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WATCH THE December 2024

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

Dear Members;

Season's greetings to everyone! We hope that your holidays are filled with joy! We have a busy December, and we look forward to seeing you and your families here at the club.

The ugly sweater Member Mixer will be held Friday, December 6th!

The Member Holiday party is on the 7th. This is a member only event for those on your membership.

Wreath making is on the 11th.

Santa Brunch is on the 15th.

The Holiday wine dinner is set for Saturday, December 14th. Each course will have a delicious wine paried with it. It is always a popular event for our members. Our lighted boat parade will take place on the 21st of December and we will be a part of the lake wide boat parade again this year.

We will count down the year with a Winter White Gala on the 28th of December with music and a delicious three course meal plus delicious appetizers and a complitmentary glass of bubbly

We continue to offer gas at our cost here at SHPYC and all SHM locations. A wonderful benefit to our members. Don't forget to fill up prior to the end of the year.

As this year comes to a close, my team and I would like to thank you for a wonderful 2024! We added more events for you to enjoy, opended the Dining room on Wednesday nights in October for our members to dine, Sunday wing nights at the Outrigger, used the XXL green eggs for events, salad & baked potato bar, we kept the Outrigger open later in the year, and added more Tapas nights. Just to name a few of the many things that we did since you, our members asked!

We look forward to 2025 with great anticipation of what it will hold. As alway, we look forward to serving you!

Kathee Dishner, General Manager

CLUB CONTACTS

MAIN LINE | 704-892-9858 DINING ROOM | 704-999-2235 SHIP’S STORE | 704-996-8575

General Manager Kathee Dishner 704-892-9858 kdishner@shmarinas.com

Club Accountant

Ellen Henderson

704-892-9858 ext: 6502 ehenderson@shmarinas.com

Executive Chef

Andres Saborido

704-892-9858 ext: 6507 asaboridoalcaraz@shmarinas.com

Events ClaudiaManager Tellez

704-995-9511 ext: 6510 ctellez@shmarinas.com

Assistant General Manager

Nikole Maust 704-892-9858 nmaust@shmarinas.com

Marina & Aquatics Manager

Harry Smith

704-892-9858 ext: 6514 hlsmith@shmarinas.com

Dining Room Manager

Katherine Armitage 704-999-2235 karmitage@shmarinas.com

CLUB NEWS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

IMPORTANT DATES

January 1st: Club Closed

January 2-4th: Club Closed for Cleaning Week

January 5th: Club Reopens with Brunch

January 16th: Intro to Wine Society Tasting

January 25th: Dueling Pianos

Mr. and Mrs. John and Pamela Hunt

Mr. Alexandors Giannoudis and Ms. Elisabeth Kook

Ms. Erin Brophey

REFER

January 25th: Dueling Pianos

Your personal involvement today will shape your Club tomorrow! We appreciate that you take your time to introduce your friends and business associates to SHPYC.

As a way to say thank you for recommending and sponsoring a new member, we will place the following sponsor "thank you" reimbursement on your account:

Member referring Yacht Member: $250 credit to current Yacht Member

$250 credit to new Yacht Member (to use towards slip/storage fees)

Member referring Social Member: $250 credit to current Social Member

EXECUTIVE CHEF ANDRÉS

Tip:

• Use meat thermometer

• Tent with foil if over-browning

• Serve with roasted vegetable and/ or mashed potatoes

CHEF'S CORNER

ROASTED LAMB

Ingredients:

• 1-1.5lbs Leg of Lamb, Bone-In

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 lemon, quartered (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.

2. Rinse lamb, pat dry.

3. Mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.

4. Rub mixture all over the lamb.

5. Place lamb in roasting pan, put lemon quarter around (if using).

6. Roasted for 20 minutes per pound.

7. Reduce oven to 350 F, continue roasting until internal temperature reaches 140 F for a medium red.

8. Rest 15-20 minutes, slice.

BOATING & MARINA NEWS

BY: HARRY SMITH - MARINA MANAGER

Are

you ready!!

Colder temperature took their time coming in this year. Milder weather seemed to hang around as if summer was never going to end. Well, it’s here now and you need to be prepared.

Ask yourself these questions!

1. What are you doing or having done to prepare your vessel for the winter?

2. Are you ready for those wintertime temperatures?

3. Has your vessel been topped off with fuel and stabilized?

4. Has your waste tank been flushed thoroughly?

5. Are your batteries safe and fully charged for the winter?

6. Are my dock lines in good condition and are they the right size?

7. What is the condition of my shore power cord?

8. Do I need an oil change?

9. Has my freshwater system been winterized?

These are very important questions you must ask yourself this season. Please email the PYC Marina Ship’s Store and your marina team will be happy to help with any winter service needs. No matter the vessel size, it pays to be proactive not reactive. Take precautionary measures now, that can help keep these problems from occurring.

Don't wait till it's too late!

Manager Reminder

Boating Education

No matter your age, NOW is the time to take a boating safety course!

CO Poisoning

The silent killer! Please make sure you check and test you carbon monoxide detectors in your boat.

To recap our Thanksgiving here at the Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for our incredible members .

We are truly thankful for each of you and look forward to creating more memories together.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyus Holiday Season!

Set sail for an evening of connection and camaraderie at our Commodore's Hours! This is the perfect occasion to meet and mingle with fellow members who share passion for the club!

Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a member charge bar as you build new friendships and strengthen the ties within our vibrant community.

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network, create lasting memories, and be a part of something special. We can't wait to see you there!

Please register online: www.PeninsulaYacht.com

SHPYC will be closed on December 24th and 25th to celebrate the holiday season. January 1st the club will be closed for New Years, and January 2nd-4th the club will be closed for cleaning week.

The holidays are a time to cherish the moments that matter most, whether it's sharing laughter with loved ones or creating new traditions. We hope your celebrations are filled with joy, love, and happiness!

Thank you for your understanding support throughout the year. We look forward to serving you after the holidays and wish you a season filled with peace and prosperity!

Join us for our annual Lighted Boat Parade, starting at 5pm! Boats will gather at Blythe Landing, with the parade starting at 5:30pm. It will make its way to Ramsey Creek at 6:15pm, return to SHPYC at 6:45, and conclude at Duke Energy at 7:15pm.

If you're not participating in the parade, enjoy the view from the clubhouse and savor our delicious assorted buffet. It's the perfect way to relax and take in the beautiful lit boats as they pass by.

We can't wait to celebrate this festive evening with you. Whether on the water or onshore, it's a night full of holiday cheer you won't want to miss!

FLEET COMMITTEE NEWS

BY: CHRIS SLOCUM, COMMODORE

Wow, is it really December already? We have had an amazing year! Our Fleet Theme for 2024 was “Welcome Home” and Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club has truly been “Home” for so many Members. Our Yacht Club has once again proven to be a vibrant hub of social and boating events that foster friendships and create lasting memories.

Key Highlights of 2024

Polar Plunge

Commodore’s Ball

Lake History Tour

Car and Boat Show

Raft Ups

Pancake Breakfast for the Members Fleet Commissioning

Family Fishing

Poker Run

Chips for Charity

Silent Auction

Sailing Regattas and Sail Crew Party

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Pen Cup Regatta – on December 6-8th And don’t forget the upcoming Lighted Boat Parade on December 21st.

SAILING SCENE

The countdown to the Peninsula Cup has begun!

We are excited to host the 32nd annual Peninsula Cup Regatta weekend here at the club December 6-8. This will be one of the best events of the year so don't miss out!

We plan to have several "fleet's" or divisions, including at least one "1-design" fleet where all the boats are the same make and model. Sailors will also be racing in "PHRF" divisions (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet). In these races, each boat has a "PHRF" number, similar to a golf handicap. In this way, faster and slower designs can compete against each other on a "level playing field". (A liquid version of one)

We look forward to a very exciting weekend of sailing, with activities on and off the water. For more information, visit https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/27717 or email Mark Cook (markalancook@yahoo.com)

I want to personally Thank the Fleet Committee for all of your efforts! You are all tremendous in my book and I am grateful to each of you and the role you supported on the Fleet. It is a volunteer position but what you get in return are lifelong Friendships and memories. It has been my pleasure working with you – Thank you so very much!

My thanks are also extended to Kathee, Nikole, Katherine, Andres, and everyone from Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club. You are very special to me and the Fleet as we worked together, side by side, to support the Yacht Club Membership. It has been a terrific year, and I thank each and every one of you! We couldn’t do it without you and your support.

Finally, none of our events would exist without the kind support of our Volunteers. THANK YOU for always showing up with a smile and a helping hand!

For our Members, buckle up for 2025 is going to be spectacular because my good Friend Pamela Black will be Commodore! She is AMAZING, get ready!

Happy Holidays, Chris Slocum, 2024 Commodore

After the Pen Cup, temperatures will continue to drop, but the sailing just keeps heating up. The Lake Norman Keelboat Council hosts a winter series of races called the Icicle Series. Each year a different club on the lake hosts the event and this year PYC will be hosting. The first race is scheduled for January 11 and we will be seeking race committee volunteers for all the dates. More announcements coming soon...

Hold Fast, Rob Higgins Sail Fleet Commander