Veronica Hickey
Daniel Town
Kevin Cross
Barbara Weller George Pennington Jeannie O'Grady
Frank McCarthy Rob Matthes
Donna Sue Marks Angela Kowalik Chris Fraser Frank Diaz
Director's Election
Ahoy Members!
Finally, we are entering the fall season and some cooler weather for activities at our Pass-a-Grille Beach Club, and downtown Tiki. While at the Tiki, make sure you stop by the new short-order poolside kitchen and check out the menu!
After their annual shut-down, we welcome everyone back to the Beach Club which is now open and ready for you to socialize on the deck, poolside, and indoors. The northernmost fixed dock needs replacement, and the Board of Directors has approved installing a new floating dock, hopefully this fall.
Tuesday, October 11th is a very important day for the Club, and every member. Elections close at 7:30 pm and remember you’re electing Board of Directors to represent you. These members will be making very important decisions about the future of our Club. Prior to the ‘State of the Club’ and election results, the Annual Meeting will begin with a presentation of construction ideas for the membership and Board to consider. Sign up for a focus group if you’d like to participate in these ideas.
Returning to the Beach Club on Saturday, October 15th is the annual PAG Poker Run. Don’t miss this really fun event held in Boca Ciega Bay. Gather your crew, pick a theme, and sign up whether you have a small run-a-bout or large center console. This is a Powerboat Competition Committee event, it’s not a race, capped at 125 members, and sells out early! For questions, call Chairman Chris Waters at (727) 580-2064.
We want to thank you for being a member of the St Petersburg Yacht Club. Be sure to save the date for the annual Member Appreciation Party which will be held on Sunday, October 30th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
Saturday, November 12th is the date of the “2022 Commodore’s Ball”. This will be an elegant evening at St Petersburg Yacht Club where there’ll be fine dining, dancing, spirits, and a celebration of the Change of Command of our Club. Dress is definitely Formal Attire! Invitations will be out shortly, so don’t wait to sign up as space is limited.
Over the last two years, membership has grown by over 500 members, Club usage has risen, boating activities have expanded, and most importantly, there is a very cheerful and positive atmosphere throughout the entire Club.
As this is my final Commodore’s Log, I’d like to thank my wife Mary for her huge support, and the team of individuals behind the scenes making this Club run smoothly. These dedicated folks include the Executive Office staff, Food & Beverage service, Housekeeping, Sailing Center Staff, Valets, Dockmasters, Security, Maintenance, and finally the members who have spent countless hours volunteering on committees making SPYC the best Club!
None of this would be possible without the leadership of your Flag Officers & Treasurer, your Board of Directors, and support from our new General Manager, Rhett J. Robicheaux.
I especially want to thank Commodore Brian Smith for his never-ending encouragement, assistance, and organizational skills, and I wish him a great year supported by Vice Commodore Scott Boyle and Rear Commodore Joe DiVito.
I know members will be in the best of hands. Finally, I want to thank everyone who has helped me during my term make the St. Petersburg Yacht Club a better place, delivering a really great Member Experience...Fair winds, calm seas and enjoy your Club!
Bill Waters, 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.
Can you believe it’s already October – we must be having too much fun! Fall is in the air, Football is back, and so is a packed schedule of events here at the Club. Please refer to the weekly e-blast, website, and Smooth Sailing for all the event details. I’d like to mention a few here, one being the Meet the Candidate Night on Tuesday, October 4th at 6:00 pm, next we will be celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the merger of PAG and SPYC, at PAG on Sunday, October 9th, which should be a special event especially for those who were involved with the merger, and then close the month out with the Member Appreciation Party on Sunday, October 30th. However, one of the most important dates you will not want to miss is our Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Election on Tuesday, October 11th. At the Annual Meeting we will be summarizing our Strategic Plan and unavailing to the membership where we are in the Master Planning Process.
Following the Annual Meeting, in mid to later October/early November, Focus Groups will be scheduled for membership to chime in on the Good, Better, Best Plans we have for the Clubs future. This will be the next phase of the Master Plan. Signups have already started, and we will have additional sign-up sheets at the Annual Meeting. October 11th will be filled with information and education on where we are today (its intent is not to vote on anything at this meeting). Once the Focus Groups are conducted Peacock + Lewis forward the feedback from membership back to the Committee with recommendations on a final plan. Once finalized, that plan will go back to the Membership for a vote.
The Double Wheel in the Compass Room is a version of the USS Constitution’s original double wheel that was conceived, designed, and built by a team of St. Petersburg Yacht Club Members out of love and respect for their Club back in 1998. The purpose of the wheel is to provide a place to mount nameplates with the names of members of the Wheel Club. The Wheel Club is an ongoing program established to enable the funding of capital improvement projects through endowments, gifts, and memorials which, will use as its symbol, a ships wheel. Membership in the Wheel is available at three levels:
• Captain $2,000: Receives a Wheel Club lapel pin & engraved plaque on the Wheel
• Commodore $5,000: Receives Wheel Club lapel pin with ruby, engraved plaque on the wheel with a gem representing a ruby
• Admiral $10,000: Receives a Wheel Club lapel pin with diamond, engraved plaque on the wheel with a gem representing a diamod
The search for our next Executive Chef is still underway as I write this article and we have four great candidates that are going through the process. I am confident a decision will be made shortly after you read this edition of Smooth Sailing. The most important thing here is to make sure we are hiring the right candidate for the future of the Club. Chef Christian, who has been acting as the interim Executive Chef and is in the running, has been doing an exceptional job with his team.
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you Jason M. Hooper who will be starting October 5th as our new Food and Beverage Director. Jason brings with him 20 plus years in the Club industry mostly in the Food and Beverage arena. He is originally from New Jersey, where he spent 13 years at the Arcola Country Club from Banquet Manager to Clubhouse Manager. Most recently Jason spent 3 years at Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club in Sarasota. We are excited to welcome Jason as he will be adding the leadership and management skills to assist in making the SPYC the best it can be.
I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank Commodore Waters for his leadership this past year. Each year comes with its unique challenges and he has handled each situation with steadfast attention. I commend him for bringing back the member experience. Thank you, Commodore Waters, for your support of the Club and myself, and to the outgoing Board Members, we thank you for your service. To those stepping into new positions we look forward to working together in our efforts in making this already great Club even better. In closing, we are back in full swing, and we are excited for yet another great year her at SPYC! There is alot of excitement in the air, and we are here to make every experience at the Club a memorable one. I look forward to seeing everyone this coming season at one of our great properties.
Cheers, Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM General Manager, COO
General Manager - Rhett J. Robicheaux,CCM, COO (727) 823-1219 | gm@spyc.org
Chief Financial Officer - Colleen Finney, CHAE (727) 823-1061 | controller@spyc.org
Director of Member Relations - Corey A. Hall (727) 892-6888 | Membership@spyc.org
Executive Chef - (727) 892-6889 | executivechef@spyc.org
Food & Beverage Director - Jason Hooper (727) 892-6896 | FBDirector@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
Member Services/Marketing Coordinator - Leah Wieter (727) 892-6893 | member.services@spyc.org
Beverage Director - Pierre Dumaine (727) 892-6880 | pierre@spyc.org
Director of Restaurants - Mary Lou Privitera (727) 822-3873 | Director.restaurants@spyc.org
Manager at Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse - Kerrie Paquette (727) 360-1646 | Kerrie@spyc.org
Waterfront Director - Shawn Macking (727) 822-3113 | Waterfront-director@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
Facilities Manager - Steve Partridge (727) 892-6892 | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org
Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager - Maritza Villanueva (727) 892-6894 | housekeeping@spyc.org
Executive Pastry Chef - Suzanne Gendrot (727) 822-3873 ext. 223 | suzanne-g@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
Mr. William Bradley & Mrs. Cynthia Bradley
Mr. Jerome Lavely & Mrs. Stephani Lavely
Mr. Edward Raquet & Mrs. Joanne Raquet
Mr. Michael Hagerty & Mrs. Maki Tabuchi
Mr. Timothy Moyers
Mr. Shereef Moawad & Mrs. Patricia Moawad
Mrs. Vickee Walthall & Mr. Russell Walthall
Ms. Kristin Hooper
Ms. Alexandra Sulte
Ms. Abigail Sulte
Mr. Patrick Sulte
Ms. Alexa Walker
Nelson Steiner
Pamela O'Brien
Bjorn Hooper
James Holton
Tom Donaldson
Robert Sulte
Ward Friszolowski
Meghan Groninger
will be held on Tuesday - October 11, 2022. At this meeting the following business will be transacted: Election of Directors, Annual Reports of Officers and members of the Executive Committee, reading of communications, and other such business as may properly come before the meeting. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.
Voting for Directors will start at 11:30 am in the Quarterdeck Room and will continue until 7:30 pm. The Annual Meeting will commence at 7:00 pm, in the Ballroom. Members eligible to vote who are in the following three membership categories, and who are in “good standing”, must present their membership card before voting: All Past Commodores, Active/Active Boat, and Intermediates. (Members who are not eligible to vote include Non-Residents, Domestic Partners of a member, and Pass-a-Grille Club Only Memberships). In the instance of Married Couple Memberships, only one spouse may vote per membership, on a first come basis.
Veronica Hickey, Secretary
Kevin Cross
Frank Diaz
Chris Fraser
Angela Kowalik
Donna Sue Marks
Rob Matthes
Frank McCarthy
Jeannie O'Grady
George Pennington
Barbara Weller
Veronica Hickey
Daniel Town
As prescribed in the Club By-laws (Article IV, Section 5), any member entitled to vote who desires to vote by Absentee Ballot may, within TWO WEEKS PRIOR ELECTION DAY (beginning Tuesday, September 27th), procure from the Secretary an absentee ballot, which shall be duly noted for the member (Ballots are available in the Membership Office). Any member whose dues, house account, or other indebtedness to the Club has not been paid in full thirty (30) days after being billed for the same, shall not be deemed a “member in good standing”.
In reference to Club elections, there shall be no written voting recommendations or other candidate slate suggestions passed out on the Yacht Club premises.
Direct mailings or other mass distribution to members of campaign material by or on behalf of Board Candidates is prohibited and, if caused by a candidate, grounds for disqualification of a candidate or removal from the Board of such elected candidate and other disciplinary action, as well as grounds for disciplinary action against any noncandidate member who engages in such action.
Such prejudicial conduct includes oral communication or distribution by any mean negative literature or other material designed to embarrass or humiliate another club member, regardless whether such member is running for an elected position.
SPYC members have a choice of three voting options for this year’s Board of Directors election taking place Tuesday, October 11th. Please review the details on this page carefully.
.Members may choose to attend in person to cast their vote. Voting will take place downstairs in the Quarterdeck Room Polls will be open on October 11th beginning at 11:30 am and close promptly at 7:30 pm.
Send request to: Election@spyc.org
1. One request, per membership, may be made for an absentee ballot through Email; please include your member number when requesting. (ABSENTEE BALLOTS: Available beginning Tuesday, September 27th)
2. All ballots sent via Email are REQUIRED to be mailed back (via USPS) to the Membership Office before day of election, October 11th. (Ballots returned via Email cannot be counted as a valid vote.)
3. The following information is required to be placed on the backside of your return envelope:
a) Name of Member who is Voting, b) Member Number, and c) please reference, “Absentee Ballot”.
4. Ballots returned by mail will not be opened by any individual of the SPYC Management or Staff, therefore we require the above information on your envelope in order for your ballot to be accurately accounted for by the SPYC Election Personnel.
5. To ensure that your ballot is received before election day (October 11th) and accounted for, please be sure that you mail your ballot back to us as soon as possible, to allow sufficient delivery time through the USPS.
Members who wish to cast an Absentee Ballot in person at the Club, before October 11th, may do so by visiting the Membership Office during business hours: Tuesday-Friday between 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Need a New Membership Card? Members who will be voting in person on the day of election and need a replacement membership card can Email their request to: membership@spyc.org or call (727) 892-6888.
Replacement cards will be available for pick up at the front desk of the downtown clubhouse beginning September 27th.
Annual Meeting: October 11, 2022 Hosted in the Ballroom at 7:00 pm for members who wish to attend in person. This year’s event will feature a presentation from Jack Sullivan with an update from the membership survey, a presentation from Peacock and Lewis with an update on the Master Planning process, and a recap of 2021-2022 from our outgoing Commodore Waters. This is an
Kevin and Susan Cross retired to St. Petersburg in 2019, where they then joined the SPYC, and became active in the Cruising Fleet and other Club activities. They have two adult children. Kevin started boating as a sailor in Bermuda and shifted to power once children came along. Currently he captains their Sabre 48, C Breeze. Kevin was asked in 2021 to become the SPYC Cruising Fleet Captain and is a member of the Executive and Port Committees. He enjoys these opportunities to serve and the Cruising Fleet has grown during his tenure.
Kevin has a B.S. degree in Business, is a Certified Public Accountant, and a Chartered Financial Analyst. He started his career in public accounting and then held senior positions with real estate development firms, including a development company he formed in Bermuda. Kevin has also served as the President and Treasurer of several homeowner association boards. He has a private pilot’s license and enjoys scuba diving, travel, and emerging technology.
“I look forward to further opportunity to serve on the SPYC Board as the Club grows.”
Mr. Diaz and his wife have been members since 2005. They were members of the Bucketeers Club and many of those members were also SPYC members, so they became interested in being part of the SPYC family. Frank and his wife are active boaters and enjoy the Cruising Fleet, Wine Society, and The Wine Club; as Frank also aspires to spend more time with the Fishing Club. He has also volunteered as a judge in the SPYC Vintage Motor Classic and has served on the Membership Committee.
“I am interested in serving on the SPYC Board of Directors as my professional experience with large corporations, small businesses, along with consulting skills, can make a difference. This experience would be particularly useful as SPYC moves from developing its long-range plan to execution, as excellent outcomes should be balanced against what probably matters most to all us - our membership experience. Among my accomplishments are marrying my beautiful wife Carla, a long career and retiring from IBM, Bucketeers Captain of the Fleet, Real Estate Broker, Commercial Appraiser, and principal in a consulting business.”
Mr. Fraser quotes, “The Yacht Club has been an important part of my life and I believe in contributing back to SPYC.” - Chris was born and raised in St. Petersburg and learned to sail as a kid at the SPYC Sailing Center. He has been a member since 1991 and has served on the Board for 15 years, served as the Secretary, and on the Executive Committee; Finance, Membership, Long Range Planning, Entertainment, and Intermediate Committees. Chris brings his professional experience as a CPA and Business Technology Consultant to give a unique perspective to serving the Club.
“I’m known to ask thoughtful and tough questions when I served on the Board. I am passionate about looking out for the best long term interests of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and look forward to serving the Yacht Club.”
Joining SPYC just over 10 years ago, Angela and her husband, Brian, have thoroughly enjoyed their boating experiences while meeting many, many new friends…the main reason they joined SPYC. Becoming actively involved in several Clubs Within the Club, Mrs. Kowalik has served in officer positions * in all of them while also serving at the SPYC Executive level as Fleet Captain. She joined the Salty Sisters (Class of 2016), and became reacquainted with sailing (and bridge!) and spending more time on the water. During Angela’s 40-year professional career with a major telecommunications provider, she focused on risk analysis and assessment, data privacy and protection, for large-scale development and expansion ventures. Her education includes a B.S. in Professional Management, and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University. Having recently retired, Angela and Brian started the RV Land Cruisers group and are enjoying land-side adventures across the country in their RV.
Executive Committee Chairmanship
Fleet Captain: 2021-2022
Executive Committee Membership
Port Committee: 2021-2022
Cruising Fleet Committee: 2021-2022
Executive Committee Membership Membership Committee: 2012-2013
Other SPYC Participation
Cruising Fleet Wine Society The Wine Club Fishing Club
Volunteer Judge for the SPYC Vintage Motor Classic
Board of Directors
2002-2008, 2010-2016, 2019-2022
Secretary of Board & Executive Committee: 2002-2004
Executive Committee Membership
Entertainment Committee: 2010-2011
Executive Committee: 2002-2004
Membership Committee: 2000-2001
Long Range Planning Committee: 2000-2001, 2016-2019
Intermediate Committee: 1999-2002, 2000-2001
Finance Committee: 2002-2004
Sponsorship Committee: 2012-2013
Executive Committee
Chairmanship
Fleet Captain: 2014-2019
FCYC Alternate Director: 2017-2021
Executive Committee
Membership Cruising Fleet Committee: 2012-2019
Port Committee: 2014-2019
FCYC Committee: 2015-2021
Entertainment Committee: 2015-2019
Membership Committee:
Ms. Mark’s son, Zack, was a Junior Sailing Team member in 2003 under Coach Boothe. In 2004 the Club extended membership to the Jr. Sailing Team families, and Donna Sue’s family joined SPYC. As her son competed internationally, Zack proudly displayed the SPYC Burgee. During sailing season you’ll find Donna Sue on Florida’s beautiful waters officiating as a Race Officer at local youth regattas, supporting many adult one-design regattas promoting our Olympic foiling classes, Kites, IQ Windsurfers, and Wingers. Donna Sue’s volunteering includes Clubs Within the Clubs and serving on the Executive Committee as both a Chairperson, and Committee Member.
“Founded in 1909, SPYC is filled with traditions and strong ties to historical firsts in sailing. As a Club Director I’ll uphold the SPYC heritage and mission to encourage and support yachting. In turn, with our leadership teams, provide collaborative discussions that lead to change reflecting our membership, community, and sailing through updating SPYC Bylaws, engaging programs, and adhering to sound financial responsibilities. Sailing is evolving, SPYC is on the forefront of this evolution. Let’s not stop now!”
2019-2021
Other SPYC Participation
New Member Welcoming Sub-Committee: 2015-2016
Yachting Information
Recognition Sub-Committee: 2015-2019
Powerboat/NAI Committee: 2018-2019
Cruising Fleet: 2012-2020
Woman’s Club*: 2012-2020
Ladies Beach Club*: 2012-2022
Salty Sisters*: 2016-2022
RV Land Cruisers: 2019-2022
Executive Committee Chairmanship
Yachting Information Chair: 2016-2022
Executive Committee Membership Finance Committee: 2016-2022
Power Boat Committee: 2019-2022
Other SPYC Participation
Poker Run Scorekeeper: 2019-2022
Entertainment Committee Beach Day Volunteer: 2020
Race Committee: 15 yrs.
US Sailing Regional Race Officer: 6 yrs.
Woman’s Club Member & Treasurer: 3 yrs.
US Sailing Club Judge in Training
Wine Society Member
SMOOTH SAILING | OCTOBER 2022 ELECTION CANDIDATES 7 “This Club has such rich history and reputation, it’s a pleasure to be part of it! It would be an honor and privilege to serve and represent the membership.”
FRANK DIAZ Active Boat Member Since 2005 CHRISTOPHER FRASER Active Boat Member Since 1991 DONNA SUE MARKS Active Member Since 2004 ANGELA KOWALIK Active Member Since 2012Mr. Matthes is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and moved here in 2015 with his wife Michele (the Admiral), where they currently reside in Gulfport. They have 3 lovely children, and 3 beautiful grand-daughters. He and his wife are active boaters and have been members of SPYC for 6 years. Rob started sailing on a J-22 in Chicago over 35 years ago and currently is a power boater. Rob has served on the Cruising Fleet Committee and Port Committee. He also enjoys cruising to the other clubs/marinas seeing what they do right and wrong (including how SPYC members are welcomed). Rob is the President and Founder of two technology companies for over 24 years including Talos Lightning Detectors, which started from the ground up.
Executive Committee Membership
Cruising Fleet Committee: 2019-2022
Port Committee: 2021-2022
“I have built on the good years and have learned through the turbulent years. Running two companies takes passion, focus, and ability to listen to your customers and employees; along with the desire to be the best at what you do. These are the experiences I bring to the SPYC Board of Directors.”
Frank and his family have been longtime members of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. His family were even members of the Pass-a-Grille Yacht Club prior to the merger with the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Frank began sailing in the SPYC Junior program in 1977. By age 15, he had competed at a world-class level on 4 continents. In 1985, Frank represented USA at the World Youth Sailing Championships in St. Moritz. At 18, Frank began his Grand Prix Ocean Racing career. Frank was involved with several international world-class campaigns and was crew on numerous national, continental, and world championship-winning teams. At age 19, Frank was a full-time professional racing crew on the 85’ I.O.R. Maxi “Ondine VII” racing in events all over the world. He has been a professional racing yachtsman for most of his life. Frank is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) with Galati Yacht Sales in St. Petersburg and regularly assists members with their boats. Frank resides in St. Petersburg with his wife Janet and can regularly be found out on their own boat with their French Bulldog, “Bruno”.
Executive Committee Chairmanship Sponsorship Committee: 2021-2022
“To serve on the board would allow me to give back to the Club that has given so much to me over my entire life”
Board of Directors 2016-2018, 2019-2022
“People and experiences mean the world to me!”, quotes Jeannie O’Grady. As an active member for 25 years, Ms. O’Grady values and enjoys many friendships at SPYC. For the last ten years, her contributions include: Committee member with the Regata del Sol al Sol Race, volunteering with the Vintage Motor Classic, Chairperson on the Entertainment Committee, committee member on the Finance Committee, and serving on the SPYC Board of Directors from 2016-2018 and 2019-2022. In addition to SPYC activities, Jeannie is a self-employed Mortgage Broker and enjoys helping people to finance real estate, being active within the local community, boating, and more.
“You can rely on me to use forward-thinking skills in ways that serve our members to not only bring value and enhance our Club, but to seek facts and well thought out suggestions that will have a positive impact on our Clubs overall social and financial future for years to come. Thank you!”
Mr. Pennington has lived in Pinellas County in various communities since 1964. Now retired, he worked for a large international corporation in sales, marketing, and management for 42 years. George has been an avid boater all his life, and became a member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in the year 2000; having served on various committees since then and became involved in Race Management in the early 70’s. Currently he is a USSA Certified Race Official, promoting and working on local, national, North American, world, and international regattas for SPYC. He and his wife, Beth, enjoy working the Race Committee, and the camaraderie that comes along with these events, as well as training new Race Committee people on board their vessel, Baby Doll Too VI. George has learned how valuable our members are, especially those who volunteer their time to work on committees, which make the St. Petersburg Yacht Club the prestigious Club that it is.
“I am committed to continuing the traditions of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club.”
Executive Committee Chairmanship Entertainment Committee: 2015-2018, 2021-2022
Executive Committee
Membership Executive Committee: 20162018, 2021-2022
Finance Committee: 2018-2019
Other SPYC Participation Committee Member
Regata del Sol al Sol Race: 2013-2019 Committee Member
Powerboat Competition: 2019-2020
Vintage Motor Classic Volunteer: 2015-2019
Board of Directors 2005-2011, 2012-2018, 2019-2022
Executive Committee
Chairmanship Regatta General: 2005-2009, 2013-2022 & Ocean Racing: 2002-2005, 2009-2013
Executive Committee
Membership Ocean Racing Committee: 2001-2003, 2005-2008,
Mrs. Weller and her husband, Heber, joined SPYC in 2010 where they began volunteering for the Race Committee, meeting many Club members, and enjoying learning the finer points of sailboat racing. However, as they owned a cruising boat, they soon became involved with the Cruising Fleet and enjoyed weekend cruises to neighboring yacht clubs. This involvement led Barbara to take on the responsibility of Fleet Captain in 2011, and then Power Boat Competition Chair in 2014. Since then, Barbara has continually been involved in promoting boating activities to benefit our membership, and most recently in concert with our current Fleet Captain, to promote small boat day trips in the Tampa Bay area - The “DayTrippers”. She has also served on the Membership, Port, and House & Grounds Committees and worked toward bringing the pool to Pass-a-Grille. Barbara has also served on the SPYC Board of Directors from 2016-2019.
“I continue to be actively involved in promoting the growth of the Club and most importantly, membership satisfaction. Thank you!”
Board of Directors 2016-2019
Executive Committee
Chairmanship Fleet Captain: 2011-2014 Powerboat Committee: 2014-2019
Executive Committee
Membership Cruising Fleet Committee:
2013-2022
Sailing Center Committee: 2005-2022
Membership Committee: 2009-2022
Port Committee: 2009-2022
Sponsorship Committee: 2012-2020
House & Grounds: 2019-2022
Finance Committee: 2008-2009
Other SPYC Participation Amateur Radio Club & Cruising Fleet
2010-2011, 2021-2022
Port Committee: 2011-2014
Power Boat Competition: 2014-2019
House & Grounds Committee: 2016-2017 Membership Committee: 2017-2019
Other SPYC Participation
Salty Sisters: 2012 - 2022
Broad Reachers: 2012 - 2022
BARBARA WELLER Active Boat Member Since 2010 ROB MATTHES Active Boat Member Since 2016 JEANNIE O’GRADY Active in the Club Since 1997 GEORGE P. PENNINGTON, III Active Boat Member Since 2000
Ms. Hickey has been a member of SPYC since sailing down to Florida from New England seven years ago. Veronica has met her best friends, second family, and even her fiancé all at the Club through Friday night sailing – or at the Tiki. She has enjoyed being involved in the Entertainment Committee, planning fun events; the Power Boat Committee, planning Poker Runs and safety seminars; and volunteering with the Vintage Motor Classic. Veronica also has had the honor of serving on the Board of Directors for the past three years, and as Secretary of the Board and the Executive Committee this last year. When she is not at the Club, Veronica works as a Business Litigation Attorney in town.
“It would be an honor to serve again on the Board because I love our Club and want to continue to make it a place all our members want to come. Best of luck to all of our candidates this year, and thank you for volunteering your time and talents!”
Daniel Felipe Town is an attorney with a background in business, tax, and maritime law, and regularly dedicates his time to providing legal aid and volunteering in his community. Mr. Town joined SPYC in March 2016, while pursuing his Psychology degree at USF St. Petersburg; shortly thereafter, he participated in the 2017 revival of SPYC’s historic St. Petersburg to Habana race aboard his 50’ Hunter, “Paros.” Daniel is an avid sailor and has a background in the marine industry, jointly owning a local sailing school and boat club, as well as being an active part of the global sailing community through his other business ventures. Daniel has sailed the southern coast of Ireland and much of the U.S. East Coast, as well as navigated around his home state of Florida. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys sailing with his family and two Maltese puppies, Tinker and Sparkie. Most recently, Daniel also sat on SPYC’s Finance and Membership committees.
“I am keen and enthusiastic to join the Board of Directors to help guide SPYC to continued prosperity.”
2019 - 2022
Secretary of Board & Executive Committee: 2021-2022
Entertainment Committee: 2015-2020 Power Boat Committee: 2020-2022
Executive Committee Membership
Entertainment Committee: 2018 Finance Committee: 2021-2022 Membership Committee: 2021-2022
The St. Petersburg Yacht ClubYou Must vote for 5 Active& 1 Intermediate or yourballot will be invalid
ANGELA KOWALIK
ROB MATTHES
FRANK MCCARTHY
BARBARA WELLER
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J70 Winners:
Another “Twilight Series” wrapped up with a combined celebration of season winners and the St. Petersburg Sailing Association annual meeting.
The series began March 18th , the first Friday after “Daylight Savings Time”, and ended with 14 Friday night races on August 26th (that night had no wind). This season had our Club J70s, cruising boats, and a hand full of spinnaker boats, all with their own starts and courses – all before sunset. Although registration is not required to participate, sailors that wished to be scored needed to do so, in addition
• 1st – Sean Ross , with 5 first place finishes
• 2nd – PC Michael Blacker and son Noah Blacker with 4 firsts
• 3rd – Rebecca Hofmeister with 3 firsts Spinnaker 'A' Winners:
• 1st – TackTick , Dr. Michael Siedlecki , with 7 firsts
• 2nd - Gimmi Shelter , Meg and Lon Ethington (SPYC), with 3 firsts
3rd – Josh Wilus (DIYC), with 3 firsts Spinnaker 'B' Winner (for the umpteenth time).....
• Sight Seeing , Jim Lindsay (SPYC) in his J24, which he sails from, and back to, his home on most Fridays.
Cruising Class had several qualifying boats:
• 1st - Cayennita , C&C 24 , Antonio Sanpere (SPYC) with 7 firsts
• 2nd – Moonshine, Ericson 32-3 , Sharon Grasmehr (SPYC), a newcomer winner!
• 3rd – Last Tango, Hunter 33.5 , Daniel Dawson (SPYC)
The “Cutty Sark”, a Twilight perpetual trophy, will be engraved with the 1st place winners in all classes. The J70 class also has their own perpetual trophy. Congratulations, Sean Ross! This year's “keeper trophies” are flags detailing their win. This trend began last year. The winners are encouraged to “fly their colors.” We’re told it’s a fun sight from the Pier. So, if you can’t join the race, make a date for the Pier on a Friday night in the summer.
W owza! What an exciting time we’ve had these last 2 months with the Caribbean Summer Party and the No Filter Band in August, followed by the awesome Buoy Ball in September! Be sure to check out the dance lessons ad in the club events section and sign-up...lessons begin October 6th. The original intention for the lessons is to help you learn some new moves and prepare you for the Commodores Ball. As you know, these dance lessons can help you be a better dancer for years to come! With November and December being busy holiday months, be on the lookout for these future events:
• December 9, 2022 (Friday): White Elephant, Ugly Christmas Sweater: Wear your ugly or unusual Christmas sweater and come join us for a fun evening in the lounge. Specials and more!
• January 6, 2023 (Friday): Happy Hour "mix & mingle" introducing the new Flag Officers, Board of Directors, and their significant others; come out and network and know who’s who in your Club! (details TBA)
• January 14, 2023 (Saturday): Scottish Burns Night: Gather with friends and toast to Burns!
• February 25, 2023 (Saturday): The South Shore Cruisers Band is BACK! (details TBA)
It has been a pleasure serving you as the Entertainment Committee Chair this past year and I appreciate the opportunity to do so. See you at the Club! Slainte! ~ Jeannie O'Grady
Twilight race committee, celebrating the end of the season. Larry and Valerie Massingill, Liesa Waxman, Selga Sakss, Gloria Davis, Kattie Rodgers, KT Trudeau, and Barbara and Paul Goodman
by: Donna Sue Marks, Outgoing Committee Chair
Tim and Susan Snyder are the incoming chairs for the Yachting Information Committee and Yachting Recognitions Awards, respectively. They are active sailors with a Beneteau OC-381 “Sea Life” that they keep at the club’s Pass-a-Grille Marina.
Tim has been an active offshore racer and boat owner for many years including 30 participations in Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to Mackinac with 9 wins and 15 podium finishes in class. More recently he has been the navigator on the SORC overall winner “Kenai” for the past two seasons. Susan was originally a power boater on Lake Michigan but has converted to sailing. She does boat deliveries with Tim, and also provides ground support and provisioning for the Kenai team.
When not sailing their own boat to the Keys and elsewhere, the couple performs yacht deliveries and owns a marine electronics business, SeaLife Digital. Ask them about their boat getting struck by lightning on their honeymoon cruise to the Dry Tortugas last year! Is that a sign of good luck for a marriage? After serving for six years as your Yachting Information Chairperson I feel very confident in the dynamic duo who will be volunteering and leading this committee for 2022-2023. Please extend a warm welcome to Tim and Susan.
hat is a Poker Run? A Poker Run is not a race. It's a Club tradition and an assembly of some of the most social and active boaters in the SPYC.
On Poker Run day, boaters meet at the Club docks and show off their well-curated boat themes. Upon arriving at the Club they will check-in and receive a nautical map that will chart their path of adventure for the day. The map includes 5-8 different stops in which the boaters will travel to and collect a poker chip at each stop. The stops are a combination of gracious member's waterfront homes and local waterside restaurants. All boats are tasked with visiting all the stops in the time allotted. Upon returning to the Club, each participant will turn in their tokens for poker cards and play a 5-Card Poker hand! Prizes are awarded for the Best Hand, Best Boat Theme, and Best Dock Stop. It is always fun to see what everyone comes up with!
https://www.spyc.org/Poker_Run_PAG
If you have questions or are interested in hosting a dock stop, or volunteering to help with a stop, please contact Bill Waters, II at: (727) 459-2455
- 2 & 1/2 cups Applesauce
-1 & 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
-1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
-1/2 tsp. Salt -2 tsp. Apple Pie Spice -1 cup Sugar -1 cup Brown Sugar
-1 & 1/2 Cup Chunky Applesauce -1/2 cup Oil
-1/2 cup Milk -2 Eggs -2 tsp. Vanilla
-3/4 Cup Chopped Walnuts
-3lb portion of Pork Belly
-8 to 12 Scallops, preferably U-12 or bigger
-Jerk Spice
-Honey Lime White Wine Reduction
-Juice of two Limes
-4 oz Honey
-6 oz White Wine of choice
-2 Tblsp Butter
-One Small Shallot Minced
- Two Cloves Garlic Minced
-Zest of two Limes
-4 oz Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Dry Thyme
-1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
-1 Tbsp. Onion Powder
-1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
-1 tsp. Dry Parsley
-1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
-1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
-1 tsp. Cumin
-1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
-1 tsp. Paprika
-10" Cake Pan
-2 Sticks of Butter
-3 & 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
-1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
-1 tsp. Vanilla
-1/4 tsp. Salt
-1/3 Cup Heavy Cream
-Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
-Combine applesauce, baking soda, baking powder, salt, apple pie spice, sugar & brown sugar in mixing bowl.
-In separate mixing bowl, mix the chunky applesauce, oil, milk, eggs & vanilla.
Add these ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until throughly combined.
-Mix in the chopped walnuts; lightly flour your 10" cake pan and pour batter into pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
-Brown the butter by melting it over medium heat in a small saucepan for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Let melted butter cool at room temperature.
-Using an electric mixer, mix the butter until creamy & smooth - Add powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, salt & heavy cream. Mix for another 2 minutes until thick and creamy. Spread over top of cake and serve.
- Combine all measured ingredients in bowl and combine, then set aside
- Step one is to preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Generously rub pork belly with jerk spice and massage spice into belly.
- Place pork belly onto a tin foiled sheet tray and place in oven on middle rack.
- Roast for 3 hours or untill tender enough for a tooth pick to easily glide in and out of product.
- Once finished place product on a cooling rack and chill in fridge for at least 2 hours, or until product is able to properly be cut into portions without shredding.
- Once cooled cut pork belly into 1/2 inch strips, cutting with the grain.
- Bring a sautee pan to medium heat.
- Once hot add butter, shallots and garlic.
- Stir frequently and cook untill shallot is translucent and garlic is white.
- Add wine, bring to a simmer and reduce by 1/2.
- Add honey, turn heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, pull from heat, add lime juice and cool to room temperature.
- Heat two sautee pans on medium high heat with a drizzle of oil.
- Sear scallops with salt and pepper to taste, on high heat until golden brown.
- While scallops sear, also sear pork belly portions in second sautee pan.
- Once finished place pork belly in center of plate, place scallops on top of belly and drizzle with your honey lime reduction.
Caribbean Jerk Pork Belly & Pan Seared Diver Scallops with a Honey Lime White Wine Reduction
It is with great pleasure and gratitude, for his hard work, that we announce the September 2022 Employee of the Month winner, Paul Sofranko !
Paul has been with us since February 2022 and started in the dish room. He quickly showed his skills and was able to organize that department back to our high standards. Most recently, Paul transferred to the new Tiki kitchen where he was instrumental in setting up our new operations there. Paul, your hard work, positive attitude and dedication to the Club is evident and much appreciated by all. Thank you, and keep up the great work!
OCTOBER 2022
David Washington Banquet Server ~ 24 yrs.
Shawn Macking Waterfront Director ~ 15 yrs.
Pierre Dumaine Beverage Director ~ 10 yrs.
Alex Dumaine Bartender ~ 7 yrs.
Maria Kaspar Banquet Server ~ 2 yrs.
Corina Chamburs Banquet Server ~ 2 yrs.
Ariel Williams
Asst. F&B Outlet Manager ~ 1 yr.
Claudia Kearn Banquet Server ~ 1 yr.
Laura Cobb
Hostess ~ 1 yr.
Anytime during the month of your Birthday, stop by the Club and enjoy a complimentary entrée & dessert. Please mention to your server that it is your birthday month to receive this offer. (Complimentary entrée & dessert not to exceed $35 - not vaild for special events, parties or promotions - No-splitting of free entrée, please.)
Mrs. Mary B. Pauline May 31, 2022
Member Since ~ July 5, 1996
Mr. Boyd Nelson July 27, 2022
Member Since ~ December 1, 2021
Dr. Robert "Bob" Bedford September 2, 2022
Member Since ~ September 9, 1996
Mrs. Lynn Cox September 6, 2022
Member Since ~ May 27, 1981
*Past Commodore Spouse*
Mr. William McGowan September 11, 2022
Member Since ~ March 26, 2020
2/3 oz Midori Melon Liqueur
1/2 oz Malibu Rum
1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
1/4 oz Blue Curacao
1/4 oz Raspberry Cordial 2 Cherries
Shake Midori, Malibu Rum, Pineapple Juice and strain into a martini glass. Add the Raspberry Cordial & Blue Curacao. Top with 2 cherries and enjoy!
The monthly Member Birthday listing will now be shared on the Bulletin Board at the Downtown Clubhouse.
Paul Sofranko
September e mployee of the m onth
Monthly event listings for the Downtown & Pass-a-Grille Online Event Calendar & Reservations can be found in your Member Portal under Member Central at: www.spyc.org - OR - on your SPYC Mobile App (Events listings are subject to change without notice)
OCTOBER 2022 (Club closed on Tuesday & Wednesday)
1st: Broad Reachers
1st: LIVE Music! (5:00-8:00 pm)
3rd: Ladies Beach Club Mah Jongg (1:00 pm)
8th: Broad Reachers
8th: LIVE Music! (5:00-8:00 pm)
9th: PAG 15th Anniversary Celebration (5:00-7:00 pm)
10th: Ladies Beach Club Mah Jongg (1:00 pm)
13th: BINGO! (Dinner begins 5:30 pm | Event at 6:30 pm)
14th: Broad Reachers - Commodore Lucas Cup Regatta
15: Fall POKER RUN!
15th: Broad Reachers
15th: LIVE Music! (5:00-8:00 pm)
17th: Ladies Beach Club & Luncheon (11:00 am)
20th: Mixology Class (4:00 - 5:00 pm)
21st: SPYC Fishing Tournament Captain's meeting
22nd: SPYC Fishing Tournament Awards
22nd: Broad Reachers
22nd: LIVE Music! (5:00-8:00 pm)
24th: Cooking Demonstration (3:00 - 4:00 pm)
24th: Ladies Beach Club Mah Jongg (1:00 pm)
27th: Wine Society (6:00 pm ~ Folio Europe)
29th: Broad Reachers
29th: LIVE Music! (5:00-8:00 pm)
31st: Ladies Beach Club Mah Jongg (1:00 pm)
(Club closed on Monday)
1st: Dance Party in the Heritage Lounge ~ 7:00-11:00 pm
4th: Golf Group
4th: RV Land Cruisers
4th: Meet the Candidate Night! (6:00 pm Compass Room)
5th: Salty Sisters
5th: Trivia Night
6th: Cruising Fleet
6th: Dance Lessons (6:30-8:30 pm, Walk-ins Welcome!)
8th: Wing Shooters Society
11th: Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Election
11th: Oktoberfest Theme Dinner Buffet ~ 5:00 pm
12th: Salty Sisters
12th: Saltwater Anglers
13th: Comedy Show & Dinner
13th: Dance Lessons (6:30-8:30 pm, Walk-ins Welcome!)
13th: Wing Shooter's Society
14th: Intermediate Party
15th: Northern Italy Gourmet Wine Dinner
16th: Fall Family Carnival
18th: The Wine Club
19th: Salty Sisters
19th: Woman's Club
19th: Wine Society Night 1 (6:00 pm ~ Folio Europe)
19th & 20th: Prix-Fixe Wine Dinner (both nights)
20th: Wine Society Night 2 (6:00 pm ~ Folio Europe)
20th: Dance Lessons (6:30-8:30 pm, Walk-ins Welcome!)
22nd: Fall Scavenger Hunt
26th: Salty Sisters
27th: Dance Lessons (6:30-8:30 pm, Walk-ins Welcome!)
29th: Halloween Party & Costume Contest (Lounge)
30th: Annual Member Appreciation Party ~ 3:00-5:00 pm
Now including Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters & Smoked Salmon - as well as your Brunch Favorites. $28++/per member ($14++/per member child ages 4-12)
Available 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Reservations strongly suggested: (727) 892-6882
Grille 1909 ~ Tuesday - Friday
From 11:30 am - 2:00pm
*Misprint in September issue, Grille 1909 is not open for lunch on Saturday*
Downtown & Pass-a-Grille
Please visit the Event Calendar online at www.spyc.org for class dates and to register.
Spaces are limited and reservations are required.
Downtown: Wed., Oct. 19th - 6:00 pm Thurs., Oct. 20th - 6:00 pm Wed., Nov. 9th- 6:00 pm
Fri., Nov. 11th - 6:00 pm
Pass-a-Grille: Thurs., Oct. 27th - 6:00 pm
Thurs., Nov. 10th - 6:00 pm
Reservations Required - Online at www.spyc.org or call: Downtown (727) 892-6882
7:00 - 11:00 pm
Join us for a Saturday night dance party featuring the "DAZZLER Band!" Located in the Heritage Lounge & Regatta Room - Complimentary to attend for members and their guests.
*Please note, adults only dance party*
Thurs., Oct. 5th | 6:00 pm | $15++/pp
Includes Dinner - RSVP: www.spyc.org or (727) 892-6882
Thurs., Oct. 13th | 6:30 pm | $15++/pp
Includes Bingo Buffet (begins around 5:30 pm)
RSVP: www.spyc.org or (727) 360-1646
(date has changed since recently promoted)
1:00 - 4:00 pm ~ $35++/pp
Early Bird Price! $30++/pp ($35++/pp if you RSVP after 10/2)
Join us for a Family FUNday Sunday!
HUGE Obstacle Course ~ Carnival Games & Prizes
Face Painting ~ Balloon Creations & MORE!!
Includes an adult and kids buffet!
Reservations Required: www.spyc.org | (727) 892-6882 | catering@spyc.org
*48-hour Cancellation Policy in effect
*Please Note: Parents must accompany child(ren) & may not drop them off at this event.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening out at one of our upcoming "Group Excursions" - Prix-fixe dinner, drinks, round-trip Transportation and a ticket to see the show! Packages are all-inclusive. For reservations, please contact Member Services at (727) 892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical Friday, February 3, 2023
8:00 pm Show
Straz Performing Arts Center
Mid Section Front Orchestra & Front Mezzanine Seating $270/pp (limited availability)
*Prix-Fixe Dinner/Drinks at SPYC Downtown)
LIVE in Concert!
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
7:30 pm Show
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center in Sarasota
Orchestra Seating: $195/pp (limited availability)
Dinner at the Sarasota Yacht Club first with an A la Carte Dinner Menu (dinner is not included in the above package price)
WICKED - The Untold Story of the Witches of OZ Sunday, March 26, 2023
7:30 pm Show
Straz Performing Arts Center
Front Orchestra: $335/pp
Front Mezzanine: $270/pp (limited availability)
*Prix-Fixe Dinner/Drinks at SPYC Downtown)
This Comedy Duo is back for a Limited Engagement with an all-out entertaining evening of laughs & special performances!
Friday, April 28, 2023
8:00 pm Show - Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater
Mid-Level Orchestra Only: $425/pp ( limited availability)
(Prix-Fixe Dinner/Drinks at SPYC Downtown) - AllGroupExcursionpackages listed above are non-refundable, all sales final.
Doors Open & No Host Bar . 6:00 pm
Dinner Buffet . 6:00 pm
Show Begins . 7:00 pm
$30++/members ($25++ if RSVP before 10/7) $35++/non-members
Potato Salad,
Salad, White Radish Salad,
Herring, Spinach
& Sliced Speck
Golden
Dill
Beets,
Carl started performing on the New York comedy club circuit right after graduating college in Ithaca, NY. He honed his comedic skills performing regularly at such clubs as the Comic Strip & Dangerfields . His comedy is high energy, smart, and engaging. A regular on cruise ships, he has also opened for Joan Rivers, Juilio Iglesias, Paul Anka, George Benson, Ray Romano, and many others!
. Garden Salad with Vinaigrette & Ranch Dressings
. Red Onion & Tomato Salad & Broccoli Salad
. Beef Bourguignon
. Bourbon Pecan Chicken
. Parsley Steamed Red Bliss Potatoes
Green Beans Almondine Warm Rolls & Butter
Triple Chocolate Layer Cake New York Cheesecake
Carmel Flan with Fresh Berries
Required: www.spyc.org | (727) 892-6882 | catering@spyc.org
*48-hour Cancellation
7:00 - 11:00 pm ~ Located in Heritage Lounge
Put a team of five (5) people or less together - or explore downtown St. Petersburg on your own and find out what kind of Sleuth you are! (Limited to 30 participants)
. Arrive at the Downtown Club - 4:00 pm
. Rules & Scavenger Hunt Maps given out - 4:15 pm Scavenger Hunt Begins 4:30 - 6:00 pm - wear good walking shoes!
. Hors d'Oeuvres & Drinks - 6:00 pm back at the Clubhouse Prizes Awarded! - 6:30 pm
EVENT FEE - $55/pp (Inclusive of service charge & tax)
Includes: Red & White Sangria, Sodas & Iced Tea Menu: Butternut Squash Hummus with Vegetables Pigs in a Blanket Spinach Dip & Tortilla Chips Swedish Meatballs Carmel Dip with Sliced Apples
Required:
Dance the night away to the sounds fo the DAZZLER Band! Enter the Halloween Costume Contest for a chance to WIN some Prizes! Awards for the BEST, Scariest, Funniest, & Cutest Costumes! Reservations are not required - seating is on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.
*Children are welcome to attend the party before 8:00 pm. Separate kids costume contest will take place.
Sunday, October 30th
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Complimentary to Attend This is a Members Only Event
Join us as we celebrate YOU...our valued Members of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club! Enjoy food, refreshments, music and the best part of this party -- the SPYC camaraderie.
Reservations NOT Required ~ Pop in and join the FUN! *Valet Parking only for this event beginning at 2:00 pm
Sunday, November 6th . 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
$48++/per adult & $24++/per child (ages 4-12)
Our already amazing Brunch, enhanced with even MORE amazing dishes! Includes~ Bloody Marys, Mimosas & Screwdrivers - LIVE Music by the "Daddy O's"
Reservations Required: www.spyc.org - catering@spyc.org - (727) 892-6882
Friday, November 11th . Beginning at 11:00 am
Veterans ~ $15++/each | Non-Veteran Guests ~ $25++/each
SPYC celebrates our brave Soliders, Sailors, Marines, Airmen & Coast Guard who have served to protect this land that we all love and call home. Come meet and get to know your fellow Yacht Club members who are also Veterans.
11:00 am: Doors Open | 11:30 am ~ Prayers & Pledge of Allegiance | 12:00 pm ~ Lunch Buffet and Guest Speaker Veteran speaker Andrew Lumish, also known as the "Good Cemeterian" will honor us with his presence and a presentation. Andrew runs the historical preservation project on cleaning and fixing veteran's headstones across the United States. He has also received many awards from veterans and genealogy groups all over, including VFW, AMVETS & DAR, to name a few. (You are encouraged to wear something from your branch of the military)
Reservations Required: www.spyc.org - catering@spyc.org - (727) 892-6882 *48-hour cancellation policy in effect
Saturday, November 26th . 9:00 - 11:00 am
Bring the kids and grand-kids for this fun and creative holiday season event!
All houses are pre-built - When making a reservation, please confirm how many houses are needed and the number of people attending.
Reservations Required: www.spyc.org - catering@spyc.org - (727) 892-6882 *48-hour cancellation policy in effect
Downtown . The 22nd Annual Christmas Boutique
Tuesday, November 29th . Shopping 1:00 - 7:00 pm . Burger Bar 3:00 - 8:00 pm
Shop 'till you drop! (Organized by the Salty Sisters & SPYC Woman's Club)
Start your Holiday Shopping at this most anticipated and well attended event! Proceeds from our Christmas Boutique support & sponsor some great kids of the YMCA.
After shopping dine at the BURGER BAR: $18++/pp - Sundae Dessert Bar: $6++/pp without the Burger Bar OR $3++/pp with the Burger Bar. (Grille 1909 will be open for seating)
*The Christmas Boutique is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation: Boutique donations benefit the SPYC Jr. Sailing Program.
Downtown Clubhouse Hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thanksgiving Buffet Feast: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (reservations required)
Tiki Hut: CLOSED | Grille 1909 Open: 2:00 - 7:00 pm | Lounge Open: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thanksgiving Buffet Feast ~ Ballroom $48++/per adult $24++/per child (ages 4-12)
• Buffet Includes: Blood Marys, Mimosas & Screwdrivers
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail, Fresh Oysters on the 1/2 Shell, Tropical Fresh Fruit Display, Watergate Salad, Charcuterie - Garden SaladCheese & Antipasto Displays, Tortellini with Fresh Basil & Pesto, Cobb Vinaigrette, Baked Brie filled with Clover Honey & Candied Pecans.
• Chef Carved: Slow Roasted Tom Turkey with Natural Pan Gravy, Old Fashioned Cranberry Sauce & Roasted New York Strip
• Chef Attended Omelet Station : Bananas Foster Belgium Waffles with Bacon & Sausage
• Other Buffet Items Featured : Baked Salmon with Baby Shrimp and Scampi Butter, Maple Glazed Ham with Pumpkin Spice, Candied Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Honey Butter, Fresh Sage Stuffing, Smashed Golden Yukon Potatoes, Green Beans with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Onion, and Broccoli & Cheese
• Dessert: Chef Suzanne's Decadant Thanksgiving Bounty!
Grille 1909 Holiday
Soup
Required:
822-3873
250 | www.spyc.org
Butternut Squash & Honey Crisp Apple Bisque with Candied Walnuts OR Low Country Shrimp Bisque with Vanilla
Chantilly Salad Choices: Traditional Pilgrims Market Salad OR Waldorf Ambrosia Parfait
• Maldon Sea Salt & Herb Roasted English Cut Prime Rib, Jus
822-6882 -OR- catering@spyc.org
To-Go prices to the leftpricing misprint in the hardcopy version
Thursday, November 24th . Noon - 4:00 pm (Last seating at 4:00)
Soup ~ Pumpkin Spiced Butternut Squash Bisque with Candied Pecans Salad ~ House Salad with choice of dressing
Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Sausage with Apple & Sage Stuffing, Savory Herbed Gravy, Green Beans with Mushrooms and Cranberry Sauce ~ $30++ (Kids Plate $15++ - Ages 4-12)
Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole with Green Beans and Mushrooms ~ $30++ (Kids Plate $15++ - Ages 4-12)
Dessert ~ Pumkin Pie with Whipped Cream
All entrées come with Soup, Salad, Warm Bread & Butter, and Dessert
Reservations Required: Kerrie@spyc.org - (727) 360-1646 *48-hour cancellation policy in effect
Thanksgiving TO-GO Orders: Must be placed no later than Thursday, November 17th
Call the Beach Club at the number above to reserve your order for the Holiday!
Friday, December 9th
White Elephant/Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Saturday, December 17th
The DAZZLER Christmas Show!
Sunday, December 18th
Annual Children's Christmas Brunch & Party
Saturday, December 31st
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY!
Sunday, January 1st, 2023
Annual New Year's Day Eggnog Party
Saturday, January 14th, 2023
Robert Burns Night (Scottish Theme)
O n September 9th four riders, including club members Robert Hopkins and Bob Frazee departed St. Petersburg on an overcast morning. We started our 675-mile journey to Waynesville, NC, where we met up with Al Canino, another club member who came down from northern NJ. In Waynesboro we were greeted by 3 fellow riders - Bob Ebaugh, Bob Kline, and Bill Tinsley who, along with their wives, were gracious enough to put us up in their homes in the Smokey Mountains.
Our journey north was mostly along routes US41, US441N and US23E and covered 675 miles in 2 days. After a brief shower, about 1 hour after departing St. Petersburg, the weather started to cooperate, and we were dry the rest of the trip. The traffic was generally light, and the scenery was awesome, especially once we got into northern Georgia. Our ride on Sunday, September 11th was rained out, so we spent the day at a motorcycle rally called Thunder in The Smokeys. The attendance at the rally was hampered by the wet weather, but there were a few dozen vendors displaying motorcycles, accessories and clothing, as well as live music, food and drink. We also visited a motorcycle museum called Wheels Through Time, which has on display over 300 American made from 1903 to present, with one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in existence. 99% of the machines run and most are fully restored.
On Monday, September 12th we managed our 1st ride underway into the mountains with spectacular views, challenging roads, lots of sharp curves and switch backs, plus steep climbs, and descents. The weather started out with a light drizzle, turned to a moderate rain mid-morning and stopped by noon. The roads were wet all day, so we had to ride with extra care. Our ride took us to High Point, NC where we had lunch and then on to Cashiers, NC and back to Waynesville, via Lake Toxaway, NC. Our adventure will continue with 3 more days of mountain riding, then our return trip to Florida via a different route. Check November’s Smooth Sailing for the second part of the trip.
Summer has always been a quiet time for car enthusiasts. Maybe it’s the temperature or the daily thunderstorms, but those of us with older cars without AC tend to keep our pride and joy locked up - often a good time for repairs and upgrades.
The main news right now is that we begin the planning for next years Car Show, and as mentioned before we have tweaked the show ad titled it as the "St. Petersburg Motor Classic". We experimented with last year’s format to include modern classics. However, the show will still heavily focus on traditional classic cars up until the late 70’s, including the now very popular Resto-Mods, select modern classics, and continuation cars.
The show (see our flyer in the event section of this issue) will be held, as usual, on the South Straub Field adjacent to the Club on Sunday, February 5th, 2023. We need volunteers interested in being a part of the Organizing Committee to attend our next meeting this month (October). The show needs varying skills to help produce, what should be, one of the most successful and largest shows yet. I can assure you it’s a lot of fun and rewarding work. Please call or e-mail me if you are interested: Andy Evans (727) 310-5981, andyevans@me.com
Of course, on the day of we also need the huge, dedicated band of marshals and helpers to make the event work, so drop me a line if you can help in anyway. On a final note, the show goes on with the help of sponsors! If anyone is interested, or knows someone who would like to contribute or display their goods or services, please get in touch. It all adds up and last year allowed us to make significant donations to our chosen charities.
by Angela Kowalik, Wagon Master
Our Epic Summer of 2022 series continues with this second installment of continuing stories. Rick & Sarah Moseley and Ken & Corrine St. Jean, who started their epic summer trip together in July headed toward the New England area, wrapped up their trip in August going on their separate itineraries before the journey home. They enjoyed bike rides, and several trips to museums and historic homes. While in upstate New York, the St. Jean’s visited amazing Niagara Falls, taking the awesome Maid of the Mist boat ride to view Bridal Veil Falls and go to the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Later they spent time with friends and family, as did the Moseley’s, before heading home.
From June to mid-July, Angela & Brian Kowalik continued their epic multi-month summer trip heading west to the Oregon coast. A stop at Crater Lake (OR) was just incredible with its deep blue water and clarity; It’s the deepest lake in the US, created not from a meteor but rather from a collapsed volcano. Touching the west coast in California, a quick trip to the Redwoods national forest was in order before heading up the Oregon coastline which was so refreshing with their isolated beaches and fabulous views. Then, a stop at Mt. Rainier in Washington, before rendezvousing with an RV caravan group in Idaho mid-July to start a 60-day trip to Alaska. But to get to Alaska, you must first go through Canada, so 2 more weeks were spent traveling to Banff/Jasper AB with the beautiful Canadian Rockies, and a trip to the Columbia Icefields, then to Dawson Creek BC to Mile 0 of the Al-Can Highway. A stop at the Sign Post Forest in Watson Lake YT then on to Dawson City to have the RV travel across the Yukon river on a small ferry to the Top of the World Highway and on to Alaska. These were just a few memorable milestones on their journey to Alaska. … more on that to come.
To join the group and keep up with our events, where we will be making adventures happen, please contact Angela Kowalik: SPYCRVLandCruisers@gmail.com
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AROUND THE NEXT BEND...
Brian & Angela Kowalik, Columbia Icefields, AB
• St. Jean’s at Niagara Falls!
•St. Jean’s & Moseley’s celebrate Sarah’s birthday
Ferrying the RV from Dawson City to the Alaska Border
Oregon Coastline
Crater Lake, Oregon
Mile 0 Dawson Creek, BC
Kowalik's Reach the Yukon Territory
by Carol Hansen
The boats are back!! After a long hot summer and a successful Learn to Sail program downtown at the Sailing Center, the Prams are back in the trailer all fixed up and ready for some action. The Broad Reachers invite and encourage women members of SPYC to join us at Pass-a-Grille on Saturday mornings as we sail for fun and work on our sailing and racing skills. There is no such thing as “too little” experience to join the Broad Reachers. We’ll help you learn and have fun doing it! Our Saturday morning sails are usually followed by lunch at the Beach Club. Contact Carol Hansen (carol@dband1.com) for more information.
Prams on Shell Island
Tove Kullman & Joanne Simmons
Ready for our sail to Zamora Hotel
Barbara Arnold
Gina Bowden-Pierce & Tricia Billings
Sailing Broads ready to sail!
by Carol Hansen
The Salty Sisters started the new year off with our Welcome Back Party Hippie Fest!! We had a great turnout with everyone digging their 70’s wardrobe out of mothballs and showing up in tie-dyed shirts & dresses, bell bottoms, peace jewelry, and colored glasses.
Our Social Committee, lead by Kathy Mansir and Gail Falkingham did a spectacular job! Entertainment was provided by Farley Compton and he had everyone out on the dance floor grooving and moving to music from the 70’s. The ballroom was beautifully decorated with hand painted wine bottle vases, poster, streamers, and even a bed with discarded bras!!
The SPYC Staff took part by providing judging for the costume contests. Winners of the Best All-Around Costume was Valerie Massingill, the Most Original was Beth Pennington, and the Biggest Surprise was Connie Beckman (who also celebrated her birthday that day). It was great to see some Salties that we haven’t seen for a while including DC Stevenson and Past Captain Jackie Brown.
The two weeks prior to our welcome back party, Co-Captain Dee Gill organized another successful powerboat class with instructor Zac Oppenheim. There were five boats with fifteen participants out on the water learning how to dock and control the boats in tight situations. The highlight of the two weeks was the “go fast” slalom course.
Photo-Op: Gina Bowden-Pierce & Tish Bowden
Sonny & Cher: Kathy Ahern & Karen Lieberman
Past Captain Els Wiemken
Valerie Massingill, Beth Pennington& Connie Beckman
by Kevin Cross, Fleet Captain
The Tampa Yacht and Country Club was an ideal destination for our final cruise of the summer. Led by Port Directors Frank & Jackie Robinson, cruisers enjoyed the pool, delicious food and friendly atmosphere at the club.
The weekend began Friday evening with Docktails at the pool-side Telltale Bar followed by a wonderful dinner in the club. Saturday morning, Jackie led a group on a 7-mile walk along Bayshore Blvd while Frank and others were happy to stay behind to “look after pets”. The late morning/afternoon was spent visiting by the pool, enjoying lunch and making LOTS of new TYCC friends!
Cruisers gathered again Saturday evening at the Telltale Bar and then split into two groups for dinner at Caffe Paradiso and Mise en Place. Both restaurants were outstanding and everyone managed to waddle back to the club and board their appropriate vessels. Sunday dawned clear and welcoming, enabling all to shove off and navigate home at their leisure; after a delicious breakfast, of course!
Our September dinner meeting included an excellent meal, an overview of our tentative 2023 cruising calendar as well as an interesting and informative presentation from Michelle Yepez of Tampa Bay Watch. Michelle provided an overview of the impactful work Tampa Bay Watch undertakes to keep our waters clean and educate students, young and old, on the importance of protecting and restoring the Tampa Bay estuary. The work this non-profit has done since 1993, with the assistance of over 250,000 volunteers, is truly amazing!
Our exciting 2023 tentative calendar includes several new ports, a winter cruise to Naples and a late-April Commodore’s Cruise with several interesting options and extensions to either the Keys or across the Okeechobee Waterway. Given the number of options, cruisers have been asked to provide feedback and indications of interest so we can refine plans.
meeting (lunch): Thursday, October 6th
to Anna Maria Island: October 28th - 30th
meeting (dinner): Thursday, November 3rd
Cruise-In for Commodore's Ball: November 11th -13th
For more information, join us at one of our meetings or contact: Fleet.Captain@spyc.org
Jackie & Frank Robinsond & Taj Dinner at TY&CC Dinner at TY&CC Docktails at Telltale Bar Michelle from Tampa Bay WatchIf you missed out on summer in Florida, we had mostly rain, heat and humidity, but we also had some great times both in and out of the water! Kayaking in local waters, fishing, and sailing kept us cool and our Summer Dine-Arounds were a big hit. Getting together over the summer has always been a fun time. Dine-Arounds will be back next summer.
This month's Program Meeting is Thursday, October 13th (over lunch): 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital will present: "Teen Mental Health Issues." How are our communities affected, how teens are being helped and is this really a new issue? Lunch charged to your SPYC account and guests are welcome. As always, reservations thru SPYC Catering - RSVP online at www.spyc.org, catering@spyc.org, or on the SPYC mobile app.
Our 2002-2003 Membership Directory was sent to your email on September 7th. Our Membership Chair, Jackie Milsom, did a fantastic job! Easy ways to access our Directory anytime, save it to your desktop or save it to your phone's home screen! If you didn't receive your copy, email Jackie at jrmilsom@gmail.com.
by Angela Kowalik, PresidentThe United States may have its “Founding Fathers”, but in Florida we also have our “Founding Mothers” — the three Marjories: Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, and Marjorie Harris Carr. These three women have commonalities ranging from their drink of choice (Scotch) to the deep and abiding impact they’ve had on Florida. From giving voice to the frontiersmen in the scrub, making people aware of the importance of the Everglades and saving the state from getting cleaved in two by a giant canal that would have forever altered the wildlife, water, and landscape.
Join us for our October 17th program - The Three Marjories to learn more about these amazing women, brought to us by Florida historian Cathy Salustri. Make your reservation now online (www.spyc.org) or call (727) 360-1646. We start at 11:00 am but arrive early as doors open at 10:30 for socialization. A festive lunch follows the LBC meeting and program – guests are welcome ($10.00) for the event – additional costs for lunch are billed to your account.
Interested in joining or renewing? Dues are just $32.00 and worth every penny!! Contact our Membership Chair Helle Getz (sailtym@yahoo.com) or refer to our membership form found online at www.spyc.org (log-in then go to Clubs Within the Club, then LBC (form is on page 2).
Hope to see you at the beach!!
Golf Group invites you to join us for a fun day of golf at "Pop Stroke" at the University Square in Sarasota.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Susan Arsenault directly at: sueatcp@aol.com
Attention all "Saltwater Anglers"....our annual SPYC Fishing Tournament is upon us!
• Taking place at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse
• Captains Meeting on Friday, October 21st at 5:30 pm
• Fishing begins on Saturday, October 22nd bright and early in the morning - Awards later that day
• Inshore & Offshore....anyone can win!
• Details and registration at www.SPYCfish.com (new format this year)
• Door prizes and Ca$h awards for WINNERS!!
A mateur Radio Club (ARC) meetings are normally held on the third Monday of each month at the PAG Clubhouse. However, meetings are temporarily on hold until further notice. If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, ARC members can help you prepare for the written exam (no morse code required). Be prepared for this year’s hurricane season by getting your Ham License now! Study help online at: www.hamtestonline.com
We need your help to make the SPYC Fishing Tournament a great success!
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 our next meeting on October 12th, or sign up on www.spyc.org; click on the “Clubs” tab and scroll down to Saltwater Anglers, click on the Sign Up & Contact Info Form and get on the email list.
There are many reasons a particular shotgun could be your favorite. It could be the one you shoot best, or the one that’s easiest on your shoulder, or even the shotgun your spouse gave you on your 25th wedding anniversary. We should all be so lucky to have a spouse like that! You could also have favorites in several categories. There could be a favorite for sporting clays, one for quail and pheasant, one for ducks, and another for geese. It could be based on a particular type; an over/under, side by side, semi-automatic or even a pump. For many of us it’s our dad’s or grand-dad’s shotgun. One thing is certain, every shotgun enthusiast loves a beautifully made gun.
The mission of the Passport Club is to share travel experiences, plans, and bucket lists for travel domestic or international; by land, sea or air; self-drive or sit back and let others do the work.
The Year in Review:
October 6: Bill Haueisen, Argentina to New Zealand via Antarctica – an adventure of a lifetime. In addition to the usual penguins and icebergs around Antarctica, a New Zealand naturalist led a tour of 2 explorer’s huts (Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton) untouched since the explorers left them more than a century earlier.
A great shotgun has inherent beauty in every one of the following; the wood, the checkering on the wood, the finish on the wood, the perfect fit of the wood to the receiver, the detailed engraving on the receiver, a good mechanical design, precision machining of the parts and a flawless operation with perfect balance. The Holland and Holland Royal Deluxe 20 gauge (pictured above) is an outstanding example. If you have one of these in your house, don’t ever sell it for what your spouse said they paid for it. If you need to sell, find an enthusiast that appreciates a fine shotgun. It will become your favorite shotgun too. For clarification of any of the aforementioned shotgun talk, find a Wing Shooter at the bar, buy him a drink, and ask about his favorite shotgun.
Those wishing to join the Wing Shooters Society are encouraged to contact Frank Robinson: fhr506@gmail.com
November 3: Peter Plumb, Sailing British Columbia and Alaska – a three-month cruise full of spectacular scenery, wildlife and adventure. Peter and Pam Plumb chartered a 45’ steel sloop to cruise British Columbia and Alaska ending in Juneau then returning to Vancouver. Plumb has a unique way to travel – various family and friends join him along the way to crew the vessel making for lively and stimulating travel.
December 1: Bruce and April Winship, Living Aboard a Catamaran for 10 Years with Two Kids!
January 5, 2023: TBA
February 2, 2023: Loren Hoffman, Mustang Odyssey: A Trip into the Last Forbidden Kingdom
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FRIDAY
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GRILLE 1909
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GRILLE 1909
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HERITAGE LOUNGE
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TIKI BAR
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*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.