The Watch, May 2024

WATCH THE May 2024

Dear Members;

My team and I have been looking forward to the boating season and we are so happy to see so many new members!

As we continue to serve our members, I would like to remind our members that we offer gas at our cost when you gas up at the Fuel dock. It is a SHM company wide initiative. We also have a list of Member Services for your boating needs.

Do you know about the Safe Harbor Marina Experiences? They are a fabulous way to connect with other SHM members and enjoy beautiful locations. If you look on the website at shmarinas.com/lifestyles you will find the difference experiences offered.

The last experience was March 22-24th in Fort Lauderdale Florida at the Safe Harbor Tennis Open event. We had many of our members attend. Please look for the next email to all of our members for the next member experience.

The pool opening is Saturday, May 4th with the theme of Neon Nights! We will be open weekend in May from 10am-8pm and fully open the pool Memorial Day Weekend.

Our new menu will begin May 2nd and is included in this newsletter. Chef Andres and his culinary team are thrilled to present this menu to you, our members.

We have Italian Night, Burger Night, and Chef’s Grill this month. Please be so kind to make reservations so that we can best serve you.

The Outrigger is open every weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4pm-8pm. Call your member friends and invite them to join you; the sunsets promise to be delightful.

Mother’s Day is on May 12th. It is always a fabulous time at the club celebrating with family. The menu is in this Newsletter and on our Thursday Happenings. We look forward to serving you.

Complimentary Pancake Breakfast is May 25, 2024, then Fleet Commissioning and Shrimp Fest on the 26th. The Fleet Commissioning is a time honored tradition you wont want to miss, as well as, our famous Shrimp Fest. We round out the weekend with a Memorial Day Pool Party. We hope to see you.

As always, it is our pleasure to serve you.

With kind regards,

Kathee Dishner General Manager

CLUB NEWS NEW MEMBERS

Thank you for all our members who attended the annual Wine Dinner last month. Join us for our paired Beer Dinner on Saturday, June 15th.

Mr. and Mrs. Chad and Erin Rasmussen

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and Heidi Hogan

Mr. and Mrs. William and Gina Lorenzo

Mr. and Mrs. John and Jennifer Bush

Mr. Mark Deptula and Ms. Dana Flanagan

Mr. and Mrs.Greg and Rebecca Pilette

Mr. and Mrs. Cory and Sara Baxter

Mr. Al Updike and Ms. Heather Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Donia Schauble

IMPORTANT DATES

June 10th - Camp Starts

June 15th- Paired Beer Dinner

June 16th - Father's Day Brunch

June 21st - Dueling Pianos and Kick off to Poker Run Weekend

June 29th - Safe Harbor Day at the Lake!

Seafood Paella

Serves: 4-6 People

Ingredients

- 4 small lobster tails (6-12 oz each)

- 3 cups of Water

- 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

- 1 large yellow onion, chopped

- 2 cups Spanish rice or mediumgrain rice, soaked in water for 20 minutes and then drained

- 4 garlic cloves, chopped

- 2 large pinches of Spanish saffron threads soaked in ½ cup water

- 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika

- 1 tsp cayenne pepper

- ½ tsp chili pepper flakes

- Dash of Salt

- 2 large Roma tomatoes, finely chopped

- 6 oz French green beans, trimmed

- 1 lb prawns or large shrimp or your choice, peeled and deveined

- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

CHEF'S CORNER

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add the lobster tails and let boil very briefly (1-2 minutes) until pink. Turn the heat off. Remove the lobster tails with a pair of tongs. Do not discard the lobster cooking water. When the lobster is cool enough to handle, remove the shell and cut into large chunks.

2. In a large deep pan or cast iron skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onions. Saute the onions for 2 minutes then add the rice, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring regularly. Now add the chopped garlic and the lobster cooking water. Stir in the saffron and its soaking liquid, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and green beans. Bring to a boil and let the liquid slightly reduce, then cover (with lid or tightly with foil) and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

3. Uncover and spread the shrimp over the rice, pushing it into the rice slightly. Add a little water if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. Finally, add the cooked lobster chunks. When the lobster is warmed through, turn heat off. Garnish with parsley.

4. Serve the paella hot with your favorite white wine.

BEVERAGE SERIES

For more information regarding our upcoming tasting and paired dinner please contract Katherine Armitage at Karmitage@shmarinas.com

BOATING & MARINA NEWS

BY: HARRY SMITH - MARINA MANAGER

“VSC” (Vessel Safety Check) Information provided by cgauxlkn.com

Start the season off right, schedule your complimentary “VSC” today! Even Experienced Boaters Need a Free Vessel Safety Check

Have you been wondering if you have the proper safety equipment aboard your boat? Getting a late start on the season, or did you just acquire a new vessel and want to make sure you're ready to get out on the water for the first time?

Vessel Safety Checks are FREE and take only about 10 minutes, depending on vessel size. They are performed by qualified US Coast Guard vessel examiners. There are no negative consequences if you do not pass and solely serve as an educational opportunity to help you, family and guests on your vessel be safer on the water. Vessels that pass will receive a sticker on the spot indicating to other boaters that the vessel passed a Vessel Safety Check this season, but we can come back again for free if there is anything your vessel is missing the first time!

Call Flotilla 26-01 (704) 663-3333 and schedule today or go to Free Vessel Safety Check USCG Auxiliary Lake Norman (cgauxlkn. com)

An Example of Some of the Items Checked Include:

• Proper display of numbers

• Registration/Documentation

• Personal Flotation Devices

• Life Jackets

• Visual Distress Signals

• Fire extinguishers

• Ventilation

• Backfire flame control

• Sound producing devices

• Navigation lights

• State requirements

• Overall vessel condition

All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard or local Lake Patrol Officers. The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet the legal minimums and to potentially avoid a citation later.

Marina Manager Reminder

Fueling Safety Tip

Please make sure all passengers are off the boat during fueling! Always properly ventilate engine compartments after fueling. PWC’s must remove seat to do so!

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Members, we look forward to celebrating Memorial Day Weekend with you! Starting off with our Chef's Grill on Friday Night, come check out our new XXL Big Green Egg! Join us for a member favorite, Pancake Breakfast, on Saturday Morning hosting by our 2024 Fleet Committee. Sunday evening we will kick off our boating season with our annual Fleet Commissioning and Shrimp Fest. Then finish the weekend off with our Memorial Day Cookout!

Set your course for a night of mingling at our Commodore's Hours – the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow members who share your love for the club!

Join us for a delightful evening filled with light hors d'oeuvres and a member charge bar to set the scene.

This is your chance to mingle, make new friends, and strengthen the bonds within our vibrant community.

Don't miss out on the chance to expand your network and make lasting memories. See you there!

Please register online: www.PeninsulaYacht.com

Hey members! You are invited to our Member Mixer this month, a night of camaraderie and connection!

As we head into our boating season, we will gather together at The Outrigger and Harbor Deck, weather permitting.

Let's come together for an evening of laughter and shared moments.

Secure your spot by registering online - It promises to be an unforgettable night of community and celebration! www.PeninsulaYacht.com

Set sail into serenity with our weekly Wine Down Cruise aboard the Nopkehee on Lake Norman!

Join us every Thursday night for a tranquil journey into the mesmerizing sunset hues. Sip on fine wines, unwind with good company, and let the gentle waves carry your worries away.

Experience the magic of Lake Norman at dusk in the most relaxing way possible. Don't miss this opportunity to toast to the beauty of life and nature.

Contact us now for more info: 704-892-9858

FLEET COMMITTEE NEWS

BY: JASON WINGE - SAFETY & EDUCATION

As fast as time seems to pass these days, after what felt like a long off season, lake season is almost upon us! This is a time to get excited, but also to prepare and be prepared.

Being this year’s Safety & Education Chair on the Fleet Committee has caused me to reflect on my past as a person who grew up on Lake Norman. I have seen a lot; I have been part of a lot. All the close calls, I realize how lucky I am to be in one piece. At 11 years old, I slid off a swim platform onto the prop of a raised outdrive. At 18, I was part of a jet ski collision where we were both thrown from our watercraft and ended up sore but were only a few inches from serious injury or death. At 21 I was on the wrong side of an island and didn’t see an incoming evening thunderstorm and ended up riding out a severe thunderstorm on a pontoon boat. Reflecting back as a 45-year-old, I now realize how lucky I am to only have a permanent scar on my heel. I had a classmate from elementary school through high school that was part of a jet ski collision with injury as a teenager, then later drowned at a raft up on the lake in their 20’s.

Lake Norman is a place of so many irreplaceable memories for me, it has formed everything from my attitude on life to my personal style, but it also commands a lot of respect. As SHPYC members, I would like to think that none of us are the problem on the lake, but we can’t control what everyone else does out there, including a lot of rental boaters. We all want a world where everyone follows the rules

of the road. After my first full season on the lake in a while last year, my advice is to be a defensive boater. Control what you can control, don’t expect the other guy to do what they are supposed to do, expect the unexpected. Give other boaters a wide berth, keep your distance where you can. If you are a parent to teenagers, do your best to make them aware of the worst that can happen out there, have them take an available seminar.

May is a great time to check all your equipment, overall safety, fire extinguishers, batteries, etc.

Review the current regulations. There are recent changes with fire extinguisher regulations, make sure you’re in compliance and that your fire extinguishers are in date. Consider keeping a marine radio on board. Marine radios and our smart phones make it easy to always be weather aware.

At the time of the writing of this article, there are some great lessons in the works, watch the club emails and calendar. Harry, as always, is a great resource with safety. Reach out to myself as well. Have fun and be careful out there!

Jason Winge Safety & Education

SAILING SCENE : SAILING IS MAKING WAY ON LAKE NORMAN!

There are a few Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club (SHPYC) vessels taking part in sailing events on Lake Norman this spring and summer. John Protor’s Luffrbouy placed third during the 150 Bridge Race in April and he is also racing his Jeanneau 349 in the nonspinaker class during the Wednesday Night Series this season. The Mad Hatter, a 30-foot Catalina, is also racing in the Wednesday Night Series in the cruiser category. Also, the Fleet Committee is gearing up to hold summer camp events for future young aspiring sailors, so be on the lookout for the upcoming schedule of events. Even if you have never been sailing before, but would like to try and get involved, there are many opportunities to crew during racing events on the Lake. There is nothing

like quietly cruising along with, or into the wind with your favorite beverage, watching the sunset after a brief sailing event experiencing our area’s great climate. The Fleet Committee is planning upcoming events for owners, crew, and folks interested in sailing all year long.

Please reach out to me at markalancook@yahoo. com or Rob Higgins at rob.higgins@gmail.com, our Sail Fleet Commander, if you would like to learn more about our sailing programs.

Fair winds!

Mark Cook

Sail Fleet Ensign

SOCIAL SCENE MEETING

The Social Committee is the perfect opportunity to get involved in club events and meet other members! Next Meeting: May 2nd @ 6:00pm

FLEET COMMITTEE MEETING

The Fleet Committee is a group of volunteer members who work in partnership with the SHPYC club management. Next Meeting: May 4th @ 9:30am

CLUB CONTACTS

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

2024 FLEET COMMITTEE

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

Steve Hosler Past Commodore

Chris Slocum Commodore

Pamela Black Vice Commodore

Ryan Smalley Treasurer Dr. Mike Miltich Purser Yolanda Jones Secretary

Rob Higgins Sail Fleet Commander

Mike Lang Power Fleet Captain

Eric Dana Power Fleet Commander Gary Bromberger Sail Fleet Captain

Laura Wendt Social Committee

Mark Cook Sail Fleet Ensign

Bill Griesmyer Power Fleet Ensign

Jason Winge Safety & Education

Tim Harbick Rear Commodore

Dining Hours

Outrigger Hours

Monday -Thursday CLOSED

4:00 - 8:00 pm

- 8:00

Dining Room 11:00am -9:00pm

- 2:00pm

ROOM

Sunday Brunch

11:00am - 2:00pm Lunch / Dinner 12:00 - 9:00pm

/ Dinner 12:00 - 9:00pm Dining Room 11:00am -9:00pm Dining Room 11:00am -9:00pm Dining Room Closed Dining Room

-3:00pm

Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm Dining Room 11:00am - 10:00pm Dining Room 11:00am -3:00pm Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm The Outrigger Open 4:00-8:00pm The Outrigger Open 4:00-8:00pm The Outrigger Open 4:00-8:00pm Mother's Day Brunch 9:00-2:30PM The Outrigger Open 4:00-8:00pm Pool Hours

Monday -Thursday CLOSED Friday 4:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 8:00 pm

Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm

Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm

Wine Down Cruise 6:30-8:30pm Commodore Hours 5:30-7:00pm

Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm The Outrigger Open 4:00-8:00pm Wine Down Cruise 6:30-8:30pm Wine Down Cruise 6:30-8:30pm

Dining in Commodore Room 11:00am -10:00pm

Sunday Brunch 11:00am - 2:00pm The Outrigger Open 4:00-8:00pm

-3:00pm

5:00-10:00PM Pancake Breakfast 8:00am -9:30pm

Dining Room 11:00am -10:00pm Commodore's Hours 5:30-7:30pm