The Watch, June 2023

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GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

Dear Members,

The Outrigger Bar & Grill is buzzing! We are so excited to have this open for our members to enjoy! A hearty thank you to Safe Harbor Marinas for hearing the members desire for this amenity and fulfilling it! Please be looking in the Thursday Happenings as we will be celebrating with complimentary events for you to enjoy.

If you are not following us on social media, please check us out on Instagram and Facebook. It is another way to keep up with the events that are taking place at your Safe Harboor Peninsula Yacht Club.

We have Member Mixer on June 30th. Are you a new member? If so, this is a wonderful way to meet other members at the club. We serve complimentary hors d’oeuvres and have a member charge bar.

Taco Night is back again. It is a crowd pleaser. Please make reservations for this event. This is in addition to our a' la carte menu.

Camps start this month. We look forward to a wonderful Camp season. Many of our Camp Counselors are back again to have fun with your children and their friends who attend our camps.

We want to say THANK YOU to all of our members for your patience while the fuel tanks and new dispensers were being installed. It was a long and grueling process but we are pleased to say that we have finished all certifications and we are waiting for the final green light!

The privacy gates are almost finished. We will send an email out to explain how the system will work and what to do if you have guests.

Dueling Pianos is always a sell out and it is back again June the 23rd. It is a fun night for the members. This event books early, so call to make your reservations as you won't want to miss out.

Poker Run is June the 24th and this year the Fleet Committee has added a Casino Night to the event. Don’t miss out on the Silent Auction during this great weekend of festivities. This is a weekend full of events for you to enjoy!

Do you need your boat washed? Our dockhands are available to do this for you, as well as, many other Marina Services. Please call the Ship's Store for assistance at 704-892-9858 extension 6514.

As always, it is a pleasure to serve you.

Kind Regards,

Kathee Dishner General Manager

NEW MEMBERS CLUB NEWS

Mr. Casey Schechter & Ms. Ashely Von Busch

Mr. & Mrs. Steven and Robin Castillo

Ms. Susan Olin

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan and Sarah Souza

Mr. & Mrs. David and Stacey Fulford

Mr. Travis Fulks & Ms. Cindy Louis

Mr. & Mrs. David and Sabrena Stabenaw

Mr. Jay Abbattista & Ms. Tyler Plank

Mr. David Utt

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan and Lynn Bowser

Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Katie Dowens

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew and Sadie Lovallo

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Laura Gillette

IMPORTANT DATES

June 12th - Camp Starts

June 23rd - Dueling Pianos

June 24th - Poker Run-Chips for Charity

July 1st - Crab & Clam Bake

(pictured left) Fleet Commissioning face painting 05/28/2023

CHEF'S CORNER

Octopus a' la gallega

Serves: 5-8 People

Directions

1. The day before, remove the octopus from the freezer and allow it to defrost in the fridge. Before cooking, it is important to clear the head, remove the eyes and mouth and wash the octopus well.

Ingredients

• 1 whole fresh or frozen octopus, about 6lb in weight

• 1lb of red potatoes peeled

• Sea salt flakes

• Spanish smoked paprika

• Extra virgin olive oil

2. Bring a large pot of water to the boil with a pinch of salt. When the water begins to boil you need to grab the octopus from the head and ‘scare it’ by dipping it in the water 3 times and pulling it out. This makes the octopus stiffen, so the skin does not fall during the cooking process and makes the tips of the tentacles curl. The tentacles are preferred over the head, which sometimes is discarded. Cook your octopus between an hour and an hour and 15 minutes on a medium heat. Make sure the octopus is covered with water throughout the cooking. Towards the end of the cooking process, you can check if the octopus is ready by piercing the thicker tentacles with a wooden skewer to check if they are tender enough. Octopus should be al dente, just like pasta. You should feel the same resistance as a cooked potato. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the octopus to rest in the cooking liquid for a few minutes and drain onto a serving platter.

3. Whilst you cooking the octopus, add the potatoes and cook until soft. Allow them to cool down slightly.

4. To serve the dish, cut the octopus tentacles and potatoes into ½ an inch-thick slices. Pulpo a la gallega is traditionally served on a wooden plate with a base of sliced potatoes, topped with slices of octopus. Season with sea salt, smoked paprika and a good drizzle of quality extra virgin olive oil.

DINING ROOM

Why save tacos for just Tuesday when you can also celebrate Taco Thursday as well? Come into the club to enjoy a full taco bar spread! From juicy meat fillings to delicious topping that will take your taco to the next level, we've got it all! If you get thirsty, be sure to pair your dish with our signature margarita!

One thing that most people can agree on is that pizza is awesome. There is never really a bad piece of pizza is there? It's either the best pizza you ever had or just okay pizza but you're still going to eat the whole thing because pizza is pizza. Well luckily, we have the best pizza you've ever had here at the club waiting for you to enjoy this month! Cancel whatever dinner plans you had on the 15th and come get some delicious pizza with the family.

Dueling Pianos is back! This highly popular event isi well loved by our members. Dueling Pianos is a part of the Poker Run Weekend festivities. Watch two pianists go head to head in the ultimate music battle! In addition to battling, they will accept song requests from the audience so start thinking about some of your favorite songs you want to hear! Be sure to register online as soon as possible because reservations do fill up quick!

CLUB EVENTS

Our last month Member Mixer was such a hit at The Outrigger, we figured why not do it again! The Member Mixer will be held at The Outrigger this month of beautiful weather and great lake views. Be sure to stop by to enjoy the pool, complimentary food & beverages, and socializing with other members at the club.

No better way to spend Father's Day weekend like fishin' with the family! Come out June 17th for a day of snacks, big catches, and quality time with your family and friends. This is a FREE event hosted by our Past Commodore, Chris Crawley. He will instruct the kids on how to properly bait a hook, cast a line, etc. The event will take place on "M" Dock grass area. We encourage you to bring your own gear!

Safety is always our top concern here at The Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club. This is why we are so proud to say that we have a long standing relationship with the Calvin Newman Youth Boating Education team. Having our youth understand the safety measures it takes to operate water crafts of any kind on the water is of high importance. This seminar is specific to Personal Water Crafts (PWC) and overall lake safety.

BOATING & MARINA NEWS

BY: HARRY SMITH - MARINA MANAGER

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What is Electric Shock Drowning?

Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is the result of the passage of a typically low-level AC current through the body with sufficient force to cause skeletal muscular paralysis, rendering the victim unable to help himself / herself, while immersed in fresh water, eventually resulting in drowning of the victim. www.electricshockdrowning.org

Typical Behaviors Exhibited By Victims ESD Or Drowning | BoatUS

Drowning ESD Electrocution

Source: WebMD.com, interviews with ESD witnesses

Victim cannot speak or shout Victim will feel tingling, numbness, pain, paralysis

Reflexive "ladder climbing"

Victim may be able to scream once

Initially, victim may be able to shout Sudden cessation of all activity

Looks "playful" Looks distressed and not playful If wearing flotation, may roll on back with face out of the water and be unresponsive

Lasts 60 seconds with an adult and as little as 20 seconds with a child

May turn into drowning behavior once victim begins to get water in lungs

What Should You Do?

If not wearing flotation, will likely roll onto face

No matter what is causing the problem, don't jump into the water to try to save the victim. Only professionally trained lifeguards can deal with a drowning person without putting themselves in danger. And if the problem is ESD, going into the water could kill you. In either situation, call 911. Then you should "reach, throw, row, but don't go." Use an oar or boathook to pull the victim to you, throw flotation to the victim if he or she is still responsive, or get into a boat and try to reach the person from there. Once you have retrieved the victim, check for a heartbeat. If you cannot detect one, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) if one is available. Make sure the victim's chest is dry first. Maintain CPR until emergency personnel arrive.

Please remember Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club does not allow any swimming in the marina… ESD (electric shock drowning) is real and cannot be taken lightly. When someone drowns it’s too late!

The Watkins

Here we have Vince and Ann Watkins. Two delightful members who have been members of ours for a little over ten years. What started it all was when they were moving out of their condo, and needed to find a new place to keep their boat. Little did they know, they were about to find their new SHPYC family.

Since joining, the Watkins have been heavily involved. Vince was our Commodore in the infamous times of 2020. Despite the troubled year, Vince and his Fleet Committee team were still able to put on all major events such as the Poker Run & Pen Cup.

In addition to the hard work they have put into the club, they are no strangers to the enjoyment the club brings to its members day in & day out. When asked what their favorite event is, their response was The Poker Run and Commodore's Hours. Vince went on to say that, "you almost always meet someone new" when at the Commodore's Hours. Feeling like you are a part of a family-like community is an important initiative of The Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club. Ann agreed by saying, "there are things here for everyone in the family." This is helpful when you have 12 grandchildren like the Watkins. They enjoy brining the whole family in to enjoy the club and it's amenities. One of their favorites is, of course, the pool and the new Outrigger Bar & Grill.

Thank you to Vince & Ann for sitting down to talk with us about your club experiences. We look forward to another amazing ten years with you and your family!

(pictured left) Fleet Commissioning 05/28/2023

CLUB EVENTS

PRIVATE EVENTS

We love putting on club wide events for our members to enjoy with their friends and family. Another side to that is also putting on events pouring all of our love and efforts into an individual family to help celebrate the big things in their life. Whether that be a birthday party, baby shower, wedding, you name it... we celebrate it!

Let us take the stress out of planning a party, event, or meeting. Choose to have your gathering at your home away from home.

POKER RUN

POKER RUN WEEKEND ITINERARY

Friday, June 23rd

11:00am - 3:00pm | Lunch in the Dining Room

3:00pm - 6:00pm | Dining will be closed

6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dueling Pianos on the Back Lawn

Silent Auction

5:30pm - 7:30pm | Silent Auction open

Saturday, June 24th

Poker Run

10:00am - 12:00pm | Poker Run Registration and Poker Hands being sold

12:00pm | Poker Run map locations open on the lake

11:00am-3:00pm | Lunch in the Dining Room and Veranda

3:00pm-5:00pm | Dining Room will be closed

12:00pm | First Poker Run shuttle departs

1:00pm | Second Poker Run shuttle departs

2:30pm | Last Poker Run shuttle departs

3:30pm | Silent Auction opens

3:30pm - 5:00pm | Dealers available in Commodore’s Room

3:30pm - 5:00pm | Kid’s card games

4:00pm | Poker Run map locations close

5:00pm | ALL POKER RUN HANDS NEED TO BE SCORED

5:30pm | Poker Run winner announced

6:00pm - 9:00pm | Casino Night, DJ & Children’s Activities

8:30pm | Silent Auction closes

9:00pm | Winners announced for Poker Run and Silent Auction

9:30pm | Presentation of charity checks

Carolina BBQ Buffet

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Reservations Required by Thursday, June 22nd at 2:00pm

Mixed Greens Salad with Assorted Dressings, Potato Salad, Housed pulled Pork BBQ and Southern Fried Chicken, Baked Beans, Housed Braised Collards, Southern Style Green Beans, Buns, Cornbread, Hush Puppies, Housemade BBQ Sauce, Banana Pudding

For Club Events, please make reservations online or call 704-999-2235

A 48-Hour Cancellation Policy applies on all club events.

WEEKEND 2023

The Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club

FAMILY

SHPYC Dogs of the Month

Romeo is a 2.5lb five month old bundle of joy who belongs to Susan & Edgar Brewer. When the Brewers brought him home, they said he started off pretty shy. It didn't take long though before he got comfortable and is now the life of the houosehold! The Brewer house is also home to his 16 year old cat sibling, Izzy, "whom he teases and jumps around like a little goat!," says Ms. Brewer.

As for his choice of exercise, Romeo has three stairs that provides the perfect height for a fur ball dive into his fluffy bed. He'll go for hours especially if there is a toy to pounce on! Other activities that keep him moving are running through tunnels in the house; and chasing Dad in the yard just as fast as his little legs can go. They say, "We see through his eyes 'What a Wonderful World' it truly is." He loves the Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club team and is looking forward to his first Lake Norman sailing expedition!

Do you have a fur baby that loves the spotlight? Send us a message! They just may be our next Dog of the Month!

DM:@safeharbor_peninsulayachtclub

Email:PYCmarketing@shmarinas.com

Member Announcement

Please make sure we have the correct email address for you. When events change due to weather or other circumstances the updates will be in the Happenings eblast. The Happenings eblast comes out every Thursday with the most current information. Please email Nikole Taylor at ntaylor@shmarinas.com.

The Outrigger

Monday CLOSED Tuesday 11:00am - 3:00pm

Wednesday - Sunday 11: 00am - 8:00pm

WHOLE MONTH HAPPENINGS

Our Commodore's Hours are a great way to get to know your fellow members of the club. Typically these events are held three times a month in the Dining Room Bar. Please register online at www.peninsulayacht.com to let us know you're coming!

Is there ever really anything better than brunch on Sunday? These are the times to relax, enjoy time with family, and eat all the food you were too busy to eat during the work week! Sunday Brunch at The Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club allows you to do all three all at once!

Come take a ride on the Nopkehee! With a maximum of eight people, your sunset cruise will be an intimate moment out on the Lake Norman waters. The boat offers bench seating inside the cabin which is the perfect place to enjoy some light hors d'oeuvres paired with a glass of wine or beer. If this sounds like an evening you would enjoy, head to our website www.peninsulayacht.com to register!

FLEET COMMITTEE NEWS

BY: MARK BENNO - 2023 POWER FLEET

CAPTAIN

Ah, June! It’s a beautiful month on Lake Norman with plenty of sunshine and the water on the lake in the pool is finally warm enough to enjoy! Speaking of enjoyment, this month brings the 25th anniversary of the Poker Run. Just like the hydrangeas that are back this time each year with new blooms, the Poker Run is back with both familiarity and fresh ways to win!

The silver anniversary edition of the Poker Run is the headline event of a huge weekend of fun at SHPYC. The entertainment kicks off on Friday night, June 23rd with Dueling Pianos and a Silent Auction. 100% of the proceeds from the Silent Auction support our three charities: Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center, Levine & Dickson Hospice House, and the Calvin Newman Youth Boating Education Fund Everyone who attends on Friday evening receives a free chip for Saturday night.

During the day on Saturday, it’s time to slip out of the marina and gather playing cards on the lake. To play in the Poker Run, you will buy hands between now and noon on June 24th. To play, take your boat or ride on the free shuttles to each of five stops on the lake. At each location you’ll receive a sealed envelope with a playing card. Once you’ve been to all five stops, return to SHPYC to play out your hands with the dealers.

SAILING SCENE Let’s go sailing!

The Lake Norman Sailing season, while yearround, is really ramping up for 2023 as the weather warms. The Wednesday Night Series is 1/3 complete. Commissioning is now behind us. And new events await us!

The Sail Fleet is continually looking for ways to engage our sailors with new and innovative events. Be on the lookout in the SHPYC Happenings newsletter for the Crew Party, Social Sails, Sailboat Maintenance (springs and pawls anyone?) and Education in the coming months.

Also, the USGC Auxiliary is performing Vessel Safety Checks on June 10, July 8, and August 12. I highly

The three best hands of the day win big! Everyone who attends on Friday evening receives a free chip for Saturday night.

So, what should you do with the chips you collected? Take them to Chips for Charity, an all new Saturday evening event! All members and guests receive free chips when checking in at registration (except the kids who will enjoy free child-care). The action at the game tables, 50-50 raffle, and silent auction conclusion will keep the party hopping and our charities in the money.

What a weekend and what a month! To fully enjoy all that it has to offer, I leave you with a few additional thoughts. First, it’s a great month for kids too with the Parent-Child Fishing Event on the banks of SHPYC on June 17th. Second, whether it’s the Poker Run or just for fun, I recommend that every boat has two people aboard who can operate it safely in case the primary operator becomes incapacitated. And finally, the Power Boater of the Year is heating up. The more you participate in power boating events at SHPYC, the more points you can earn across the year-long competition. Reach out to shpycfleet@ gmail.com for details.

Together we can make Lake Norman a great place to live; one boat, one chip, and one charity at a time.

encourage boat owners to take advantage of this nocharge safety service. Sign up is through the SHPYC event calendar registration link.

Lastly, please join us for the Chips for Charity event in June! This new event directly supports our three local charities.

To fair winds and following seas,

Tim Harbick

MEMBER INFORMATION

At The Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club, we feel that it's important to keep our members informed on all matters that relate to them and the club. With a place that has so much going on, it's easy to forget the little things like Dress Code, Reservation Maximums, and leashing up our furry friends!

These are friendly reminders in case those policies have slipped your mind. If there is ever a time where you just aren't sure if you are in accordance with the policies, don't hesitate to reach out and ask!

Direct any Dining Room questions to: 704-999-2235

Direct any general club questions to our front desk: 704-892-9858

You can also find helpful information on our website: www.PeninsulaYacht.com

Thank you for your constant loyalty, support, and cooperation. We appreciate you!

27TH ANNUAL FLEET COMMISSIONING

-SCAN HEREPOKER RUN 2023 VIDEO

SOCIAL SCENE MEETING

The Social Committee is the perfect opportunity to get involved in club events and meet other members!

Next Meeting: June 1st

FLEET COMMITTEE MEETING

The Fleet Committee is a group of volunteer members who work in partnership with the SHPYC club management.

Next Meeting: June 10th

CLUB CONTACTS

MAIN LINE | 704-892-9858

General Manager

Kathee Dishner

704-892-9858

kdishner@shmarinas.com

Assistant General Manager

Jeff Barry 704-892-9858

jbarry@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

DINING ROOM | 704-999-2235

Marina & Aquatics Manager

Harry Smith

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

Membership and Events Director

Nikole Taylor 704-892-9858 ext:6505 ntaylor@shmarinas.com

Membership and Events Assistant

Courtney Akerson 704-892-9858

PYCinfo@shmarinas.com

Dining Room Manager

Katherine Armitage 704-999-2235

karmitage@shmarinas.com

SHIP’S STORE | 704-996-8575

Gary Treen Past Commodore

Steve Hosler Commodore Chris Slocum Vice Commodore

Ryan Smalley Treasurer

Dr. Mike Miltich Purser

Yolanda Jones Secretary

Dave Krippene Sail Fleet Commander

Mark Benno Power Fleet Captain

Mike Lang Power Fleet Commander

Tim Harbick Sail Fleet Captain

Laura Wendt Social Committee

Charlie Hahl Sail Fleet Ensign

Bill Griesmyer Power Fleet Ensign

Eric Dana Safety & Education

Pamela Black Rear Commodore