TABLEOF CONTENTS
MEMBERHIGHLIGHT
page4
HalHaenel
CHEF'SCORNER
page6 RoastedGarlicCapreseDip
MEMORIALWEEKEND
page7 Concert, Blessing &BBQ
COMMODORES'RECEPTION
pages12-13 Photosfrom theevening
The Savannah Yacht Club isa family-oriented Club dedicated to member delight throughexceptional services &qualityfacilities.
COMMODORE'SMESSAGE
DearMembers,
Itrustyouhadamemorableexperienceatthisyear'sCommodore's Reception. It wasagreatevening, thankstoourSYCstaffwhomadethenighttruly special. Ialso wanttothankmywife, Susan, forhereffortsinassistingthestaffwithplanninghersupportbehindthescenesmadeabigdifference,and I amverygrateful. TheSunsetBar& Grillisinfullswing,and Iencourageyoutotakefull advantageof thisfantasticnew venue. Themenu featuresmany fresh anddeliciousoptionsincludingpizza!
Thisprojectwasyearsin themaking, and I wanttorecognize thetremendous teameffort thatbroughtittolifeincludingJimmy Smithand histeamatJTVS Constructionfortheirtop-notch work, andGeneral ManagerMichael Ryan andour amazing staff. Theirattentiontodetail and hardworkensuredeverythingcame together, ensuring asmoothopening.
A very specialthankyoutoJohn Pinholsterforhisdedicationthroughout the planningandconstructionphases. EvenafterhistermontheBoardof Stewards ended,Johncontinuedtostayinvolvedand helpedseetheprojectthrough tocompletion.
Pleasetakeadvantageof themanyeventsofferedthroughoutthemonth of May. Memorial Day festivities, includingthe Children's FishingTournament, Blessingof theFleet,andthealways-popularBarbecueon theBluffwill beagreattimeto cometogetherasaClubandenjoyallthatSYChastooffer
Ilook forwardtoseeingyouallaroundtheClub! Regards, LoyAllmond, Commodore
UpcomingEvents
Mayu: Mother'sDayBrunch
May17-18:WassawCup Regatta
May21: SpecialLadiesDay
May23: DiveinMovieNight
May25: ConcertattheClub
May 26: Tennis/PickleballSocial
May26:Blessingof theFleet
May26: BBQontheBluff
May29:Mahjong Madness
May31-June1:D12 ICLARegatta
June12: MusicBingo
June15: Father's DayBrunch
June18: SpecialLadiesDay
June27: Seafood&Bingo
CHEF'S CORNER
ROASTED GARLICCAPRESEDIP
In search ofa Mother's Day BrunchappetizeroraMemorialDaymunchie?Thisdiphas youcovered.
INGREDIENTS
• Garlic:1head
• Shallots:2,diced
• ExtraVirgin Olive Oil:2-3tablespoons
• FreshThymeLeaves:1-2teaspoons,chopped
• KosherSalt: totaste
• Black Pepper:totaste
• Preheatyourovento400°F (200°C).
• CherryTomatoes:1 cup, halved
• CreamCheese:8oz, softened
• Mayo: ½cup
• FreshBasil:¼cup,chopped(plusmoreforgarnish)
• Grated ParmesanCheese:½cup
• ShreddedLow-Moisture FreshMozzarellaCheese:1cup
DIRECTIONS
• Slicethetopofftheheadofgarlictoexposethecloves. Drizzlewith1tablespoonofoliveoilandwrapitinfoil.
• Roastintheovenforabout30-35minutes, untiltheclovesaresoftandcaramelized. Letitcool, thensqueeze theclovesoutoftheirskinsandmashthem.
• Inaskillet, heat 1 tablespoonofextravirginoliveoilovermediumheat.
•Addthedicedshallotsandsauteuntiltheyaretranslucentand fragrant, about3-4minutes.
• Seasonwithapinchofkoshersaltandblackpepper. Removefromheat andletcoolslightly.
• Inamixing bowl, combinethesoftenedcreamcheese, mayo, roasted garlic, sauteedshallots,chopped thyme, andgrated Parmesancheese. Mixuntilsmooth.
• Foldinthehalved cherry tomatoes, choppedbasil, andshreddedmozzarellacheese.Adjustseasoningwith koshersaltand black pepperas needed.
• Spreadthemixtureevenlyintoabakingdishorskilletandbakefor20-25 minutes (oruntil thedipis bubblyand goldenontop).
• Garnishwithadditionalbasil, andservewithcrackers, toastedbread, orvegetablesticks.
MEMORIALDAYWEEl(END
May 23 - May 26
Guestfee for SunsetBar&Grill, Pool: $10 perguest.
DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT
FRIDAY,MAY23,7PM-9PM
Bring yourfavoritepool floatandenjoyasunset screeningunderthestars,rightfrom the SYC pool. We'llhavecomplimentarypopcornandafun family friendlyfilm-justfloat, relax, andenjoytheshow!
CONCERTATTHECLUB
SUNDAY,MAY25,5PM-8PM
Whetheryou'rereadytohaveapoolsidedanceparty oryousimplywanttosoakinthesounds,comeout forlivemusicatthepoolfrom5pm-8pm! BandTBA-Staytuned!
BLESSING0FTHEFLEET
MONDAY,MAY26,11:30AM
Startingatn:3oam, lineupyour boats down WilmingtonRiver infrontofthe SYCdocks fora blessingofyourvessel!
PrizesforBest DressedCrew,Best DecoratedBoat, andtheannualTommy HesterMemorialAward
TATTNALLCUP YOUTHFISHING TOURNAMENT
MONDAY,MAY26,9AM-11AM
GetyourlinesreadytocastofftheTomThumb Docks!Competefor1st, 2nd, and3rdplaceprizes.
BBQ ONTHEBLUFF
MONDAY,MAY26, NOON-5PM
JoinusaftertheBlessingoftheFleet foradeliciousBBQspreadwithallyour SYCfavorites. MenuTBA.
SAILING
DearSailing Friends,
Wearesogratefulforourcontinuedpartnership withtheSavannahYachtClub, whichprovidesour middleschoolstudentswiththeincredibleopportunity tolearnthejoyof sailing.Thisseasonwasespecially memorablethankstotheleadershipof thenewsailing captain, Martin,whoseenthusiasm, patience, and expertisemadea lasting impactonourstudents.We alsowanttothanktheentireteamof helpers -includingthealways-encouraging Charlie, who madeeachsessionsafe,engaging, andeducational.
Aspecialthankyougoestoourwonderfulsponsor, ShaneMcCarthy, formaking thiscollaboration possible,andtohisfather, SteveMcCarthy,for generouslyvolunteeringhistimetodrivetheboatsand supportthestudentsoutonthewater.Abig thankyou alsotoDavidGuggenheimforhispartinthelastfew years. Fromtheswim testandcapsizedrilltothe individualized attentionand thoughtfulassessments, everyaspectoftheprogramhelpedourstudentsbuild confidenceandskill.
SCDSisproudtocollaboratewithsuchasupportive communitypartner,andwelookforwardtomanymore adventuresahead!
Best, JennyBritt Savannah Country Day School
MS Learning Support Coordinator
MELGES 15 REGATTA
InApril, theSavannahYachtClubhostedtheMelges 15regatta.Thisdouble-handedclasshasbecomeoneof themostpopularandgrowingclassesinthe countryand wehad10 boatswith20sailorsparticipating. Fiveteams representedtheSavannahYachtClub.
Theconditionswereverylightduringthetwodaysof racingandwewereabletocompletesixraces.
Thewinnersof theregattawithanoutstanding performancewereCharlieUsherandPaytonBrown. Completingthepodiuminthirdplacewasanothercrew fromtheclub(ShaneMcCarthyandIanPinholster).
Iwouldliketotakethisopportunitytothankallthe members andSYCstaffwhocollaboratedtomakethis fantasticregattapossible.
ST. PATRICI<'SDAY REGATTA
Aspecialmentionandrecognitiontothesailingboat crew:Apprentice,HighVizandYahoofortheirexcellent performanceintheSt.PatrickDayRegatta.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May17-18:WassawCupRegatta
May31-June1:D12ILCARegatta
SAILCAMPS
SessionOneJune2-13
SessionTwo:June16-27
SessionThree:July7-18
SessionFour:July21-Aug1
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DOCK'SCALLAHEAD LAUNCHSERVICE
SkipthehassleandlettheDock'screwhandleyour boatlaunchandretrieval- just $12.50eachway! Wanttohitthewater?JustgivetheDockmastera call.It'sfirstcome,firstserved,soplanahead.
Stagingspaceislimited,andwhilewe'lldoourbestto accommodate,theDockmasterhasthefinalsayon launchrequests.
Whattoknow:
•Noiceorfuelincluded-thisisalaunch-onlyservice.
•You'vegota30-minutegraceperiodafteryour scheduledtime.
•No-shows?That'sa$25fee,andyourboatheadsback tostorage.
•Missedyourslot?You'llneedtomovetheboattothe hoistyourself.
•Youmustbringyourownliftingstraps.
•Whenit'stimetobringyourboatbackin,youmust bethere.Ourteamwillmoveyourboatfromthehoist tothewashrack,andthenbacktostorageonceyouare finishedflushingyourmotor,washingyourboat,etc.
COURT SPORTS
SYCDOUBLESCLUB
CHAMPIONSHIPRESULTS
TENNIS
Men's3.5+DivisionJack Sayler- ChrisLogandefJohn Austin6-4, 3-6, 7-5
Women'sOpenDivision YvonneJouffrault- Catherine LovettdefKellySmith-DelMuller5-7, 6-3, 6-1
Women's3.5+Division SummerHoward-Couper HowarddefJenMountjoy-JenGrayson6-4, 6-3
Women's3.5Division HelenWhite- KimSuttondef Carla Dooley-Kate Bailey 7-6(11-9), 6-3
PICKLEBALL
Women's 4.0 Division1st PlaceRuth Kleinpeter-Jessica Rushing|2ndPlace-MarieBooker-LindaSayler
SAVANNAHTENNIS LEAGUE:MOVINGUP
Congratulationstothefollowing ladieswhoqualifiedto moveuptothenextlevel. Yourhardworkand dedicationpaidoff!
A2toAi YvonneJouffrault- CatherineLovett
B1 toA2KateStrain-SusanWylly
B2to B1AmandaConnor-MiraKimball
FRIDAYNIGHTMIXER
MAY9 I JUNE13 I JULY 11 I AUGUST8(6PM-8PM)
Onthesecond Fridayofeachmonth, wewilloffera tennis/pickleballsocialfrom6:oo-8:oopm. Thisisa greatopportunityforextratimeonthecourt, inasocial setting, withgoodmusic.A greatway tostarttoyour weekend!
Youdonotneedapartnertosignup.Wewilltake careofthepairings; beveragescanbepurchasedinthe shop.Lookfortheemailsorcontact eric@savannahyachtclub.orgFuturedatesarelisted below.
SYC DIRECTORY
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FLAGOFFICERS
LOY ALLMOND COMMODORE
MELISSAALLEN FOSTER.............................................................VICE COMMODORE
EDCHAPMAN................................................................................REAR COMMODORE
CHARLES EZELLE.........................................................................................SECRETARY
JASONBALL.................................................................................................TREASURER
RICHARD COOMER.................. PASTCOMMODORE
BOARDOFSTEWARDS
NINAGOMPELS................................................................................................Entertainment
DAVIDGUGGENHEIM..................................................................................................Sailing
MATTHEWSCHIVERA........................................................................................CourtSports
JOHNNORTHUP........................................................................................StrategicPlanning
HUNTERSAUSSY...............................................................................................................Pool
GARNER CREEL......................................................................................................PowerBoat
KIM IOCOVOZZI House
MICSWEENEY......................................................................................................Membership
QUINTDIXON........................................................................................Buildings& Grounds
KAREN O'NEILL....................................................................................................................IT
ERICJACOBSEN...............................................................................................................Docks
BILL LYNCH.....................................................................................................................Youth
RESERVATIONS
644-4100 MainOffice-Tues-Sun9-5
GENERALMANAGER -MichaelRyan-gm@savannahyachtclub.org
CLUBHOUSEMANAGER -BriceMacdonald.................................................(912) 644-4136
EVENTSCOORDINATOR -TamaraSimpson..................................................(912) 644-4105
EXECUTIVECHEF -BillyKistler........................................................................(912) 644-4116
MARKETING &COMMUNICATIONS -RyanHolden....................................(912) 644-4134
RESERVATIONS/ADMINISTRATION -Sherry Poston...................................(912) 644-4100
DOCKMASTER...................................................................................................(912) 644-4127
DIRECTOR OFCOURTSPORTS -EricMaust.................................................(912) 644-4124
MEMBERSHIP -GillianMcMillan.................................................................(912) 644-4109
AFTERHOURS SECURITY...........................................................................(912) 856-0969
ACCOUNTING
Mon - Fri 9AM -5 PM 644-4135
CONTROLLER- MadelineAlbritton-(912) 644-4108
