The Watch November 2024 by PeninsulaYachtClub

WATCH THE November 2024

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

Dear Members;

We are thankful for you... happy November! We have a full calendar for the month ahead. We hope to see you at the club during these fun-filled events.

Tapas night is back again and is always booked early so call us and we will make sure you come enjoy all of Chef's Spanish tapas.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we look forward to serving you on this special day. Please call or make your reservations online.

We are still handing out gate passes so please come to the front office during business hours or the hostess stand during the dinner hours to get your passes. All we need is your license plate numbers.

On Nov 13th, the Soup and Sandwich special is back and then we have our Slider Bar on the 21st.

Please mark your calendars for the MEMBER HOLIDAY PARTY on Saturday, December 7th. Please make a reservation so that we know how many members we will serve. This is a members only event for those listed on your membership.

Have you winterized your boat yet? If not, the Ship Store will take care of this for you. Don't forget to fill up your boat prior to the winter coming, as well.

We welcome our new members to the SHPYC and we look forward to seeing you at our Member Mixers and Commodores Hours where you can meet other members and make new friends.

In November and always, I like to share how deeply thankful I am for a team who serves our members with passion and kindness. We are also very THANKFUL for our members who make this club a wonderful and inviting place.

With kind regards,

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 IMPORTANT DATES

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

Visit www.peninsulayacht.com to review referral guidelines.

December

December 15th: Santa Brunch

December 21st: Lighted Boat Parade

December 28th: End of Year White Gala

EXECUTIVE CHEF ANDRÉS

CHEF'S CORNER

BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE AND MUSHROOMS

Ingredients:

For Short Ribs:

• 4lbs beef short ribs

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

For Braising Liquid:

• 1 cup red wine

• 2 cups beef broth

• 2 Tbsp tomato paste

• 2 Tbsp butter

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

For Mushrooms:

• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake)

• 2 Tbsp butter

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).

2. Season short ribs with salt and pepper.

3. In a large Dutch oven, brown short ribs in olive oil.

4. Add braising liquid ingredients and bring to a boil.

5. Cover and transfer to oven; braise for 2 1/2 hours or until tender.

6. Satue mushrooms in butter until golden brown.

7. Serve short ribs with mushrooms and the sauce.

Oktoberfest Photo Recap

BOATING & MARINA NEWS

BY: HARRY SMITH - MARINA MANAGER

Dock Line Replacement

Keeping dock lines and other equipment in good condition is very important when it comes to protecting your vessel. Going into the winter is a perfect time to make sure your lines, fenders, etc. are in good order as well as other items that may need to be replaced. A new service that we are now offering is a complimentary walk through of your vessel with you the owner. We will be looking for troubled areas giving suggestions and getting you what you need!

Dock Lines

Here a simple guide to determine proper diameter based on the size of your boat.

Rope diameter Boat Length

Max. work load

3/8” boats up 25’ 308lbs

1/2” boats up to 32’ 544lbs

5/8” boats up to 42’ 850lbs

3/4” boats up to 54’ 1208lbs

Fenders

Proper size

Proper inflation

Covered with a boot (protective cover)

Proper number of fenders

Please contact your marina staff! We will be happy to visit your vessel with you to determine the best plan of action and make suggestion of what you need!

Manager Reminder

Boating Education

Ship's Store News

Come check out all the new merchandise to help with your holiday shopping.

• Sweatshirts (Hoodies & Crew)

• Polos

• Ladies Pullovers & 1/4 zips

ALL Johnnie-o Merchandise 60% off!

I encourage everyone, no matter your age, to take the boating safety course. Follow the QR code to boating education courses.

Any person born on or after January 1, 1988 must complete a NASBLA approved boating education course before operating any vessel propelled by a motor of 10 HP or greater.

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

Have you picked up your parking pass yet? If not be sure to stop by the front office or host stand during operating hours to do so!

Calling all members! Join us for an exciting Football Game Day Member Mixer.

Come dressed in your favorite game day jersey and enjoy complimentary appetizers and draft beer as we kick off the evening in style!

Whether you're here to support your team or just to mingle with fellow members, its going to be a fun evening. Don't miss out on the good vibes, great food, and game day spirit.

See you there!

When pulling into the front gate, both open towards the parking lot. When exiting the front gate, give yourself lots of space for both gates to open towards you.

When pulling into the back gate, the entering gate opens towards the parking lot and the exiting gate opens towards the exit. Make sure not to get too close to the exit gate when entering. There is a white line at both gates to show you where to stop.

FLEET COMMITTEE NEWS

BY: TIM HARBICK, REAR COMMODORE

As fall colors are now upon us, we enjoy cautious boating on the lake with cool temperatures, fair winds and light traffic. Keep a careful eye out for flotsam and wear plenty of sunscreen.

The October Pirate Treasure Hunt is an annual favorite for the children and did not disappoint this year. What a great success with nearly 100 registrants! A big thank you to the PTH Team!!

December will bring us the rescheduled Peninsula Cup Sailing Regatta on the 6th –8th and the Blood Drive on the 14th – come on out and join us for both!

And rest assured, your PYC Fleet Committee is already hard at work on 2025 events!

SAILING SCENE

Fall Winds are a Blowin'

Due to local guidance and with our focus on safety we postponed our biggest sailing event, the 32nd Pen Cup Regatta, because of the condition of Lake Norman right after hurricane Helene. Luckily the rest of this fall season looks to be dry and sunny, and we rescheduled the 32nd Pen Cup Regatta starting with a Member Mixer starting on December 6th.

Our plan is to execute to the same schedule and agenda as originally planned the weekend of December 6-8, 2024. To see who is racing from the our club or to register for the event go to www.regattanetwork.com/ event/27717

We look forward to a very exciting weekend of sailing. If you want to learn about our crew or volunteer opportunites for this or for future events, please contact me via email, markalancook@yahoo.com

Lastly, wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!

To fair winds and following seas, Tim Harbick

Rear Commodore