tamiami Trail to CR 997 South into Homestead where we stayed at the Best Western. After cleaning up we had a great dinner at a local favorite, Rositas Mexican Restaurant. The next morning we left at 9:00 am, after breakfast at the hotel, and headed south on CR 997-->>US 1 South-->>to Card Sound Road South. This took us across Card Sound onto Key Largo, where we continued south on CR 905A-->>CR-C 905 West-->> onto US 1; where we traveled US 1 West to Marathon and stopped at our hotel. After checking in and dropping off our gear, we tried out some local fare at Porky’s Bayside. Afterwards, four of us headed to Key West and did some site seeing. We spent some time watching the scene on Duval Street before heading back to the Blackfin Resort in Marathon. That evening our dining experience lead us to a place called the Barracuda Grill. Wednesday morning we left after breakfast, and made our way on US 1 North to South Miami. We then detoured to Key Biscayne and met up with the sister of one of the Riders for lunch. This route traveled was US 1 North -->> FL 821 North -->> FL 836 East -->> I-95 South -->> Rickenbacker Causeway which took us to Key Biscayne, where lunch took place at the Crandon Golf Club. Afterwards we headed down Rickenbacker Causeway back to I-95 North-->>I-595 West-->>I-75 North-->>to FL 27 North into Clewiston, where we lodged at the Plaza Travel Inn. Our evening dinner adventure brought us to a place called Brenda’s. However, they did not serve food so we had a drink and some popcorn. Back at the hotel we noticed a Mexican place right around the corner and decided to check it out. It wasn’t a dine-in restaurant but, they had a fairly extensive takeout menu, and served some pretty tasty tamales. Thursday morning, after fueling up, we left at 8:30 am and traveled back on FL 27 North-->>FL 70 West-->>I-75 North->>to I-275 North back to St. Petersburg. The entire trip was 925 miles start to finish, with great weather the whole time. What an adventure! Everyone enjoyed the trip and I’m sure we will plan another multiday trip next year. We’re already kicking around a couple ideas.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR FUTURE ENJOYABLE ADVENTURES! - SAFE RIDING! Want details on how to join the Riders Club? Contact Bob Frazee at: rfrazee@cazequip.com | or via cell: (315) 420-7114

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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

he slate of officers for 2021 – 2022 season were installed at our final meeting of the season on April 19th. They were President - Patsy Warmack, Vice President - Angela Kowalik, Secretary - Julie Creamer, Treasurer - Maryette Miller, Programs - Helle Getz, and Membership - Barbara Deininger. For the new season, Gail Falkingham will be assisting with membership, and Barbara Mehaffey and Mary McCarthy will assist with programs. Please see the July/August issue of Smooth Sailing for pictures since the deadline for submission of this May/June issue was prior to the event. The new board will meet this month (May) to begin for next season. It’s time to get those dues in for next year as I’m sure the new board will have wonderful programs for next year under Helle Getz’ leadership - to say nothing of the awesome decorations she creates. If you aren’t a member yet, think about joining for 2021–2022. Membership commences June 1, 2021 and ends May 31, 2022. Dues are just $30.00 and worth every penny!!

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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

Thursday, May 6th Imagine a sail from Florida to Havana, Cuba on a private yacht! Kent Dudley has made four such trips in 1994, 1997, 1998, and 2016. Enjoy the sail through the eyes of Kent and Michele Dudley on a 45’ Beneteau, a 37’ Tayana, a 37’ Island Packet and a 70’ Schooner. The changes in Havana during the 1994 to 2016 timeframe are sure to be fascinating as well.

We LOVE costumes & table decorations!

If you are a returning member, just send your check to Barbara Deininger (her address is in the LBC Directory) or email me for the address. The form for new members to complete can be found online: www.spyc.org and then click on >> Clubs Within the Club >>LBC and you’re there. (It’s page 2.)

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

Thursday, June 3rd Photo Album of World Travel presented by Dr. John Lenhart: “It’s a great, wide, beautiful, wonderful world.” Dr. Lenhart has documented his world travels through photography. See beautiful scenery and exciting places of interest – imagine, skiing in Dubai, drummers in Sri Lanka, exotic dancers. Lenhart will likely make you yearn to visit places you may have never thought about. Travel around the world in 60 minutes at the SPYC June 3rd! Both Events at the Downtown Clubhouse Social Time: 5:00 pm | Presentation: 5:30 pm Attend in Person - Reservations Required RSVP online at www.spyc.org or at (727) 892-6882 *Plated Food ~ $10/pp* To attend our events virtually on Zoom, please contact Patsy Warmack at: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com. SMOOTH SAILING | MAY-JUNE 2021

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CRUISING

FLEET by: Willy Bain, Fleet Captain

Welcome Aboard!!! …

March was a busy month for the Cruising Fleet with two cruises and our Monthly Dinner. The Cruises were a mid-week cruise to Bradenton Yacht Club and a weekend cruise to Marina Jacks. March 9th -11th saw the Fleet at Bradenton Yacht Club with five boats at the dock and two boats anchored out. Our Port Directors (Kevin and Debbie Hopper) arranged for a splendid dinner for the cruisers and a very laid-back couple of days of dinghy rides and bicycle excursions. March 18th–21st found the Fleet at Marina Jack’s in Sarasota. Ten boats and one “Iron Dinghy” participated. Our Port Directors (Jaleen Hartney, Ben & Chris Roddey) planned a full weekend of events.

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Port Directors

Enjoying the seafood!

The first night included Docktails on the dock in front of “Next Chapter” followed by a great seafood spread for 24 Cruisers at Marina Jack’s restaurant. Saturday included tours of Marie Selby Night on the town Botanical Gardens, Ringling Museum, and the Farmers Market. Saturday night saw the Fleet at three local restaurants (Selva, Duvals, & Elements). All three were worth the trip! Finally, our Monthly dinner had a tremendous turnout with 48 Cruisers forcing us to move to the Ballroom. During the dinner we had our annual Commodore’s Cruise signup. It resulted in what I believe is an unprecedent number of participants; 28 boats! The enthusiasm for cruising within the Club has certainly grown this year.

Port Directors

Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet: •Fleet returns from Commodore’s Cruise ( after May 1st) •Monthly Dinner – Thursday June 3rd •Cruise to Longboat Key Resort – June 11th-13th

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RV LAND CRUISERS by Angela Kowalik, President

n April, we resumed our meeting at the Club after a year. It was nice to reconnect in person. We’ll have our last meeting on May 4th before summer travels. Also in April, some of us ventured to the new Oak Alley RV Resort in Webster for a long “free” weekend – our Spring Fling! On arrival day Thursday, we gathered for some get-acquainted cocktails, RV stories, and summer plans. On Friday, we explored the park area then some of us ventured out for dinner. We had a great steak at the Whispering Oaks Winery; cooked on their open outdoor grill. Although we intended to stay until Sunday, we all left Saturday to avoid the impending weather. Those making the trip were Becky & Neal Crosson, Howie & Barbara Mednick, Ken & Corrine St. Jean, and us—Angela & Brian Kowalik. It was a great “free” getaway! Oak Alley is offering 3 nights free until October, and 50% off for returning guests until then too! Others can still enjoy this great offer.

UPCOMING EVENTS .Tuesday, May 4th - 5:00 pm: RV Land Cruisers, an informal gathering at the Downtown Club .June 21st - 28th: FCYC Land Cruising Fleet RV Rally - River Ranch RV Resort (near Lake Wales) .July 7th - 11th: FMCA 103rd International Convention & RV Expo in Gillette, Wyoming RV Land Cruisers will not be having meetings in June, July or August To join the group and keep up with our events, where we will be making adventures happen, please contact Angela Kowalik at koalafam@tampabay.rr.com

Breakfast with Ken & Corrine St. Jean

Howie & Barbara Mednick, Neal & Becky Crosson, & furry companions meet-up

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FREE Nights at Oak Alley RV

Resort!

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by JoAnn Wood, President

WOMAN’S CLUB INTEREST GROUPS BookINTEREST Group WOMAN’S CLUB GROUPS Facilitator: Ilene Robeck irrobeck@gmail.com Membership in the Woman’s Club is 4th Wed unless noted required toMeets participate in the Interest Group Social 5:00 pm | Discussion activities 5:30-6:30 pm | Currently on Zoom

Ladies, As outgoing President, I want to personally thank my Board and the membership for all your support during a very unique term of office. While many events had to be canceled, we were able to enjoy Bingo and the Annual Tea & Fashion Show. Our interest group leaders charged ahead to keep things rolling. Mah Jongg is now back in full swing. Our Book Club will move forward in person and on ZOOM, as we remember the efforts of Sue Bettencourt who took charge these last 2 years. It has been an honor to be your President and keep the Woman’s Club moving ahead. MAY 19th is our final membership meeting. Come to meet your new Board for 2021-2022. President - Janna Ranney Vice President - Laura Reitan Secretary - Toni Gelman Membership - Julie Shields Treasurer - Donna Sue Marks Programs - Lolli Rendina Past President - JoAnn Wood

Book Group (no December meeting)

The BOOK GROUP has completed the reading selections for the upcoming year, June 2021-May 2022, as we continue to ZOOM from the Yacht Club The FUNSEEKERS have returned! Deborah Giaquinto arranged for 2 private docenttours of the Antioch Reclaimed exhibit at the MFA this past April. More adventures to come!

Membership: Julie Shields dhhopper@aol.com

Bridge Group

Zoom Coordinator: Robeck Facilitator:Ilene Joyce Sterrett irrobeck@gmail.com 727-822-5878 (hiatus) 4th Wed unless noted

Mah Jongg

Social 5pm Facilitator: | Discussion 5:30-6:30pm Marleen Collins currently on ZOOM marleencollins@yahoo.com

727-864-0781 • Thursday @ 1:00 pm

Mah Jongg Lunch @ Noon Facilitator: Marleen Collins

marleencollins@yahoo.com [Monthly events are subject to change] 727-864-0781 Membership in the Woman’s Club is Thursday @ 1pm (lunch @ noon) required to participate in the Interest Group activities. Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett 727-822-5878 hiatus

Fun Seekers

FunSeekers: Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto Event dates and times vary Event dates deborahgia@icloud.com and times vary deborahgia@icloud.com Sunshine

Contact: Debbie Hopper

Sunshine: dhhopper@aol.com Contact: Debbie Hopper

jshieldsbuckner@gmail.com or visit our club website page at www.spyc.org Membership: Julie Shields for the form to join or renew.

jshieldsbuckner@gmail.com or visit our website page for form to [Please seeclub full calendar in Woman’s Clubthe directory] join or renew (Please note full calendar in Woman’s Club directory)

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

The Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and we increase women’sfirm involvement REMINDER: due to Covid-19, will require RSVP’s in the SPYC.

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

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GOLF

GROUP by Connie Smith

pring arrived in time for our March 23rd golf outing at the Eagles Golf Club in Odessa. It was a venue for nature lovers as we witnessed sightings of unique birds, those Florida alligators ,and scampering little fox squirrels. Fortunately, we chose the Lake Course which calmed our nerves with wide fairways, but on the other hand we experienced ample water to contend with to swallow up our golf balls! We hope to go back and play the Forest Course for another event. Again, we feasted on a hearty lunch outside under umbrella tables. An honorable mention goes to the ” Burger with the Egg on Top”. Pictured below: First Place Winners celebrating on the patio.

Pictured above: Closest to Pin & Closest to Line Winners - Great view in the background!

.1st Place with a score of +1: Tom Ritschel, Bill Protz, Myra McShane, Isabel Schoenberg .2nd Place with a score of +3: Dennis Augur, Barbara Deininger, Mike McDonough, Eric McShane .3rd Place with a score of +3: Martin Morris, Susan Arsenault, Bob Bedford, Larry Massingil .Closest to the Pins on Par 3’s: John Arsenault, Mike McDonough, Larry Massingil .Closest to the line: Myra McShane

As the weather is warming up, don’t hesitate to try out the Golf Group!! We welcome all levels of players for our monthly scramble outings. Contact our fearless leader, Susan Arsenault, at sueatcp@aol.com to sign up or obtain more information.

AMATEUR RADIOCLUB by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ

mateur Radio Club (ARC) meetings are starting back up in April. Mark your calendar for ARC meetings on: Tuesday, May 18th (meeting time - 6:00 pm). After our May meeting, ARC will have no further meetings until September. Continue to join us on our weekly “On the Air Net” every Monday at 17:30 hrs on WD4SCD. Repeater frequency 147.030. Repeater information www.qsl.net/wd4scd/

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!

SMOOTH SAILING | MAY-JUNE 2021

CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB

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REACHERS

Barbara Arnold & Charl Hadfield

Broad Reachers ready to sail!

by Marti Cochran

he Broad Reachers soon will be wrapping up Saturday sailing at Pass-a-Grille, so that we can send our Optis downtown to the Sailing Center for use in the summer Youth Sailing program. Supporting youth sailing is a tradition for the Broad Reachers. We now do it through financial contributions and through supplying equipment for the summer programs. In earlier days, after their organization as a club in 1971, the Broad Reachers worked with youth sailors and their parents in helping build Clearwater Prams to be used for kids’ sailing at PAG. When lack of wind kept us off the water, we wrapped up our racing classes with a final session on shore with Coach Charlie Lalanne. The highly relevant topic Charlie chose for the day was, “How to race in light air,” which unfortunately required at

by Rich Treinen

nce a year the Wing Shooters Society hands out a gift of some sort to our members. It happens at one of our monthly meetings. If you miss that meeting you are pretty much on your own to extract your gift from the jaws of the Grand Marshall. That’s a slight exaggeration, but let’s move on.... The gift is a way of balancing our annual budget back to zero. You can think of it as getting some of your membership fee back. Since our fees are next to nothing that tells you the relative value of the gift. At this moment if you are thinking hats and cups, you are standing on home plate. You’ve likely seen the embroidered shirts and hunting vests frequently

MAY-JUNE 2021 | SMOOTH SAILING

Coach Charlie Lalanne

least some air to put Charlie’s tips into practice. The coaching class nonetheless provided helpful information we will all put to use on those all-too-frequent light air days we see this time of year. Before sending our Optis downtown, we will have a few more races and fun sails, including visiting some of our favorite locations reachable from the club: Hotel Zamora and Shell Island. Please consider joining us for Saturday morning sailing at the PAG clubhouse. Contact Carol Hansen at carol@dband1.com. modeled by our members. Do not be fooled, those highly valued items are personal discretionary spending events. The Wing Shooters Society could raise its annual membership fee and return a more substantial gift. That might not be a good idea. You must understand the annual gift is vigorously discussed inside the membership. It’s one of the topics that make our monthly meetings a hoot. I can’t imagine the elevated oratory a more valuable gift might ignite. That’s the thing about the Wing Shooters Society, our monthly meetings alone are worthy of the membership fee. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

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

CLUBS WITHIIN THE CLUB

SALTY SISTERS

by Carol Hansen

420 Sailing

n March 24th, the Salty Sisters held a session on Salty history and traditions led by Vicki Posner, Captain Els Wiemken and Co-Captain Jennifer Parramore. Several newer and long-standing members joined in with anecdotes and questions. Vicki presented a history she’d compiled from Smooth Sailing articles about Salties for the Club’s 100th anniversary in 2009, full of lively and proud moments of our past and current members’ accomplishments. The following week, to celebrate Easter, the Salty Sisters gathered in the SPYC Waterfront Room to enjoy a nice Easter lunch after visiting the Salty Sister’s Rummage sale at poolside. Our traditional Easter Bunny hopped in for a visit and gave out candy. Beautiful Easter decorations were arranged by Nancy Reeser, Carol Crawford and Nita George.

Salty Sister History Class

—AHOY ye— THE SALTY SISTERS A MEMBER!

Carol Hansen & the Easter Bunny

Captain Els thanked the following Salty Sisters who volunteered April 2nd-4th for the N D Regatta: Tricia Billings, Trisha Birkenstock, Sue Brautigam, Gloria Davis, Helle Getz, Barbara Goodman, Lori Hodges, Helen Larsen, Valerie Massengill, Terri McGough, Barbara Mehaffey, Karen Park, Jennifer Parramore, Beth Pennington, Gina Bowden-Pierce, Gail Poffenberger, Selga Sakss, Janet Walker, Susan Wallace and Joy Wissing. Twenty-five Salty Sisters showed up at the Sailing Center on Wednesday, April 7th for 420 lessons, Pram, and Ideal sailing. Unfortunately, light air forced a change of plans. No Prams or Ideals sailed. But Skipper’s Hats Lori Leadbetter, Els Wiemken, Nancy Kadau, Helen Larsen, and Janet Walker led 420 rigging class. A few Salties got a short ride around the basin, but the wind was too light to run races.

Applications available starting Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Downtown Clubhouse front desk. Membership in the Salty Sisters is open to women members of SPYC. Our Mission: New applicants must “To promote be eager to particisailing pate in sailing, race and to assist committee and other our members exciting water related in becoming activities. more proficient WELCOME ABOARD! For More Information Please Contact: Els Wiemken Elswiemken@gmail.com

In the science of sailing.”

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Trisha Birkenstock Trishab@tampabay.rr.com * * *

Or: Jennifer Parramore Parramorej88@gmail.com

COME JOIN US IN SOME SAILING FUN!

SMOOTH SAILING | MAY- JUNE 2021

SPYC DECKBOAT Rental This 2019 Starcraft deckboat is a turn of the key away from having you living out the full Yacht Club waterfront experience. This boat is available for daily rental by qualified SPYC members.

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8 Person capacity

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4-Speaker Audio system with Bluetooth connectivity

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Bimini Top provides shade and comfort for most of the boat

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USCG approved Safety Equipment Included

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8 Hour Rental Period (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)

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Daily Rate $325 (Only $275 with your FL Boaters’ Safety ID Card!) plus applicable sales tax

In order to operate a motorboat of ten (10) horsepower or greater, Florida law requires anyone who was born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 to successfully complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the FWC. SPYC encourages all members, regardless of age, to obtain their FL Boaters’ Safety ID Card, and will provide a $50 discount for each rental to members with this card.

To make reservations please visit www.spyc.org/Powerboat

Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ May/June 2021 Double Issue

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