Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ April 2024

CONTACT & Connect With Us

General Manager, COO - Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM (727) 823-1219 | gm@spyc.org

Chief Financial Officer - Colleen Finney, CHAE (727) 823-1061 | controller@spyc.org

Waterfront & Club Communications Director - Corey A. Hall (727) 822-3113 | Waterfront-director@spyc.org

Member Relations Manager - Kerrie Paquette (727) 892-6888 | Membership@spyc.org

Facilities Director - Steve Partridge (727) 892-6892 | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org

Food & Beverage Director - Jason Hooper (727) 892-6896 | FBDirector@spyc.org

Executive Chef - Christian Mayrhofer (727) 892-6889 | executivechef@spyc.org

Catering Director/Clubhouse Services Manager

Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2 (727) 892-6882 | catering@spyc.org

Catering Assistant - Caroline Stehr (727) 892-6897 | cateringinfo@spyc.org

Executive Pastry Chef - Natalia Nunez Torres (727) 822-3873 ext. 223 | pastrychef@spyc.org

Beverage Manager - Pierre Dumaine (727) 892-6891 | pierre@spyc.org

Member Services/Marketing Coordinator - Leah Wieter (727) 892-6893 | member.services@spyc.org

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse Coordinator - Delora Croteau (727) 360-1646 | Pag@spyc.org

Harbormaster, Chase Hudspeth & Dockmaster, John Toberman (727) 822-3227 | harbormaster@spyc.org - dockmaster@spyc.org

Youth Sailing Director - Todd Fedyszyn (727) 896-8101 youthsailingdirector@spyc.org

Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager - Maritza Villanueva (727) 892-6894 | housekeeping@spyc.org

Downtown Clubhouse: (727) 822-3873

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: (727) 360-1646

Snell Isle Marina: (727) 895-8142

Downtown Marina: (727) 822-3227

Sailing Center: (727) 822-3113

Business Office: (727) 892-6883/892-6884 | www.SPYC.org

HOURS of OPERATION

DOWNTOWN CLUB:

OPEN: Tuesday - Sunday

CLOSED: Monday

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

Open 7:30 am - 9:30 pm

FRIDAY

Open 7:30 am - 11:00 pm

SATURDAY

Open 8:30 am - 11:00 pm

SUNDAY

Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

BREAKFAST BUFFET

Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 - 9:30 am

Saturday: 8:30 - 10:45 am

Sunday Brunch Buffet: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (Brunch reservations strongly suggested)

GRILLE 1909

CLOSED for lunch service

Dinner Service:

5:30 - 9:30 pm (Wednesday - Saturday) 5:30 - 8:30 pm (Sunday)

1909 Entertainment:

Wed., Thurs., & Fri.

Smooth Piano ~ 6:00 - 9:00 pm

**

HERITAGE LOUNGE

Lunch Service:

Tues. - Sun. 11:30 am - 5:30 pm (Express Lunch Buffet every Wed., & Fri., 11:30 am -2:00 pm)

Dinner Service:

Tues. - Sat: 5:30 - 9:30 pm

Sun., - 5:30 - 9:00 pm

Late Night Menu: 9:30 -11:00 pm (Friday & Saturday)

LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT

Friday & Saturday: 7:00 - 11:00 pm

FINAL FRIDAY MUSIC every month in the lounge! Enjoy a new, local, fun band.

TIKI BAR**

Tues. & Wed.: 5:00 - 9:00 pm (drinks only)

Thursday: 5:00 - 9:30 pm (menu 5:00-9:30 pm)

Friday: 5:00 - 11:00 pm (menu 5:00-9:30 pm)

Saturday: 1:00 - 11:00 pm (menu 1:00-9:30 pm)

Sunday: 1:00 - 9:00 pm - LIVE Music only on Sunday from 3:00 -6:00 pm (menu 1:00-8:30 pm)

PASS-A-GRILLE CLUB

OPEN: Thursday - Monday

CLOSED: Tuesday & Wednesday

Clubhouse Hours: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Pool Opens - 11:00 am - Closes 7:00 pm

Clubhouse Hours for Sunday: 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

Pool Opens - 11:00 am - Closes 7:00 pm

Dining Reservations:

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

Inside this Issue

CHAPTER SIX

COMMODORE’S LOG

Spring has Sprung! If you like life in the fast lane, then you savored the 20th running of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix. SPYC was honored to host the kickoff Green Flag Luncheon on March 7th with many local dignitaries in attendance including the Mayor and several City Council persons. Many IndyCar drivers were also there for some race commentary and picture ops. We hosted our annual Garage Party and this year added something new - a VIP Lounge in the Bridge Room during the race. I understand the VIP guests were “Livin’ On a Prayer” when the 80's rock star, Jon Bon Jovi, made a surprise visit! You just never know who you’re going to see at the Club.

March was a busy month and April is shaping up to be just as busy. The St. Patrick’s Day activities were well attended including Sunday Brunch and a wee bit o’ entertainment in the Heritage Lounge that evening. We also hosted a Reggae Night at the Tiki Bar, a Perfect Pairings Wine Event at PAG and Easter Brunch was a smashing success with over 600 reservations!

Although there was plenty of racing in our streets there was also a lot of racing on our waterfront. The Pennington Cup was held on March 9th at PAG, Winter Lightning Championship was from March 16th - 19th, and the Flying Dutchman Worlds was from March 26th - 31st. I hope you were able to take in some of this racing excitement. Upcoming regattas include the J/24 North Americans on April 11th -14th and the 52nd Annual Regata del Sol al Sol is from April 25th –May 3rd. SPYC has a number of boats challenging the waters of the Gulf sailing to Mexico. I will, however, be sailing across the Gulf at 33,000 feet. See you in Isla Mujeres!

Mark your calendars for upcoming events including the rescheduled St. Petersburg Motor Classic Car Show on April 7th in South Straub Park, a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show on April 20th and the Regata del Sol al Sol Street Party on April 25th. If you want to flip your calendar to May, please save the date for our Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12th and the Bee Gees Tribute Show and 70’s Dance Party on May 25th.

I was disappointed to recently announce the resignation of our General Manager, Rhett J. Robicheaux. Rhett has been with us since August 2021 coming to us from the Savannah Yacht Club. Please wish Rhett well in his new ventures if you see him around the Club. To that end, I have appointed a Search Committee chaired by PC Brian Smith that includes the Flag Officers, PC Richard Winning and PC Harvey Ford. The Committee is hard at work screening candidates from around the country to find just the right fit for our Club. I will certainly keep you posted on this most important project.

Finally, just a quick update on our docks and new building projects; the event pier should be well underway by the time you are reading this. Additionally, I recently attended a BROC meeting with an accomplished national architect who sketched out some possible floor plans and elevations for our new clubhouse. It is very exciting to start to see these proposals taking shape. Please stay tuned for more updates via a bi-weekly E-blast to membership. I hope to see you around the Club........

Cordially,

Scott Boyle, Commodore

General Manager’s Log

by: Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM

What a month it has been – March was jammed packed with activities! We hosted the St. Petersburg Grand Prix Green Flag opening event here at the Club with some of our Leadership Team in attendance, along with many city officials and the Mayor; followed by a great weekend of racing and members utilizing the Club. This year we added to our already successful Garage Party a VIP Room Experience in the Bridge Room where we had over 50 members in attendance. Members were delighted with Chef’s exceptional culinary creations as well as tasting Hampton Water (a very lovely Rose wine) which is Jon Bon Jovi’s wine that is produced in France. We were even able to arrange to have Jon Bon Jovi himself make a special guest appearance.

St. Patrick’s Day was next up and as it fell on a Sunday the Irish cheer was felt all weekend long. We adjusted the way we celebrate our complimentary corned beef and cabbage by doing a buffet downstairs which was well received. In addition, we had our Sunday Brunch upstairs, as usual, and included an Irish theme with Irish dancers and music - well over 100 in attendance! We concluded the month with a sold-out Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt for the little ones. As we sail into the Spring, with all the pollen in the air, April looks to be a great month around the Club especially as the weather gets better and better. The rescheduled St. Petersburg Motor Classic is set for April 7th and should be one to remember as the Committee has been raising the bar each year. We have many funfilled events happening so don't miss out - event reservations are required so RSVP soon before these events become sold out!

In closing, I’m sure everyone has heard the news of my resignation. It has been my honor and pleasure serving as your General Manager these past two and a half years and I’m sorry that our time together has been cut short. I believe the Club is in good hands and the future is looking very bright. Thank you for the support, guidance and encouragement you have provided me during my time at SPYC.

Even though I will miss my entire Team and the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, I am looking forward to the challenges of my new position and starting a new phase of my career and life with family. I’ve said this from early on in my tenure here that this is one of the best Teams of employees I have ever worked with top to bottom, I will miss the friendships and confident the Club will continue supporting each of you! I’m grateful for having the opportunity to work with the entire leadership of the Club from the Flag, Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. I wish nothing but the best for the SPYC family and hopeful to be invited back to see all the new additions in the future.

Cheers - General Manager, COO Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM

THE CLUB IS YOUR " HUB!"

So many exciting things happening at SPYC!

Whether you come here to dine on a regular basis, attend an event, or just relax on the weekends at the Tiki Bar - Your Club is where the magic happens! We encourage you to bring your family & friends for a Five Star Private Club experience, get yourself involved with a Club Within the Club, volunteer on a Committee, or even host your next event here - possibilities are awaiting you to turn them into realities.....at YOUR CLUB!

WELCOME! NEW MEMBERS

Active:

Mr. George Bridgmon & Mrs. Amy Bridgmon

Mrs. Cristina Casanova & Mr. Hector Guzman

Mrs. Kalyn Elliott & Mr. Andrew Elliott

Mr. Edward Everett & Ms. Kathleen Rose

Mr Brian Fisher & Mrs Lauren Fisher

Mrs. Jennifer Miller & Mr. Jeffery Miller

Mr Larry Richey & Mrs. Martha Richey

Mr. Bradley Bristol

Mr. John Clough

Ms. Gina Edris Daro

Ms. Samantha Diver

Intermediate:

Mr. Eric Highley & Dr. Jennifer Highley - Katzenstein

Mrs. Paige Waterbury & Mr. Kyle Waterbury

Mrs. Cari Wurzbacher & Mr. Patrick Watkins

Thank You Proposers!

The Club relies on our members proposals and we Thank You for your support.

Sean Seifried - David Arata - Sarah Gertsch - Herbert Stewart

Christian Bergstrom - Krista Hempel - William Mann - Nathan Buerkett

Dr. William & Gwen Mann - Melanie Jackson - Racheal Russell

James Deininger - Rebecca Miller

Dear Members...

In order to keep our files up to date please have a photo placed on your account or if it has been some time since your photo has been updated now would be a great time. This can be done at the Front Desk during normal business hours.

A Friendly Reminder...

Members, please remember to meet your guests and escort them through the Club when they visit.

(SPYC Bylaws ARTICLE XII -GUESTS SECTION 1: Members are privileged to bring guests to the Clubhouse or any other Club facility, but no person eligible for membership shall be brought more often than twice within any one month or twelve times within a year, unless the guest is attending a regularly scheduled function or meeting approved by the Club Manager.)

SNELL ISLE MARINA:

• Gas dock & retail store –Open to the public

• 40 Slips (30 Lifts) – SPYC Members Only

• Rebuilt in 2008

PAG MARINA

• 20 Slips & 300’ of transient/ dock & dine

• Rebuilt main section in 2020

• “North Dock” replacement in progress

• SPYC Members Only

• Marina attendant addition

Junior Activities Update

The SPYC Junior Sailing Team has been busy as of late with team members sailing in events all over the USA as well as Europe. The team has been training hard, with upcoming events like the USODA Team Trials and the ILCA Youth Worlds Qualifiers on the horizon.

In late February, SPYC was well represented at the US Sailing Olympic Trials which were hosted from the Miami Yacht Club Sailing took place on the Atlantic Ocean on the waters of Government Cut. SPYC was represented by Kate Danielson and Sidney Moyer in the ILCA 6 and Peyton Weaver and Callen Burnett in the ILCA 7. Kate was our top performer finishing in 9th place overall. It was great to see our youth sailors competing with the best in the country in such a high stakes regatta.

Our Opti RWB team has been hard at work! Dalton Cellemare, Thomas Weidner and Bennett Lamb qualified to represent the USA at the Opti Orange Regatta hosted in Valencia,Spain. Five hundred and fifty sailors from all over the world were in attendance to sail. Also attending from SPYC were Constantino Conrad, Dylan Thomley and William Weidner

Our High School Sailing South Points series has come to a close with St. Pete High School showing that it will be a force to be reckoned with at the district championships in April. SPHS finished the season 5th overall and won the last points event.

SPYC is once again gearing up for an exciting summer with 10 weeks of learn to sail camps for kids aged 5-15. Please be sure to check out the schedule at www.sailstpete.org .

TEAM USA

Dalton Cellamare, Thomas Weidner & Bennett Lamb qualified to represent TEAM USA in Valencia, Spain and sailed a whole entire week at the 2024 Opti Orange Regatta.

Weston Bowie - Valentine's Day Regatta with Commodore Boyle

Constantino Conrad - Valentine's Day Regatta with Commodore Boyle

Thomas Weidner - Valentine's Day Regatta with Commodore Boyle

Junior Sailing Photos!

Upcoming Florida Council of Yacht Clubs General Meeting & Weekend Events Register with: member.services@spyc.org

• Marathon Yacht Club: May 17th - 19th

• Harbor Ridge Yacht & Country Club: July 12th - 14th

• Naples Yacht Club: September 13th - 15th

• Key Biscayne Yacht Club: November 8th - 10th

Learn about the FCYC at www.floridacouncilofyachtclubs.com

SPYC REGATTA Schedule 2024

April 6th: 81 Bay Cup

April 11th - 14th: J/24 North American Championships

April 26th - May 3rd: 52nd Regata del Sol al Sol (Race to Mexico)

https://www.spyc.org/Regattas for NOR & Online Entry information

SPYC's Magical History Tour

At the end of March the Club hosted the Flying Dutchman World Championship. The Flying Dutchman is a planning sailing dinghy which was an Olympic sailing class from 1960 through 1992 when it was replaced by the Laser. Following is a bit of history going not too far back to April 2006 and the winning team from Hungary.

John L. “Jack” Powell, charter member (1958) and past commodore of the IFDCAUS, was the driving force that brought the class to St. Petersburg for the 1962 FD Worlds – the first worlds to be hosted by SPYC. Since that time, the Club has hosted the World Championships for this class in 1997, 2006 and 2024.

But I digress… this story is about the darling little marble trophy (weighing in close to 30 lbs.!) residing in a trophy case in the main hall. This is a `keeper’ trophy given to member Jean Bond who hosted the FD team of Szabolcs Majthenyi & Andras Domokos: 1st place winners of the 2006 FD Worlds. This Hungarian team has been the most successful in the history of the championships, with fourteen titles, making Hungary the most successful among the nations.

We hope Andras & Szabolcs will be happy to see their trophy displayed in our Club.

Many thanks to all who have contributed in one way or another to the research & development of our history!

Gene Hinkel & Crew

Ed Sherman practice for the

1962 FD Worlds

1st place 2006 FD Worlds keeper trophy

Burgee from the Balaton Sailing Club, Hungary

Szabolcs Majthenyi & Andras Domokos.

Entertainment Committee News

We had several popular events in March: Saturday, March 4th– Surreal Musical Chairs Dinner was a memorable and well attended event. A whimsical three course dinner was served along with Surreal Icebreaker games enjoyed by all, plus a DJ. We maxed out at 60 guests! Everyone met new people at this event, as attendees changed seats with each course served.

March 15th we hosted a special Reggae Night at the Tiki Bar to celebrate the kick-off of this year's Twilight Sailing on Friday nights. Attendees enjoyed LIVE Reggae Music and food specials. St Patrick’s Day there was LIVE Irish music in the Heritage Lounge that evening provided by the Irish Duo band - green beer was also on the evenings agenda. March 24th we hosted our first daytime, off-site, group outing to the Sarasota Polo Club for an exhilarating Hawaiian themed Polo Match! We took a chartered bus and headed out for a day of fun with about 50 other SPYC members and their guests got dressed up for the Hawaiian Luau theme.

CulinaryCorner

Chocolate Chocolate Chip & Caramel Cookies

Instructions:

1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and cornstarch.

2. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Gently stir in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough for at least 3 hours.

3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll tablespoons of the dough

by Chris Fraser, Entertainment Commitee Chair

UPCOMING COMMITTEE EVENTS:

· April 20th ~ Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show & Dinner

· May 4th ~ Annual Viewing Party of the 2024 Kentucky Derby

· May 5th ~ Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Fun and music at the Tiki and Margarita deals!

· June 22nd ~ Summer Concert Event - Supply Chain from 8:00 pm - Midnight

We continue to add special bands for the Final Friday of each month in the Lounge. Plus, your input matters. We are collecting ideas submitted at www.spyc.org.

Ingredients:

½ cup butter softened

¾ cup brown sugar

1 large egg room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup, (plus 2 Tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon corn starch

1½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips

18 soft caramel candies

around the caramel candies. Chill for at least 20 more minutes to firm them up.

4. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until set. Do not overbake the cookies. They should look slightly doughy when they are taken out of the oven.

5. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pastry Chef, Natalia Nunez Torres

Surreal Musical Chairs Dinner

SPYC Members at the Sarasota Polo Club

APRIL 2024 EVENT LISTING

DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE

(Club closed on Monday)

2nd: Golf Group

2nd: Nauticats Singing Rehearsal (3:30 pm)

3rd: Salty Sisters

3rd: Trivia Night

4th: Cruising Fleet

6th: Tuscany Gourmet Wine Dinner

7th: St. Petersburg Motor Classic

9th: Nauticats Singing Rehearsal (3:30 pm)

9th: Themed Dinner Buffet Night - Portugal & Morocco

10th: Wine Society ~ Night 1(Gigal CDR, France)

10th: Wine Society Prix-Fixe Dinner (open to all Club members)

10th: Salty Sisters

10th: Saltwater Anglers

11th: Wine Society ~ Night 2 (Gigal CDR, France)

11th: Wine Society Prix-Fixe Dinner (open to all Club members)

11th: Wing Shooter's Society

11th: Woman's Club

16th: Nauticats Singing Rehearsal (3:30 pm)

17th: Salty Sisters

19th: SPYC Group Excursion (Book of Mormon at the STRAZ)

20th: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band & Dinner

23rd: Nauticats Singing Rehearsal (3:30 pm)

24th: Salty Sisters

25th: Regata del Sol al Sol Street Party

26th-May 3rd: Regata del Sol al Sol Race to Mexico!

30th: Nauticats Singing Rehearsal (3:30 pm)

PASS-A-GRILLE CLUBHOUSE

(Club closed on Tuesday & Wednesday)

LIVE Music on the Weekends!

4th: BINGO! (Dinner begins 5:30pm/Event 6:30pm)

5th: LIVE Music from 6:00 - 9:00 pm

6th: Broad Reacher's

7th: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch (11:00 am-2:00 pm)

11th: Mixology Demonstration

12th: Wine Society (Gigal CDR, France)

13th: Broad Reacher's

13th: LIVE Music from 6:00 - 9:00 pm

15th: Ladies Beach Club Luncheon (10:30 am - 1:00 pm)

19th: LIVE Music from 6:00 - 9:00 pm

20th: Suncoast Race Week

27th: Broad Reacher’s

27th: LIVE Music from 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Looking to give your feedback?

We're happy to hear from you! Visit us at www.spyc.org to submit using the online form, or use your mobile phone/tablet by scanning the QR code to the left.

MARCH 2024 Employee of the Month Yaumara GONZALEZ ECHEVARRIA

It is with great pleasure and appreciation for her hard work to announce, Yaumara Gonzalez Echevarria, as the March Employee of the Month! Yaumara has been with us since April 2022 and started in the Pantry Department. She quickly demonstrated her skills in the culinary world and was able to adhere to recipes, instructions, policies and flow of business whilst learning the English language: a task of its own.

Yet even under extreme challenging situations her infectious smile and overall positive attitude makes her a joy to be around and work with. Yaumara your hard work, positive attitude and dedication to the Club is evident and much appreciated by all. Keep up the great work!

Blast from the Past!

APRIL 2024 EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES

Christian Mayrhofer, Executive Chef ~ 9 yrs.

Vihar Mihaylov, Security ~ 9 yrs.

Natalia Nunez-Torres, Pastry Chef ~ 3 yrs.

Steven Pfeifer, PAG Server ~ 3 yrs.

Shaina Kelley, Cocktail Server ~ 3 yrs.

Ryan Curry, Bartender ~ 2 yrs.

Ernesto Garcia Labrada, Barback ~ 2 yrs.

Karma Codrington, Dining Room Server ~ 2 yrs.

Yaumara Gonzalez Echevarria, Cook ~ 2 yrs.

Isabelle Buitendorp, Accounts Payable ~ 1 yr.

Ashley Cranston, Bartender ~ 1 yr.

Grace Wagner, Sailing Center, 1 yr.

Ms. Linda Testa

February 26, 2024

Member Since - October 2021

Our Beloved SPYC

Family & Friends

In Memoriam

PC Frank Scarritt

February 4, 2024

Member Since - June 1957

Mrs. Madge LaVoy

March 18, 2024

Member Since - August 1979

Bottom Photo: The St. Petersburg Yacht Club in the 1940's with fishing boats at the docks. Downtown St. Petersburg was experiencing much growth during this decade.

Waterfront photo of the SPYC in November 1940

Photos from the SPYC Historical Records

Monthly Events & Dining Info

Wine Society Dates

Downtown

» Wed., Apr. 10th- 6:00 pm

» Thurs., Apr. 11th - 6:00 pm

» Wed., May 22nd - 6:00 pm

» Thurs., May 23rd - 6:00 pm

Pass-a-Grille:

» Fri., Apr. 12th- 6:00 pm

» Fri., May 24th - 6:00 pm

Trivia Night Downtown

Wed., April 3rd & May 1st

6:00 pm | Includes Dinner

$30/pp ~ RSVP: www.spyc.org or (727) 892-6882

*Price is inclusive of service charge & tax

Downtown Prix- Fixe Wine Society Dinners

Takes place on the same evening as Wine Society Night 2. This is open to ALL members of the SPYC . You do not have to be a Wine Society member to enjoy the Prix-Fixe Wine Society Dinner.

Join us on: Wed., & Thurs., April 10th & 11th and Thurs., May 23rd - Reservations are required - Call (727) 822-3873

BINGO at PAG!

April 4th & May 2nd

6:30 pm | $30/pp

Includes Bingo Buffet (Begins around 5:30 pm)

RSVP: www.spyc.org or (727) 360-1646

*Price is inclusive of service charge & tax

Wednesday & Friday

From 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

$14.95++/pp (member)

$17.95++/pp (non-member)

$6.50++/per child ages 4-12

( Reservations Not Required)

$ 25/pp - Includes your 1st

Bloody Mary - Individual Bloody Mary's - $5/each

2nd Tuesday of the Month

From 5:00 - 9:00 pm

» April 9th - Portugal & Morocco

» May 14th - Bahama Mama

$30.50++/pp

$14.50++/per child ages 4-12

Dinner Reservations Online or call (727) 822-3873 ext 211

Downtown Clubhouse

Sunday Brunch Buffet

Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

$29.50++/per adult

$14++/per child ages 4-12

RSVP: (727) 892-6882 or 6897

Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch at the Beach Club

Sunday, April 7th & May 5th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Enjoy at Pass-a-Grille this delightful brunch every month on the 1st Sunday. RSVP at (727) 360-1646 or email pag@spyc.org (price inclusive of service charge & tax)

Weekday Breakfast Buffet

Tuesday - Friday 7:30 - 9:30 am

Saturday 8:30 - 10:45 am

$10.50++/pp (members)

$12.95++/pp (non-members)

$4++/per child ages 4-12

Reservations not required

2024 Kentucky Derby

Saturday May 4th

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Located in the Ballroom

$38/per guest

(Prices are inclusive of tax & service charge)

drink specials - Mint juleps, Oaks Lily, KentuCky mules & manhattans

Race Horse raffle

Photo Booth

best derby hat contest

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Decadent Desserts

~ Including Gluten Free Options ~

Tabbouleh, Pickled & Grilled Market Vegetables, Black Bean Hummus, Southern Deviled Eggs, Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad, Baby Spinach Salad, Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders, Mini Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tarts & MORE! reservations required

www.spyc.org

(727) 892-6882 or 6897

catering@spyc.org

*An Entertainment Committee Event*

$75/p p

Inclusive of service charge & tax

Limited to 30 people

Mother's Day Bouquet

Downtown Clubhouse

Friday, May 10th ~ 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Create something special for Mom! Includes step-by-step instructions, flowers & supplies. Enjoy appetizers & beverages while you create a masterpiece!

Reservations Required (727) 892-6882 OR 6897 | catering@spyc.org

Cancellations will be honored until Wednesday, May 1st ; cancellations received after this date will be charged original reservation.

MENU ~ SUNDAY, MAY 12th

Mother's Day at The Beach Club Mother's Day at The Beach Club

Soup: Pasta Fazool $8

Salad: Panzanella Salad $10 ~ Hearty Italian Bread, Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Red Onion, and Basil tossed in a light and tangy Sherry Vinaigrette

Beef osso Buco: $42 ~ Beef osso Buco paired with a Black Garlic

Mushroom Risotto and Roasted Truffle Goat Cheese Tomato Crowns

Chilean Seabass: $48 ~ Seard Seabass, Fontina and Herb Mash

Potatoes, Sautéed Haricot Verts and Baby Carrots finished with a Caramelized Vidalia Onion

Chicken Cacciatore: $24 ~ Rustic Braised Chicken Thigh with Mixed Vegetables in a Hearty Italian Tomato Sauce and Artisan Italian Bread

Sicilian Orecchiette Pasta: $20 ~ Assorted Olives, Cherry Peppers, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts and Capers in a Light Tomato Wine Sauce finished with Parmesan Oregano

Dessert ~ Gelato Affogato: $8 ~ Italian Gelato and Espresso

Seating from Noon - 4:00 pm

Reservations Required: (727) 360-1646 | pag@spyc.org (48-hour Cancellation Policy in effect)

Mother's Day Mother's Day

Sunday, May 12th Downtown Clubhouse

Served from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

$62/per adult ~ Includes Bloody Mary's & Mimosas

$33/ages 13-17 ~ $31/ages 4-12 3 & under are complimentary

Reservations Required - Space is Limited: (727) 8902-6882 or 6897 | catering@spyc.org

Online reservations are not available for this event.

Reservations only, please, at the phone numbers listed above. DO NOT leave messages with the Front Desk or any other extension. Cancellations honored until Thursday, May 9th by 6:00 pm. If cancellation received after this time, your original reservation will be charged.

BRUNCH BUFFET BRUNCH BUFFET

Club Holiday Information:

• Heritage Lounge - Opens at 11:00 am

• Limited Lounge Menu all day & Features

• No Regular Brunch Buffet on this day

• Tiki Hut Opens at 3:00 pm (no food service)

Holiday Brunch Buffet Includes: Variety of Salads, Seasonal Fruit Display, Cocktail Shrimp & Oysters on the 1/2 Shell, Gluten Free Bakers Basket, Eggs Benedict, Chicken Santa Fe, Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon, Chef Attended Stations with Leg of Lamb & NY Strip Steak, Kids Items, Spring Inspired Viennese Desserts & MUCH MORE!

Prefer to Dine in 1909

Commodore Room?

Dinner Reservations available from 2:00 - 6:00 pm

Reservations

Pan

Crispy

Lions

The Bee Gees Tribute Show & 70's Dance Party

Downtown Clubhouse

Saturday, May 25th ~ 6:00 - 9:30 pm

This will be a show you DON'T want to miss...Put on your Boogie shoes & dress in your finest Disco gear! PRIZES for BEST Singles Costume & BEST Couples Costume.

Dinner Buffet ~ 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Show starts ~ 7:00 pm

As a nod to the Bee Gees home, dinner will include Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Yorkshire Pudding & MUCH MORE!

Reservations Required

(727) 892-6882 OR 6897 | catering@spyc.org

Cancellations will be honored until Thursday, May 23rd by 6:00 pm: cancellations received after this time will be charged original reservation.

Beginning April through the Summer

Prepare your tastebuds for an EXPLOSIVE array of BBQ Flavors prepared by Chef Christian and the SPYC Culinary Team!

$55/pp

$65/pp if you RSV p afte R 5/3 Inclusive of service charge & tax

NOTE: Seating will be assigned, please indicate who you would like to sit with when making your reservation.

NEW SHOW added

to the 2024 SPYC Group Excursions!

Sunday, June 2nd ~ Van Wezel Performing Arts, Sarasota (showtime 7:30 pm)

CELTIC THRONE explores the ancient origins of Irish step dance and celebrates the millennia-long journey of a music-and-dance-loving people as they migrate from the ancient Near East to Ireland, Scotland, England and the United States. Embarking on their fifth U.S. tour in the spring of 2024, Armstrong Dance presents their original Irish dance production, CELTIC THRONE, with Golden Globe-nominated composer Brian Byrne’s majestic musical score.

by Rich Treinen

BPackage Pricing Includes:

One ticket to the show - choice of PREMIERE seating in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Rows of Orchestra - Themed Dinner Buffet at the Downtown Clubhouse (plus 2 drinks per adult) & Round-trip Shuttle Bus Transportation (inclusive of service charge & tax)

Reservations Required: (727) 892-6893 OR member.services@spyc.org

$197/per adult

Add a child ages 4-12: $100/per child

Add a child ages 13-17: $125/per child

Learnmoreaboutthisshow,previewshowvideos,andreviewsat: www.CelticThrone.com

ackwoods Georgia has a mystical feeling on crisp evenings when a bonfire warms your bones. Whether it’s the cold morning hunts or the hearty meals, a quail hunting trip to an old Georgia plantation leaves an indelible imprint in your memory.

Fifteen Wing Shooters traveled to Moultrie for a quail hunt in early February. This was our third trip to a place called Boggy Pond. It is a rough hunting camp known for it’s hospitality and it’s well stocked open bar. The camp consists of old houses that have been placed around a quaint lodge and a shooting dock on the pond. The rooms are small, the floors are creaky, the furniture is third hand and the wiring and plumbing are barely adequate. The food however is down home and delicious. Our first dinner was ham, lima beans, mashed potatoes and peach cobbler. The second was chicken fried steak night.

Tags were acquired by three Wing Shooters on this year’s trip to Boggy. Fire Man (Joe Petrella) was earned for his fire building skills. Dead Eye (Doug Williamson) normally a tag for sharp shooting, in this case it’s a left eye issue. Tail Feathers (Les Bauer) was earned for his penchant at hitting only the tail end of a fast flying bird.

SALTY SISTERS

by Carol Hansen

The annual Maggie Mug Trophy Series, sailed in Ideal 19s, was completed early in February. Congratulations go out to our winning teams: First Place (and defending Maggie Mug Champion): Skipper – Sue Davidson with Audrey Orgo & Bijie Ding as her crew. Second Place: Skipper – Suzanne Boohar, Crew: Anna Streufert & Mik Severini. Third Place: Skippers – Dee Gill/Jennifer Parramore, Crew: Jennifer Anderson & Kim Kuruzovich Co-Captain Beverly Smoak thanked our remarkable Maggie Mug Race Committee team for executing three races in each of our two days of racing under challenging, ever changing, gusty weather conditions.

A H O Y y e THE SALTY SISTERS

A MEMBER!

Starting in April applications will be available at the Downtown Clubhouse.

Membership in the Salty Sisters is open to women members of SPYC who have sailing experience and eager to participate in sailing, race committee and other exciting water related activities.

Our Mission: “To promote sailing and to assist our members in becoming more proficient In the science of sailing.”

February ended with PC Gloria Davis and KT Trudeau organizing a Salty Sister “Cruise” through Sunken Gardens. Docent and Salty Sister, PC Char Doyle, led 25 Salties through the beautiful, lush Gardens as they learned about local flora as well as the famous flamingos and other birds that call Sunken Gardens their home. After the tour, they all wandered over next door for a fabulous lunch at Carrabba’s Grille. A good time was had by all.

We also celebrated Marti Cochran who completed all the requirements to earn her Salty Sisters Skipper’s Hat!! Huge Congratulations to Marti on this significant Salty Sister achievement.

Joanne Simmons, (Rainbow Regatta Chair), announced the Rainbow sailors who will be representing us in Prams & Optis this year: Emily Kennedy, Katie Rodgers, Renee Athey, Bijie Ding, Mik Severini, PC Carol Hansen, Pat Burrows, Joanne Simmons, PC Gina Bowden-Pierce, Iris Mastry, & Suzanne Boohar. This year’s Rainbow will be held as a 2-day event in Sarasota on April 10th & 11th.

WELCOME ABOARD!

For More Information Please

Contact: Els Wiemken Elswiemken@gmail.com Or Trisha Birkenstock Trishab@tampabay.rr.com

COME JOIN US IN SOME SAILING FUN!

Flamingos at Sunken Gardens

Salty Sisters at Sunken Gardens

Marti Cochran

Newest Skipper's Hat

by Julie Creamer, President

Only two programs left in the 2023-2024 Ladies Beach Club year. What an amazing year it has been so far, and next year will be even better! Join now for great programs, Mahjongg, literary club, crafty ladies, around town events, and other special interest groups, meet new friends and have fun. Life is better at the beach with girlfriends! Enrollment and renewal is now open for the new year—contact Helle Getz, Membership Chair, at (630)564-9095 or sailtym@yahoo.com for membership forms. Officers for the 2024-2025 year will be installed at the April meeting!

In February Jennifer Cruz, (an army veteran) from Just Cause Chocolates wowed the ladies with her story about how and why she started her business. She donates a portion of her profits to charity and her business began because she made chocolate peanut butter cups for her battle buddies deploying when she had to stay behind. She still serves our country in the Army Reserves and our community by making amazing dark chocolates and donating 10% to local charities.

by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

PASSPORT CLUB

April 4th: Tricia Billings, Around the World in 9 Years!

Tricia Billings and her husband sailed around the world on their 47’7 Bristol Sailboat for nine years. Some of the highlights were working on a Black Pearl Farm in French Polynesia, hiking up the mountains in Vanuatu, and playing with the Orangutans in Borneo. Let’s be sure to ask Tricia how the sail around Cape of Good Hope in South Africa went.

May 2nd: Joel Tranum, Maine and Canada on the Inside. Between May 22 and July 9, 2023, Joel and Catherine Tranum ran their 47' Back Cove Serenity from Portland, Maine to Lock 34 at Fellon Falls, Ontario and return, via New York, Montreal, Ottawa and Oswego New York. In all they ran five separate canal systems (Champlain, Chambly, St. Lawrence Seaway, the Rideau, the Trent Severn and the Erie) including 147 locks, 3 major river systems and two major lakes, for a total run of 2,475 miles in just over 7 weeks. This was not your ordinary, leisurely trip. Come share the adventure!

Last month Sarah Penner, a local author signed her newest best seller, “The London Séance Society” for our Ladies Beach Club. She wove an enchanting feminist gothic tale of suspense and illusion. It was a memorable event!

Please join us on Monday, April 15th at 10:30 am for this exciting program! The Ladies Beach Club presents Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., a beacon of hope since its inception in 1982 as it continues to empower individuals with visually impaired or otherwise

challenged lives. Their remarkable service dogs offer unconditional love and support, all at no cost to recipients. Christie, an inspiring guide dog, stands as an ambassador for the club, showcasing the incredible bond between humans and their four-legged companions.Local author and St. Pete native, Kerry Kriseman, will accompany Christie, sharing their heartwarming journey. Join us in celebrating the transformative impact these dogs bring to our community with a lifetime commitment to support.

June 6th: Steve and Alyana Dykema, It’s Yachting, Not Cruising: The Dykema’s, representing Paradise Travel Florida, will present a small ship luxury adventure that caters to your every whim and there are only 100 guests. Whether in the Caribbean or Europe you will learn about this casual yachting experience that exceeds expectations, affordably.

•Meet-ups: 1st Thursday Downtown Club •Social 5:00 pm; Presentation 5:30 pm •Reservations Required: www.spyc.org or (727) 892-6882

$10++/pp - Includes presentation and plated snack Bar service is available

The Passport Club invites all SPYC Members & their guests who are frequent or frequently-aspiring travelers who share our mission. There are no dues just sign-up! Have a travel program you want to share?

Contact: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com

BROAD REACHERS

by Juliette Clark, Race Captain

The Broad Reachers hosted an FWSA Interclub Regatta on February 23rd at PAG. It was sunny and clear, but quite windy for pram sailing. Shore support was organized by Carol Hansen, with Mik Severini, Pat Burrows, Joanne Simmons and Katie Rodgers rigging boats for the competitors. Gloria Davis was our PRO and she was supported by Selga Sakss, Trish Billings and Charl Hadfield on Race Committee. The RC ran two races in 8-12 knots of winds with gusts up to 20 eddying around the cove.

Turnout was fabulous, with 14 competitors, including 4 rookies who were in their first year of FWSA racing. We had competitors from seven clubs, with two racers from each club, including Bow Chasers, Broad Reachers, Dinghy Dames, Bitter Ends, Luffing Lassies, Salty Sisters and Windlasses. Fifteen spectators cheered on the sailors from the dock. First place was Lisa Ehrhart from Luffing Lassies, Joanne Simmons from Broad Reachers and Ann Carroll from Bitter Ends tied for second place, and third place was Cathy McNally from Bow Chasers.

RV LAND CRUISERS NEWS

by Angela Kowalik Wagon Master

Who is the primary driver in your family? When Rving, just like boating or flying, someone is usually the primary at the helm or the wheel, and the other performs an important job in the other seat. In boating, this other person might be referred to as the Admiral (to the Captain), and in RVing they might be referred to as the Co-Pilot or Navigator (to the Pilot). Whatever they are called, both jobs are important. While your hands may not be on the wheel you are still the eyes and ears providing navigation, alerts, and morale support! It’s a team and requires Teamwork.

However, there may be times where it’s up to one person so it’s important that both of you know how to drive. Why? Because if the primary becomes unavailable for some reason, you need to be ready. You don’t want to be in the position to have to learn to drive the rig quickly—and at a most difficult time while under extreme stress. Don’t wait for that moment to happen. Start learning to drive the rig now, and then share the everyday driving to stay in practice.

Anyone can drive an RV... It just takes Teamwork!

Don’t limit yourself just to driving. There are other things to prepare the rig. For example, disconnecting power and water systems, raising the jacks or levelers, attaching the tow or toad and so on. Practice these things too (have a checklist) so you are prepared before an actual need. While predominantly men are usually the primary driver, many women drive RVs. Go ahead, take the helm!

PRO

Joanne Simmons sails to 2nd Place

Sue Davidson, Carol Hansen & Audrey Orgo on the safety boat

CRUISING FLEET

by Debbie Storey, Fleet Captain

Port Directors

At the March 7th luncheon our speaker was Jeff Baredelli, Chief Meteorologist and Climate Specialist, WFLA , who gave a very informative talk on hurricane dynamics and climate change. At this meeting, Caryn Bain presented a beautiful plaque recognizing Past Captains of the SPYC Cruising Fleet, which will be hung in the "Clubs Within the Club" alcove just outside of Grille 1909.

In March we cruised to Twin Dolphin Marina and Bradenton Yacht Club, with 5 boats docked at Bradenton YC and 13 at Twin Dolphin. Both destinations are always two of our favorite ports with so much to do in Bradenton. Tune in next month for photos from this cruise.

Looking ahead, April 4th will be our kickoff dinner for our 2024 Commodore’s Cruises scheduled for April and May. Commodore Scott Boyle will carry on the tradition of addressing the Fleet at our kickoff dinner, providing an update on the Club, and wishing us well as 28 boats embark on our voyages. Our April Commodore’s Cruise departs April 5th, with 15 boats headed to the Keys, and then 11 boats are headed on to the Bahamas. Special thanks to Tom & Sandra Thomas for stepping up to lead the voyage from the Keys to the Bahamas! Our May Commodore’s Cruise departs on May 17th, with seven scheduled ports on their round trip to Tween Waters.

UPCOMING Cruising Fleet Events:

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February was a busy cruising month for the Fleet, with three cruises to Carlouel Yacht Club. Many thanks to Port Directors Pam & Garry Haas, Kim & Paul Blake, and Kathy & Larry Church for organizing dining and activities. Highlights included docktails with Rear Commodore Pete Jones and his wife Mary Lee, Valentine’s bingo, kayaking, beach time, a scavenger hunt and late-night cocktails by the fire pit. Special thanks to Jeff Eckhart for performing vessel safety checks for all cruisers in Group 3!

Daytrippers

On February 29th, 20 Day Trippers enjoyed a beautiful ride and lunch at Doc Ford’s Jungle Terrace. The following Day Trippers outing was at Buoy’s on March 26th and was hosted by Day Chair, Kim Blake.

Carlouel YC

Port Directors

Past Fleet Captain Plaque

Carlouel YC

Carlouel YC

G LF GROUP

by Susan Cooper

The Golf Club's February outing took place at Lansbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor. Congratulations to the firstplace winners who scored one under par: David Bowers, Jerilyn Rush, Steve Hamblin and Tammy Barna. Second-place winners also with one under par were Mike McDonough, Mike Vazanno, and Ernie Michaud. Closest to the pin were Marion Whetzel (Hole 3), Steve Hamblin (Hole 5), Al Canino (Hole 11), and Greg Deninger (Hole 13).

Save the date for our Mission Inn at Howie on the Hills scheduled for May 22nd - 23rd. Upcoming outings include Mangrove Bay and the Vinoy.

by Gail Phares, President

Woman's Club

Thursday, April 11th ~ 5:00 -7:00 pm ~ Waterfront Room

"Guest Speaker - Candy Scherer"

Candy Scherer, a member of the Woman's Club is our guest speaker for our April 11th meeting. Candy is a founding Board Member and former Executive Director for the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation. More importantly, she is a 12 year survivor of Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer. Candy will share her personal story and update us on the newest diagnosis, research, and treatment protocols.

Candy is a 45 year resident of St. Petersburg and active in community volunteerism. She works at Hills Travel Service, Inc as the Executive Administrator to the President. She enjoys time with her granddaughter and her family, as well as her cabin in North Georgia.

Next Meeting...

Thursday, May 9th ~ 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Guest Speaker: Dawn Zachman, Chief Operations and Programs Chair, National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

RIDERS CLUB

Our monthly social meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Downtown Clubhouse. Check the marquis sign at the front entrance for the specific room location. Come purchase the new 2024 SPYC Golf Hats for $15 at our next meeting! Meetings also include a 50/50 raffle, planning future outings, fun games and prizes, guest speakers and great golf camaraderie. Many members also stay after the meeting for dinner together in the Grille or the Tiki Bar. Please direct all future membership inquiries for the Golf Group at SPYC to Bekah Rush at rush.rebekah@gmail.com or meet us in person at one of our monthly meetings.

by James Irwin

We have an experienced, passionate group of riders that have traveled the continents on motorcycles together. The Riders Club at SPYC welcomes you to join us. Weather permitting, we usually gather on Thursday or Friday mornings for a ride. The rides are very scenic and always involve a lunch somewhere unique and delicious. This year we have riding events planned for the Colorado Rockies and Sturgis SD, Western NC including part of TN, GA and SC. If you seldom ride or ride a lot, please join us. You’ll be glad you did! The spirit of friendship and community is second to none. To join our group and to keep updated with our events, please contact: James Irwin at: JamesIrwin1231@gmail.com

Mission Statement: The St. Petersburg Yacht Club provides preeminent yachting and social experiences for members, their families and guests, and honors the Club’s rich yachting heritage in a welcoming environment. FOUNDED