Reef Points for October 2023

VOLUME LXVIII, No. 5

OCTOBER 2023

Commodore’s Comments

“...to increase an awareness of and participation in yachting activities.”

Coral Reef Yacht Club 2484 South Bayshore Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Phone: (305) 858-1733 www.coralreefyachtclub.org General Manager: Jim VanBuren CLUB OFFICERS 2023-2024 Commodore ........................................Neal McAliley Vice Commodore .............................Stephan Medina Rear Commodore............................. Jim Hartenstein Treasurer .................................................Chris Block Secretary.......................................... Bentley Balzabre Fleet Captain ............................. Luis Prieto y Muñoz Fleet Surgeon .........................Bernhard Brijbag, MD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Charles Porter ‘24 Tait Keon ‘24 Billy Rieder ‘24 John Wood ‘24 Al Germi ‘25 Peter LaPointe ‘25

Luis Prieto y Munoz ‘25 Bernard Brijbag, MD ‘26 Christian Falk ‘26 Lori Harvey ‘26 Kenia Rocha ‘26

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Associate Members ..... Danny Mendez/Nicholas Diaz Audit Committee ....................................Lori Harvey BAD Committee .........................................Brett Ury Charter and Bylaws ......................... PC Mike Bonner Commodores Ball .....................Doreen Roseborough Elise Thyrre & Teresa Davant Communications....... PC Carol Ewing,Web Manager Tina Menditto, Reef Points Editor Cruising and Boating ................................ Dale Mills Entertainment .............................. Maria McCormick Family Activities ...................Lisa Santana/Abby Wyss FCYC Rep .........................................PC Joe Mensch Finance................................................ Charles Porter Fishing Tournaments ...................... Diego Juncadella/ Javier Villegas House......................................... Luis Prieto y Muñoz Ladies Day .................Doreen Roseborough/Pat Hays Long Range Planning .....................PC Doug Broeker Marine Facilities ...................................... Billy Rieder Membership ....................................... PC Mike Klotz Nominating......................................PC Mike Owens Orange Bowl Regatta ........................Vince Menditto Orientation .............................. PC Peter Baumberger Race Committee ............................... PC Chris Lanza Reef Locker ........................................... Lisa Maguire SORC .............................................. PC Carol Ewing Youth Sailing/USODA ............................ Chris Block WOW/Ladies Sailing .......................... Melissa Rieder Deadline is the 10th of the month.

E-mail info@coralreefyachtclub.org in order to receive a paper copy by mail and to submit digital photos or articles and for advertising information.

REEF POINTS OCTOBER 2023

I hope everyone is having a great start to our fall season. It’s wonderful to see so many people around the Club, and we have a busy calendar of social events coming up in the next few months.

I want to let people know about some planned renovations at the Club next year. Coral Reef has a beautiful campus. Our historic Clubhouse was originally built in the 1920s, and was expanded in the 1950s after Coral Reef Yacht Club was established.

Over the years, the Club has periodically renovated and repaired the Clubhouse and other buildings to better serve the membership. Most recently, the Club built the Boathouse, renovated the locker rooms, and renovated the snack bar/grill. The Club makes these renovations as needed and when funds are available.

One item that has long been on the list for renovations is the main kitchen in the Clubhouse. The kitchen is the part of the Clubhouse that Members see the least but arguably rely upon the most. It is critically important to Club operations, because we literally serve thousands of meals each year from that kitchen. Yet, the kitchen is woefully out of date. It was designed in 1955 when Coral Reef Yacht Club bought the property. Other than the periodic replacement of appliances, the kitchen hasn’t been renovated since then – over 60 years ago. This means that the kitchen is small and poorly laid out for the amount of food that must be prepared.

The Club’s Board of Directors has approved the renovation of the kitchen several times over the past years, but the work has been put off so that other projects could be accomplished first. It is now clear that we cannot leave the kitchen project on the back burner any longer. With record demand for meals at the Club, our inefficient kitchen is slowing down service and impairing the crew’s ability to produce high quality meals. It is increasingly drawing scrutiny from city code inspectors, and if we do not bring it up to current standards soon, we may be forced to make upgrades on short notice. Renovations also will improve working conditions for the crew.

The Club has been working for months on a detailed plan for the kitchen renovations. Although not all of the details have been finalized, the plan now is to renovate the kitchen during summer of 2024 after Memorial Day weekend. We are targeting the summer months because many Members are out of town, and there are fewer large events that need the use of the kitchen. The goal is to do the work as efficiently as possible, so that the upgraded kitchen is ready for use in time for the busy fall season. Most of the work will take place in areas of the Clubhouse that Members do not use, and the indoor bar and dining room will remain open.

While the kitchen is being renovated, the Club will use the snack bar/ grill to prepare meals. We recently upgraded the snack bar/grill to enable its use for a broader menu, so the expectation is that we will be able to provide quality meals. We will be limited in our ability to prepare food for large events during the kitchen renovations, but hopefully the effect on Members’ day-to-day use of the Club will be minimal.

It is no fun to go through a renovation, but the kitchen renovation project will allow the Club to better serve the Membership. Once the project is done, the Club will be able to prepare quality food more efficiently. We will provide more details as they become available.

See you around the Club!

Neal PAGE TWO

Welcome Aboard!

Marcio and Miriam Cabrera Regular Members Katrina 30, Adrian 27, and Gabriel 25 Sponsored by Paul DeStefanis Boat: 2018 SeaVee 390z Simply Knot II

Artist Russler Designs for CRYC Freddy and Jessica Menjivar Isabella 15, Gianna 14 Regular Sponsored by John Zabalo

A sophomore at Bowdoin College and CRYC's very own Artist in Residence, Lauren Russler, designed the logo for the 2023 Optimist Southeast Championship Spring Qualifier, which will be hosted by CRYC October 7-9th. Russler also hand-painted forty optimist watercolor portraits, which will be given as awards to the winners in each boat class.

On The Cover

Cocktails 6:30 p.m. - Presentation 7:30 p.m.

Dinner & Dancing 8:00 p.m.

Come for a fun evening to celebrate an outstanding Coral Reefer who will it be?! Last year’s winner, Cindy Saunders will announce the newest Dockwalloper.

Dock-wal-lop-er n 1: - A member or spouse accomplished in the ways of the waterfront.

2: - Established in 1961, this is CRYC’s highest honor.

3 : - Annual occasion to consume good food and liquid refreshment with CRYC friends.

Make your reservations at (305) 858-1733 or frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org

REEF POINTS OCTOBER 2023

This month's cover, trimmed in pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, features the logo for the 2023 Optimist Southeast Championship spring qualifier hosted by CRYC. The logo was designed by Member Lauren Russler.

PAGE THREE

Make Reservations for October’s Spectacular Ladies Day Event!

By Doreen Roseborough, Ladies Day Co-Chair

Danser Avec Moi, Cherie….Ladies Day presents a dazzling professional dance performance and luncheon on Wednesday, October 18th, featuring championship dance partners from DanceSway Ballroom. Dressed in lavish costume, dancers will perform three exquisite pieces including an elegant Tango, flirty Bolero, and a vivacious Mambo.

You will enjoy a most engaging Ladies Day program beginning at 11:00 am with our complimentary “Bolero Champagne Cocktail,” a blended bubbly creation inspired by today’s ballroom dance performances. Hors d’oeuvres will be served while you peruse our collection of uniquely themed raffle prizes.

Whimsical decor includes dining tables adorned with lovely floral centerpieces and draped in colorful bohemian-style organza overlays. A fabulous culinary luncheon in keeping with today’s exotic theme follows, and a romantically sophisticated dance presentation highlights this memorable day.

Note the new time for this luncheon... cocktails and hors d’oeuvres offered at 11:00 am, lunch at noon, and the performance begins promptly at 1:00 pm. So gather your friends and call the front desk for reservations, as this promises to be a hugely popular event - you won’t want to miss it! Gentlemen's table available!

CHA CHA CHA !

Ladies Day Presents... ⁓ An Afternoon of Dazzling Magical Dance ⁓

by DanceSway Professional Ballroom

Wednesday, October 18th

Cocktails 11:00 AM | Lunch 12:00 PM | Performance 1:00 PM RSVP Required Frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org or 305-858-1733 REEF POINTS OCTOBER 2023

Beautifully Dressed Ladies Enjoying the September Event PAGE FOUR

Florida Council of Yacht Clubs Update

By Joseph S. Mensch MD

As you are aware, hurricane insurance is nearly impossible to obtain for Florida yacht clubs. To obtain needed coverage, FCYC is developing a self-insurance plan for its Members.

West Coast yacht clubs, however, are probably more at risk than East Coast yacht clubs due to their being near each other and the extensive coastal shelf that promotes high storm surges.

In our Club’s situation, we have not been affected by a hurricane since Irma some six years ago, and it was not a direct hit. Meanwhile, our storm fund has grown to $1.8 million, and we have been able to purchase insurance albeit at a premium price. Our General Manager and the Board do not feel we need to take on this west coast liability.

On the legislative side, several congressmen have proposed speed limits in an area South of Jacksonville, where right whales are known to congregate. This has been opposed by commercial and sport fishermen. At present, NOAA is recommending only “enhanced surveillance.” It is interesting to note that there have been no whales reported damaged or killed in the last ten years.

Vero Beach Yacht Club is a friendly Club located in an inlet off the Indian River. Established in 1926 in a “shack,” it was extensively enlarged during the 1960s. It has only twenty-four slips but has plans to add an additional twenty-five soon. It boasts 650 Members with a $5,000 entrance fee and a four-year waitlist.

Consider a visit to Vero Beach. It has many interesting recreational activities to enjoy - namely the McKee Botanical Garden in an 18-acre jungle landscape, The FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute that offers tours of this research organization and The National Navy UDT Seal Museum with its unique interactive programs. The beach is superlative with easy public access. Finish up the day with cocktails and dinner at the Club. Just Google FCYC and our website will come up with information on all the FCYC Clubs.

In Memoriam Bill Roseborough

David Esco

FORM YOUR TEAM OF 6 OR LET US MATCH YOU! APPETIZERS & DRINKS: 6:00 PM TRIVIA STARTS AT: 6:30PM SPOOKY DRINK SPECIALS & PRIZES FOR WINNING TEAM!

COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED RSVP REQUIRED AT FRONTDESK@CORALREEFYACHTCLUB.ORG

VETERANS DAY A AY

The Harry Susskind Luncheon FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 2023 11:30AM - 2:00 PM In appreciation for serving our Country all CRYC Veterans are invited to join us for a complimentary buffet.

PRESENTING

NAVY COMMANDER SCOTT SUOZZI CRYC Veterans who would like to attend please reserve at frontdesk@coralreefyatchclub.org or (305)858-1733

REEF POINTS OCTOBER 2023

PAGE FIVE

Bimini or Bust!

By Brett Ury, B.A.D Committee Chair

CRYC’s Cruising Committee’s latest trip, was a four night visit to the Island of North Bimini. We had a few challenges weather wise, however, we were able to pull the trip off. Most of us stayed at The Big Game Club, with some sleeping on their boats and others renting rooms. The B.G.C. worked with us on special rates for both the marina and the hotel.

We all arrived at different times. Once checked in, we met at the pool, and then many of us piled onto my boat to visit “Ebbie’s & Pat’s" for dinner and drinks. This is a special place, a little off the beaten path, but well worth a visit. So much so, that we returned with everyone riding over on both my boat and John Malloy's. Many of us also visited “Ebbie’s & Pat’s” again via golf cart. If you haven’t made it here yet, add it to your list of things to do upon your next visit – it’s complete with a full bar, fresh conch salad, lobster (fried or grilled) and much more.

Some of the other highlights of our trip were heading south to Honeymoon Harbour, where we anchored just off the beach. Faddy, our chef, grilled hot dogs and hamburgers right on the beach. We snorkeled the “Three Sisters” rocks just off of Resorts World and did some lobstering on the north tip of the Island. We anchored off of Radio Beach, where we downed a few cold ones. Some of us had lunch on the boats, while others waded to shore for some fresh fried lobster tail. Members Al and Kathy Germi hosted us on their beautiful Viking for appetizers and cocktails more than once.

The B.G.C. proved to be a great base, and many of us used the pool and restaurant multiple times. Another highlight was a group visit to Ashley Saunders' labor of love - The Dolphin House Museum. This place was built over the course of thirty years by a single man using mostly recycled materials. Much of the decor is made up of flotsam that Mr. Saunders has gathered over the years, along with beautiful mosaics. Mr. Saunders took us on a tour of all four levels, including a final stop on the rooftop for some great photos next to his rooftop lighthouse. This is another little-known gem you must add to your to-do list upon your next visit to the Island. Many of us visited the casino located in the Hilton for a little late-night fun. Some of the group visited the straw market, Radio Beach and Big John’s. Sadly, the End of The World Bar was closed.

The other CRYC Members who took part in this fabulous weekend were Pete and Faddy Smalley, Al and Kathy Germi, John Malloy and his wonderful family, Kelly Malloy, Katie Malloy and John Malloy Junior, Dave Billskog, Bill Potter, Lars Fitzgerald (of B.B.Y.C.), and Karalee Kowar. Please keep an eye out for additional events the Cruising Committee has assembled for the year. The bigger the turnout, the better! Come out and meet some new CRYC friends while catching up with some old ones.

REEF POINTS OCTOBER 2023

PAGE SIX

Bubbly and Bouquets

By Melissa Rieder, WOW/Ladies Sailing Chair

Saturday, September 16th, was an evening filled with floral design and fun as CRYC’s WOW Committee hosted “Bubbly and Bouquets.” Upon arrival, guests - many donning floral for the occasion - mingled while enjoying a selection of small bites prepared by Chef Eddy and sipping bubbly from the champagne bar. Once cocktail hour was over, it was time to choose flowers for the bouquets from the elaborate floral display containing a variety of Hydrangeas, Calla lilies, Lisianthus, Roses and more. Soon after, the talented team from The Blonde Tulip led a step-by-step instruction on how to design pave floral arrangements. At the end of the evening, guests took home their exquisite, personally arranged bouquets with tools to help them make their own flower arranagements in the future. Our next WOW event is Ladies Sailing 101 taking place on October 12th and 14th. Please contact Melissa Rieder at melis9026@gmail.com or call 305.608.1058 for more information or to sign up.

REEF POINTS OCTOBER 2023

PAGE SEVEN

BAD Committee Night - Up Next BAD Night Presents...

The International SeaKeepers Society promotes oceanographic research, conservation, and education through direct involvement with the yachting community. Providing educational resources and hands-on marine science experiences to students is the primary focus for ensuring the future wellbeing of our planet. SeaKeepers enables the yachting community to take full advantage of their unique potential to advance marine sciences and raise awareness about global ocean issues.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH Cocktails: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Dinner: 6:30 PM | Presentation 7:15 PM RSVP at (305) 858 1733 or frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org

JOIN JO J OIIIN O NT TH THE HE H E CRUISING CR C RU UIIIS SIIIN S NG N G COMMITTEE CO C OM O MM M MIIT M TT TE T EE E E A AT TB BI BILLY'S IIL LL L LY''S SP PO POINT OIIIN O NT N TR RA RAFT-UP AF A FT F T- U UP P SATURDAY, S ATURDAY, OCTOBER OCTOBER 2 21ST 1ST 11:00 AM AM - 3:00 3:00 PM PM 11:00

Bring y Bring your our floats, floats, paddleboards, paddleboards, noodles, noodles, frisbees, frisbees, beach beach balls, balls, food, food, refreshments, refreshments, family family & friends, friends, and and enjoy en njjoy CRYC's CRYC's Famous Famous Rum Rum Punch Punch

REEF POINTS OCTOBER 2023

Questions?

Questions?

Contact Contact Dale Dale Mills Mills at at dmills@bayshore-equipment.com d mills@bayshore-equipment.com Reservations are Reservations are rrequired equired at at frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org or or 305-858-1733 305-858-1733

PAGE EIGHT

KIDS MOVIE NIGHT

TRICK OR TREATING ON THE DOCKS Sunday, October 29th 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Take home a pumpkin and decorating kit!

Reserve your time slot at

& Parent Social

Saturday, October 14th Cartoons 6:00 PM | Main Feature 6:30 PM $19 Per Child Meal, Popcorn, and Halloween Art Crafts are Provided.

cryctrickortreating.eventbrite.com

Wet slip holders: Please sign-up at the Front Desk to give candy away

by Friday, Oct. 27th

4T

While waiting, parents can indulge in some holiday drinks and play fun party games at the Reeftop bar.

Space is Limited! RSVP required at (305) 858-1733 or frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org

G I N H S I F K C O KI DS D P I O N S H I P

H

AN

NU

AL

New !

Date

C H A M TOBER 22ND OC SUNDAY, M - 4:30 PM 2:30 P

HOOK BIG BIG MEMORIES MEMORIES & HOOK REEL IN IN THE THE FUN FU N REEL Join the Family Activities and Fishing Committees for the Fourth Annual Dock Fishing Championship! No experience needed: volunteers will help our junior anglers get into prime positions to land a dock monster and win prizes!

Member Anglers up to 12 years of age can participate, and live bait, rods, and tackle will be provided.

This is a Members ONLY event.

Entry fee is $15/angler | 48-hour cancelation fee.

RSVP to frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org or (305) 858 -1733 REEF POINTS OCTOBER 2023

PAGE NINE

October 2023 Dining Hours:

Tuesday - Thursday & Sunday Friday & Saturday

11:30am - 9:00pm 11:30am - 9:30pm

ANGLER’S REEF GRILLE

Friday 3:00pm - 8:00pm | Saturday & Sunday 8:00am - 7:00pm

Sun 1

Mon 2

Tue

Wed

3

4

MFC

Sundowners

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Thu

Fri

Sat

5

6

7

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Live Music 5:00pm- 8:00pm

10

11

12

13

14

House Committee

WOW—Yoga

Associate’s: Trick-o-Trivia

FFD-Kids Movie Night & Parent Social

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Live Music 5:00pm- 8:00pm

17

18

19

20

21

Race Committee

Ladies Day

BAD Night

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Live Music 5:00pm- 8:00pm

24

25

26

27

28

Angler’s Reef Grille 4pm-8pm

Club Closed 8

9

Club Closed 15

16

Billy’s Point Raft-Up

Membership Committee

Club Closed 22

23

FFD-Kids Dock Fishing Championship

Executive Committee

Board of Directors

Adults Halloween Party 70’s Flower Power

Club Closed Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

29

30

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Live Music 5:00pm- 8:00pm

31

Treat-or-Treat on the Docks

Club Closed Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

Please refer to the Club calendar at www.coralreefyachtclub.org as events may be subject to change.

REEF POINTS OCTOBER 2023

PAGE TEN

u o h C C ’est

By S

Ienn

a

STYLISH CONCEPT FOR GIRLS AGES 6 TO 16

168 NE 41st STREET MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

FOLLOW US @cestchoubysienna WWW.CEST-CHOU-BY-SIENNA.COM (305) 495-9652

FIND A NE W PL ACE T O DO CK

C ompa ss is a licensed rea l esta te broker. All ma teria l is intended for informa tiona l purposes only a nd is compiled from sources deemed relia ble but is subject to errors, omissions, cha nges in price, condition, sa le, or withdra wa l without notice. No sta tement is ma de a s to the a ccura cy of a ny description or mea surements (including squa re foota ge). T his is not intended to solicit property a lrea dy listed. No fina ncia l or lega l a dvice provided. Equa l Housing Opportunity. Photos ma y be virtua lly sta ged or digita lly enha nced a nd ma y not reflect a ctua l property conditions.

NA NCY BAT CH E L OR M: 305.903.2850 na ncy@ na ncyba tchelor.com

na ncyba tchelor.com

SHELTON-STEWART GROUP RANKED TOP TEN BY THE REAL DEAL FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES IN MIAMI-DADE, AND TOP FIVE IN CORAL GABLES

Audrey Ross, Ph.D. Vice President

Consuelo Stewart 305.216.7348 SheltonAndStewart.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH

305.206.4003 aross@miamirealestate.com

MONDAY, JUNE 12TH

Summer Sailing Camp Starts

T H U R S Dto A Ypull JUN E 29TH It takes volunteers off� S Uover N D A 150 Y T O T U E S D A Y , J U LY 4TH this historic each year. We need J U N E 1 8regatta TH your help to make it happen! Volunteers are needed both on the water (with boats orFather's without) Day and on landCruise to Bimini Big Game Resort

Contact Waterfront Director Stuart de Lisser at waterfront@ coralreefyachtclub.org for early volunteer registration.

REEF POINTS OCTOBER 2023

PAGE ELEVEN

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MIAMI, FL PERMIT NO. 3356 2484 South Bayshore Drive Miami, Florida 33133 www.coralreefyachtclub.org

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

‘70's

r e w o l F

Power P o we w e r Po ow wer er

"Get Your Halloween Groovy On"

Flower crowns, bell-bottoms, tie-dye, and psychedelic prints are the way to go!

Groove to the sounds of the flower power era with the Heartbeat Band!

Reservations required by Thursday Oct. 26th (305) 858–1733 or frontdesk@coralreefyachtclub.org.

24-hour cancellation/No Show 50% fee.

SATURDAY

OCT. 28 Cocktails 6:30

Dinner & Dancing 7:30