COMMODORE’S LOG

Hello Friends.....Wow! April was surely a busy month with the Poker Run, Yachting Recognition Awards, Casino Night and Easter Brunch to name a few of the events our members enjoyed. The Dock Blowout/Key West Street Party was a blast as well.

Regatta activity was in full force with the 81Bay/Ted Irwin Memorial and Suncoast Race Week, and the Salty Sisters hosted the FWSA Rainbow Regatta. This event was well attended and extremely well organized. Unfortunately, the wind did not cooperate, but the participants enjoyed their experience here. Regatta season will conclude with the USODA Team Trials from April 29th to May 7th.

The Club is gearing up for a major regatta event of the year, the J/70 Worlds to be held from October 27th to November 4th. SPYC is truly honored to host this prestigious world championship event. This year the Annual Viewing of the Kentucky Derby event has been moved upstairs to the ballroom to accommodate a larger attendance. The Mother Daughter Chocholate Candy Making event is planned for May 13th, and don’t forget the Mother’s Day Brunch on May 14th. June events include, the #NOFILTER Band June 10th, SPYC Kids Video Game Bus Party on the same evening and a family friendly Summer Pool Party at Pass-a-Grille on June 11th. If you have not joined us yet for one of our monthly Downtown Themed Dinner Buffet nights, please do so on Tuesday, May 9th and Tuesday, June 13th - more details in this issue.

Don’t forget that the Wednesday Lunch Buffet is back. Now you can enjoy the lunch buffet on Wednesdays and Fridays. Interest in our Club by prospective members continues to be quite active. The Board of Directors approved __ membership applications at the April meeting. A waiting list is now in place in certain membership categories.

At the April Board meeting the Master Facilities Planning Committee presented recommendations based on membership feedback from previous membership surveys and focus groups. More information will follow after the Board has considered this recommendation. Hope to see you around the Club.

Cordially,

Brian K. Smith, Commodore

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.