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July 2019 Vol. 28 No. 06

DAY CAMP ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

OPTIMIST NATIONALS NEWS

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GPYC Teeming with Activity and Family Fun This Summer

In all my travels, I believe the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is one of the most beautiful places to be during the summer. We have so many wonderful activities and the advantage of our very own Lake St. Clair. A beautiful sunny day by the pool, a cocktail at the Gazebo bar and then a meal outside at the Harborside Grill or the Binnacle Terrace…it doesn’t get much better than that!

One of my personal favorite days at the Club is the Fourth of July. It is an entire day of family fun, starting with the pet parade, then pool games, a family barbecue and DJ before our annual fireworks display. The weekend also offers a Saturday night family friendly night by the incredible tribute band, Your Generation In Concert, on July 6 and Sunday’s highly competitive Bocce Ball Tournament on July 7. I hope your family plans to spend this summer holiday at the Club.

Later this month, we will be hosting the 2019 United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) Optimist Nationals which will bring us national and international recognition. This premier event begins on Saturday, July 20 and will continue through Sunday, July 28. At its peak, from July 25-28, there will be over 300 boys and girls with their OPTI sailboats in and around the harbor. In addition, there will be parents, siblings, coaches, judges and GPYC volunteer helpers launching, retrieving and conducting races. I encourage you to be a part of this prestigious event – no sailing experience is required to volunteer! To find out more information about volunteer opportunities, go to gpycusoda.org and click on “Volunteers.” During this event, the Club will be fully operational, and every effort will be made to minimize any inconvenience to members and regularly scheduled Club activities.

The harbor entrance and fairway to the Hoist Dock will be inaccessible for approximately one hour during morning launch and afternoon retrieval of sailboats (see the detailed schedule on page 9). Your support and understanding as we host this event are greatly appreciated. As a premiere yacht club, it is a great opportunity to showcase GPYC and the pride we share as members.

We have two great rendezvous planned for July – the Old Club Dinner Cruise on July 11 and the Catawba Island rendezvous from July 12-14. I hope you are able to join in the adventure and festivities.

The 2019 Fleet Review is coming in August, and we encourage all Social and Active members to join the fun and participate in the DECADES Themed Dock Parties. To get a ride on a fellow member’s boat for the Fleet Review parade, please contact Catering Director Barb Walkowski at bwalkowski@gpyc.org.

Happy Summer,

Commodore Ilja Vreeken

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Volunteers Needed Go to gpycusoda.org and sign up today.

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Officers Ilja J. Vreeken, Commodore Gary H. Gonzalez, Vice Commodore Gary F. Marowske, Rear Commodore Jason J. Grobbel, Treasurer Brian L. Fish, Secretary

Directors

Peter G. Beauregard William J. Dillon Bruce G. Knapp Graham C. Korneffel J. James Morrow Jr. David M. Schaden Robert V. Weiland

Fleet Officers

Richard J. Lueders Fleet Captain/Power Daniel C. Bracciano Fleet Captain/Sail Dr. Mariann Channell Fleet Surgeon Reverend Walter A. Schmidt Fleet Chaplain Paul D. Mattes Fleet Measurer Stacy T. Spondike Fleet Quartermaster

Front Desk

Trish Kamensack & Alison Trombley (313) 884-2500 switchboard@gpyc.org

Editorial

Information for this publication should be submitted to: Communications Manager – Anna Swartz aswartz@gpyc.org

Staff Emails

General Manager – Aaron Kessler Wagner awagner@gpyc.org Membership Director – Susan Hughes, CMP shughes@gpyc.org Executive Chef – Colby Newman cnewman@gpyc.org Chief Financial Officer – Jim DeMasse jdemasse@gpyc.org Food & Beverage Director – Joe Hooge jhooge@gpyc.org Catering Director – Barbara Walkowski bwalkowski@gpyc.org Catering Coordinator – Karleen Bacha kbacha@gpyc.org Special Events Director – Kathy VandeLaare kvandelaare@gpyc.org Harbor Master – Alex Turner aturner@gpyc.org Sailing Director – Wally Cross wcross@gpyc.org Bowling Director – Gordy Woods gwoods@gpyc.org Tennis Pro – Dmitri Diakonov tennispro@gpyc.org Front Gate Security – Solomon Corley scorley@gpyc.org Grog Shop & Promotions – Leah Schroeder lschroeder@gpyc.org.onmicrosoft.org Fitness Director – Peter Wendzinski pwendzinski@gpyc.org Grosse Pointe Yacht Club © 2019 - all rights reserved. This publication is the property of the GPYC, for member use only. No unauthorized use, sale or dissemination of information herein shall be made for commercial, personal or other purposes without the written permission of the GPYC.

NOTES FROM THE MANAGER Play All Day

It has been a very wet beginning to our summer season. But on the bright side, the green landscape at the Club has never been more vibrant! This is my favorite time of year because the Club transforms into a summer “theme park” for all ages. The Founders Club members have raised an impressive amount of funding to improve our programs as well as the Harbor. I am very proud of how our Club presents itself in those areas and look forward to future plans. Special thanks to Rear Commodore Gary Marowske for his continued efforts with the Founders Club!

Our children’s programs are getting stronger each year. We continue to celebrate the success the Marine Activity Center has brought to Sailing with another giant group of junior sailors and several prestigious regattas including the USODA Optimist Nationals in July. Our Swim Team has grown by leaps and bounds with the help of our swim team parents and Head Coach Nick Valice. I am pleased to report that our Swim Team rebuild over the past couple years should be paying off this year with strong swimmers and several new families added to the mix. Tennis received a boost when the Athletics Committee and Board announced the Racquet Sports Program, which allows prospective members use of the courts. We have already seen positive recruiting results there, and our Tennis/Pickleball Program is as strong as it has ever been. Day Camp is back and has been enjoying another successful summer under the guidance of our Day Camp Director Madeleine Kaiser.

Whether you are 5 years old or 85 years young, the GPYC has something exciting in store for you! We look forward to seeing you at the Club and appreciate your continued support.

Smooth sailing,

Follow GPYC on Social Media Instagram: @officialgpyc (general news) and @gpyc_chef (Executive Chef Colby) Facebook Public Page: Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Private Group: Receive an invite by emailing General Manager Aaron Wagner at awagner@gpyc.org.

Aaron Wagner

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NEWS Nanny/Babysitter Entrance Passes and Cards

If your family has a nanny or babysitter who needs access to the GPYC, please contact the Membership office and request an entrance pass and nanny/babysitter card. The card will include a barcode and allow for pool access. When requesting a pass and card, please include the following information -- member name, member #, nanny/babysitter name and nanny/babysitter phone -- and send to Communications Manager Anna Swartz by emailing aswartz@gpyc.org or calling (313) 640-7003.

2019 Member Guides Available at Front Desk

The 2019 Member Guides have arrived – please pick up your copy at the Front Desk.

The guide includes members’ names, home and business information, staff contact information, the GPYC Board of Directors and more, as well as Club rules and bylaws.

Day Camp Still Accepting Registrations

Day Camp began June 17 and continues through August 9, for children ages 4-12.

Day Camp registrations will be accepted throughout the summer. Keep in mind that there is a cap for the number of children each week, so some weeks may be closed if the maximum number of students is already enrolled. For more information about Day Camp go to gpyc.org/Activities/Day-Camp.

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NEWS ‘Member Spotlight’ in The Grosse Pointer magazine

Do you or a member of your immediate family have a special accomplishment to share? Professional achievements, philanthropic endeavors, college scholarships, athletic/instrumental/ vocal accomplishments and more are all examples of what is included in the “Member Spotlight” section of The Grosse Pointer magazine. To send in a submission, please email Communications Manager Anna Swartz at aswartz@gpyc.org.

Executive Team Building Sail Program

GPYC corporate executives and human resource professionals: consider the GPYC Executive Team Building Sail Program as a way to inspire, improve communication, build awareness and improve leadership skills within the management team of an organization. These half-day or full-day sail courses are held at the Marine Activity Center and on Lake St. Clair. For more information about how this program can benefit your team, contact Sailing Director Wally Cross at wcross@gpyc.org.

Catering, Weddings & Events Are you looking for the perfect place to host a special event – the GPYC is a beautiful backdrop for graduation parties, first communion luncheons, bridal and baby showers, corporate events, and, of course, weddings. To book an event, please contact Catering Director Barb Walkowski at (313) 640-7006 or Catering Coordinator Karleen Bacha at (313) 640-7007.

Cancellation Policy The MAST Deadline Members canceling a reservation for Clubsponsored functions with less than 24 hours’ notice, or not attending the function without giving notice, shall be charged the established price for each person involved.

Thank you.

Submissions for The MAST can be sent to Anna Swartz at aswartz@gpyc.org. The August MAST Deadline is Wednesday, July 3.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT George Spieles, Director of First Impressions

By Aaron Wagner

Recently, the GPYC was named an "Iconic" Club by Distinguished Clubs (BoardRoom Magazine) due to several key attributes. The most important measure of a Club is "Intangible Quality". This represents the things that impact a member emotionally.

It's what makes a Club great! We have been looking for ways to add to this feeling of Intangible Quality, and this has led to the addition of a new position, Director of First Impressions.

This person will greet everyone who walks through the doors with a friendly smile.

George Spieles, who has worked at the GPYC for many years as a housekeeping attendant, seems to know everyone and is the perfect fit for this role. George is dressed to impress and looks forward to seeing you!

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Optimist Nationals News Here is what all members and boaters, especially those in the west harbor need to know and do: ■

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Launching and racing begins on Sunday, July 21 with approximately 125 boats for the Team Racing.

July 25–28 approximately 300 youth sailors, plus parents, siblings, coaches, judges and volunteers will be in and out of the harbor with their Optis launching, retrieving and conducting races.

Launching/retrieving activities will take place in the South Harbor across the Hoist Wells and at the Marine Activity Center. The Harbor Entrance and fairway to the Hoist Dock will be inaccessible to boaters for a minimum of one hour during both launching and retrieval. Launch/Retrieval schedule below: July 21, 22 — Launch 9:45–10:30 a.m., Retrieve 5–6 p.m.

July 25 — Launch 9:45-10:45 a.m., Retrieve 4–5 p.m.

July 23 — Launch 9:45–10:30 a.m., Retrieve 4:00–5:00 p.m.

July 26, 27 — Launch 9–10 a.m., Retrieve 4–5 p.m.

July 24 — Launch 9–10 a.m., Retrieve 4:30–5:30 p.m.

July 28 — Launch 9–10 a.m., Retrieve 3–4 p.m.

■ Please yield to the sailboats as they leave and enter the harbor. There will be delays.

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By 8 a.m. on Friday, July 19, vacate all parking areas west of a line bisecting the main parking lot at the paddle tennis house, including around the tennis courts and hoist dock area.

The Club will remain open and operational, with access to all members. Every effort will be made to minimize impact to members and any regularly scheduled GPYC programs and activities.

Parking will be limited. Members are encouraged to use valet parking during the event.

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EVENTS Women’s Book Club Wednesday, July 3 | 6 p.m.

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Gazebo Bar Summer Series

Fourth of July Weekend

Thursday, July 4 Pet Parade on the East Lawn 9:30 a.m.

Pool Games | 2 p.m.

BBQ & DJ | 4:30 p.m.

BBQ Pricing: Adults $28++ Children 10 and Under $15++ Fireworks at Dusk Rain date for fireworks is July 5.

Friday, July 5 Poolside Entertainment, 1-4 p.m.

Robert Norum Acoustic Guitar (wide variety of summer hits) Sunday, July 7 Bocce Tournament | 1 p.m.

Your Generation In Concert: Multimedia Spectacular Free Concert on The Lawn

Saturday, July 6 | 8 p.m A must-attend grand finale of the holiday week! GPYC’s version of a hot summer night at DTE! Your Generation In Concert (YGIC, formerly 50 AMP FUSE) will wow the audience with a musical tour celebrating five decades of pop, rock, dance and R&B hits.

Friday, July 5, 1-4 p.m.

Robert Norum Acoustic Guitar (cover songs) Saturday, July 6, 8 p.m.

Your Generation In Concert Saturday, July 27 Caribbean Blues Band Saturday, August 10, 8 p.m.-Midnight Sun Messengers Friday, August 23, 7-11 p.m.

The Highballs Saturday, August 31 The Calvin Brooks Blues 5-Piece Band Sunday, September 1, 1-4 p.m.

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Rendezvous Schedule

Chairpersons are listed underneath each Rendezvous.

July 11: Old Club Elyse Trupiano July 12-14: Catawba Kathy VandeLaare August 3-5: Bay Harbor Village Kelley Vreeken, Amy Krueger Malow, Kathy Marowske August 28: Bayview Yacht Club Dinner Dr. Gary and Kim Bill, Chuck Bayer September 13-15: Milliken Dan Bracciano, Derek Starks, Maureen and Peter Gleason November 1-2: Fort Lauderdale Mark Peyser

Old Club Dinner Cruise

“Celebrity Night at the Old Club”

Thursday, July 11, Arrival by 6 p.m. $49.95 Enjoy a Strolling Dinner while feasting on some of our current celebrity's favorite dishes! The evening also includes a celebrity-themed trivia game with three grand prizes and an afterglow at the River Bar immediately following dinner. You won’t want to miss this Epic Event!! To reserve a boat well or room, please contact the Old Club at theoldcluboffice@comcast.net or (810) 748-9934. If you have questions, please contact GPYC member Elyse Trupiano at elyserose@comcast.net.

Adults and children alike will appreciate YGIC, reviewed as: “The absolute BEST band in the entire state of Michigan. I cannot speak highly enough about all the wonderful people in the band and those associated with them. Every single person…felt like they were at a private concert. It was a fabulous evening that we didn’t want to come to an end!!” and “I cannot believe the party that Your Generation gave us. All of our guests are still talking about them.

Their talent and showmanship is the coolest ever!”

Complimentary Kids’ Klub will be available.

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EVENTS

Unless otherwise specified, please contact the Front Desk to make a reservation for all events and activities: switchboard@gpyc.org or (313) 884-2500. Also, there is no charge for children 3 years of age and under for any event (except for three-year-olds in Kids’ Klub).

Catawba Island Club Rendezvous

Friday, July 12- Sunday, July 14 On Friday, July 12, boats should arrive by 4 p.m. A welcome reception will be held at the Burgee Bar at 6 p.m. followed by entertainment from 7:30-10:30 p.m. On Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m., enjoy a Bloody Mary & Mimosa Party at the Beach Bar. Call to reserve for tennis, a pickleball class or a lunch trip to Mon Ami. A group dinner will be held in the Harbour Room with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:15 p.m. On Sunday, July 14, the group is on their own for breakfast, and boats will depart the marina by 10:30 a.m.

Boat well reservations can be made by contacting the Front Desk at (313) 884-2500.

All room, dining, golf and tennis reservations should be made by calling CIC at (419) 797-4424.

Blood Drive at the GPYC

Kids’ Klub

Bay Harbor Rendezvous

Evenings will feature the following themes for crafts or games:

Sunday, July 14 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, although appointments are encouraged. The drive will be held in the Venetian Room.

To schedule an appointment go to redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: gpyc).

Saturday, August 3 - Monday, August 5 Rooms at Bay Harbor Village Hotel are still available. Call Katelynn at (231) 439-2427 and state that you are with the GPYC Rendezvous. The hotel is family friendly (kids’ meal options), and guests are welcome. You won’t want to miss our fabulous gift bags. To reserve a well, contact the Front Desk and provide boat dimensions.

Fridays and Saturdays | 5:30-10 p.m.

Parents have an opportunity to enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening at the Club.

Children must be at least three years old and potty-trained. $15 for the first child $10 for each additional child in the family

July 5: Fireworks Craft July 6: Sun Catcher Craft July 12: Bingo Night July 13: Game Night July 19: Rainbow Craft July 20: Puffy Paint Craft July 26: Seahorse Craft July 27: Campfire Craft

Save the Dates Fleet Review Weekend

Thursday, August 15 Dock Decorating, Dive-In Movie Friday, August 16 Family Fun Night & Dock Parties Saturday, August 17 Fleet Review & Fleet Review Dinner Sunday, August 18 Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar at the Gazebo Bar Featuring a breakfast buffet

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MEMBERSHIP

MATTERS

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Spread the word that our Fitness Center is opening. Fitness Director Peter Wendzinski joined the staff in June, and the GPYC will have the newest and best equipment in the community.

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Clubhouse and Facilities Rules

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• Smoking is not permitted in any area of the Club, its facilities or property.

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HARBOR Boating season is in full swing, and we hope you are enjoying your summer and practicing safe boating.

Harbormaster Alex Turner has implemented new Concierge Signature Services. Examples of these services include vessel loading and unloading, docking assistance, in-well pump outs, delivery of Grog Shop supplies, catering delivery and more. All these services and how to request them is available on the GPYC mobile app.

Also, don’t forget to check out the newly renovated Grog Shop, which now stocks product lines such as Yeti, Maui Jim sunglasses and Smathers and Branson apparel.

The entrance buoys are installed at our harbor entrance. Please keep the following in mind: • When leaving or entering the harbor, stay between the red and green buoys. At night, these buoys are lit with flashing red and green lights.

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• Buoys are a NO WAKE area: you must be at IDLE speed between buoys.

• Boats leaving the harbor have the right of way.

• Cutting between buoys is not permitted for any boat or personal watercraft.

As always, Harbor Master Alex Turner and I welcome your thoughts, concerns and comments.

Safe Boating, Michael Meda - Harbor Chairman michaelmeda@comcast.net

SPORTS Swim Team Update Group & Individual The 2019 Sailfish Swim Team season is in Swim Lessons full swing. We began back in May with our Swim Team Kick-Off Party. It was a huge success, as we welcomed many of our new and returning swim families. The fun continued into June with our team outing to Cedar Point, and our Pizza / Poster Party teambuilding event. The Sailfish also fared well in the pool, with successful swim meets against Plum Hollow and Grosse Ile Country Clubs. As we look ahead to July, the action does not stop. We have meets scheduled with Detroit Yacht Club, Edgewood Country Club, Dearborn Country Club and Western Golf Club prior to heading into MICSA Finals at Country Club of Detroit. The swim season wraps up on July 30 at GPYC with the Summer Splash-Down Awards and Pool Party.

Speaking of the MICSA Finals, did you know that GPYC will be the host club for the 2021 MICSA Finals? This is a huge event for the Club that brings hundreds of swim families together from all over the metro Detroit area. GPYC’s own Jim Boutrous and Steve Beckett have already begun preparations but will need a team of support volunteers behind them in order to make this event a success. If you want to be a part of this prestigious event, or any aspect of our growing GPYC Sailfish program, please contact GPYCSailfish@comcast.net.

2019 GPYC Sailfish Swim Schedule July 1: DYC vs. GPYC (Home) July 8: GPYC vs. ECC (Away) July 11: GPYC vs. DCC (Away) July 12: Ponchartrain Relays @ DGC (13 & Over Only) July 17: WGC vs. GPYC (Home) July 19: Mini-Meet @ DYC (10 & Under Only) July 22: Finals Poster Party & Paper Plate Awards @ GPYC July 26 - 28: MICSA Finals @ CCD July 30: Splash Down Awards & Pool Party @ GPYC

Level 1 (Intro to Water Skills, age 3+), Level 2 (Beginner Swimmers, age 4+) and Level 3 (Sailfish Prep, age 6+) will be offered in two remaining sessions, beginning July 1 or 2. For more information or to register, go to www.gpyc.org/fun. For private lessons, email Fred Michalik at fmichalilk@gpyc.org.

Water Aerobics

Two five-week sessions: June 10-July 12 & July 15-August 16 $60/session for members $75/session for guests Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 12:30 pm Any makeup dates will be announced as needed. Instructors: Elizabeth Bourke & Kathy Louisell.

For more information or to register, please contact Water Aerobics Chair Maureen (Renee) Vyletel at reneevy@comcast.net or (313) 881-2021.

Tennis & Pickleball July is here, and the Family Recreation Center is running on all cylinders! Please look for emails regarding upcoming men’s and ladies’ interclub tennis matches. We are always looking for players to join us.

As for Junior Tennis – it is drop-in style and designed for maximum flexibility.

See the schedule below.

Pee Wee Program

Ages: 4-7, Monday-Thursday 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Cost: $16 drop-in Format: The building blocks of tennis taught through fun and engaging games.

Challenger & Tour Level

Monday-Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m.

Cost: $24 drop-in Format: Designed for intermediate to advanced children, emphasizing improved footwork, strokes, strategy and match play.

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Pickleball: Mixed Mondays & Beginner Nights

Mixed Mondays: Pickleball 6:30-8 p.m.

Thursdays: 6-8 p.m. drop-in beginner pickleball (excluding July 4). Members Dale Hohlfeldt and Julie Granger will be available to assist beginners. No need to RSVP. Stay tuned for free seminars for 3.5 and above players, another new player seminar, and a member/guest pickleball tournament, all coming soon. Also, to find pickleball groups at your level, email tennispro@gpyc.org.

Looking to schedule an adult private or flex clinic or maybe a pickleball crash course? Need a copy of the full adult tennis schedule and pickleball schedule?

Just send an email to Tennispro@gpyc. org. The tennis and pickle email blasters are the absolute best way to stay up to date with all the news, events and activities happening around the Family Recreation Center.

Golf Reciprocity

GPYC members have reciprocity at Beach Grove Golf Club in St. Clair Beach, ON, Burning Tree Golf and Country Club in Macomb and Gowanie Golf Club in Harrison Township. For more information, visit https://gpyc.org/Activities/golf-reciprocity

SPORTS ADULT LEARN TO SAIL for all levels of sailing

Sailors are taught aboard GPYC’s newly restored J-22s and instructors are U.S. Sailing Certified. Whether you are new to sailing or want to improve your sailing, navigation or racing techniques, we can tailor a program to your needs.

SUMMER SESSION Held at the GPYC’s new Sailing Center n July 28th – September 7th. n Classes meet once a week with your choice of either Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. n Each session is 2 to 2.5 hours n

REGISTER To register online go to: gpycsailing.org/adult-sailing PRICE $300 (GPYC member) $450 (Guest of member) for 6 on-the-water sessions

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Joseph Klaasen: jklaasen@gpyc.org

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2019 SUNDAY

MONDAY Burger Special at HSG

TUESDAY

1

3

9

Swim Meet GPYC @ ECC Pickleball Mixed Mondays

Taco Tuesday at HSG

10

15

16

Pickleball Beginner Nights Team Race at CSYC (Jr. Sailing)

NSSC 420/Laser Regatta

Pickleball Mixed Mondays

21 USODA Nationals

Taco Tuesday at HSG

22

23

18

USODA Nationals

28

29

Taco Tuesday at HSG

Pickleball Mixed Mondays

Splash Down Awards & Pool Party

USODA Nationals

SUNDAY

30

Burger Special at HSG

TUESDAY

DYC Regatta

5

Pickleball Mixed Mondays Burger Special at HSG Bay Harbor Rendezvous

WEDNESDAY

12

Pickleball Mixed Mondays

6

DYC Regatta

THURSDAY

1

Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar at Gazebo Bar

25

MICSA Finals@ CCD

MICSA Finals @ CCD

Gazebo Bar Entertainment

Kids’ Klub

USODA Nationals

Taco Tuesday at HSG

Women's Book Club

13

14

Taco Tuesday at HSG

19 Pickleball Mixed Mondays

Taco Tuesday at HSG

26 Burger Special at HSG

Pickleball Beginner Nights

27 Taco Tuesday at HSG

Bayview Yacht Club Dinner

28

BYC Regatta

2

Fun Friday 9 Jr. Sailing Olympics Kids' Klub

Kids' Klub

$6 Breakfast Gazebo Bar Entertainment

15

Pickleball Beginner Nights

Kids' Klub

16

Fleet Review Family Fun Night Dock Parties

22 Kids' Klub

Pickleball Beginner Nights

Kids' Klub

Kids' Klub

30

10

17

Fleet Review & Dinner

23 Party Under the Stars

29

$6 Breakfast

24

$6 Breakfast Kids' Klub

$6 Breakfast Gazebo Bar Entertainment Kids' Klub

18

3

$6 Breakfast

Kids' Klub

Pickleball Beginner Nights

Burger Special at HSG

Pickleball Mixed Mondays

8

21

SATURDAY

Bay Harbor Rendezvous

Fleet Review Dock Decorating Dive-In Movie

20

FRIDAY

Kids' Klub

7 DRYA Awards at DYC

Burger Special at HSG

18

27

USODA Nationals Kids’ Klub

Jr. Sailing Team Party in the MAC

Pickleball Beginner Nights

11

$6 Breakfast

26

31

BYC Regatta

Bay Harbor Rendezvous

USODA Nationals

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MONDAY

4

20

Kids’ Klub

USODA Nationals Swim Finals Pasta Party Pickleball Beginner Nights

$6 Breakfast

DYC Mini Meet (10yr & Under Only)

25

Pickleball Mixed Mondays

MICSA Finals @ CCD

19

RWB Opti Clinic @ GPYC Kids’ Klub

Pickleball Beginner Nights

24

USODA Nationals USODA Nationals Burger Special at HSG Finals Poster Party & Paper Taco Tuesday at HSG Plate Awards Swim Team

12 $6 Breakfast 13 Catawba Rendezvous Catawba Rendezvous Kids’ Klub Kids’ Klub Ponchartrain Relays @ DGC (13 and over)

RWB Opti Clinic @ GPYC

Swim Meet WGC @ GPYC

$6 Breakfast 6 Your Generation In Concert Kids’ Klub

AUGUST

JULY

Catawba Rendezvous Burger Special at HSG Blood Drive

RWB Opti Clinic17 @ GPYC

5

Fun Friday Boat Parade Jr. Sailing

11

Regatta at CSYC

SATURDAY

Kids’ Klub

Old Club Dinner Cruise Swim Meet GPYC @ DCC

Team Party in the MAC Jr. Sailing

14

Poolside Entertainment

Pool Games, BBQ & DJ, Fireworks

Regatta at CSYC

FRIDAY

4

Pet Parade,

Taco Tuesday at HSG

8

Burger Special at HSG

Bocce Tournament

2

THURSDAY

Women’s Book Club

Swim Meet DYC @ GPYC Pickleball Mixed Mondays

7

WEDNESDAY

31

POOL/SPLASH PAD HOURS

ATTIRE POLICY

Pool/Splash Pad

Mon-Thurs | 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Splash Pad opens at 10 a.m.

Fri | 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Splash Pad opens at 10 a.m.

Sat | 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun | 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Summer Policy: Memorial Day – September 30

Open Swim

Mon-Fri | 6-8 a.m.

1-2 lanes are also available throughout the day Sat-Sun | 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

1 lane open throughout the day

The Spinnaker: Casual attire is appropriate and dress denims are permitted when the Spinnaker is part of a Clubwide event. In the event the Spinnaker is closed, appropriate casual attire or dress denims are permitted in the Binnacle and Main Dining Room.

Collared shirts are required in all dining rooms.

DINING & BAR HOURS Breakfast Spinnaker

Sat | 8-11 a.m.

The Binnacle & Terrace: Attire appropriate to the hour of the day. When the Spinnaker is closed, appropriate casual attire or dress denims are permitted in the Binnacle Room and Main Dining Room. Collared shirts required for adults. Children 12 and under may wear t-shirts.

Brunch

Main Dining Room or Binnacle/Terrace

Lunch

Binnacle/Terrace

Dinner

Binnacle/Terrace

Spinnaker

Sun | 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Tues - Sun | 11:30 a.m - 3 p.m.

The Main Dining Room: Gentlemen are required to wear jackets, and ladies are required to wear appropriate daytime or evening attire. When the Spinnaker is closed, appropriate casual attire or dress denims are permitted in the Binnacle and Main Dining Room.

Tues - Sat | 5-10 p.m.

Sun | 5-9 p.m.

Fri - Sat | 5-10 p.m.

Hearth-Fired Pizza

Wed - Thurs | 4 p.m.-Close Fri - Sun | Noon-Close

Harborside Grill

Bowling Recreation Center: Casual attire.

Bars

Sunday Brunch: Denim may not be worn in the dining areas for Sunday Brunch. Collared shirts are required in the Binnacle and on the Terrace. Children 12 and under may wear T-shirts.

Mon | 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tues-Thurs | 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fri-Sat | 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun | 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Binnacle

Spinnaker Gazebo Bar

Tues - Sat | 5 p.m.-Midnight Sun | 11:30 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Fri - Sat | 5 p.m-Midnight Monday | 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tues-Sat | 11 a.m.-Close Sun | 11 a.m.-8 p.m

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