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SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTERMEMBERSHIP Smooth Sailing
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Our Beach Club will have their shutdown, September 6th - 14th, reopening September 15th. While closed, the staff take their vacations, the building receives a deep cleaning, and the kitchen receives more extensive work and cleaning. Speaking of Pass-a-Grille, Saturday, October 15th will be the Annual SPYC Poker Run at PAG. This event is always a load of fun and a very popular event for the membership. Small run-a-bouts to large center console boats are welcome to register! Get your crew together, pick a theme, and sign up for the event-- prizes will be awarded. The Poker Run is sponsored by our Powerboat Competition Committee. Details are in this issue, or you can contact this year’s Committee Chairman, Chris Waters at (727) 580-2064.
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.
During the shutdown, Rhett and his staff accomplished a great deal. The Ship’s Locker has been updated, carpets have been cleaned, paint has been touched-up, and extensive updates occurred in the kitchen areas. Great news! A new Tiki Kitchen, adjacent to the Tiki Bar, is now open! This will help to improve service times for the ever-popular Tiki Bar.
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looking forward to seeing all of you enjoying the activities at your Club!
I hope you are enjoying your summer, and I’d like to welcome you back to the Downtown Clubhouse after the annual shutdown.
In the previous issues of Smooth Sailing, I hoped to report good news regarding our new marina...and I’m able to do just that! We have finally received all our important ‘approved permits’ and will be sending out RFPs (Request For Proposals) to marina construction firms soon. Through careful planning, professional guidance, and a little luck, it appears that the project may be a full year ahead of the original schedule. Depending on a construction start date, we may have our new marina completed before the end of
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Bill Waters, Commodore
Fair winds and calm seas,
Mark Your Calendars! ~ Saturday, November 12th is the highly anticipated - "Commodore's Ball!” Dress to impress for an elegant and formally attired evening at the Yacht Club including fine dining, dancing, spirits and a celebration of the change of command of our Club. I am looking forward to seeing you at the Ball!
hoy Members!
Get ready for a fun-filled event season just ahead - We kick off September with an "SPYC Buoy Ball" on Saturday, September 17th, followed by a unique (and sure to be interesting) "Silent Dance Party" on September 30th Keep an eye out for details regarding our Club Holiday Events. Additional information will be published in upcoming issues of Smooth Sailing about Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve.
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4. Membership waitlists have grown from 44.05% of clubs reporting they had a waitlist 12 months ago to 62.64% today. The largest increase in budgets are wages, 67 clubs, which is 75.28%.
1. What was or do you expect your 2023 dues increase will be? 0-6% 24 clubs responded, 8% 14 clubs responded, and at 10-15% 34 clubs responded. This tells us that 50.53% of clubs had a larger than 7% dues increase.
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2. For those clubs that have an Annual Capital Charge the same question was asked. 0-5% 52 clubs responded, and at 20% 10 clubs responded. The remaining clubs had increases between 5% and 20% telling us that almost 100% of clubs that have an annual capital charge will be raising it.
3. Have you had an increase in Initiation Fees in the last two years? 0-5% 20 clubs responded, 25-50% 35 clubs responded and over 50% 16 clubs responded. This tells us 54.83% of clubs had significant increase.
by: Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM
The Club is in a good financial position and as we need to be very diligent, planning for the future, we also need not sit back and ride out the storm. We need to continue the forward thinking that has come out of our Strategic Plan. We are moving forward with a Master Plan as the future needs of this Club are real and we must stay ahead of that. We live in a world of change, and the Club is no different, as we are facing change in our culinary operation with the departure of our Executive Chef Joseph Van Bemmel. Joseph has been with the Club for about 8 years and has done a great job over his tenure here. Joseph has accepted a new position with our local school system teaching culinary arts to culinary students. We wish Joseph nothing but the best in his new endeavor and thank him for his service with the SPYC.
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elcome Back Members! To those staff members who have taken a well-deserved break; we look forward to your newfound energy as we re-open and plan for the fall. As Commodore has mentioned, we have been very busy at the downtown facility with several in house projects which were mostly behind the scenes. Furthermore, we installed new IT wiring for the point-of-sale equipment to improve performance and a new cabinet to store our computer server in the accounting offices. This is also the time of year to reflect on all the great things we have accomplished as well as those areas we can improve upon. The building blocks - it’s the little things that make the impact and difference. As we prepare to set sail in this final stretch of 2022, we continue our commitment to serving the needs of our entire membership while incorporating fun filled, affordable, and diverse activities for all to enjoy. Last month the Florida Chapter of CMAA partnered with Club Benchmarking and conducted a very quick poll of influences that are affecting the preparations for 2023 budgets. I’d like to share some of the findings, which were no surprise. Here are several of the questions asked with the responses coming from 95 clubs around Florida.
5. Food and Beverage cost are seeing the biggest hit with rising wages and overall rising cost on almost every food item in the kitchen. 84 of the 95 clubs responding 13% was the average increase in payroll across the board. One of the final questions
asked was, "have you cut back on Capital Spending in the upcoming year?" An overwhelming response 92.05% representing 81 clubs said NO.
Cheers Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM General Manager, COO
The annual meeting will take place October 11th! This is an event you will not want to miss as we will be summarizing our Strategic Plan and unveiling to the membership where we are in the Master Planning Process. Following the Annual Meeting in late October/early November, we will be scheduling Focus Groups for the membership to chime in on the “Good, Better, Best” plans for future club updates. This will be the next phase of the Master Planning Process. There will be sign-up sheets at the Annual Meeting for the various focus groups scheduled. Stay tuned for more information on all of these items in upcoming weekly emails. In closing, there is no shortage of activities and projects coming up for the SPYC in the coming months and years ahead. Our Dock Project planning and permitting process is going extremely well and we anticipate the start of this project in early summer of 2023. I look forward to seeing each of you around our various properties!
General Manager - Rhett J. Robicheaux,CCM, COO (727) 823-1219 | gm@spyc.org
Ms. Elizabeth Austin
Mrs. Jamie Anstey & Mr. Justin Anstey
Active Boat:
Mr. Joseph Antonello
Non-Resident:
Catering Director/Clubhouse Services Manager Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2 (727) 892-6882 | catering@spyc.org
Ms. Fallon Arnold & Mr. Jose Fernandez
Director of Member Relations - Corey A. Hall (727) 892-6888 | Membership@spyc.org
Youth Sailing Director - Todd Fedyszyn (727) 896-8101 youthsailingdirector@spyc.org
Ms. Amanda Tetlak & Mr. Michael Sarlo
Intermediate:
Harbormaster & Dockmaster - Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman (727) 822-3227 | dockmaster@spyc.org
Mr. Christopher Finch
Active:
Manager at Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse - Kerrie Paquette (727) 360-1646 | Kerrie@spyc.org
Mr. Adam & Mrs. Erin Skinner
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Beverage Director - Pierre Dumaine (727) 892-6880 | pierre@spyc.org
Catering Assistant - Caroline Stehr (727) 892-6897 | cateringinfo@spyc.org
Ms. Louise B. Weaver
Mr. Robert Hasbrouck
Dr. Courtney Bovee
Facilities Manager - Steve Partridge (727) 892-6892 | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org
Ms. Kristen Hooper
Mr. Larry Beltz & Mrs. Joyce Beltz
Business Office: (727) 892-6883 or (727) 892-6884 www.SPYC.org
Chief Financial Officer - Colleen Finney, CHAE (727) 823-1061 | controller@spyc.org
Mr. Thomas Lischer & Mrs. Emily Lischer
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
Inside this Issue.... Contact Us On The Water Information & Articles Pages 8 - 9 Membership Spotlight! Page 11 What's Happening at Your Club? Pages 16-23 Clubs Within the Club Pages 24-31 Annual Meeting & Election of Directors Pages PageFeatured6-7Article9AroundtheClub & Event Calendar - Pages 13-15 Bill StephenDavidJulieBrendaMaryAlexBjornBlantonScottBobbyThomasMarkDavidFutchGrossCarronCassidyVanWarnerSwiftGarnettHooperJanasBethHargroveTateSimpsonGogoffHlas The Club relies on our members proposals and we thank you for your support! Thank You Proposers! WELCOME! NEW MEMBERS
Waterfront Director - Shawn Macking (727) 822-3113 | Waterfront-director@spyc.org
Mrs. Elizabeth Hasbrouck &
Director of Restaurants - Mary Lou Privitera (727) 822-3873 | Director.restaurants@spyc.org
Mrs. Laura Sabia & Mr. Frank Sabia
Mr. John Kalimtzis & Mrs. Dawn Rogers
Mrs. Lisa Simington & Mr. Paul Scharf
Junior:
Executive Chef - (727) 892-6889 | executivechef@spyc.org
Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager - Maritza Villanueva (727) 892-6894 | housekeeping@spyc.org
Mr. Brian Van Slyke
Executive Pastry Chef - Suzanne Gendrot (727) 822-3873 ext. 223 | suzanne-g@spyc.org
Member Services/Marketing Coordinator - Leah Wieter (727) 892-6893 | member.services@spyc.org
Mr. John Worlein
into the fall, sailors will have the opportunity to participate in our year-round racing programs or continue with our educational course offerings. For more information reach out to our sailing center coaches by emailing sailingcenter@spyc.org or by calling (727) 822-3113.
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hank you to all the members who joined us for our 2022 summer camp programs! Over 450 students joined us for sailing and fishing camps throughout the 10 weeks of programming.
This summer we were pleased to return to our normal programs, including welcoming the Greater YMCA for three weeks of programming where students learn how to sail. This year thirty-six students joined us to learn how to sail. Thank you to the ladies of the Holiday Boutique for assisting with scholarships for the program.Aswetransition
SPYC Kids Summer Camp 2022
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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.
he Annual Meeting of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club 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.
By Laws: Article IV-Section 4
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.
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By Laws: Article IX – Section 1
VOTE for Five (5) ACTIVE: Kevin GeorgeDonnaAngelaChrisFrankCrossDiazFraserKowalikSueMarksRobMatthesFrankMcCarthyJeannieO'GradyPenningtonBarbaraWeller VOTE for One INTERMEDIATE:(1) Veronica Hickey Daniel
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House Rule #27 Pertaining to Election:
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.
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. Town
Veronica Hickey, Secretary
Join us in the Compass Room on the following dates for a special “Meet the Candidates Night”.
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.
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 event you will not want to miss!
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.
During Happy Hour Tuesday, September 27th ~ 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 4th ~ 6:00 pm
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.
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)
.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.
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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”.
Option 1: In-Person Voting Day of Election Option 2: Absentee Ballot via Email Send request to: Election@spyc.org
Option 3: Cast your Absentee Ballot In-Person
PYC 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.
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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.)
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
by: Todd Fedyszyn, Youth Sailing Director
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The Laser team also traveled to Kingston, Ontario Canada to compete in the Laser North American Championships hosted out of Portsmouth Olympic Harbor. In the Full Rig fleet SPYC’s Guthrie Braun finished in 11th place and Ethan Danielson was 28th. In the Radial fleet SPYC’s Kate Danielson finished in 27th place and Sidney Moyer finished in 36th. Sophia Fuller was 22nd in the Laser 4.7 fleet.
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by: Donna Sue Marks, Committee Chair
PYC’s Dorothy Mendelblatt and Ian Iles represented the USA at the World Sailing Youth World Championships hosted in the Hague, Netherlands. Dorothy and Ian qualified to represent the USA this past winter and trained extremely hard to be ready to compete against the best teams in the world. Dorothy and Ian finished in 9th place
PC David Mendelblatt will be racing in the 2022 Sunfish Worlds on the beautiful waters of Lake Garda, Italy, September 4th -11th. He will be on the line with close to 72 competitors. At the 2021 Worlds held in Sarasota, Florida he placed 5th overall and 1st Master (age group). In 2012 he won the Sunfish North American Championship . Additional Sunfish titles include US National Champion (2013, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004). This will be his 15th appearance at a World Championship. Fair winds and fast sailing PC Mendelblatt!
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he first running of the New York Yacht Club Women’s Championship Regatta was held June 17th through the 19th.
The Laser Atlantic Coast Championship was sailed the following weekend at the Larchmont Yacht Club just outside of New York City. SPYC’s Kate Danielson sailed a strong event finishing in 3rd overall in the 100 boat Laser Radial Fleet and was also the top female competitor. Sidney Moyer finished in 25th place, Jack Carter in 36th and Ethan Danielson was 9th in the Full Rig fleet.
This invitational event featured three days of racing the Club’s fleet of Sonars along with social events at the Harbour Court Clubhouse . SPYC was represented with Amy Baxter Felder as Skipper and Catherine Hamman, Laura Roudebush, Taylor “TJ” Valentor and Shannon Xydis as crew. The SPYC team was up against some of the best women sailors in the country; past Olympians, Collegiate All Americans, and upcoming shining hopefuls! Skipper Baxter said she was proud of the mid-fleet finish of 11th out of 20 teams of well-seasoned competitors. Financial support from the Salty Sisters and Private donors assisted in the expenses for our SPYC team. Congratulations to Skipper Baxter Felder and her crew!
current. Our sailors worked hard to learn the venue and put up some strong results. Finn Cox was our top performer finishing in 63rd overall. Also competing were Anna and Maija Andert, Leah Abrams and Jad Aberdrabbo.
Junior Sailing Update
Kate Danielson and Sidney Moyer made the trek to Texas this summer to compete in the Laser Radial Youth World Championship hosted at the Houston Yacht Club. Over 210 sailors were in attendance from 36 countries around the globe. Both girls sailed a strong event over the six day long, 11 race series. Kate finished in 11th overall and was the 4th placed under 17 aged female and Sidney finished in 26th overall.
Our Opti Sailors made the trek west to sail in the USODA Opti National Championship hosted this year in Cascade Locks Oregon and sailed on the famous Columbia River Gorge. Conditions were very windy with extremely strong
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!
Saturday, October 15th - Pass-a-Grille Docks
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.
Mark Your Calendar!
(727)580-2064Lookingto get out on the water? The SPYC Sailing Center has numerous adult & children sailing classes happening throughout the year. Visit www.sailstpete.org for a listing of available classes and online registration. We are excited to announce our first Powerboating Class of the Fall season! For more information on this class, please visit www.sailstpete.org. Safe Powerboat Handling Class SPYC Sailing Center
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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.
For more details on this event or if you are interested in hosting a dock stop or volunteering to help with a stop, please contact Chris Waters:
Gene McCarthy , SPYC member since 2016, doesn’t mind. The 94 year old has sailed the famed Chicago to Mackinac Race (pronounced Mac-in-aw) 67 times, setting a new record among participants.
McCarthy has raced in his own boat, ' Island Goat Express' , many times but this year he had the honor of sailing in the cruising division on a 104’ ketch named ' Whitehawk' , longest boat in the race. The ' Whitehawk' won the Royono Trophy for first monohull boat to finish.
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s it a bad thing to refer to someone as an “Old Goat?”
Whitehawk Owned by Pete Thorton
After 25 “Mac” races, participants qualify for the Island Goat Award granted by the Island Goats Sailing Society established by a private group in 1959. Perhaps Gene was destined to sail the “Mac” – after all his name is “Mac”Carthy! Destined or not, he certainly is a Goat (Greatest Of All Time)
Pete Thorton & Gene McCarthy
The race, hosted and run by the Chicago Yacht Club (CYC), had more than 240 boats from eleven countries competing this year.
At the time this article was written, Gene was strategy planning for the annual Old Guard Regatta , which was to be held on August 10th. Twenty-five of the most senior members of the CYC (Gene is number 2) will compete in Sonars owned by the CYC. Good luck Matey - may you have fair winds and following seas!
"Gene McCarthy - The Old Goat" SPYC Member Life Events
by: Patsy Warmack & Gene McCarthy
The “Mac” is the longest and oldest fresh water race in the world – 333 miles to be exact. For those who aren’t familiar, the “Mac” was started in 1898 and runs from Navy Pier in Chicago up Lake Michigan to the idyllic Mackinac Island located in the Straits of Mackinac.
The ”Mac” has two main divisions – “Cruisers” or “Glampers” (glamor campers) – as they are called by many who started the race July 22, 2022 and the “Racers” who started a day later in stripped down, very campy boats geared for speed.
Please send your submission to the Member Services Coordinator at: member.services@spyc.org . Include the name(s) of the individuals in your photo and a brief description. (A limit of two photos per submission, per member, please.)
Happy Anniversary!
Brian & Angela Kowalik traveled over 7,000 miles from home in their RV to start this part of their journey on the Alaska Highway, Mile 0 Dawson Creek, BC.
After another 1200+ miles on the Klondike Loop and Top of the World Highway, the Kowalik’s arrive in Alaska!
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"Gene McCarthy - The Old Goat"
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Bill & Charlotte Robbins had a fantastic time visiting the Seattle Yacht Club in July 2022. While there, they were able to participate in a "burgee exchange" with the Seattle YC's manager, Mary Draeger. Bill mentioned, "They were very welcoming and we had a great dinner there. We hope to do it again on our next trip."
Mary Jane & Jack Cartier along with Debbie & Doug Williamson visiting Split Croatia in May 2022
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Share the highlights of your travels! Send us your photos to appear in an upcoming issue of Smooth Sailing and share your adventures with your fellow members.
Are you out and about exploring the great unknown?
Carolann & K.C. Haffey celebrating their 30th Wedding Anniversary abord the 'Harmony of the Seas' in St. Thomas USVI, on July 16, 2022.
uesday afternoons at the Downtown Clubhouse you may hear blissful singing and some fine tuning of the vocal chords taking place. The sounds your ears hear are a chorus of SPYC members practicing for upcoming club functions, where they delightfully entertain with a song or two from their hearts.
The first practice session this season will begin - Tuesday, October 4th at 3:30 pm. For questions, or to sign-up, please contact Judy McFadden, the Nauticat Founder at: (727)455-9793 or - judyp@tampabay.rr.com .
SPYC Nauticats?
The Nauticats are recruiting new members this year - If you play an instrument, or just want to share your singing talent, we encourage you to join! Men, women and children are all welcome to participate. Practices are held at the Downtown Clubhouse every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30-5:30 pm.
This energetic chorus of members is SPYC's very own singing sensation - The Nauticats! Founded in 2007 as part of the Salty Sisters, they have grown now to more than thirty (30)singers, both men and women, of the Yacht Club. The Nauticats can be found performing at many of the Club's events such as the 4th of July, St. Paddy's Day, Christmas, and other times throughout the year. A lively bunch who look forward to meeting up weekly for practice, some SPYC camaraderie, and then for those who wish to may make a visit to the Heritage Lounge for Happy Hour afterwards.
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Special Message from the
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• January 6, 2023 (Friday) - Happy Hour Mix & Mingle: Introducing the new Board of Directors and their significant others; come out and network and know "Who’s Who" in your Club! Details announced at a later date.
We hope you were able to attend our last 2 fun-filled events with Dueling Pianos in July and the Caribbean Summer Party in August. In addition to events coming in September (see the Club Events section), 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 - check an upcoming issue of Smooth Sailing for more details.
• January 14, 2023 (Saturday) - Robert Burns Scottish Night: Gather with friends and toast to Burns! More info to follow....
s we wind down the fiscal year, I’d like to recognize and say a HUGE Thank YOU to the members who were a part of the Entertainment Committee this past year. Without these hard-working people and their hours of volunteered time, we would not have had the fun events that you, and other members either attended or had the opportunity to enjoy.
Don't forget... 4th Friday of each month, new music in the Heritage Lounge with drink specials! 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!
Jeannie O'Grady ....Slainte!
These members are: Bill Hefner (Vice chair), Nancy Waters (Secretary), Brad DeMint, Chris Fraser, Frank Fraze, Jennifer Germundsen, Lauren Krawczyk, Lisa Signorile, Machelle Perkins, Scott McGinnis, Shane Smith, Chris Waters, Paul Greenhalgh and Kristine Dowhan . Also, a special thank you to our Beverage Manager, Pierre Dumaine, for attending many of our meetings and assisting us along the way. When you see these members at the Club, be sure to say thank you!
He is our best trainer and mentor for new employees. His calm, easy-going demeanor is sometimes deceiving as he is the most efficient employee we have in the Stewarding Department. Sometimes it appears that he gets more done standing still than most others do moving at a brisk pace! Sean, you are a remarkable employee and you set the bar high for the rest of us. Thank you, Sean, for all that you do!
William Archer Banquet Steward, 17 yrs.
June 30, 2022
Mr. James W. O'Kelley, Jr.
Member Since ~ August 20, 1986
Sean Deloro
Mrs. Kristen "Kristy" Boss
Strawberry Basil Margarita
Mr. Joseph T. Dockery
Dennis Mobley Banquet Server, 44 yrs.
Cimi Kadiu Banquet Server, 6 yrs.
Mrs. Christine Henry Johnson
SEPTEMBER 2022 EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES
July 14, 2022
July 15, 2022
July Employ EE of th E m onth
Brandon Williams, as our August Employee of the Month ! Brandon is a server in the Heritage Lounge and has been with the Yacht Club since November 2021.
Jason PAGDanielSteward,Huntoon4yrs.KortenhausDRServer,3yrs.LucasAntonioDRServer,3yrs.BradleyBoandlLineCook,2yrs.BrandonWyerLineCook,2yrs.
1 yr. Caleb
August 10, 2022
Member Since ~ November 17, 2004
Mr. J. Howard Gould
Member Since, October 25, 2007
August 13, 2022
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June 28, 2022
June 29, 2022
Member Since ~ January 19, 1970
Mr. Robert Costa
Charlotte Dutchak Front Desk, 6 yrs.
Member Since ~ January 2, 2013
1 yr.
Member Since ~ January 27, 2022
Brandon Williams
In Memoriam
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Mrs. Linda Salverson
Brandon always greets the members with a smile, a positive attitude, and is a true professional at what he does. He continually excels in whatever he does and goes above and beyond in his service to exceed the members expectations. Not to mention, he is a great team player! Brandon is always willing to step up and help his fellow co-workers and managers. He is a pleasure to work with and an asset to the SPYC. Thank you, Brandon, for a job well Congratulationsdone!to,
Betty Metcalf Front Desk, 15 yrs.
1 oz Light Rum 1 oz Dark Rum 1 oz Banana Liqueur 1 oz Blackberry Liqueur 1 oz Orange Juice 1 oz Pineapple Juice Splash of Grenadine Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a glass over ice & garnish with fresh fruit. Enoy!
Beverage Pick of the Month!
It is our pleasure to congratulate Sean Deloro as our July Employee of the Month ! Sean is our Lead Steward in the morning and sets the tone everyday with his positive attitude, professionalism and dedication.
Member Since ~ March 9, 2004
Cordel Roper Cocktail Server, 2 yrs. Alexis Osborne Cocktail Server, Ackley Snell Isle, Yhanna Housekeeper,McAdory1yr.
of our Beloved SPYC Family & Friends
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Mr. John "Jack" O'Grady
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ClubhousePass-a-Grille
15th: Wine Society (6:00 pm ~ Rombauer)
7th: Trivia Night
8th: Wing Shooters Society
22nd: BINGO! (Dinner begins 5:30 pm | Event at 6:30 pm)
(Club closed on Tuesday & Wednesday)
6th - 14th: PAG is CLOSED for Annual Shutdown
19th: Ladies Beach Club Program
14th: Wine Society Night 1 (6:00 pm ~ Rombauer)
26th: Ladies Beach Club Mah Jongg (1:00 pm)
2nd: LIVE Music! (5:00-8:00 pm)
SPYC EVENT CALENDAR
6th: Golf Group
30th: Silent Dance Party (7:00 pm)
16th: Wine Society Night 2 (6:00 pm ~ Rombauer)
22nd: Woman's Club
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)
1st: Cruising Fleet
17th: LIVE Music! (5:00-8:00 pm)
24th: LIVE Music! (5:00-8:00 pm)
5th: Labor Day Specials! (11:30 am - 7:00pm)
14th: Salty Sisters
28th: Salty Sisters
17th: SPYC Annual Buoy Ball (7:30 pm)
24th: Broad Reachers
26th: Cooking Demonstration (limited availability)
2nd: Broad Reachers
5th: Ladies Beach Club Mah Jongg (1:00 pm)
7th: Salty Sisters
27th: Meet the Candidate Night (6:00 pm)
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SEPTEMBER 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022 (Club closed on Monday)
15th: PAG Re-Opens
Downtown Clubhouse
20th: The Wine Club
21st: Salty Sisters
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.) *Misprint in the hard copy version correct date is 9/27 for Meet the Candidates*
22nd: Floral Arranging Class
17th: Broad Reachers
14th: Saltwater Anglers
HAPPENING 15 The monthly Member Birthday listing will now be shared on the Bulletin Board at the Downtown Clubhouse. Happy Birthday to YOU!
22nd: Mixology Demonstration (limited availability)
American Red Snapper Ceviche, Shrimp Ceviche, Mahi-Mahi Escabeche, Assorted Salads and Fruit, Bahama Mama Fish Chowder, Achiote & Citrus Roasted Pork with Dark Rum and Plantains, Mexican Grilled Street Corn "ELOTE", Arroz con Gandules, New York Strip, Assorted Desserts and MORE!
Downtown
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Kansas City Beef Brisket $23++/pp
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Tuesday, September 13th
Beginning September 13th
*For members only
Pass-a-Grille: Thurs., Sept. 15th (full)
Dinner (727)822-3873Reservations:ext250
11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Downtown: Wed., Sept. 14th - 6:00 pm
Thurs., Sept. 22nd | 6:30 pm | $15++/pp
Thurs., Sept. 7th | 6:00 pm | $15++/pp
Labor Day Specials
6:00 - 8:30 pm ~ $50++/pp
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Latin Theme Buffet
Upcoming Wine Society Dates
Please visit the Event Calendar online at www.spyc.org for class dates and to register. Spaces are limited and reservations are required.
BINGO at PAG!
Join us for a unique evening! Full of creative fun, learning & SPYC camaraderie!
Pass-a-Grille
Downtown
Begins at 5:00 pm ~ $29++/pp
Downtown & Pass-a-Grille
Both include: House Salad, Roasted Corn, Baked Beans & Mac n'Cheese - Add a Brownie a la mode for dessert for $8/pp
Grille 1909 will be OPEN for lunch on Tuesday - Saturday from 11:30 am - 2:00pm
Floral Arranging Class
Available 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Includes Bingo Buffet (begins around 5:30 pm) RSVP: www.spyc.org or (727) 360-1646
Reservations Required - Online at www.spyc.org or call: Downtown (727) 892-6882
Introducing a NEW twist on Sunday Brunch! Now including Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters & Smoked Salmon - as well as your Brunch Favorites. $28++/per ($14++/permembermember child ages 4-12)
Fri., Sept. 16th - 6:00 pm
Thurs., Oct. 20th - 6:00 pm
Monday, September 5th
Full Baby Back Ribs $23++/pp
Thursday, September 22
Complimentary Cooking & Mixology Classes
Beginning September 4th
Wed., Oct. 19th - 6:00 pm
Trivia Night - Downtown
Includes Dinner - RSVP: www.spyc.org or (727) 892-6882
Reservations strongly suggested: (727) 892-6882
Attend this step-by-step workshop and build your own DIY floral arrangement. Cost of class includes instruction, all materials, and hors d'oeuvres. Create a "one of a kind" masterpiece that you will be able to take home and show your family and friends.
Fri., Oct. 21st - 6:00 pm
Reservations www.spyc.orgRequired:|(727)892-6882 catering@spyc.org
SPYC's AnnualBuoy Ball DRESS CODE: Calling all Sailors, Captains, creations...MermaidsFishermen,&otherNauticalthemed Wear your nicest "Nauti" outfit! Saturday, September 17th ■ 7:30 - 11:00 pm ■ Downtown Clubhouse Put your dancing shoes on & a little boogie in your Sea Legs! Prepare to dance the night away to the spectacular live music of $45++/per guest (if RSVP by 9/10) $55++/per guest (if RSVP 9/11 & after) Enjoy Heavy Hors d'Oeuvres No Host Bar with "Nauti" Drink Specials Prizes Awarded for BEST Individual & Couples Costumes - Event open for the entire membership & their guests! Reservations www.spyc.orgRequired: ■ catering@spyc.org (727) 892-6882 *An Entertainment Committee Event* (48-hour Cancellation Policy in effect) "DeLeon 8-piece Band"
Get Ready to Experience a Whole Different Kind of Dance Party!
What is a silent dance party? This is where each person wears a 3 Channel LED wireless headphone with multiple choices of music from Jazz, Rock & Roll, Kids music & MORE. Each headphone has comfortable, over-ear, sanitized pads. While dancing, participants can see which mode of music other attendees are dancing to by the red, blue, or green lights on their headphones. Change your music channel and enjoy bouncing around from one dancing group to another!
$45++/per guest | $35++/per guest (If RSVP by 9/22) 7:00 - 10:00 pm | Downtown Clubhouse S ilent D ance P arty Friday, September 30th This is a Family Event so bring the kiddos! Assorted desserts galore PLUS an Ice Cream Sundae Bar! (No Host Bar) Reservations Required:www.spyc.org | catering@spyc.org | (727) 892-6882 (48-Hour Cancellation Policy in effect) 18 WHAT'S HAPPENING October will mark the 15th Anniversary of the Pass-a-Grille Yacht Club merger with the St. Petersburg Yacht Club! HappyPAGAnniversary SEPTEMBER 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING
WHAT'S HAPPENING 19 Saturday, October 1st 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* Downtown Dance Party! Sunday, October 9th 1:00 - 4:00 pm ~ $35++/pp Early Bird Price! $30++/pp $35++/pp if you RSVP before 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 www.spyc.orgRequired:|(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. Downtown . Family Fall Carnival SMOOTH SAILING | SEPTEMBER 2022 OR, reserve all 6 lessons for a package price of only $50 & save!
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Carl$35++/non-membersstartedperforming 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!
Dinner
$30++/members($25++pmifRSVP
Doors Open & No Host Bar: 6:00 pm Buffet ~ 6:00 pm Begins: 7:00 before 10/7)
MENU Garden Salad with Vinaigrette & Ranch Dressings Red Onion & Tomato Salad & Broccoli Salad Beef ParsleyBourbonBourguignonPecanChickenSteamedRedBliss Potatoes Green Beans Almondine Warm Rolls & Butter Triple Chocolate Layer Cake New York Cheesecake Caramel Flan with Fresh Berries Coffee & Tea Downtown Clubhouse Tuesday, October 11th Beginning at 5:00 pm ~ $29++/pp Come cast your vote in SPYC's Annual Board of Directors Election and stay for our Oktoberfest theme night dinner buffet! GermanINCLUDESPotato Salad, Cucumber & Dill Sour Cream Salad, White Radish Salad, Pickled Beets, Pickled Herring, Spinach Salad with warm Bacon Dressing & Sliced Speck & Camembert on large Boos BavarianBlockAle & Cheese Crock Soup Carved Pork Loin with Caraway & Garlic Jus Braised Red Cabbage House Made Sauerkraut Golden Smashed Potatoes with Butter & Parsley Pan Rosted Bratwurst, Weiss Wurst & Knackwurst with a slection of mustards with a large Bavarian Soft Pretzel Tree Decadent array of Chef Suzanne's Themed Desserts SEPTEMBER 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING Dining (727)822-3873Reservations:ext.250 Reservations www.spyc.orgRequired:|(727)892-6882 | catering@spyc.org *48-hour Cancellation Policy in effect & Dinner ComedianFeaturingCarlGuerra
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SMOOTH SAILING | SEPTEMBER 2022 • Gourmet Wine Dinner Northern Italy Saturday, October 15th ~ Downtown Clubhouse $99++/per guest ~ Reservations Required www.spyc.org . (727) 892-6882 . catering@spyc . org
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Course: Risotto ala Amarone, Balsamic Braised Trevio Radicchio, Wild Rosemary, Grand Padano, paired with: Zenato, Amarone (2017) Dessert ~ Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Cherry Cobbler, paired with: Secondo Marco, Recioto della Valpolicella *Limited spaces available for this event ~ 48-Hour Cancellation Policy in effect* Reception begins 6:00 pm Followed by the Prix-Fixe Dinner
Course: Wild Boar Agnolotti, Ragout & Seared Loin, Black Salsify, Butter Roasted Chanterelle Mushrooms, Napkin Poached Bread Terrine, Parsley Gel, paired with: Boroli Barolo (2016)
Course: Slightly Charred Octopus, Golden Potato Saffron Brodo, Green Leaf Pesto, Pancetta Crumble, paired with: Enrico Serafino Gavi di Gavi (2020)
Course: Seasalt Cured & Smoked Lake Trout Tartar, Mustard Seed Ice-Cream, Citrus Cured Beets, paired with: Suavia, Soave Garganega (2019)
Downtown Halloween Party & Costume Contest Saturday, October 29th
Reservations not required - seating on a 1st come, 1st served basis.
Spinach Dip & Tortilla Chips
EVENT FEE - $55/pp (Inclusive of service charge & tax)
7:00 - 11:00 pm with the DAZZLER Band!
Includes: Red & White Sangria, Sodas & Iced Tea
Complimentary to attend for members & their guests - Prizes award for BEST, Scariest, Funniest & Cutest Costumes!
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Menu: Butternut Squash Hummus with Vegetables
Carmel Dip with Sliced Apples
. Prizes Awarded! - 6:30 pm
EVENT AGENDA:
. Hors d'Oeuvres & Drinks - 6:00 pm back at the Clubhouse
Pigs in a Blanket
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)
Reservations www.spyc.orgRequired:|(727)892-6882 | catering@spyc.org
Swedish Meatballs
Located in the Heritage Lounge
*Cancellations must be made by 10/19 no later than 12 noon. Cancellations made after this time will be charged for original reservation.)
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!
Saturday, October 22nd FALL 2022 SAVE THE DATES! Downtown Pass-a-Grille& Thanksgiving at SPYC Thursday, November 24th Details to be announced soon. Downtown Commodore's Ball 2022! Saturday, November 12th Details to be announced soon.
*Children are welcome to attend the party before 8:00 pm. Kids Costume Contest will take place.*
SPYC Celebrates our brave Soldiers, 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. Veterans ~ $15++/each Non-Veteran Guests ~ $25++/each 11:00 am ~ Doors Open 11:30 am ~ Prayer & Pledge of Allegiance 12:00 pm ~ Lunch Buffet & Veteran Speaker You are encouraged to wear something from your branch of the military. Veterans Day 2nd Annual Luncheon & Social Friday, November 11th ~ Downtown Clubhouse Reservations Required: www.spyc.org | (727) 892-6882 | catering@spyc.org *48-hour Cancellaiton Policy in effect Seeking a Veteran who would like to lead the prayer & Pledge of Allegiance. If you are interested, please contact Shannon in Catering: (727) 892-6882. SMOOTH SAILING | SEPTEMBER 2022
Even with record heat indexes many of our fearless Golf Group members gathered to visit various challenging venues. Our summer began on June 15th with an outing
Our Golf Scouts have been busy trying to recruit volunteers for our events. We need you! For more information please contact Sue at: sueatcp@aol.com
First place winners of our summer outings: Cheval - Mel Winstock, George Kinemond, John Arsenault Pasadena – John Rogers, Bill Protz, Gina Bowden-Pierce
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The lunch date morphed into a two night stay at a Stockbridge BnB. The original plan was to ride our motorcycles, but the weather forecast was not great, so the Noyes’s and Russell’s drove their cars. Juli and I decided to take a chance on the weather and rode our Harley trike. We managed to stay dry the entire trip, riding to Stockbridge, and back to Cazenovia. I also did some riding in the Berkshires while in Stockbridge, finding some great secondary roads thru the scenic countryside.
by Bob Frazee, President
ool Rendezvous in Stockbridge, MA. Before heading north, Bob & Geri Russell and Juli & I talked about meeting somewhere “cool” for lunch over the summer. Since they spend summer in Stamford, CT, and we in Cazenovia, NY, it was decided a good meeting spot would be Stockbridge, Massachusetts, in the Berkshires. While planning the trip, we invited Ray and Charlotte Noyes to join us, traveling from Laconia, NH.
We enjoyed cool weather, great meals - and shopping -in Stockbridge! The entire northeastern region of the country offers great riding in the summer and fall, with plenty of rolling hills, picturesque valleys and mountains with awesome views. We hope to plan more of these trips in coming years.
The heat has overtaken our plans to do“PopStroke”in Sarasota in August. This is the newly opened putting course and eating establishment designed by Tiger Woods in memory of his dad who taught him his early putting skills. We have opted for a visit in cooler October instead when many of our member have returned from their travels. On Thursday, September 15th we have a date at the Vinoy Golf Club for a“Welcome Back Tee up Scramble”that no one should plan to miss. Tee times will begin at 9:40 am and we will lunch at the clubhouse restaurant following play.
G LF GROUP to the Club at Cheval in Lutz with a group of twelve. On July 19th a dozen more players visited the beautiful and well maintained Pasadena Yacht and Country Club for a challenging day ending with a delicious lunch on the beautiful lanai overlooking the course.
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PopGolf is in our future for our putting pleasure!
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by Angela Kowalik, Wagon Master
St. Jean's & Moseley's Trolley Tour
Tiffin Rally Site (650 Rigs!)
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AROUND THE NEXT BEND...
ow, would you believe it’s 3 years ago this September that we started the RV Land Cruisers here at the club. So, Happy Anniversary to the RV LC group! To commemorate our anniversary, this will be the first installment of our Epic Summer of 2022 series. Let’s get started:
More adventures await on the return trip home! To join the group and keep up with our events, where we will be making adventures happen, please contact Angela Kowalik: SPYCRVLandCruisers@gmail.com
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In May, Angela & Brian Kowalik began their epic multi-month summer trip. After attending an FMCA Area Rally event in Tennessee in May, they headed to Rock Springs Wyoming in June as they were lucky enough to be attendees at the 50th Anniversary Tiffin Rally at the Sweetwater Events Complex. There were 650 coaches, including Class A Motorhomes, Class B, and 5th Wheels (all the models Tiffin makes) to commemorate this event. While there, many Jeep owners got together for a “Jeep Meetup Social”. Who knew Jeeps could “pose”? These were just a couple events and milestones on their journey, heading to Alaska (see our traveling burgee!) …more on that to come.
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In July, Rick & Sarah Moseley and Ken & Corrine St. Jean loaded up each of their RVs for their two-month epic trip together towards the New England area. They stopped along the way in fun places like Savannah and Charleston, enjoying a trolley tour to get an historic recap of the city. Traveling with friends can be twice as fun, like recreating Forest Gump’s candy box scene at the bus stop, reminiscing about “Mayberry RFD” while visiting Andy Griffin’s hometown of Mt. Airy, indulging at Hershey’s Chocolate world in Pennsylvania, or racing around Watkins Glen International Raceway in NY!
"Life is like a box of chocolates!"
•Monthly meeting (dinner): Thursday Sept 1st
Caddy's Pub
•Cruise to Venice YC: Sept 2th - 29th
•Monthly meeting (lunch): Thursday Oct 6th
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by Kevin Cross, Fleet Captain
we missed many of our regulars who headed to cooler climates over the summer, the Day Trippers met for a fun lunch at Caddy’s Pub, Indian Shores, on July 22nd.
USCG Resolute
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he Cruising Fleet had their annual 4th of July cruise-in to the downtown marina, with 16 boats at the marina and 5 participating by “iron dinghy”. Port Directors Garry and Pam Haas kept the group busy with the monthly fleet dinner, docktails and dinner out at the Parkshore Grill and Doc Ford’s, the Club barbeque, and front-row seats to the fireworks on the 4th.
Next month we will recap our August cruise to Tampa Yacht & Country Club and September’s monthly Fleet meeting. Our next cruise is a swap with the Venice Yacht Club September 27th -29th followed by the popular October cruise to Anna Maria Island. Safe cruising!
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CRUISING FLEET:
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A highlight of the 3-day weekend was a private, guided tour by the Captain and crew of the USCG cutter Resolute (WMEC-620) docked at the USCG’s South Mooring facility in St. Petersburg (although some may say the highlight was the St. Germaine cocktail served at docktails!). The Resolute, commissioned in 1966, is a Reliance-class cutter with a LOA of 210 ft 6 inches and a Beam of 34 feet. When underway with a crew of 78, its missions are primarily drug smuggling and illegal migrant interdictions as well as search and rescue. The 2-hour tour included an enthusiastic Q&A with the Captain and selected crew members and was greatly appreciated by our
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•Cruise to Anna Maria Island: Oct 28th - 30th
Cruisers aboard Resolute
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Kayaking at Weedon Isle
Kayak Trip Pool Play!
Mik Severini organized our Summer Pool Party on July 27th, and about 30 Salties gathered around the pool at PAG, some to play in the water and others to play bridge, mahjong, and rummikub. There were “sailboat” races in the pool, several enjoyed just relaxing while floating, and many enjoyed lunch poolside.
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by Carol Hansen
he summer shutdown didn’t stop the Salty Sisters from having some fun. We held a pool party at the Pass-a-Grille Club, enjoyed a lunch outing at the Tiki Docks in Maximo Marina, and kayaking through the Weedon Island Preserve.
Lunch at the Tiki Docks
Lunch at PAG
The following Wednesday, Past Captain Carol Hansen coordinated 24 Salties to meet at the Tiki Docks in Maximo Marina to have lunch. All enjoyed the social gathering at the different venue. Friday, August 5th, a group of 13 Salty Sisters headed out to Weedon Island Preserve for a 2-hour tour of the mangroves. Beverly Smoak arranged a wonderful kayak trip and lunch afterward, at the Getaway Restaurant. The highlight of the trip was everyone ramping up for a photo, taken by our guide.
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Beautiful new wine lockers have been installed in the Commodore Room for Wine Club members to use for their wine purchases. There are some memberships still available. If you have a passion for wine experiences, please join us by inquiring at thewineclubspyc@gmail.com
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The Wine Club meets six times a year on the third Tuesday of every other month. The selected wines at each meeting are paired with gourmet tasting plates created by the SPYC culinary team. Our next meeting is on September 20th and Master of Wine, Mollie Battenhouse, will lead us through a tasting of clones and terroir.
We’re starting to plan for our big event of the year, the Commodore Lucas Invitational, being held on October 14th. This event takes a big team of volunteers to accomplish. We’ll invite the eight other FWSA sailing clubs to participate in this truly fun race.
he Broad Reachers await the return of our Prams from summer camp to begin sailing again. We hope to start up after the PAG Club reopens in September.
Upcoming Events: Welcome Back Party & Annual bigandoursailCup,CommodoreMeeting,LucasCaptain’sRace,toShellIslandforannualpicnic,ofcourseouradventure,sailing
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to the Hotel Zamora for lunch!! We also look forward to all the FWSA events starting up in October, including the Championship Regatta being held in Sarasota this year. We will be sending a team to compete in 420’s.
On a sad note, last month, we lost a good friend and longtime Broad Reacher, Sue Lapp. Every year Sue sponsored the Annual Nona Bolster Race named for her mother, who was one of the founding members of the Broad Reachers.
by Carol Hansen
he newest club within a club, The Wine Club, was launched in May and is a small group that is exclusively focused on wine education and exploration of wines from boutique and smaller production wineries.
The Broad Reachers invite and encourage women members of SPYC to join us in 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 club. For more information contact: Carol Hansen (carol@dband1.com)
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elcome Back to the beach! Our first LBC program of the year is scheduled for Monday, September 19 (right after the club’s reopening), and we will be in full swing to welcome you with “A Glimpse of Pass-a-Grille History”. For more than 130 years, Pass-a-Grille has been a tourist mecca and thriving beach community. For example, did you know that in the 1930’s, St. Pete Beach and the Sunshine School (located on Pass-a-Grille) were struggling through the Great Depression so Capt. Kenneth B. Merry and some local fishermen founded a community-wide fundraiser to help support children’s education—The Fish Broil and Mullet Festival. In those dire times, an outdoor grille was made of an open fire pit and bedsprings! This Historic event continues each year to this day (although the grilles are updated!).
[L: Downtown Pass-a-Grille - Middle: Historical Fish Broil & Mullet Festival - R: Don Caesar Hotel]
The Clubhouse closing will not impede our weekly Monday afternoon Mah Jongg play. What would Monday be without lunch and Mah Jongg? Watch your email for the September location. Any LBC member who would like to play or learn to play Mah Jongg should contact Sharon Mehok at sherronm@verizon.net and she’ll get you on the distribution list.
Come learn about our island’s colorful past in this multimedia presentation provided by representatives from the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum!
by Angela Kowalik, President
Make your reservation now online (www.spyc.org) or call (727) 360-1646. We start at 11:00 am but arrive early to greet everyone and catchup on summer activities. A festive lunch reflective of the historical festival will follow the LBC meeting and program – guests are welcome ($10.00) for the event – additional costs for lunch are billed to your account.
If you haven’t paid your dues yet or aren’t yet a member, dues are just $32.00 and worth every penny!! Contact our Membership Chair Helle Getz (sailtym@yahoo.com) to join or renew or refer to our membership form found online at www.spyc.org, then go to Clubs within the Club, then LBC (form on page 2). Hope to see you at the beach!
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ighly recommended bucket list trip was a great success. Fished Oil rigs out of Venice Louisiana for yellowfin tuna! Lots of fish to be had. Rode out on a Freeman 42. Caught live baits in 40 feet. Then ran out 70 miles in 5000 feet of water to a production platform and a semi-submersible drilling rig. Live baited tuna spotted at 100-200 feet on sonar. Fishing in 200 ft. out of St. Pete has been hugely productive 60-70 miles out. Bring some friends to share the fuel bill!
SALTWATER ANGLERS
Sign up for the Fishing Tournament taking place on October 22, 2022. Get in on the fun! Boat or no boat let me know and we’ll find you a spot!
The Saltwater Anglers meet at 6:00 pm on the second Wednesday evening of every month at the Downtown Clubhouse. Please come join us at one of our next meetings on September 14th and 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.
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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.
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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 by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ
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by Capt. Wayne Andrews
AMATEUR RADIOCLUB
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.
•Meet-ups: 1st Thursday of the month - Downtown Club time at 5:00 pm; Presentation at 5:30 pm Required: www.spyc.org or (727) 892-6882 - Includes presentation and a light snack. Bar service is available.
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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President
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Less frequently Tom Whitman, John Kollar, Fred Bickley, Les Bauer, Dave Miller, Hermann Amaya, Tom Hatton and Rich Treinen join in. There is one thing every one of these shooters will tell you. A little hard work leads to an appreciation of the finer things in life. By noon the air conditioning and a cold drink at our lunch stop have been earned and feel really good. Our monthly meetings are at 6:00 pm on the second Thursday of the month.
Those wishing to join the Wing Shooters Society are encouraged to contact Frank fhr506@gmail.comRobinson:
•Reservations
by Rich Treinen
December 1: Bruce and April Winship, Living Aboard a Catamaran for 10 Years with Two Kids!
January 5, 2023: Loren Hoffman, Mustang Odyssey: A Trip into the Last Forbidden Kingdom
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November 3: Peter Plumb, Sailing Alaska – for his third appearance at the PPC, Plumb sails the Alaskan waters.
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Summer Vacation: Continues until October 6th
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any Wing Shooters have fled Florida for cooler climates for the summer. Not all of us. In the heat of the Florida sun, a cool day to go shooting is hard to find. It helps if the venue you pick has a course in the woods and thus shade. Throw in a light breeze and that’s as good as it gets. The only positive, not surprisingly, is a lack of crowded venues. We have a cadre that will not let stifling conditions interfere with our Friday shoot. We have five hard core Wing Shooters that shoot nearly every week and another half dozen that will join in as domestic obligations permit. In the undeterrable category you can count Jim Montgomery, Breck Amick, Gene Collins, Jack Cartier and Frank Robinson
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he 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.
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The Passport Club invites all SPYC Members & their guests who are frequent or frequently-aspiring travelers who share our mission to join the club. There are no dues - just sign-up! you have a travel program you would like to share, contact: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com
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11:30 am - 8:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 7:45 pm)
HERITAGE LOUNGE
LIVE Music: Saturday 5:00-8:00 pm
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Clubhouse Hours Pool Opens - 11:00 am 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm)
GRILLE 1909
HERITAGE LOUNGE
HOURS of OPERATION
LunchService: Tues.-Sat.11:30am-5:30pm (ExpressLunchBuffetevery Fri.11:30am-2:00pm)
*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.
Open 7:30 am - 11:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 10:45 pm)
Open 7:30 am - 9:30 pm (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm)
GRILLE 1909 DinnerService: 5:00-9:00 (Wednesdaypm-Sunday)
PASS-A-GRILLE CLUB OPEN: Thursday - Monday CLOSED: Tuesday & Wednesday
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
TIKI BAR
ClubPASS-A-GRILLEHoursonSunday
Tuesday- Thursday: 5:00 - 9:30 pm Friday: 5:00 - 11:00 pm (LIVE Music) Saturday: 1:00 - 11:00 pm (LIVE Music!) Sunday: 1:00 - 9:00 pm (LIVE Music!)
Tuesday-Friday:7:30-9:30am Saturday: 8:30-10:45am SundayBrunchBuffet: 11:00am-2:00pm(Brunchreservations stronglyrecommended)
BREAKFAST BUFFET
Dinner Service: Tues. - Sun. 5:30 - 9:00 pm
LunchService: 11:30am-2:00pm (Tuesday -Friday)
Open11:00am-9:00pm (last entry to building & last call at 8:45 pm)
FOUNDED 1909 • MEMBERSHIP IS BY INVITATION ONLY
Late Night Menu: 9:00 -11:00 pm (Friday & Saturday)
SUNDAY
OPEN: Tuesday - Sunday CLOSED: Monday
COMMODORE DINING ROOM CLOSED
DOWNTOWN CLUB: