April & May Shorelines 2024

Hours of Operation

DINING

COFFEE & The Daily News

Complimentary drip coffee 7 days a week from 7:30–10:30 AM

SHIP STORE HOURS

10 AM – 4 PM daily

WEEKEND BRUNCH

Through May 18th

Saturdays & Sundays: 11 AM - 2 PM

LUNCH

Beings May 23rd

Tuesday-Sunday: 11 AM - 2 PM

There will be lunch on Memorial Day

DINNER

Wednesday-Sunday: 6:00-9:00 PM

A la carte service in the Helm, lounge, dining room and deck. Reservations are requested. The deck and bar are seated on a first come, first served basis

DINING RESERVATIONS

At this time, reservations are strongly recommended for all dinner dining and special events Walk-ins will be taken if space allows Under no circumstances can a reservation be made by leaving a phone message, text or email. All club facility use is reserved for the Member-of-Record, their immediate family and the accompanied guests of the Memberof-Record.

CLUB CLOSURES

A Message from your General Manager

My how time flies when you’re having fun! It’s hard to believe my thirteen-year anniversary as your club manager has already come and gone As it was a Monday (March 11), I celebrated by grilling myself a juicy steak, and paired it with a nice bottle of red wine.

Even though winters on Figure 8 Island can be occasionally very quiet, I want you all to know it’s never lonely and never boring. I find it to be a beautiful time to be at the beach in southern North Carolina The members who suffer from “life on the island” throughout the year, and those of you who’ve been popping in for a few days here and there, I’m certain appreciate the burden of Figure 8 Island winters Your fellowship, and that of our scaled down staff, certainly make it fun and keep it warm.

Your management team has been hard at work all winter long, planning many new and exciting offerings to tempt you and spoil you this spring As customary, Easter week marks the blossoming of a new season of “intense rest and relaxation,” augmented with lots of nourishment and good cheer For more information about all of the great events and services, please see the numerous promotional features throughout this issue of Shorelines

As further proof of the fertile possibilities that winter brings, please join me in welcoming these new members that have joined our club family since the first of the year:

Bullard, Kyle & Courtney (Charlotte, NC)

Langford, Ransom & Courtney (New Canaan, CT)

Robbins, Charles & Paige (Suwanee, GA)

Williams, Robert Jr & Joanna (New Canaan, CT)

Wood, Edward III (Atlanta, GA)

I would also like to welcome Leann Thomas as the Club’s new Events Director. As you will see in the Staff Spotlight (page 5), Leann is highly qualified and comes out of the gate with familiarity with our members, and our region

The club will be closed for dinner the following dates for private events:

APRIL 20th

Lastly, I am proud to announce the promotion of two of our most tenured Service staff members. Please join me in congratulating Vivian Yun as our new Banquet Service Manager, and Daniel Beshai as our new Ala Carte Service Manager. Over the past five years, both Vivian and Daniel have served the membership and fellow staff with enthusiasm and professionalism and are deserving of this advancement.

For the staff, we are excited about the approach of spring and the 2024 season, and look forward to seeing you soon

Events Director Staff Spotlight LEANN THOMAS LEANN THOMAS

LeAnn has worked in the events industry as an event planner for 9 years, six of which have been spent in the Private Club Industry. Throughout her career, she has worked as Assistant Social Director for Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, Events Sales Consultant for the North Carolina Museum of Art, and most recently at Bald Head Island Club as Events Manager. She is a member of the National Association for Catering & Events, where she dedicated two years of service on the Triangle NACE Board of Directors. Her years of experience will offer members exquisite knowledge and guidance when planning private events, as well as bringing new experiences for Figure Eight Island Yacht Club members.

LeAnn recently moved to Brunswick County in early 2023 with her husband, Jake, and stepson, Jensen. In her spare time, she enjoys fly fishing, upland hunting with her German Shorthaired Pointer, and spending quality time with her family.

Sunday, May 12th Brunch buffet from 10 AM - 2 PM

Celebrate mom over brunch! We will have a delicious brunch buffet with reservations from 10 AM - 2 PM.

There will be no dinner service this evening.

LOBSTER BAKE

Saturday, May 25th | 6:00 - 9:00 PM

$50++ per adult (includes 1 lobster)

$30++ per additional lobster

$35++ per adult (buffet only)

$12.50++ per child ages 5-11 (buffet only)

$7.50++ per child ages 2-4 (buffet only)

Join us for a night of delectable lobster and an incredible buffet. Reservations are required. The 24 hour cancellation policy will be in effect for this event.

Burgers & Beach Music

Sunday, May 26th | 6:00 - 9:00 PM

$26++ per adult

$12.50++ per child ages 5-11

$7 50++ per child ages 2-4

Bring on the burgers! We’re serving up all your backyard favorites plus all the fixings. It’s a party the whole family will enjoy!

Poolside Meet & Greet

Thursday, May 23rd | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Join us at the pool for our annual meet and greet event! Come out and see your neighbors before joining us for dinner.

There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks by member charge.

Memorial Day at the Pool

Monday, May 27th | 11 AM - 2 PM

Celebrate Memorial Day with us at the Club! There will be full lunch service plus goodies from Island Scoop.

There will be no dinner service this night. Instead, please come out and eat from the Paradise Pineapple Grille food truck which will be parked at the club.

Bingo!

Friday, May 24th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

$30++ per adult

$15++ per child ages 5-11

$10++ per child ages 2-4

You must be dining from the buffet in order to participate in Bingo. The buffet opens at 6 PM, cards go on sale for $1.00 each (cash only) at 6:30 PM and Bingo will begin at 7 PM.

NEWS

Water Aerobics

Starts Friday, May 24th

Monday

Deep Water: 8:30 - 9:15 AM

Shallow Water: 9:15 - 10:00 AM

Tuesday

Deep Water: 8:30 - 9:15 AM

Shallow Water: 9:15 - 10:00 AM

Wednesday

Deep Water: 8:30 - 9:15 AM

Shallow Water: 9:15 - 10:00 AM

Thursday

Deep Water: 8:30 - 9:15 AM

Shallow Water: 9:15 - 10:00 AM

Friday

Deep Water: 8:30 - 9:15 AM

Shallow Water: 9:15 - 10:00 AM

Saturday

Deep Water: 8:30 - 9:15 AM

Shallow Water: 9:15 - 10:00 AM

Personal Training

Inadditiontogroupfitnessclasses, someF8IYCinstructorsofferin-home classes,individualone-on-one sessionsandspecialtytraining The belowinstructorsofferprivatefitness sessions:

Julia Witchek Fitness Director julia bodyinbalance@gmail com (910) 398-0799

Betty Quinn Fitness Instructor

bettyquinn10@gmail.com (910) 233-1970

RULES AND REGULATIONS SUMMER SEASON SUPPLEMENT

Effective Memorial Day Weekend Through Labor Day

Members, their spouse (or partner) and their dependent children under the age of 26, shall be defined as Club Members, thus entitled to the same privileges as the Member-Of-Record (M-O-R).

Member's or spouse's (or partner's) parents, children 26 and older, and grandchildren shall be defined as Extended Family Members, and shall have limited access to the Club from Memorial Day to Labor Day as further explained below

DINING

Members of Record shall have priority seating in the Helm from Memorial Day through Labor Day between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Likewise, when accompanied by a Member of Record, extended family members and guests shall enjoy the same privilege.

When extended family members are NOT accompanied by the Member of Record between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM, they will be allowed seating only in the dining room, by reservation, or on a first come, first serve basis at the Helm Bar or Deck

Guest use in the absence of a club member has been suspended until further notice.

SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX

All individuals accessing the Swimming Pool Complex must sign in at the designated Sign-In area All entrances and exits to the Pool area will have signs posted to inform everyone of the requirement for signing in.

Sign-In requires the designation of the M-O-R or Extended Family Member, their Figure 8 Island Address, and the number of people accompanying them.

TENNIS

At the discretion of the Head Tennis Professional and Club Manager, participation in the daily Tennis Clinics may be controlled on the basis of "type of member," (M-O-R, Extended Family Member, or Guest of M-O-R).

At the discretion of the Head Tennis Professional and Club Manager, to ensure for an enjoyable playing experience, for tennis clinics, the number of participants may be limited.

HOUSE GUESTS

All house guests must be accompanied by the Member of Record. Unaccompanied guests are not permitted at this time

As a reminder, all transactions, sales or services for Club use will be charged to the Member of Record's Club account. Club invoices are due in full by the last day of the month in which they are billed. Payments are not accepted from Member's business accounts, non-members or family relatives.

Preview Gala

Thursday, June 20th

There will be dinner food stations, a full bar by member charge, a 50/50 raffle benefiting the Plastic Ocean Project, early bird shopping, a free shopping tote and live music! Island casual attire.

There will be no a la carte dining this night

Shopping Splash

Friday, June 21st & Saturday, June 22nd

Alexander Valley Vineyards

Wine Dinner

Thursday, May 9th

Join us for a night of wine and dinner at the club! We will have a representative from Alexander Valley Vineyards

come teach us as we taste some of California’s most delicious wines. Reservations are required.

More information to come in the Weekly Currents!

SATURDAY, MAY 25TH

Meet & Greet

Come meet our camp director, Dessie Greene, and this year's counselors!

Complimentary Event, please call 910.686.0631 to register

Wearyourbathingsuitsandbringatowel!

SSUMMERCAMP! UMMERCAMP!

WEEKLY CAMPS JUNE 17 - JULY 26

Camp Registration: Weekly Sign-Ups:

KID’S PARTIES KID’S PARTIES

Saturday, June 29th Saturday, July 20th

YOUTH MIXER YOUTH MIXER

Ages 10-14 Thursday, July 11th

Event Registration:

Tennis

Spring Clinic Schedule

Fridays & Saturdays from 9 - 11 AM $30/person

Summer Clinic Schedule

Adult Clinics

Monday - Thursday: 9 - 10:30 AM $30/person

Friday & Saturday: 9 - 11 AM

Kid’s Clinics

Monday - Thursday: 10:30 - 11:30 AM $30/person

Friday & Saturday: 11 AM - 2 PM

Racquet Stringing

$30/racquet

Please leave your racquet at the tennis hut and fill out a stringing ticket form.

Private Lessons

$80/hour

Contact Jeff Kohl for more information a (910) 264-8342 or tennis@f8iyc.com

Online Reservations

F8IYC offers tennis court and clinic reservations through the online platform Court Reserve. This reservation tool is available online through Court Reserve's website or by downloading the Court Reserve App

Further instructions on how to sign up for Court Reserve can be found at f8iyc.com under amenities - tennis.

Bridge Seminar

WithNancyFitzgerald!

Monday, June 10th & Tuesday, June 11th

$177++ per person (includes 2 day seminar, lunches, breakfast bites and refreshments)

This seminar is two days with coffee, breakfast bites and lunch. There will be a morning session and afternoon session with a lunch break. Coffee begins at 8:30 AM, the first session starts at 9 AM, and the afternoon session is from 1-3 PM.

Nancy will lecture followed by practice at the table. Tips for all three parts of the game will be covered. Call the club at 910.686.0631 to reserve your spot.

Nancy looks forward to seeing you and having fun!

Summer Bridge Schedule

Duplicate Bridge Ladies Social Bridge

Duplicate Bridge games begin on Monday, June 3rd at 1:00 pm and will run through Labor Day. These games will run every Monday and Thursday from 1-4 pm.

There will be no organized game on June 10th due to the Bridge Seminar

Duplicate games are sanctioned by the ACBL and will award master points to those who place in the top half of their field

An online reservation system will be used for players to register for duplicate games. If you would like to be included in Duplicate Bridge communications, please contact Beth Howard at ehh1@mac.com or call/text 910-398-3632. You will receive instructions on how to register online with a partner or as a single to be paired.

$5 per player, refreshments will be served.

The weekly Social Bridge begins on Wednesday, May 29th and will run through Labor Day This game runs every Wednesday from 12:30–3:30 pm. You do not need a partner to participate.

The group was formed to provide a bridge opportunity for players of all levels to meet new and old friends, play fun bridge and learn from each other. We do talk across the table and sometimes will even ask someone at an adjoining table for help with a bid. This is a great opportunity to meet players from all levels to give you the confidence to move into the duplicate game if desired

If you would like to be included in Social Bridge communications, please contact Beth Howard at ehh1@mac com or call/text 910-398-3632

$5 per player, refreshments will be served.

Views, Views, and more Views!! Located on exclusive Figure Eight Island, a private beach front community This ocean front home features 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths and direct access to the beach. First living level offers 3 ocean front guest suites and bonus room that could serve as a home office, gym, TV den or 5th bedroom. Also on this level you have a half bath, laundry area and beverage station. The main level features an expansive great room perfect for entertaining and master suite Walls of glass provide sweeping 180 degree views of the ocean landscape from this level Uniquely designed kitchen, wet bar and dining area provides the perfect flow and function whether entertaining a large or more intimate group. Additional features include, covered and open decks overlooking the ocean, outdoor covered dining area, 2 outside showers, storage area, double car garage and large drive for additional parking. Tucked off the main road on a quiet cul-de-sac street, this home offers the privacy and entertaining spaces one would expect Sold furnished with short list of exclusions Figure Eight Island Yacht Club Warrant included

FIGURE 8 YACHT CLUB

15 BRIDGE ROAD

WILMINGTON, NC 28411

WWW.F8IYC.COM

CONTACT INFORMATION

YACHT CLUB OFFICE 910 686 0631

YACHT CLUB FAX 910 686 2441

FIGURE 8 BEACH HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION 910 686 0635

FIGURE 8 REALTY 910.686.4400

GATEHOUSE & BRIDGE 910.686.7747

STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSES

PETER GUSHANAS

YVONNE HALL LEA

MATTHEW SAYRE

HOPE MOTAHARI

LEANN THOMAS

SCOTT CHEATHAM

FRANK MURDOCK

PAULA DURANT

JULIA WITCHEK

JEFF KOHL

QUINN BAREFOOT

General Manager, pgushanas@f8iyc com

Accounts Receivable, yhall@f8iyc com

Food & Beverage Director, msayre@f8iyc com

Assistant Food & Beverage Director, hmotahari@f8iyc com

Events Director, lthomas@f8iyc com

Maintenance Supervisor, scheatham@f8iyc com

Executive Chef, fmurdock@f8iyc com

Accounting Manager, pdurant@f8iyc com

Director of Fitness, fitness@f8iyc com

Director of Tennis, tennis@f8iyc com

Communications Director, qbarefoot@f8iyc com

2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DEBBIE LONG

AB BOXLEY

PHIL WAUGH

PAM EDMONDS

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

JOHN RUFFIN

JIM DOUGLAS

VALERIE GAMMAGE

KAREN PIGMAN

AUSTIN