Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ May/June Double Issue 2019 by St. Petersburg Yacht Club

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COMMODORE’S LOG H

ello SPYC Members, Welcome to our double issue of Smooth Sailing for the months of May and June! It was nice for Commodog Sophie to give me a brief respite from these writing chores. I want to reassure all past and future Commodores

The improvements at our Pass-a-Grille Beach Club have been coming along nicely. By the time you read

that the Commodore’s hat in her picture was not sullied by actual K-9 contact, but was merely photo-shopped by yours truly. However, it did take me a while to get the paw prints and Milk Bone crumbs off of my keyboard, not to mention her fur. I’m surprised she had any left after cleaning out the scuppers on my boat. Speaking of boats, I can only surmise our members have been enjoying this banner Chamber of Commerce weather this spring; and the fishing has been outstanding! Thanks to the efforts of my son, Derek, we have enjoyed feasting on two forty pound black fin Tunas he caught a week or so apart. Fish eating does not get any better than sushi grade tuna, lightly seared with sesame. I get hungry just thinking about it. What a great time our sailors had on their race to Cuba, ushered along by a northeasterly breeze at 15-20 knots, with Fresh Pineapple, from the Southern Yacht Club, who set the new course record of 1:08:43:19, and took 3rd Place and Line Honors in this year’s St. Petersburg – Habana Race. Kudos to the entire crew of Silver Surfer for that historic downhill spinnaker run to Habana, and clenching 1st Place in their division. Nice going, Harvey & Tom!! In the words of the I Ching, perseverance furthers. Additional kudos to Johannes Vanderkrabben, Skipper of Woodland, for 1st Place in their class as well. Unlike previous years, the weather was just about ideal for the 26 boats, and 1 support boat, that reached Havana. I understand that no one went hungry on the night of the awards, and that a good time was had by all. Many thanks to the tireless efforts of our organizers, who are too numerous to mention. It is a huge undertaking, to say the least. The Club’s Facebook page had the race highlights from the first day with over 10,000 views! For details and list of winners please check out page 5 in this issue. The Thistle Midwinters East was held February 25 – March 1, with a beautiful breeze and plenty of sunshine. Look out for the July/August double issue with highlights from this year’s Winter Lightning Championship. Thistle results are online at https://yachtscoring.com/event_results_cumulative.cfm?eID=6190. The top three finishers are as follows, with congrats to all: 1. Matt Fisher, Wayne Pignolet & Sarah Paisley of Ohio 2. Craig Koschalk, Charlie Yingling & Lauren O’Hara of Ohio 3. Aaron Holland, Peter Hudson & Sarah Bonner of New York

this, the 30 day cure period for the concrete pool shell will be over and things will be moving swiftly. Past Commodore Klingel has been shepherding this project and it will be stunning when completed. We included the most recent picture we could and still meet deadline to keep you visually abreast of the progress. Can’t wait to see it holding water! A hearty thanks to our members for attending the Easter Brunch and accompanying festivities in April. And now, both Mother’s day and Father’s Day are fast approaching. Reservations for these two events can be conveniently made on-line at spyc.org or through your SPYC mobile app. Lastly, there is this little contest we have been holding, and the bottle of Dom Perignon, that GM Reydams and I are just going to have to drink by ourselves; if no one will take the effort to win it. In the last Log, Commodog Sophie was kind enough to let everyone know that the sign in the accompanying picture is located south of the downtown Club, and apparently that was not enough. So, here is another clue: If you draw an East-West line running through the Passa-Grille Club, the sign would be south of that line as well. Now the Pinellas County line is somewhere out there in the middle of Tampa Bay, and land mass is rather limited, especially when one recalls that the land mass must consist of an island, since the sign says “Island Crossing.” So do the math and be the winner! Have a great couple of months!

Jim Byrne, Commodore

The Mission of St. Petersburg Yacht Club is to encourage and support yachting, and provide a comfortable social environment for our members and guests, while preserving and enhancing the Club’s traditions and prestige. MAY & JUNE 2019 | SMOOTH SAILING

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

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

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

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

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

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Leah Wieter ...........................................................................................................892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@spyc.org Steve Partridge....................................................................................................892-6892 Facilities Manager | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Micah Giralte........................................................................................................892-6894 Executive Housekeeper | housekeeping@spyc.org

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Suzanne Gendrot................................................................................................822-3873 Executive Pastry Chef ext. 223 suzanne-g@spyc.org

Downtown Clubhouse: 822-3873 Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: 360-1646 Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142 Downtown Marina: 822-3227 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:

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 (Piano Bar CLOSED starting July 5-6, Re-Opens on Aug. 9th)

Sailing Center:

Grille 1909:

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

(Reservations strongly recommended) Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm • Sunday Brunch: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Heritage Lounge: Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm • Dinner: Tuesday Sunday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Limited Late Night Menu available after 9:30 pm)

Bridge Room: Breakfast Buffet: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 am - 9:00 am & Saturday – 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (www.sailstpete.org)

Snell Isle Hours:

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: CLOSED Tuesdays and Wednesdays Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 11:30 am-9:30 pm (Menu available until 9:00 pm) Sunday: Noon-8:00 pm | Sunday Brunch 11:00 am-2:00 pm (Last Sunday of every month) *Menu available on Sunday, except during Sunday Brunch. SMOOTH SMOOTH SAILING SAILING | SEPTEMBER | MAY & JUNE 20182019 3

MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHT 4

SPYC ANNUAL

SHUTDOWN NOTICE S

ummer is quickly approaching and most of the big projects on our list for the Club will happen during the annual shutdown from Monday, July 15th - Monday, July 29th when the Club will be completely closed for business, however, a few projects will still need to be completed while the Club is open. (The Club will re-open on Tuesday, July 30th.) PLEASE NOTE: Downtown Clubhouse will close early at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 14th. Pass-a-Grille will NOT have a shutdown this year and will be open Thursday through Monday during the downtown Club’s shutdown.

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This year, we are doing a Heritage Lounge Makeover Project (mainly to increase the functionality and aesthetics of the center bar area), which will require some shifting of service offerings from one area to another. Please “excuse our dust” as we improve this area for our members, and note the following important dates:

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Beginning Tuesday, July 2nd – Both sections of the Commodore Room will be transformed into your dining areas. Reservations can be made online at spyc.org or on your SPYC mobile app through the “Grille 1909”. The weekday lunch buffet will continue to be available from the Compass Room during normal lunch hours. 4th of July events will take place with a la carte dining in both sections of the Commodore Room and the July 4th buffet in the Ballroom.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman Susan Robertson Director of Membership/Marketing

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Friday, July 5th (ONLY), breakfast in the Bridge on this day will have extended hours from 7:30 - 11:00 am. Beginning Friday, July 5th, the Heritage Lounge and patio will be CLOSED until August 6th. The Grille 1909 will be operating as the Heritage Lounge (complete with lounge seating, dance floor, lights, music and food and beverage service). Outdoor patio available for non-service dogs and smoking. Beginning the weekend of July 5-6, the Piano Bar will be closed for entertainment on Fridays & Saturdays, and will re-open on August 9th. Beginning Tuesday, August 6th, the Heritage Lounge and Grille 1909 will RE-OPEN for regular service in their respective locations.

Welcome New Members Active Boat Owner: Mrs. Abbey Ahern Mr. Christopher Ahern PAG Club Only: Mrs. Nancy Hadam Mr. Robert Roche Mr. & Mrs. Bernard & Gloria Lyons Non Resident: Mr. Mark Obenour Mr. Alfred Canino Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rowland Mr. and Mrs. Garry Haas Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Funk Mr. Rory Maher

Intermediate: Mr. Ryan Quinty Mrs. Celesta Carter Mr. Sean Carter Reinstate: Ms. Deborah Evans Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Massari

Proposers: David Quinty Michael Lanske Allen Thomas Albert Schoendienst Joseph Ahern Joseph Magnini Mr. & Mrs. Tom & Donna Santoro The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support!

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2019 St. PETERSBURG

HABANA RACE

1st in Class & 1st in Fleet - Cruising B - “Woodland”

by George Pennington & PC Richard Winning, Event Chairs

ongratulations go out to Guy Williams and the crew of Fresh Pineapple, of the Southern Yacht Club, who set the new course record of 1:08:43:19, and took 3rd Place and Line Honors in the St. Petersburg-Habana Race! Congrats also go out to St. Petersburg Yacht Club Members, Harvey Ford and Tom Mistele on Silver Surfer, for capturing First in Class & First in Fleet for the Spinnaker Class, and to Johannes Vanderkrabben Skipper of Woodland, for First in Class & First in Fleet for the Cruising Class. Other SPYC members competing included: Wasabi - Skippered by Nicolas Hartney/Eric Lopez – 2nd in Spinnaker Class & 2 in Fleet Seanchai - Ted Steadman 2nd Cruising Class & 2nd Fleet Tattoo - Glenn Benson 4th in Cruising Class & Fleet Awake - Giuseppe Prestia 6th in Cruising Class & 9th in Fleet After a delayed start, 26 vessels were greeted with a building northerly breeze and big waves, ideal for surfing out of Tampa Bay. Spinnakers were set, as sailors geared up for a quick 284 nautical miles to Havana, Cuba. Upon arrival, Competitors were greeted with a spectacular welcome by the members and staff of the Club Nautico-Hemingway International Yacht Club de Cuba. As always, a special THANK YOU to all of the volunteer organizers of this historical event including Todd Rippel and his support boat, “Rippel on the Water.” Left to Right, George Pennington, Commodore Eschrich, Ada Bussey, PC Winning, PC Birkenstock, Beth Pennington, Vice Commodore Michael Blacker

Spinnaker Class 3rd Place & Line Honors- “Fresh Pineapple” Spinnaker Class 2nd Place- “Wasabi”

Spinnaker Class: 1st Place- “Silver Surfer” Tom Mistele & Harvey Ford 2nd Place- “Wasabi” Eric Lopez 3rd Place & Line Honors- “Fresh Pineapple” Guy Williams Cruising A: 1st Place- “Seanchai” Edward Steadman 2nd Place- “S/V Furlough” R.F. Scruggs 3rd Place- “Alouette” Paul Magnin Cruising B: 1st Place- “Woodland- DC” Johannes Vanderkrabben 2nd Place- “Anam Cara” Michael Bird Cruising C: 1st Place- “Flagship” George Norwood 2nd Place- “Anthie” George Alexiou

Press Conference in Cuba

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2018 Yachting Recognition Awards Carole Bardes was the

March 15th, 110 members of SPYC were recognized at the annual awards celebration for their accomplishments, performance and service to our sailing community. A complete listing of these individuals is published in April’s Smooth Sailing and has been framed and dis-played in the lobby!

first recipient of the newly created Pat Seidenspinner Award for Leadership & Service which reflects significate impact within the sailing community and effective leadership that encourages participants in all aspects of the sport of sailing. Congratulations to a truly deserving Carole!

A primary focus last year was the 50th Anniversary of the St. Pete to Isla Mujeres race—a big THANK YOU goes out to ALL who partici-pated in some shape or form—organizers, Race Committee, sailors, supporters, staff, etc.! [Please refer to the full article in last year’s July/Aug 2018 issue of Smooth Sailing.]

 29 Junior Sailors! 8 High School Sailors! 7 Collegiate sailors!

~A Special Remembrance was given to PC Bob Johnson who contributed so much of his time (decades) and talents serving the Club on Race Committee .

~ Special Recognition~ Tom & Barbara Farquhar The Farquhars were awarded the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy by US Sailing for their contributions to the sport of sailing.

Update to SPYC World Champions Trophy ~ Ed Baird was recognized for all the world championships he has accomplished during the last 2 decades! Mark Mendelblatt was also added for his win in 2016 during the Melges 32 Worlds. [The trophy hangs just outside the Heritage Lounge—check it out.] SPYC is very proud to have so many accomplished sailors as members - just look around the Club at all the trophies! We salute you all!!

 27 Awards to Adult Offshore Ocean Racing, One Design & Professionals!

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Com. Byrne presented the Commodore’s Award to George & Beth Pennington * * *

Check the SPYC Facebook page for lots more photos of this event! ~ Congratulations & Thanks to All! ~ Trisha Birkenstock MAY & JUNE 2019 | SMOOTH SAILING

ON THE WATER

YACHTING INFORMATION

COMMITTEE

by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chairperson

he first weekend of April brought 180 sailors to the 2019 Sarasota Youth Sailing Sailfest. I had the privilege to serve as the Head PRO for 3 Circles; Optimist Green Fleet, Red, White and Blue Optimist and C420/Laser course. SPYC youth sailors stood on the podium in three classes. Luke Dluzneski captured a 3rd place in the Optimist Green Fleet with nine races, two of which he scored bullets in a fleet of 43 sailors. Dorothy Mendelblatt captured 1st place Overall in the Red, White and Blue Optimist Class. She scored seven points in 7 races with five bullets and one drop in a fleet of 38 sailors. John Hartney placed second in RWB overall, first in the White fleet, had two bullets and scored 12 points.

Dorothy Mendelblatt, Overall Winner Optimist RWB & JJ Smith – 1st Place Skipper C420 & Chubb’s US Sailing Area D Qualifier.

The spotlight shined on J.J. (Jessica) Smith daughter of Sue Davidson, a SPYC Salty. JJ and her crew of Will Murray captured the Chubb’s US Sailing Area D Qualifier in C420. JJ and her crew will represent Area D at the Chubb’s US Sailing Youth National Championship in August in Redwood, CA. They placed first with nine points in six races with one drop and four bullets. Congratulations to our sailors and good luck JJ as you compete for the National Title, we hope to see you on the podium!

SPYC JUNIOR

SAILING

ACTIVITIES by Todd Fedyszyn

he SPYC Junior Sailing Team was well represented in the Opti RWB Fleet at the Miami Sailing Week Regatta hosted by the Coconut Grove Sailing Club. Held in conjunction with the Bacardi Miami sailing week, 100 Opti’s and over 200 youth sailors competed on Biscayne Bay. SPYC Opti Sailors Cole Rogers, Rosie Simpson and John Hartney competed in a tough fleet with plenty of international talent. The High School sailing season is coming to a close with the SAISA South Points Series wrapping up in Mid March. SPYC was well represented this year with sailors competing for Osceola, Lakewood, St Pete and Shorecrest High Schools. Shorecrest

has had a good year and qualified for the district fleet racing Championships over Easter weekend. Both St Pete HS and Shorecrest competed in the District Girls Championships hosted by Jacksonville University. Shorecrest finished 5th overall in the Gold Fleet and St Pete HS finished 1st in the silver fleet. SPYC was also well represented at the Clearwater Youth Open with sailors competing in all three divisions. Bella Shakespeare took the top spot in the Opti RWB fleet and Preston Weaver took the win in the Laser Radials! SPYC Summer Sailing Camp registrations are coming in fast as it is shaping up to be another great summer! Be sure to get your sailors signed up so you don’t miss out on a spot. Information can be found on www.sailstpete.org. SMOOTH SAILING | MAY & JUNE 2019

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The Beach Club at

MAY Sun

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

Mon

Tues & Wed

CLOSED

Cinco de Mayo Specials!

Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day Lunch Noon - 4 pm

LBC 11:00 am LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm Unsinkables 6-9 pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm

LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm

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

Bridge 11:30 am Bingo! 6:30 pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm

Bridge 11:30 am

Fri

LBC Mah Jongg 1pm

LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm Memorial Day Lunch & Dinner Specials!

Broad Reachers 11 am Kentucky Derby Party 5 pm

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

Bridge 11:30 am Happy Hour 4-7 pm Burger Bar 5-8 pm

Wine Society 6 pm Rombauer, Napa

Bridge 11:30 am

Broad Reachers 11 am LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm

LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

Bridge 11:30 am

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

Mondays: LBC Mah Jongg Thursdays: Bridge Saturdays: Broad Reachers & LIVE Music on the Deck To book a Private Event contact Kerrie at 727-360-1646 or kerrie@spyc.org

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Sat

LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm

CLOSED

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

Thurs

**Important Note** The Beach Club will NOT close down for Annual Shutdown this year. Please refer to the Membership Highlight section for details.

EVENTS CALENDAR

Downtown

MAY Sun

For Online Reservations ~ Visit www.spyc.org

Tues

Mon CLOSED

Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet 11am-3pm

Clubhouse

CLOSED

Wed

Salty Sisters

7 Golf Group 6 pm

Salty Sisters Golf Group 6 pm Saltwater Anglers 6 pm

Thu

Cambria Wine & Cheese Pairing 6:30 pm

Wing Shooters 6 pm

Fri

Twilight Series Commodore’s Cruise May 3rd-24th

Sat

Poker Run 11 am Kentucky Derby Party 5 pm

Twilight Series

14 11 15

21 18 22

28 25 29

CLOSED

Salty Sisters Woman’s Club 5 pm Trivia 7 pm

Amateur Radio Club 6 pm Riders Club 6 pm

Salty Sisters

Wine Society 6 pm Rombauer, Napa

Twilight Series

SPYC Kids! Laser Tag Party 1-4 pm FCYC Marathon YC

Twilight Series

Birthday Bash 6-9 pm

31 Twilight Series

**Important Note** Please refer to the Membership Highlight section for important dates regarding this year’s Annual Shutdown at the downtown Clubhouse.

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The Beach Club at

JUNE Sun

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

Mon

Fri

Thurs

Tues & Wed

CLOSED

Broad Reachers 11am LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm

CLOSED

Happy Hour 4-7 pm Unsinkables 6pm

CLOSED

Bridge 11:30 am BINGO! 6:30 pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

Sat

Bridge 11:30 am Happy Hour 4-7 pm

Broad Reachers 11am LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm

CLOSED

Happy Father’s Day! Father’s Day Dinner 4-8 pm

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

Bridge 11:30 am Happy Hour 4-7 pm Burger Bar 5-8 pm

CLOSED

24 Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

Bridge 11:30 am Happy Hour 4-7 pm

Wine Society 6pm King Estate, Oregon

Broad Reachers 11am LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm

CLOSED

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

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JULY UPCOMING EVENTS (All dates subject to change) 1: Unsinkables 4: 4th of July Celebration! 11: BINGO! 15: Ladies Beach Club 28: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch

Mondays: LBC Mah Jongg Thursdays: Bridge Saturdays: Broad Reachers & LIVE Music on the Deck To book a Private Event contact Kerrie at 727-360-1646 or kerrie@spyc.org

EVENTS CALENDAR

Downtown

JUNE Sun

Clubhouse

For Online Reservations ~ Visit www.spyc.org

Tues

Mon

Fri

Thu

Wed

CLOSED

Sailing Demo & Social Contact SPSC at 822-3113 for details

Happy Father’s Day! Father’s Day Brunch Buffet 11 am - 2pm

23 Family Trivia Afternoon! 2-4 pm Cruising Fleet Cruise to Venice YC

Sat

CLOSED

11 11 12

18 18 19

CLOSED

Golf Group 6 pm

Salty Sisters

Salty Sisters Saltwater Anglers 6 pm

Salty Sisters Trivia Night 7 pm

Salty Sisters

Cruising Fleet Lunch/Meeting 11:30 am Wing Shooters 6 pm

Wine Society 6 pm King Estate, Napa

Oregon Wine & Cheese Pairing 6:30 pm

Twilight Series

Twilight Series Cruising Fleet Cruise to Venice YC

Twilight Series

SPYC Breakfast Social 7:30-10 am Complimentary for members in Grille 1909.

Cruising Fleet Cruise to Venice YC

JULY UPCOMING EVENTS (All dates subject to change) 2: Golf Group 4: 4th of July Bash Buffet 2-5: Cruising Fleet Cruise to SPYC 5: Bridge Rm Breakfast Extended Hours: 7:30-11 am 10: Trivia Night 10: Saltwater Anglers

11: Cruising Fleet Dinner/Meeting 11: Wing Shooters Society 13: Luau Party (Tiki/Poolside) 14: NUOVO Bridal Show 14: Club CLOSES at 3:00 pm 15-29: Downtown Club CLOSED for Annual Shutdown 30: Downtown Club RE-OPENS

**Important Note** Please refer to the Membership Highlight section for important dates regarding this year’s Annual Shutdown at the downtown Clubhouse.

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MONTHLY EVENTS

TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT Downtown Friday Evenings

MAY SCHEDULE

ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE Downtown

May 1: Harry Galloway Jazz Trio May 2 - 4: Green Flash May 7 - 18: Royz Band May 21 – 25: The Charlie Morris Band May 28 – June 1: DAZZLER

PASS-A-GRILLE ENTERTAINMENT

Located only at our Beach Club

May 4: Pat Best May 11: Doug Bliss May 18: Dave Williamson May 25: Steve Mullis Saturday LIVE Entertainment on the deck! Every Saturday ~ 5:00-8:00 pm | Buckets of Beer ~ $11++

FAMILY NIGHT Downtown

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

April 30 -May 3: Arugula & Crisp Romaine Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Black Olives & Mediterranean Herb Vinaigrette Lemon and garlic seared Chicken on Golden Egg Linguini, melted fresh mozzarella cheese & Sweet Basil and Provencal Tomato Sauté.

May 3: Dave Williamson May 10: Dave Vallerie May 17: Chris Rooney May 24: Steve Mullis May 31: Big Rich 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

MAY 7-10: Blistered Asparagus Spears on Roma Tomato slices, Balsamic Crema, Medallions of Pork Tenderloin & Cannellini Bean Ragout simmered in an aromatic Mushroom Broth. MAY 14-17: Marcus Salad with Tomato, Fresh Avocado & Creamy Dill Dressing, Chicken Francine on Brie Cheese Polenta & a Garden Vegetable Bouquet. MAY 21-24: Asian Chef’s Salad, Hunan Ginger Scallion vinaigrette. Bourbon Chicken with Jasmine Rice MAY 28-31: Chilled Mango Gazpacho Parfait, Almond crusted Rainbow Trout with Amaretto Butter & fresh Chives.

Birthday Bash (Downtown):

Thurs. May 30th 6-9 pm $17++/per guest

Trivia Night (Downtown):

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

Wine Society Downtown: Thurs. May 16th at 6 pm

Wine Society PAG: Fri. May 17th at 6 pm

Beach Club Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch:

Sun. May 26th New Time! 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | $16++/pp Buffet, $3++ Bloody Marys (with Buffet)

Beach Club BINGO! Thurs. May 2nd 6:30 pm ($10++/pp)

CURRENT WEEKLY SPECIALS PASS-A-GRILLE Sundays: Veal Liver & Onions ~ $18++ Mondays: Honey Glazed Ham ~ $18++ Thursdays: Roasted ½ Chicken ~ $18++ Fridays: Grilled Lollipop Lamb Chops ~ $32++ Saturdays: Seared Shrimp or Salmon Alfredo over Fettucine ~ $20++ (Entrees include a Starch, Vegetable & choice of Soup or House Salad) MAY & JUNE 2019 | SMOOTH SAILING

DOWNTOWN Sundays: Sunday Brunch Buffet - Grille 1909 10:30 am - 1:30 pm ($16++/pp) Happy Hour - Tiki Hut 3-5 pm Tuesdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am Happy Hour - Lounge 4-7 pm Wednesdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am

Thursdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am Captains Wines - 1/2 Price! Happy Hour - Tiki & Lounge 4-7 pm Fridays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am Happy Hour - Tiki Hut 5-7 pm *Prime Time in Grille 1909 5:30-9:30 pm

Saturdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7:30-10:00 am Happy Hour - Tiki Hut 3-5 pm *Prime Time in Grille 1909 5:30-9:30 pm (Limited Lounge Menu available every night of the week after 9:30 pm)

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MONTHLY EVENTS

TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT Downtown Friday Evenings

JUNE SCHEDULE

ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE Downtown

June 4- 15: Royz Band June 18 – 19: Expressions June 20 – 22: Rukkus June 25 – 26: Harry Galloway Jazz Trio June 28 – 29: Southern Nights Band

PASS-A-GRILLE ENTERTAINMENT

Located only at our Beach Club

June 1: Chris Rooney June 8: Doug Bliss June 15: Dave Williamson June 22: Steve Mullis June 29: Pat Best

FAMILY NIGHT Downtown

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

JUNE 4-7: Strawberry Bisque with Cream Cheese & Peppermint Schnapps, Grilled Chicken with Papaya Scallion Salsa & Caramelized Hawaiian Pineapple.

June 7: Dave Williamson June 14: Dave Vallerie June 21: Chris Rooney June 28: Sam Stone & Steve Mullis Online Reservations at www.spyc.org. (Click the “Event Calendar”, locate your event & register!) RSVP Downtown: 727-892-6882 RSVP Beach Club (PAG): 727-360-1646

Birthday Bash (Downtown): Thurs. August 29th 6-9 pm $17++/per guest

JUNE 11-14: Brunswick stew, Beef Tenderloin, Shitake Mushroom Brochette & Peppercorn Grilled Vegetables.

Trivia Night (Downtown):

Wed. June 19th 6:30-8:30 pm $10++/pp, ($20++/pp reservations made less than 7 days before event)

JUNE 18-21: Israeli chopped Salad with Golden Couscous & Chilled Cucumber, Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Golden Sultanas & Lemon Basmati Rice.

Wine Society Downtown: Thurs. June 20th at 6 pm

Wine Society PAG: Fri. June 21st at 6 pm

JUNE 25-28: Chilled Avocado Soup & Cilantro Oil, Crispy Fried Baja Fish Tacos with California Slaw & Lime Crema.

Beach Club Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch:

Sun. June 30th 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, $16++/pp Buffet, $3++ Bloody Marys (with Buffet)

Saturday LIVE Entertainment on the deck! Every Saturday ~ 5:00-8:00 pm | Buckets of Beer ~ $11++

Beach Club BINGO! Thurs. June 6th 6:30 pm ($10++/pp)

CURRENT WEEKLY SPECIALS PASS-A-GRILLE Thursdays: Spaghetti & Meatballs $15++ Fridays: Shrimp & Veggie Stir-Fry $20++ Saturdays: Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken $15++ Sundays: Veal Liver & Onions $18++ Mondays: 4oz Filet Mignon & Maine Lobster Tail $35++ (Entrees include a Starch, Vegetable & choice of Soup or House Salad)

Saturdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7:30-10:00 am Happy Hour - Tiki Hut 3-5 pm *Prime Time in Grille 1909 5:30-9:30 pm (Limited Lounge Menu available every night of the week after 9:30 pm)

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with the “Anne & Andy” Coloring Page

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

AT SPYC? Downtown Sunday, May 12th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm $33++/adults & $16++/ages 4-12 (3 & under are FREE!) Includes: Mimosas, Bloody Marys and a Rose for Mom! Grille 1909 Dining Join us for Dinner ~ Opening at 4:00 pm Regular A la Carte menu available, including Chef’s Featured Mother’s Day Specials. (Mother’s Day dining reservations for the Brunch Buffet & Grille 1909 can be made online at spyc.org, or through your SPYC Mobile App.)

Sunday, May 12th Seating from Noon – 4:00 pm (Includes Soup or House Salad) • 5oz Butter Poached Twin Maine Lobster Tails, Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Baby Veggies ~ $35++ • Surf & Turf ~ Grilled Filet Mignon topped with Bearnaise Sauce, butter poached Maine Lobster Tail, Idaho Baked Potato & Chef’s Choice of Vegetable ~ $40++ Reservations: 727-360-1646

(Ages 6-14)

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At The Beach Club

Dinner Specials ~ 4:00 – 9:00 pm

Monday, May 27th Lunch Specials ~ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Slow Smoked Boston Butt with Chef’s seasonings, then braised in a country style BBQ sauce ~ $14++/pp Slow Roasted ½ Chicken –OR- Sweet & Smoky Roasted ½ Chicken ~ $13++/pp Lunch specials served with Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Cornbread & sliced Watermelon for dessert.

Full Rack of Baby Back BBQ Spare Ribs: $30++ 1/2 Rack of Baby Back BBQ Spare Ribs: $24++ Slow Roasted 1/2 Chicken: $16++ All entrees served with choice of House Salad or Soup du jour, Sweet Potato Mash, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Corn Bread, Warm Rolls & Apple Pie for Dessert. Reservations: 727-360-1646 (Online Dining Reservations available via your Member Portal or SPYC mobile app.)

Downtown Sunday, June 16th

Sunday, June 16th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm $30++/pp & $15++/Ages 4-12 (3 & under are Free!) Treat Dad on this very special day to a brunch buffet featuring: Breakfast Items, Omelets, Lunch Entree Specials, Shrimp Cocktail, Sushi, Desserts, Bloody Marys, Mimosas & LIVE Music! Father’s Day Dining Reservations can be made online at spyc.org, or through your SPYC Mobile App.

4:00-8:00 pm • Grilled 16 oz Ribeye topped with Wild Mushroom Ragout & Spiced Red Wine reduction, Sweet Potato Mash & Vegetables ~ $30++ • 5 Oz. Butter Poached Twin Maine Lobster Tails, with Mashed Potatoes & Baby Vegetables ~ $35++ • Surf and Turf: Grilled petite Filet Mignon topped with Béarnaise Sauce, accompanied by King Crab Legs, Baked Potato & Vegetables ~ $45++ • King Crab Legs, Mashed Potatoes and Baby Vegetables ~ $35++ (Entrees include Soup or House Salad) Reservations: 727-360-1646

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Downtown

Saturday, June 8th As a special Thank You to our members, a Complimentary Continental Breakfast will be served in Grille 1909 from 7:30-10:00 am. *Please note: The regular Breakfast Buffet in the Bridge Room will not be available on this day.*

Sunday, June 23rd 2:00 - 4:00 pm $10++/pp ~ Prizes & Refreshments Compete against other families in a special edition of Trivia at the downtown Clubhouse! (RSVP for this event online at spyc.org, or through your SPYC Mobile App.)

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Downtown

“What Grows Together, Goes Together” Thursday, June 27th 6:30 pm | $55++/per guest (Early Bird Rate! $45++/per guest if RSVP before June 20th) Join us for an evening of exploring why wines and foods that grow together make perfect pairings. Each food course will be paired with an Oregon wine.

Downtown

NUOVO Bridal Show is coming to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club! Sunday, July 14th Noon - 3:00 pm Additional details will be announced soon!

(Online Reservations can be made at spyc.org or through your SPYC Mobile App.)

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SPYC

TRAVELING BURGEES

Mrs. Joyce Wilson ~ March 2019 Mr. Robert Howard ~ March 8, 2019 Dr. William Moore ~ March 20, 2019 Mr. Paul Bardes ~ April 2019

Les & Nancy Bauer at the Cape Of Good Hope, South Africa.

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES MAY 2019 Corey Hall ~ Waterfront Programs Coordinator, 13yrs. Jennifer Ophaug ~ Banquet Server, 11 yrs. Aaron Huston ~ Valet, 8 yrs. James Lane ~ Banquet Busser, 4 yrs. Samantha Denton ~ Steward, 2yrs. Brittany Spencer ~ PAG Supervisor, 2yrs.

JUNE 2019 Eliott Leisure ~ Valet, 3yrs. Stephen Karaseinski ~ Line Cook, 2yrs. Patrick Woods ~ Steward, 1yr. Scott Malcolm ~ Banquet Server, 1yr.

Dave and Carol Soderlund at Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.

LISA ERVIN APRIL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Please help us congratulate, Lisa Ervin, as the SPYC April 2019 employee of the month! Lisa has been a joy to work with over the past 8 months and has been integral in improving our offerings in the morning. She has taken breakfast to a new level for our members to experience, and is a consummate team player, always there with a smile on her face. If you need a ray of sunshine and a great breakfast be sure to join her Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 – 9:00 am in the Bridge Room. We are so fortunate to have her on the SPYC staff. Congratulations, Lisa, and keep up the good work!

“Anchors Aweigh!”

Congratulations to our April WINNER: Antoinette Magnani She was the lucky contest drawing winner locating all (7) images of Anne & Andy in the April issue. To recap, they were spotted on pages: 11,12,14 twice, 15, & 17 twice. Antoinette snagged $100 in Gift Certificates that can be used for Food & Beverage while dining at the Club!

Submit your answer for this month’s game by May 14th to the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org. Each month one name will be drawn out of ALL of the correct answers submitted. The WINNER will be announced on the 15th, and will be contacted via phone or email to claim their prize.

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CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB Wayne Andrews and Bert Bussey, Bill Mann, Frank Diaz, fish of the day prize the of few a with er Max Fulm

SALTWATER

ANGLERS by Captain Wayne Andrews

Get Ready For Summer Fishing! Wayne Andrews with a fat red Grouper

Wayne Andrews, Burt Bussey and Frank Diaz ollowing our April with the first of four kingfish meeting, a group of Saltwater Anglers made an offshore excursion on Wayne’s World. Our first stop was for loaded Pinfish traps, then off to ship channel makers for Sardines and Cigar Minnows. Next stop was some limestone bottom in 120’ of water. With chum and flat lines out hoping for a King or a Tuna, bottom fishing started slow. Drifting through the same area was the trick tuning up a half dozen fat Red Grouper. Trying something completely different, our next stops were some well-known wrecks. Approaching the wreck with deep diving plugs we quickly hooked into a large Kingfish and noticed a bait ball was under attack nearby. Nothing beats tightening up on a Tuna after an explosive attack on a topwater popper. Blackfin tuna exploded on a popping cork!

Coach Boat

Bert Bussey shows off his big kingfish, nice catch!

There is plenty of great fishing right here. Come join us for our regular meetings and we’ll make some plans to get out on the water. The Saltwater Anglers meet at 6:00 pm on the second Wednesday evening of every month at the downtown Clubhouse. Please come join us at one of our next meetings on May 8th and June 12th. **SAVE THE DATE** The Annual SPYC Saltwater Anglers Fishing Tournament at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse is set for Saturday, October 26th. Captains meeting and cocktail party will be Friday, October 25th. SMOOTH SAILING | MAY & JUNE 2019

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SALTY

SISTERS by Carol Hansen

he 2019 Rainbow Regatta was a great success!!! The Dunedin Windlasses and Clearwater Bow Chasers did an outstanding job hosting. Captain Connie Beckman thanked our Rainbow Chair, Jennifer Parramore, who did a marvelous job putting the Salty Sister team together and organizing all the volunteers. She thanked all the Briney Brothers who were on hand to help. Among the volunteers and helpers were: Vanessa Beckman, Jennifer Anderson, Beverly Smoak, Angela Treinen, Joan Stephenson, Stephanie Morris, Kristina Thyrre, Barbara Arnold, Gina Bowden-Pierce, Gretchen Tenbrock-Wofe, Jeanette Erb, Vicki Posner, Charl Hadfield, Anne O’Dll, Mary Moosbrugger, Jill Bridges, Donna Papa, and Kathy Ahern. Our Clearwater Pram team, consisting of Lori Ledbetter, Sarah Richards, and Nancy Kadau, placed 1st and brought home the

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Dee Gill & Joanne Simmons

2019 Rainbow Team

Sarah Richards, Nancy Kadau, Lori Ledbetter

Clearwater Pram Perpetual Trophy! Our Opti Team consisted of Dee Gill (3rd place), Joanne Simmons (4th place), Carol Hansen, Marti Cochran, and Iris Mastry. Congratulations to our sailors!! The following Salties were presented awards at the 2018 Yachting Recognition ceremony: Diane Fowler – the Grunson Milam Trophy; Angela Kowalik – FCYC Cruising Reciprocity Award; Kathy Ahern – Race Administration & Management; Barbara Farquhar – Nathaneal G Herreshoff Trophy; Sue Davidson – SPYC Championship Regatta; Jennifer French – special recognition for her work in the development of neurotechnology; Beth Pennington – the Commodore’s Award, and Carole Bardes – the Pat Seidenspinner Award for Leadership and Service. We are very proud of these women and their families.

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Womans CLUB

by Angela Kowalik, President

n April, we celebrated our 17th year anniversary and installed new officers for the coming year. Angela Kowalik will continue on the Board as Past President.

President, JoAnn Wood; Vice President, Debbie Hopper; Secretary, Cheryl Lanfear; Treasurer, Debbie Walcutt; Membership, Janna Ranney; and Programs, Cyndi Deermount.

On May 15, please join us for a delightful talk by one of our Past Presidents Patsy Warmack: I Just Love Being A Broad: Plan Like a Pro, Look Like a Million! You’ll learn how she currently prepares for time away from home – it’s all in the details! 5:00 pm Social Time with Hospitality Bar 5:30 pm Meeting & Program to follow

and fun bridge games. Our new Fun Seekers group continues to find ways to enjoy the club and our delightful city be venturing around town, and they will have their Manhattan Skyline Soiree on May 29th to end the “season”. Now that the officers have been installed, we’re busy planning programs for next year. Meanwhile, we look forward to you joining us this summer ‘cause the fun doesn’t stop! While we take a break from Monthly programs, we still actively play Mah Jongg and Bridge every week, and meet for Book Group every month. In addition we get together for some Bingo fun at Pass-a-Grille, or Trivia events downtown. We also begin our new Summer Happy Hours with the Fun Seekers which I’m sure everyone will enjoy.

WOMAN’S CLUB INTEREST GROUPS

Looking back, we’ve been busy this year just having fun! Not only did we have interesting monthly programs, and a fabulous Fashion Show, our Interest Groups have been going strong. We had our great Mah Jongg Tournament, some museum tours, Book Group Facilitator: Sue Bettencourt May 22: The Lion’s Game by Nelson De Mille Jun 26: A Grand Day to Get Lost by Nelson De Mille Social time: 5:00 pm | Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Contact: snbettencourt88@gmail.com Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett Meets every Tues @ 1:00 pm in the Bridge Room [Lunch @ noon optional] Contact: 727-822-5878

Come and see what you are missing!!! To become a member or renew your membership, contact our new Membership Chair, Janna Ranney (jannrann@gmail.com) or 727-599-3200. Mah Jongg Facilitator: Carolyn Rehberger Lessons are regularly offered for new players. Meets every Thurs @ 1:00 pm [Lunch @ noon optional] Contact: sicar6@gmail.com or 727-895-8243 Fun Seekers Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto May 29: 4-6p Manhattan Skyline Soiree June 12: 4p Happy Hour - Ruth Chris July 16: 4p Happy Hour - Annatas Contact: deborahgia@icloud.com

Golf Group Facilitator: On Hiatus for the Summer Sunshine Meets each Fri Oct 15 thru May 15 at Cypress Links, tee times starting at 8:30 am Facilitator: Cheryl Lanfear Contact: 727-412-5281 or hlhardick@gmail.com If someone is ill or could use cheering up contact: mclanfear@yahoo.com [Please note – these are subject to change each month] Membership in the Woman’s Club is required to participate in the Interest Group activities. SMOOTH SAILING | MAY & JUNE 2019

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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

his has been an awesome, fun packed program year for the LBC.

Come join in the fun!! Membership forms are available at SPYC.org. Call or email Membership Chairwoman, Linda Christman, 727-561-0618 (SIBlink@aol.com) to join or renew. It’s $30.00 annually and worth every penny!

2019-2020 LBC Board Lt to Rt Front row: Patsy Warmack, President; Linda Christman, Vice President. Back Row: Sharon Ogan, Secretary; Cheryl Lanfear, Membership; Debbie Heston, Programs; Angela Kowalik, Treasurer; Eva Hefner, Past-president.

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

Grand Marshal Gene Collins & Joe Petrella

by Rich Treinen

n the table we had venison, duck, quail, and wild boar in addition to the best ribs I’ve ever had, and then there was chicken, Alabama style collard greens, cheesy grits, and corn bread served straight from an iron pan. For those concerned about the health of the 34 Wing Shooters in attendance, we had many healthy choices on our plates too. To wet our appetites and fight off dietary remorse, fine beverages and premium cigars were

enjoyed by all. Nobody went home hungry or even close. Many went home with enough leftovers for a week. This year’s Wing Shooters Wild Game Feast was held at Joe Petrella’s home on March 14th. The culinary artists preparing our game included Jack Cartier, Gene Collins and Wayne Andrews. As a symbol of our appreciation, Joe received a fabulous beverage in a bottle. Thanks Joe, sorry about the mess.

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RIDERS CLUB by Bob Kline

ur riders have burst into Spring with a bang… or should we say Vroom! With two more local rides under our Our favorite place to meet for a ride, “Cracker Barrel” belts, we are ready for a longer trip. Key West here we come!! We will depart on Tuesday, April 16th and spend a total of 3 – 4 nights exploring Key West and Southern Florida. Our Dade City ride was a great success. Between great weather and those hills and winding roads Dade City is known for, it could not have been a better day.

25 Quick cup of coffee, then back on the road!

Bob Kline grabbed some friends and went on an impromptu ride to the On our way to Homosassa Homosassa Riverside Resort. We enjoyed lunch at the Monkey Bar, appropriately named from the featured view of Monkey Island. You may even catch sight of the resident monkeys swinging around the island. Our own Bart Franey is getting closer to a final decision on a motorcycle purchase. Bart gave us a quick update on his progress. “I’m getting closer to a decision. I recently test rode two Indians and am working on a test ride for the Honda F6B this month, as soon as I get that done I’ll be ready to make a decision.” We know Bart has had a great time test riding, and we look forward to riding with him and his new motorcycle soon.

President- Bob Kline flybuoy747@gmail.com Vice President- Ray Noyes noyescrew@aol.com Secretary- Douglas Freedle janusfla@tampabay.rr.com

POWER BOAT

COMPETITION

by Barbara Weller, Chair, Power Boat Competition

he Daytrippers met on St. Patrick’s Day at PAG for corned beef & cabbage, green libations, and fun. Thank you, Kerrie … it was great! And NO rain! Thanks to all who were able to join us: Ken and Corrine St. Jean, Phil and Mary Letourneau, Ray and Charlotte Noyes, Debbi and Mike Young, Kent Larson and Marcia New, David and June Coe, Ed and Isabel Hanna, Randy and Vicki Stacy, Joe and Ginny Sadler, Simon and Karen Banfield, and Heber and Barbara Weller. Our April Daytripper’s cruise will be to the Pub Restaurant in Indian Shores on Sunday, April 28th. The Pub opens early and

2018 winning team 2017 winners David Menneke and Fred Bickley

Ginny, Charlotte & Mary

dockage is first-come first-served, so plan to be there no later than 11:30 am on Sunday to get the best dockage and seats. May’s Daytripper’s cruise will be to be Frenchy’s on the bay side in Clearwater on Sunday, May 26th. Dockage is first-come firstserved, so we try to get there no later than 11:30 am. If anyone else would like to join, please text me at 941-356-1680 so I can reserve seats and dockage, or email at barbara.weller221@ yahoo.com. Please check our Club Within the Club webpage for updated information! SMOOTH SAILING | MAY & JUNE 2019

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GOLF GROUP

First Place at 6 Under!

Cheers to Another Fun Outing

by Connie Smith

ur outing for March was postponed because of rain, so we opted to play the Stoneybrook Heritage Harbour Golf Club in Bradenton on “April Fool’s Day”. There were no jokes or tricks and the results are true as reported! Our golfers were stellar in play, as many players hit the Par 3’s. However, Ron Brown managed to be the only one to get on the green on Hole #17. Jim Krause won the prize for the Straightest Drive. 1st Place - Ron Brown, Martin Morris, and Connie Smith with a score of 6 under. 2nd Place – Nydia Ballesteros, Karen Lieberman, Jack Pyhel, Joop Van Der Krabben.

BROAD REACHERS by Marti Cochran

n March 18th, a Broad Reachers team joined over 90 other Florida Women Sailors in the waters, east and south of the Clearwater Sailing Center in Boca Ciega Bay, for the annual FWSA Rainbow Regatta. Fair winds, the camaraderie of friends from other clubs, and a fantastic volunteer team of Broad Reachers, spouses and others made for a great day on the water for sailors and spectators. Thank you to Coach JP Creignou, Coach Boat Driver Jennifer Paramore, Nancy & John Dunn, Angela & Rich Treinan, Barbara Arnold, Charl Hadfield, Donna Pappa, Mary Moosbrugger, and Jeanette Erb for providing great support for sailors Debbie Walcutt and Marti Cochran.

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Calling all wildlife to help us find our golf balls

3rd Place – Steve Hamblin, Chuck Mudd, Bill Prost, Annemiek Van Der Krabben. It was interesting, to note, that we were all glad to be on golf carts and not walking. This course logs about 9 miles long and often the green to the next tee is quite a ride. At our last golf meeting, Jack Howard played a video on “Putting”. We learned some helpful hints on how to keep the ball “on line“ and tips on how to practice the putting drill of lining two tees apart from each other; and then putting the ball through the opening to the hole. Thank you, Jack! After May, our Golf Group will have a summer break and play casually in town and away. For info on how to join this “Club Within the Club”, contact Susan Arsenault at sueatcp@aol.com.

Broad Reachers

Lucas Cup Winners

On April 6th, racing returned to Pass-a-Grille, where a team of Broad Reachers (Joanne Simmons, Debbie Walcutt, Angela Treinan, and Marti Cochran) competed against a Salty Sisters team (Carol Hansen, Charl Hadfield, Barbara Arnold, and Vanessa Beckman) in the annual Nancy Lucas Regatta. Spencer Lucas, Nancy’s son, presented the awards. Carol Hansen took first place, followed by Marti Cochran in second, and Vanessa Beckman, sailing in her first regatta, in third. Thanks to PRO Gloria Davis and her team (Selga Sakks, Mary McCarthy, Julia Sorbo, Betty Hurley), Nancy Dunn and Katie Rodgers in the mark boat, and Gwen Mann, Broad Reacher Sailing Captain, who organized the event.

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AMATEUR RADIOCLUB

by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ

here was good participation at the Communications Seminar presented for the Habana Race participants. The Amateur Radio Club (ARC) meetings are held every third Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the Park View Room. Eyeball for a Highball before the meeting in the lounge. Our meeting on May 21st will be the last meeting until September 17th.

CRUISING FLEET by Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain

arlier in March we recognized our 2018 FCYC Yachtsman of the Year and Founders Award Winners at the SPYC Yachting Recognition Awards Reception. Congratulations to all cruisers! Get working on those 2019 FCYC Cruising Logs! As we have done for the last few years, our March cruise (3/22-3/24) was a yacht club “swap” with Sarasota YC. This prearranged “swap” allowed us to accommodate 17 boats, while Sarasota invaded our Club with even more! Friday we enjoyed docktails on the patio before dinner in the Club, and Saturday we headed into St. Arman’s circle for dinner at a few different restaurants. A special thanks to our Port Directors Tim & Dianne Connolly who made all the arrangements for our large group and made it all so “illuminating”. March Port Directors Our hats are also off to the dockmasters Tim & Dianne Connolly at both locations!

Our regular “On the Air” radio net is every Monday at 5:30 pm. If you would like to observe our net in operation, there are several members with radios at PAG on the outside deck. We welcome all Club members to join us at our meeting, if you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator …. we can help you! Study help online www.hamtestonline.com.

Cruising Fleet at Sarasota YC

April Port Directors Michael & Beverly Bodin

For our April cruise (4/12-4/14), we ventured to Tampa YC with activities arranged by Port Directors Michael & Beverly Bodin. Friday night dinner was in the club’s Pilot House, and Saturday an optional tour of Ulele brewery, before dinner at an Italian restaurant in south Tampa. The fun never ends, thanks to all our cruising friends! Upcoming Events for the Cruising Fleet include: • Commodore’s Cruise: May 3 – May 24 • Cruising Fleet Luncheon Meeting – Thu, June 13 (11:30 social, Noon lunch, program to follow) • Cruise to Venice YC – June 21-23 Since we are off cruising, there is no meeting in May so join us for our June Cruising Fleet Luncheon meeting on Thurs. June 13 at noon where we will share our experiences from the Commodore’s Cruise. We’ll also begin sign-up for our August Ad-hoc cruise to Longboat Key Moorings at that time.

Inquire or sign-up for our events at spyc.org on the Cruising Fleet page. Looking forward to seeing you on the water … SMOOTH SAILING | MAY & JUNE 2019

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