The Watch, March 2023

Year 2023 - ISSUE NO. 3 - March

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GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

Dear Members;

Spring, the long awaited, Spring! It is going to be an incredible March. For sailors, the long awaited March winds, for power boaters the opportunity to enjoy Lake Norman with kinder weather. Whichever it is, we look forward to seeing you all at the club and on the lake.

The Outrigger Bar & Grill is coming along nicely. We are hoping for a soft opening poolside some time at the end of March or beginning of April. We are thrilled to serve our members and your friends. The pool menu will be available at the pool and online. To-go orders will be picked up at The Outrigger.

There are over 14 events to enjoy in March ranging from Soy Candle Making & Champagne, Family Trading Card Night to St. Patty’s Day dinner specials and a Member Mixer. Additional activities include: Fried Chicken Friday, a Cork Club paired dinner, BINGO Night and a Prince and Princess tea party to name a few of the opportunities to be together with your SHPYC family of friends.

Thank you for your patience while the new gas tanks are being installed. Once all is operational, we will be selling gas at our cost, a Safe Harbor Marinas' initiative.

Kids' Camps are open for our members to sign up their children. Please contact: awatkins@shmarinas.com for more information or stop by the club to pick up a brochure. There are so many fun themes this year: Sports & Obstacle Courses, Dinosaur Adventure, Under the Sea, Superhero, Mad Scientist, and Animals & Creatures.

Don’t forget to contact Harry and the dockhands to assist you with your boat at extension 6513. As always, they look forward to making your experience an exceptional one.

Lastly, as the weather starts to warm up, remember that we have paddle boards, kayaks and canoes to use. Please call the Ship's Store to arrange for use of these complimentary amenities.

As always, my team and I look forward to serving you.

With kind regards,

Kathee Dishner General Manager

CLUB NEWS

SOFT OPENING COMING SOON! STAY TUNED FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING OUR GRAND OPENING!

NEW MEMBERS

IMPORTANT DATES

March/April - The Outrigger soft opening

April 1st - Season begins!

April 8th - Bunny Brunch

April 9th - Easter Brunch

THE bar & grill

May 6th - Pool opens

OUTRIGGER

May 28th - Fleet Commissioning

June 24th - Poker Run

Jon & Kelly Vezendy

Richard & Sheila Brown

Matt & Stokes Greco

Lamb Shank

Serves: 2-4 People

CHEF'S CORNER

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 4 lamb shanks

• 1 onion, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped

• 2 carrots, chopped

• 2 celery ribs, chopped

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

• 1 beer (Guinness)

• 3 sprigs fresh thyme

• 3 sprigs fresh parsley

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 sprig fresh rosemary

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until oil begins to smoke. Sear lamb shanks in hot oil on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove lamb shanks and set aside.

2. Add onion and garlic to the large pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, celery, and tomato paste; cook for 5 minutes more.

3. Return lamb shanks to the large pan and pour in broth and beer. Use kitchen twine to tie together thyme, parsley, and bay leaf into a secure bundle; add to lamb shanks. Bring to a boil.

4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lamb is tender and nearly falls off the bone, 2 to 3 hours. Stir in rosemary sprig and season with salt and pepper during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove rosemary sprig and herb bundle before serving.

IN THE DINING ROOM

Please note there is a 48-hr cancellation policy on all club events.

CLUB EVENTS

Luhrs Wicked Wicks is a candle shop with a cause. Their website states that, "Each product made by Luhrs Wicked Wicks has been made by someone with special needs." In addition, a percentage of all profits go to Autism Strong in Charlotte, NC. Come out to not only enjoy yourself while making candles but to also work towards spreading their cause. Register your spot online at www.PeninsulaYacht.com.

People join SHPYC for different reasons. Whatever your reason was, you decided to join a community. With over 4000 family members, you will most likely find a friend within some of the other members! Come out to our St. Patty's themed member mixer to meet and mingle with like minded friends and family!

Looking for a night filled with games, drinks, prizes, and specials? Well look no further because BINGO Night is here!

This event will be held in the SHPYC Bar from 7:00-9:00pm. Bring your friends to compete in a couple of rounds of a game that is popular worldwide! We have a feeling that it will B-gr-8!

BOATING & MARINA NEWS

BY: HARRY SMITH - MARINA MANAGER

Our fuel dock is back and running!

As we approach another busy boating season please remember the rules when fueling your vessel. Each vessel may have different capacity and knowing that capacity is very important. Know your vessels fuel capacity will help eliminate over fill,

Safety on the gas dock should be taken very serious and fuel rules need to be followed.

As we approach another boating season there will be a lot of boaters coming over for fuel. I know fueling your vessel sounds pretty simple and for the most part it is. However it cannot be taken for granted! There is more to fueling your boat than cutting the pumps on and “topping’ the tanks off. There are rules that need to be followed and it’s very important to follow these rules. It’s very important to understand how your system works.

Remember these Fueling Tips

http://www.boatus.org/cleanboating/fueling/tips/default.asp

Whether you refuel at a roadside gas station, on the water at a gas dock, or use portable containers there are some general tips that apply to all fueling situations. Safety first!

• No matter where you are refueling, always clear the area of anyone not directly involved with fueling boat.

• Put out all smoking materials and secure your boat to the dock.

• Turn off engine(s), electronics, and extinguish all open flames.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the edge of the fill to prevent buildup of static electricity to prevent sparking.

• Don’t top off your tank. Know how much fuel your tank holds and fill it to about 90%. Fuel expands as temperatures rise.

• Clean up fuel spills immediately with an oil-only absorbent pad. Wipe down the

bilge or any interior parts that may have come in contact with fuel.

Treat your fueling operations with care. Never use hands-free clips, and avoid any distractions while fueling

Also for those of you fueling a PWC (Personal Water Craft) , don’t forget to pull the seat back to allow proper engine compartment ventilation.

Marina Manager Reminder

Don’t forget about the great savings at the fuel pump this season just by being a SHPYC Member.

De-winterization

If your winter service was completed through us, make sure to call and schedule your spring commissioning. Also don’t be tempted to have your vessel de-winterized to soon. March can be a tricky and unpredictable month regarding temperatures!

Join The Club

CORK CLUB

Cork Club members, get excited because we are having our very first wine dinner of the year! There will be a four course meal with each course perfectly paired to a hand selected wine. If you have not signed up for Cork Club yet, there's still time! This will be the last month you can register for the year.

2023 Cork Club

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME!

•Tastings (8): One social & seven formal style tastings with wine vendors $40+/ tasting

•Four Paired Wine Dinners (including the holiday dinner) $100++/dinner

•Two Trade Show Events: -Stock your Cellar -Sip & Shop $60+/ event

• Annual Wine Dinner $160++/person

NEW! Beverage Series Events

*Coordinating Kid Activities*

There will be additional beverage events throughout the year such as:

- Featured wine nights in the Dining Room

-Sangria tastings by the pool

-Scotch & Bourbon tastings

-Beer events

and much more!

Tier 1:

Annual...............................................$300+/person

Includes all eight tastings $30 off Annual Wine Dinner $25 Corkage Fee

Tier 2:

Annual...............................................$750+/person

Includes all eight tastings & four paired wine dinners $60 off Annual Wine Dinner $30 off Sip & Shop and Stock your Cellar $90 savings plus 25% off Kid Activities

(Beverage Series Kid Activities)

$5 off featured wine nights 25% off other Beverage Series Events $10 off Corkage Fee

Tier 3:

Annual..............................................$900+/person

Includes all eight tastings & four paired wine dinners Includes Annual Wine dinner

Includes Sip & Shop and Stock your Cellar $90 savings plus 25% off Kid Activities

(Beverage Series Kid Activities)

$10 off featured wine nights

50% off other Beverage Series Events

No corkage fee

*Cork Club memberships are non-refundable*

The Plantes

Today we meet The Plantes. Randy and Veronica share two beautiful children: Natalie (3) and Luke (1). They have been members here at The Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club for about 9 years. Randy said, "when I saw the place that had a restaurant with a view, the water, and the boardwalk [in addition] to being able to utilize the kayaks and the lake [...] it was like a dream come true."

Before kids, Randy and Veronica loved being out on their speed boat, racing through the waters of Lake Norman. On some days, they would spend a sunny day out on the lake and finish their day off having a bite to eat at SHPYC.

From chasing sunny lake rays to chasing kids around the house, the Plantes' lives are full of fun to say the least.

Though the kids can't yet participate in some of the activities, they have enjoyed some such as: the movie nights, Santa brunch, and the prince & princess tea party! Veronica said, "[...] it's not just the kids who are having fun [at these events] it's the whole family that's having fun!"As they start to get older, they plan on enrolling them in our summer camps especially boating camp!

The Plantes love the way The Safe Harbor Peninsuala Yacht Club is the perfect blend of an upscale getaway yet a family friendly environment. Knowing that their kids are loved by the SHPYC team makes getting out of the house easier and allows them to enjoy life as a family unit.

Keep an eye out for The Plantes in the dining room, kids activity events and soon out on the water! That's right, they have plans of getting a pontoon boat to so they can share their love of the lake with their kids.

Check out their full video interview on our Facebook or Instagram accounts!

@safeharbor_peninsulayachtclub

THEMED WEEKLY FOR AGES 3-14

THE

REGISTRATION OPENS

February 06, 2023 for Members

2023

Wake Surf Camp Dates

A (AM) June 12 - 16

A (PM) June 12 - 16

B (AM) June 19 - 23

B (PM) June 19 - 23

C (AM) June 26 - 30

C (PM) June 26 - 30

D (AM) July 10 - 14

D (PM) July 10 - 14

E (AM) July 17 - 21

E (PM) July 17 - 21

F (AM) July 24 - 28

F (PM) July 24 - 28

BEGIN!

March 06, 2023 for Prospective Members

OPEN TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS

Toddler & Day Camp Dates

Sports & Obstacle Courses | June 12 - 16

Dinosaur Adventure | June 19 - 23

Pirate Camp | June 26 - 30

Under the Sea | July 10 -14

Prince & Princesses | July 17 - 21

Superhero | July 24 - 28

Mad Scientist | July 31 - August 4

Animals & Creatures | August 7 - 11

G (AM) July 31 - August 4

G (PM) July 31 - August 4

H (AM) August 7 - 11

H (PM) August 7 - 11

Boat Camp Dates

Boating Camp A | June 12 - 16

Boating Camp B | June 26 - 30

Boating Camp C | July 10 - 14

Boating Camp D | July 24 - 28

TODDLER • DAY • BOATING WAKESURF EXPERIENCE

KID ACTIVITIES

Trading cards have been around from generation to generation. It's heartwarming to see a hobby turn into a tradition. If your kids are avid card traders themselves, come out to our Family Card Trading Night! This night is specifically for Lucky Box Card Traders.

*This is NOT a drop off event. Kids must be bathroom independent.

Calling all Prince & Princesses! This month we are hosting a Family Tea Party! Bring your family in to show them what it's like to enjoy the finer things in life. Come dressed to impress or as your favorite Prince or Princess!

R.S.V.P. - www.PeninsulaYacht.com

May your luncheon be as delightful as you are.

Though our Earth has wonderfully beautiful creations, there are some things that could use a glow up, like rocks!

Join us for a Rock Painting Party to take something ordinary and make it great! All painted rock creations can be taken home to decorate your yard!

*This is NOT a drop off event. Kids must be bathroom independent.

The Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club FAMILY

SHPYC Dog of the Month

Meet our dog of the month, Tucker! She is a Great Pyrenees who grew up on a farm before coming home with Mom & Dad and is now 3 months old. They predict she will get to be about 115 pounds when she is full grown. Tucker loves to chew bones, play with squeaky toys and is learning the command "heel" currently. The Great Pyrenees breed was originally bred to protect livestock against predators. In fact, Tucker's dad lost a tail from protecting livestock from a predator coyote. Tucker is a friend to everyone and is the fluffiest ball of joy you'll ever meet! We are sure she will grow up to be an amazing dog because she is already an incredible puppy. Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Hoekstra for letting us spend time with Tucker!

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

DM:@safeharbor_peninsulayachtclub

Email:PYCmarketing@shmarinas.com

2023 Commodore's Ball

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!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING LADIES’ SOCIAL

Ladies – please join us in the bar on March 16 th from 5:30 – 7:00pm to get to know other members and give input on our ladies’ events for the year.

We’ll have some fun door prizes, and it’s also ½ price wine night! We look forward to seeing you there.

Please note there is a 48-hr cancellation policy on all club events.

The Best Ships Are Friendships

FLEET COMMITTEE NEWS

BY: LAURA WENDT - 2023 SOCIAL CHAIR

Hi, everyone! For those who I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet, my name is Laura Wendt and I joined the Fleet Committee this January as Social Chair. I’m looking forward to an exciting year ahead as we work with SHPYC to cast a wider net with how we plan to engage our members in meaningful club interactions. We’re off to a great start with some of our recent events in February. The Commodore’s Ball on February 4th was a wonderful evening around our theme of “The Best Ships are Friendships.” We’d like to congratulate our 2023 award winners:2022 Ed Sherrard Power Boater of the Year Award – Joe Henderson, Sailing’s Yachtsman Award – Dave Krippene, Volunteer of the Year Award - Sharon Bray, David M. Goodman Spirit Award 2023 – Past Commodore John Camp, accepted by Sheila Camp. Several members also celebrated Galentine’s with cupcake decorating and champagne cocktails on February 9th. This was our first Ladies’ Outing for 2023 (previously called Ladies’ Day Out), which will rotate between evening and daytime events in 2023. Stay tuned for our upcoming Ladies’ Social scheduled for March 9th, which will be an opportunity to meet and connect with other members, complete with fun door prizes!

SAILING SCENE Winter Sailing?

I am originally from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Our boats were on the hard by midSeptember and the ice might be out of the harbor by May 1st for launch. As it is now March, in our more temperate North Carolina, we Lake Norman sailors are well into our season already. Whether it be cruising or racing, winter brings us plenty of wind and sunshine.

Our 2023 sailing calendar is now posted on the SHPYC website and

On February 11th, we hosted our annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics NC. This year we had a record number of “plungers” and have raised over $6,000 so far for Special Olympics. Feel free to check out the team’s page, which will remain open through mid-March: https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/ team/472155. It was well worth a chilly jump in the lake for such a good cause, and it was great to see so many members who stayed after for a cup of hot cocoa and time to connect. Mark your calendars for some of our upcoming events over the next month! In addition to the Ladies’ Social on March 16th, our Spring Fellowship Regatta kicks off on March 25th, and the next Blood Drive is on Saturday, April 1st. In partnership with OneBlood, we collected nine units of Whole Blood at the November Drive. Each donation can save up to three lives, and every two seconds someone needs blood, emphasizing the importance of this drive. If you’re interested in getting plugged in, please feel free to email me (lwendt15@gmail.com) to be added to our Social email list or drop by for our March Social Scene the evening of Thursday, March 2nd at 6PM at the club.

Hope to see you all around the club soon; take care!

includes the upcoming March 25 Fellowship Regatta and April 1 blood donor drive with our partner, OneBlood! All are welcome!!

Volunteers: Amazingly, our busy sail calendar continues to expand with opportunities for all – boater, nonboater, sailor, or power boater (we need drivers). If you would like to be a part of SHPYC’s exciting 2023 sailing program, or have questions, please reach out to me at tdharbick@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you on the water.

Fair winds.

Tim Harbick, Sail Fleet Captain

SOCIAL SCENE MEETING

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

Next Meeting: March 2nd

FLEET COMMITTEE MEETING

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

Next Meeting: March 4th

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: 2036

ehenderson@shmarinas.com

Executive Chef

Andres Saborido

704-892-9858 ext: 2024

asaboridoalcaraz@shmarinas.com

DINING ROOM | 704-999-2235

Marina & Aquatics Manager

Harry Smith

704-892-9858 ext: 2028

hlsmith@shmarinas.com

Membership and Events Director

Nikole Taylor

704-892-9858 ext: 2022

ntaylor@shmarinas.com

Membership and Events Assistant

Jennifer Roop 704-892-9858

PYCinfo@shmarinas.com

Dining Room Manager

Katherine Armitage

704-999-2235

karmitage@shmarinas.com

SHIP’S STORE | 704-996-8575

Events Manager

Tamara Martin

704-892-9858

PYCevents@shmarinas.com

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