THE WATCH MAY 2025
Dear Members,
GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE
There's nothing quite like beautiful weather and a day on the water! It's been a true pleasure seeing all of you enjoying your club. As always, we're proud to offer gas at our cost to members a special amenity just for SHM members. Our Ship Store’s dockhands are here and ready to assist with any needs you may have. Be sure to check out the new items we have in the Ship Store on your next visit We look forward to seeing you soon! I want to give a shout out to Harry Smith, our Master Capt. and Marina Manager, as he was chosen by SHM to be a part of writing The Dock Hand Training for all of Safe Harbor Marinas.
This month we have many events for you to enjoy!
Kentucky Derby Party at the Pool
Taco Bar
Wine Down Cruises
Tie Dye Member Mixer
Mother’s Day Brunch
Potato & Salad Bar
Wine Society Tasting
Commodore’s Hours in the Bar each Friday
Book Club
Chef’s Grill
Boating for Ladies Fleet Commissioning
Complimentary Pancake Breakfast
Vessel Safety Check
Crab Leg Buffet
Be sure to reserve your spot and enjoy these exciting events! You’ll find the event dates and pricing details in The Watch
Important Dates
June 6 : Member Mixer Pool Party th
June 10 : Kids’ Summer Program Starts th
June 15 : Father’s Day Brunch th
June 20 -21 : Poker Run hosted by th st
PYC Fleet Committee
June 28 : SHM LKN Member th Appreciation Dueling Pianos
Gate entrance passes are still available stop by the office to pick up yours.
We also have a great member referral program a wonderful way to introduce others to the club!
We appreciate you, our members! It is a pleasure to serve you.
Kathee Dishner General Manager
Refer
A Friend!
Outrigger Closed
May 11 : For Mother’s Day th
May 25 : @ 4pm for th Fleet Commissioning
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
Member referring Social Member: $250 credit to current Social Member
Visit www.peninsulayacht.com to review referral guidelines.
CLUB CONTACTS
MAIN LINE | 704-892-9858
DIINING ROOM | 704-999-2235
SHIP’S STORE | 704-996-8575
General Manager
Kathee Dishner
704-892-9858
KDISHNER@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
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 Manager
Adam Burke
704-999-2235
JBURKE@SHMARINAS.COM
Club/Kids Program Manager
Katherine Armitage
704-892-9858
KARMITAGE@SHMARINAS.COM
Events Manager
Claudia Tellez
704-995-9511
CTELLEZ@SHMARINAS.COM
Yacht Member
Thomas & Maureen Shay
Yacht Member
Shawn & Ashlyn Moran
Yacht Member
Brian & Karen Jenkins
Yacht Member
Tim Knieriem
Social Member
Rodney & Norma Short
Social Member
Michael & Sylvia Steinheiser
Social Member Jane Haas
Social Member
Patrick & Amy McNamara
Social Member
Charles & Meridith Brady
Social Member
Leyant & Muge Aygen
Social Member
Keith Bowen & Laura Zevan
Introducing Swim at Your Own Risk
Many members have requested an extended pool season, and we are excited to announce that starting May 2 , the pool will be open 7 days a week! nd For the month of May, the pool will operate on a Swim at Your Own Risk basis Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Lifeguards will be on duty Saturday & Sunday.
Lifeguards will be on duty Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM until Memorial Day, then lifeguards will be on duty 7 days a week.
Thank you for helping us kick off the season early. See you poolside!
EXECUTIVE CHEFANDRÉS
CHEF’S CORNER Pollo en Salsa de Andalucía
Tips:
For an authentic touch, use Spanish ingredients like Iberian chorizo and paprika.
Adjust the level of spiciness to your liking by adding more or less chorizo.
Serve with a side of sautéed vegetables or a simple green salad for a well-rounded meal.
Ingredients
1 Whole Chicken (about 3 lbs), Cut Into 8 Pieces
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, Diced
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Large Tomato, Diced
1/2 Cup Spicy Sausage (Chorizo), Sliced
1/4 Cup White Wine
1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika (Pimentón)
1 tsp Saffron Threads, Soaked in 2 Tbsp Hot Water
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Fresh Parsley, Chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large pan: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
2. Sauté onion and garlic: In the same pan, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3. Add tomato and sausage: Add the diced tomato and sliced chorizo to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the tomato starts to break down.
4. Add wine, broth, and spices: Add the white wine, chicken broth, smoked paprika, and saffron (with its soaking water) to the pan. Stir to combine.
5. Return chicken to pan: Return the browned chicken pieces to the pan and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Season and serve: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot, accompanied by crusty bread or rice.
LET’S MINGLE!
F O R T H E K I D S !
BOATING&MARINANEWS
BY:HARRYSMITH-MARINAMANAGER/MASTER CAPTAIN
Attention All Boaters
I wanted to share a couple of reminders as we approach another busy boating season.
Shore power cords-
Make sure your cords are inspected and in good condition. Cords can become weathered, cracked, and chewed. This can cause dangerous conditions around the marina for you and others. Please help keep them out of the water.
Dock lines-
Make sure your dock lines are in good condition, not chafed, and the proper size.
Approaching the fuel dock-
Sounds easy enough but please make sure you have fenders and lines ready and attached before you make your approach. Come into the dock as fast as you want to crash!
Trash disposal-
Please only dispose of household trash. Please do not throw any appliances or hazardous materials in the trash cans.
Fueling your vessel-
Remember the 90% rule. Always leave room for expansion and to eliminate overspill in the lake. After fueling, always run the blower as well as a visual inspection. If raw fuel is seen or smelled in the bilge, DO NOT CRANK!
Marina Manager Reminder
Please remember that in order for contractors, detailers, mechanics, boat cover companies, etc, to work in the marina, they must carry the proper insurance required by Safe Harbor Marinas. If they do not have the exact coverages required, I am afraid they will not be given access.
Ship’s Store Merchandise:
Come check out the new arrivals. Polos Men’s and Ladies), Tees and more!
Ship Store Merchandise
Come check out the new arrivals. Polos (Men’s and Ladies), tees, and more!
It's that time of year again, May is here! Warm weather has arrived, warm water will soon follow, with that comes a lot of summer fun! With that summer fun on the lake comes some of the riskier activities that most of us participate in.
Now is a great time to inspect all your safety equipment. A lot of us, me included, put life jackets and other safety equipment in storage compartments on the boat, where they remain undisturbed until they are needed in an emergency. In 2022, there were new fire extinguisher regulations implemented. They cover the number and type of extinguishers based on vessel length and include the fact that fire extinguishers need to be replaced 12 years after the date of manufacture. Some extinguisher types are no longer acceptable on 2018 model year and newer boats. [https://www.boatus.org/fire-extinguishers]
Lake Norman has seen more than its share of drownings in recent years. The following are a couple statistics from the U.S. Coast Guard's 2023 Recreational Boating Statistics: 75% of boating deaths are due to drowning, 87% of victims were not wearing a life jacket, 2/3 of drowning victims were good swimmers.
SHPYC members have access to a number of great safety and education related events or seminars. There were a couple of great opportunities in April. Upcoming events include "Boating for Ladies" (5/17) and "Nighttime Navigation" (6/14) hosted by SHPYC Marina Manager and Master Captain Harry Smith The U S C G Auxiliary is performing complimentary vessel safety checks on 5/24 These do sell out, make sure to sign up when they appear on the club calendar.
Let's have another great summer on Lake Norman!
Jason Winge Safety & Education
THESAILINGSCENE
About a decade ago, when the PYC had a growing junior sailing program, at the conclusion of a junior regatta each youth sailor was invited (probably more like conscripted) to sail aboard a keel boat the following day in an adult regatta As a parent, I was deeply moved by this act and expected it to be just for the one event But it wasn't the kids were welcome to sail with them anytime there was a race
It is clear that these veterans knew what they were doing when they brought the kids aboard For a handful that stuck with it (Evan West, Sims Whalen, John Polek), sailing became a passion By high school, they were all on the local HS sailing teams and had keel boats of their own Evan West and Sims Whalen went on to sail on the offshore teams at The University of Rhode Island and The College of Charleston They have competed at prestigious regattas like Charleston Race Week, Sailing World Regatta, the Chicago to Mackinac Race, just to name a few
Their passion for sailing is due in large part to the early mentoring and stewardship of PYC sailors like Jim Hill, Don Trask, and Sam & Mary Reeves. As the boys' desire for speed increased, they were fortunate enough to hone their racing skills on J/70's and J/88's! Chris Slocum and Brian O'Malley's teams provided stiff competition, and the two boys learned a lot battling against (and sometimes alongside) the seasoned crews on Spray and Blue (Tim Harbick, Robbie Laurance, Charlie Hall, Tim Weiswasser, John Kileen)
To all the sailors that have had a hand in their journey, I am excited to share the fantastic news that it has paid off The College of Charleston offshore team skippered by John Polek competed in and won the J/105 class at Charleston Race Week As a parent, I am incredibly grateful for the sailing village here at SHPYC and LNYC that all had a hand in the sailing lives of John and Sims
Greg Polek
Sail Fleet Commander
A Sailing Legacy!
HOURS OF OPERATION 2025
Dining Hours
Monday 11:00 am -3:00 pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Marina Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday-Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 7:00pm
*Gas available during marina hours only
Outrigger Hours
Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Social Scene Meeting
The Social Committee is the perfect opportunity to get involved in club events and meet other members! Next Meeting: Thursday, June 5th
Fleet Committee Meeting
The Fleet Committee is a group of volunteer members who work in partnership with the SHYPC management.
Next Meeting: Saturday, June 7th
FLEET COMMITTEE
Richard Lloyd-Roberts Power Fleet Commander
Chris Slocum Past Commodore
Pamela Black Commodore Tim Harbick Vice Commodore
Wes Bray Rear Commodore
Ryan Smalley Treasurer
Eric Dana Power Fleet Captain
Dr. Mike Miltch Purser
Yolanda James Secretary
Greg Polek Sail Fleet Commander
Michelle Sandridge Social Chair
Jennifer Hess Power Fleet Ensign
Steven Sellin Sail Fleet Ensign
Jason Winge Safety & Education
Mark Cook Sail Fleet Captain
MAY 2025
Thursday, May 1 : Wine Down Cruise st
Thursday, May 1 : Social Scene Meeting st
Friday, May 2 : Commodore’s Hours nd
Saturday, May 3 : Kentucky Derby Party rd
Sunday, May 4 : Sunday Brunch th
Monday, May 5 : Taco Bar th
Thursday, May 8 : Wine Down Cruise th
Friday, May 9 : Tie Dye Member Mixer th
Friday, May 9 : Tie Dye Kids’ Event th
Sunday, May 11 : Mothers Day Brunch th
Sunday, May 11 : Outrigger Closed th
Wednesday, May 14 : Salad & Potato Bar th
Thursday, May 15 : Wine Tasting th
Thursday, May 15 : Wine Down Cruise th
Friday, May 16 : Commodore’s Hours th
Saturday, May 17 : Boating for Ladies th
Sunday, May 18 : Sunday Brunch th
Sunday, May 18 : Raft Up th
Sunday, May 18 : Wicked Tea Party th
Thursday, May 22 : Wine Down Cruise nd
Thursday, May 22 : Book Club nd
Friday, May 23 : Chefs Grill rd
Friday, May 23 : Kids’ Plant Activity rd
Friday, May 23 : Commodore’s Hours rd
Saturday, May 24 : Pancake Breakfast th
Saturday, My 24 : Vessel Safety Check th
Sunday, May 25 : Brunch(11am-2pm)
Lunch(12am-3pm) Closed(3pm-5pm) th
Sunday, May 25 : Fleet Commissioning th (Outrigger Closes at 4pm)
Monday, May 26 : Memorial Day Pool Party th
Thursday, May 29 : Crab Leg Buffet th
Thursday, May 29 : Wine Down Cruise th
Friday, May 30 : Commodore’s Hours th
