Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ April 2018

Membership Newsletter

April 2018

Smooth Sailing

2018 St. Petersburg – Habana Race

IN THIS ISSUE: 2018 St. Petersburg - Habana Race • Yachting Recognition Clubs Within the Club • Membership Highlights • Upcoming Events & Holiday Functions 1

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ON TAMPA BAY

SAILING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH

COMMODORE’S LOG Chapter 6 Although we are now in April, I am hoping that you and your family had a Happy Easter Holiday. As of this writing, all of our sailors have completed the 2018 St. Petersburg-Habana Race and are home safe and sound. Past Commodore Richard Winning reports that we had 18 boats sailing plus several support boats.

While in Cuba, the boats sailed in a parade along the Malecon to Habana Harbor and then raced from Morro Castle back to the Hemingway International Yacht Club. We were blessed with good weather and the regatta was a resounding success! The results of the St. Petersburg-Habana Race can be found in this issue on page 4.

This month is also the start of the 50th Year and Golden Anniversary of the Regata del Sol al Sol Race to Mexico. So far we have 32 boats signed up to make the journey to Mexico.

Registration is April 26th and the start of the race takes place on Friday, April 27th. Good luck and Godspeed to all the sailors participating in this very historic race! All members are again invited to fly down and join us in the week long festivities in beautiful Isle Mujeres.

I would like to remind everyone that our Reinstatement Offer to past members of the Club will soon be coming to a close. This offer consists of a special Reinstatement Fee of $500, plus prorated dues through the end of our fiscal year (September 2018). To date, we have welcomed over 40 past members back to the SPYC! If you know of any past members who would like to rejoin our great club, this is an opportunity not to miss! Applications must be received by April 30, 2018; please contact our Membership Director.

• Suncoast Raceweek, April 12th-15th

Some upcoming SPYC events that might interest you include, the Annual Kentucky Derby Day Party on Saturday May 5th; this celebration takes place at both the Downtown Heritage lounge and Pass-a-Grille. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th – bring Mom to the Club and enjoy the Brunch Buffet Downtown or a Mother’s Day Lunch at our Beach Club location.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Regattas: • Ted Irwin Memorial Pusser's Rum Cup, April 6th & 7th • Bruce Watters Green Fleet Regatta, April 21st & 22nd • Regata del Sol al Sol, April 26th - May 4th • Allison Jolly Regatta, May 12th.

Our 2017-2018 Regatta Season will be coming to an end in the next couple of months, so come out and enjoy the racing action while it lasts!

See you around the Club,

Joseph W. Klingel, Commodore

The Mission of St. Petersburg Yacht Club is to encourage and support yachting, and provide a comfortable social environment for our members and guests, while preserving and enhancing the Club’s traditions and prestige.

Enjoy a special "Commodore Klingel Drink" Coconut Rum Pina Colada ~ $8++ 2 oz. Rum Haven Coconut Rum 1 oz. Pineapple Juice 3-4 oz. Pina Colada Mix Ice Served in a SPYC Copas Redondas Garnished with a 1 oz. Mount Gay Eclipse Rum Float and a slice of fresh pineapple/cherry 2

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Reinstatement Offer Ends April 30th The Reinstatement Offer* is soon to expire. This offer has been very exciting and the members who have reinstated are so happy to be back “at home”, to see long-time friends and to be reinstated with their original membership number! The offer consists of a Reinstatement Fee of only $500, and pro-rated dues through the end of our fiscal year (September 2018). Applications must be received by the April 30th deadline. We are enjoying seeing many past members re-join the most historic Yacht Club in Tampa Bay! If you know of someone who wants to re-join, please contact Susan Robertson, Director of Membership at (727) 8926888 or email membership@spyc.org. *Available for former members who were in good standing when they resigned, and who qualify under current SPYC application guidelines. Reinstatement Fee and annual dues are taxable.

Offered now through April 30, 2018 only.*

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Welcome CLUB MEMBERSHIP Bill Waters Membership Chairman Susan Robertson Director of Membership/Marketing

New Members ACTIVE:

Ms. Thayer McDougal Mr. and Mrs. James Tripp

NON-RESIDENT:

Mr. Philip Chang/Ms. Sai Luo

INTERMEDIATE:

Ms. Vanessa Beckman

“Anchors Aweigh!!”

Congratulations to our March WINNER of the “Anchors Aweigh!” monthly game: Mr. Michael Brennan was the lucky contest drawing winner locating all twelve (12) images of Andy in the March issue. To recap, they were spotted on pages: the cover, 5, 6 (twice), 8, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 22 & 23. He snagged $100 in Gift Certificates that can be used for Food & Beverage while dining at the Club.

Submit your answer for this month’s game by April 10th to the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member. services@spyc.org. Each month one name will be drawn out of ALL of the correct answers submitted. The WINNER will be announced on the 15th, and will be contacted via phone or email to claim their prize; a winning announcement can also be found on SPYC’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ SaintPetersburgYachtClub. *Note: Image of Anne & Andy on this page DOES NOT count in the contest.*

JUNIOR:

Ms. Katelin Clardy

REINSTATE:

Mrs. Linda Earle Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Fuchs Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Hostetter Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Landt Mr. and Mrs. Cathy/Steve Lasky Mr. and Mrs. James McGinty Mr. “Mac” MacKellar Mr. and Mrs. Terry Pennington Mrs. Susan Pilon Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ruhnke Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schultz Mrs. Sharon Simms Mrs. Elsa Sloss Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Southard Mr. and Mrs. Howard Travis Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Tuttle Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wasson

PROPOSERS:

The Club relies on our members’ proposals and we thank you for your support!

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2018 St. Petersburg-Habana Race

by Shawn Macking, Waterfront Director

Congratulations to SPYC‘s Chip Merlin and the crew aboard“Merlin”, the famous Bill Lee custom 68’sled, for taking both Line Honors and 1st Place in the Spinnaker class of the 2018 St. Petersburg – Habana Race. This year’s race kicked off with an entertaining Habana Race Street Party, followed by 284 nautical miles of varying sailing conditions as the fleet raced towards a spectacular welcoming by the members and staff of Club Nautico – Hemingway International Yacht Club de Cuba. As always, a special“Thank You!”goes out to all the volunteer organizers of this world-class event! (For additional race results please visit: https://yachtscoring.com/event_ results_cumulative.cfm?eID=4424) 1.

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MERLIN - 1st to Finish & Line Honors, Spinnaker A 1st Place (photo provided courtesy of Merlin Yacht racing)

Chip Merlin & the Crew of - Merlin

Skipper Chip Merlin and Crew of“Merlin”~ Gill Trophy, 1st to Finish – Line Honors Skipper Michael Bird and Crew of“Anam Cara”~ Ball Watch Tiffany Trophy, Largest Competing Class Skipper Chip Merlin and Crew of“Merlin”~ Gidge Gandy Trophy, Spinnaker Class Non-Spinnaker & Multihull Classes - No awards this year.

Spinnaker Class: • 1st Place ~“Merlin” Chip Merlin, Neal Burns, James Clappier, Benjamin Givens, David Kilcoyne, Vladimir Kulinichenko, Mark Liebel, Steve Liebel, Brian Malone, Dan Peckham, Kathleen Robinson, Lin Robson, Chris Watts, Will Welles • 2nd Place ~“Hornet” Lucy Kupersmitth, John Loe, William Loe, John Alden Meade, Seth Mininger, Philip Schmalz • 3rd Place ~“Back Off Tony Barrett, Rainer Blomberg, Brian Davies, Larry Hogan, Brian Kaczor, Brian Kennalley, Michael Kosempa, Drew Miller, Chuck O'Donnell, Kim Stininger Cruising A: • 1st Place ~“Blue Heron” Scott Carroll, Andre DeLareza, Russell Hoadley, Leonard Keller, Jerry King, Steve Ward • 2nd Place ~“Tattoo” Lesa Alkire, Glenn Benson, Renee Benson, Michael Doyle, Mark Requa • 3rd Place ~“Woodland” Mark Craig, Paul Craig, Mark Croll, Jacob Luitjens, Johannes Vanderkrabben Cruising B: • 1st Place ~“Anam Cara” Michael Beale, Michael Bird, Patrick Brennan, Bruce Gebien, Tone Martin, Jack Murphy • 2nd Place ~“Mi Cara” ~ Cuban Vessel Fernando Cabrera Valle, José Felipe Recio Pando, Juan José Pellón Rodríguez • 3rd Place ~“Flagship” James Barber, Julian Blanco, Michael Hatch, George Norwood

The Crew of-Back Off

Michael Bird & Crew of - Anam Cara - Largest Competing Class

Photos courtesy of Phil Pape Photography & SPYC Blue Heron

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PC Harvey Ford & Crew of Silver Surfer

Cuban Vessel- Mi Cara

Crew of - Tattoo

RESOLUTION 2017 YACHTING RECOGNITION AWARDS

Whereas, in the Board Meeting assembled on the 28th day of February 2018.

Whereas, the yachtsmen and yachtswomen having fulfilled the Criteria for Selection as set forth: ➢ Individuals who have distinguished themselves and brought honor to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and the

City of St. Petersburg by outstanding performance in national and international competition.

➢ Individual accomplishments in race management of such significance as to draw national or international

recognition.

➢ Individuals who, through long and noteworthy service distinguish themselves to an unusual and unique degree.

JUNIOR SAILORS

Taylor Brown Ethan Danielson Kate Danielson Sophia Fuller John Hartney Trevor Hicks Alex Imensek Andre Imensek Adam Mendelblatt Dorothy Mendelblatt Reid Mendelblatt Sidney Moyer Logan Rimel Cole Rogers Ava Shakespeare Bella Shakespeare Rosie Simpson Wesley Wood

HIGH SCHOOL

Emily Allen Anika Boicheff Guthrie Braun Cameron Delgado Heidi Hicks Callista Hopkins Heather Kerns Colin Lawther Blaire McCarthy Emma Shakespeare

COLLEGIATE

Nic Baird Ty Baird Sean Cornell Alison Knoles Liam McCarthy Seth Rosenthal Hannah Steadman

ADULT–ONE DESIGN Ethan Bixby Trudy Bixby J.P. Creignou Diane Fowler Loren Hoffman Kelly Jones David Mendelblatt Wendy Reuss Bobby Savoie Mateo Vargas

OFFSHORE OCEAN RACING Glenn Benson/John Gardner

ST. PETERSBURG to HABANA, CUBA RACE

David Arata Chris Bergstrom Christopher Brown Fred Brown Hanna Brydon Mark Craig Grant Dumas–SPORC Trophy PC Harvey Ford Mike Funsch Nik Hartney Michael Kosempa John McMasters Tom Mistele Michael Noble Mike Nobel, Jr. Clara Poffenberger Danette Szakaly Lloyd Thornburg Johannes Vanderkrabben Martin Zonnenberg Michael Zonnenberg SPECIAL RECOGNITION Jennifer & Tim French Joe Frohock JJ (Jessica) Smith

PROFESSIONALS WITHIN YACHTING COMPETITION Ed Baird Marty Kullman Mark Mendelblatt Chris Stocke John Wallace POWER BOAT COMPETITION Maurice McGough

CRUISING RECOGNITION

JP Creignou & Diane Fowler

FCYC CRUISING RECIPROCITY Stephen Cardiff Tim & Diane Connolly Brian & Angela Kowalik Rob & Michelle Matthes Michael & Dee Sharples Ken & Corrine St. Jean

LONG RANGE CRUISING Donald D. White Trophy Joe Chilberg

RACE ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT Kathy & Joe Ahern Gina Bowden-Pierce Gloria Davis Fred Higham Bjorn Hooper PC Bob Johnson Donna Sue Marks Maurice McGough Robin Rinda Tom Rinda Selga Sakss Janet Walker Thomas Wheatley

COMMODORE’S AWARD

PC Robert & Trisha Birkenstock

Whereas, the Board of Directors of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, desiring to express their appreciation

for bringing these many honors to the Club. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, through its Board of Directors and Flag Officers, extends its thanks and appreciation to the aforementioned yachtsmen and yachtswomen for their efforts and accomplishments on behalf of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and presents herewith a copy of this resolution.

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by Trisha Birkenstock 2017 Yachting Recognition Awards Highlights from the Celebration ~ March 13, 2018

99 members of SPYC were recognized at the annual awards celebra-

tion for their accomplishments, performance and service to our sailing community. A complete listing of these individuals is published in this issue of Smooth Sailing and has been framed and posted in the lobby—additional photos have been posted online!

A primary focus this year was on the St. Petersburg to Habana Race—a big THANK YOU goes out to ALL who participated in some shape or form—organizers, Race Committee, sailors, supporters, staff, Etc.! [Please refer to the last Habana article in the April 2017 issue of Smooth Sailing.]

 Adult Offshore Ocean Racing: & Race to CUBA! Front L-R: Clara Poffenberger, Chris Brown, Chris Bergstrom; Back: Glenn Benson, Johannes Vanderkrabben, Grant Dumas, Lloyd Thornburg, Mike Noble Jr., David Arata, PC Harvey Ford, Tom Mistele, Nik Hartney, Danette Szakaly & Michael Kosempa  18 Junior Sailors!

~ Race Management ~ A Big Thanks to ALL who have served on RC or Race Management! An even bigger thanks to Joe & Kathy Ahern for all their efforts on behalf of the Club—this column is not big enough to list everything they do—such as their midnight forays in the Havana Harbor guiding our sailors into safe water during the St. Pete to Habana Race last February 2017!!!

Grant Dumas received the 2017 SPORC trophy (St. Petersburg Ocean Racing Challenge)!

Collegiate: Alison Knoles & Seth Rosenthal

The Donald E. White “Long Range Cruising Trophy” was awarded to Joe Chilberg for his 3 month cruise—1950 nm.

~Adult One-Design ~ L-R: Ethan & Trudy Bixby, Diane Fowler, J.P. Creignou, Loren Hoffman, Dr. David Mendelblatt & Rene Athey Vargas for Mateo Vargas  10 High School Sailors! * * *

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Smooth Check theSailing SPYC web page for lots more photos of this event! ~ Congratulations & Thanks to All! Trisha Birkenstock

What is the SPYC Poker Run? A Poker Run is not a race. It’s a game of chance, Club tradition, and an assembly of some of the most social and active boaters at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. On Poker Run day, boaters meet at the Club docks (Downtown) and show off their well-curated boat themes. (Examples: Gilligan’s Island, Viking Raiding Party, Top Gun). Upon arriving at the Club they will check in and get a nautical map that will chart their path of adventure for the day. The map includes 6-7 different stops in which the boaters will travel to, collecting a poker chip at each stop. The stops are a combination of gracious member’s waterfront homes and local waterside restaurants. All boats must visit each stop in the time allotted. Upon returning to the Club, each participant will turn in their tokens for poker cards and play a 5-Card Poker hand! Prizes

YOU’RE INVITED FRIDAY TWILIGHT RACING TWILIGHT SERIES BEGAN MARCH 16 - AUGUST 30, 2018 Cruising class, Non Spinnaker and serious race boats are all welcome.

If you have a boat and no crew, we can help.

If you need some assistance with the rules or starting procedure, we can help.

Enjoy a free beer at the SPYC Tiki Bar after the race for all crew and skippers.

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are awarded for the best hand. Prizes are also awarded for “Best Boat Theme” and “Best Dock Stop.” It is always fun to see what everyone comes up with!

This year’s Downtown Poker Run details: Saturday, June 9th ~ 11:00 am Registration Cost: $15++/per participant Noon departure from the SPYC Main Docks Awards & Burgers ~ 6:00 pm Downtown Clubhouse Sign up online at: www.SPYC.org Get Involved Today!! We need your help…Interested in a day of fun while hosting a Dock Stop, or Volunteering to help with a dock stop?

Please contact Alexandria at aboudreau103@gmail.com.

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T H E S A L T Y S I S T E R S C O R D I A L L Y I N V I T E Y O U T O B E C O M E A M E M B E R !

Applications Available starting March 1 [ at the front desk Downtown or SPYC@PAG.]

Membership in the Salty Sisters is open to wives of members and to Our Mission: women who are “To promote members on their sailing own. New applicants and to assist must be eager to our participate in sailing, members in race committee and becoming more other water related proficient activities.

In the science of sailing.”

WELCOME ABOARD! For More Information COME JOIN US! Contact: Els Wiemken Email: els@tampabay.rr.com Or: Trisha Birkenstock Email: trishab@tampabay.rr.com

www.spyc.org > Sailing > Regattas for info. downwindan@gmail.com if you need crew.

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For three days in early February, nearly 190 boats from throughout the United States descended upon St. Petersburg, each with hopes of experiencing a taste of SPYC’s extraordinary hospitality and exceptional race management during the 2018 Helly Hansen St. Pete NOOD Regatta. With varying conditions ranging from light southeasterly gradient winds to 15+ knot sea-breezes, the visiting sailors went home with smiles on their faces and plenty of stories to tell. Despite some challenging conditions for the race committee, the nearly 75 SPYC volunteers pulled together to efficiently manage four full courses, which allowed plenty of great races spread across the entire fleet.

A huge “Congratulations!” goes out to all the SPYC sailors who took part in this regatta, especially Diane Fowler and Michael Zonnenberg, who won the Sonar and Lightning classes, respectively.

Photos courtesy of Phil Pape Photography

The St. Petersburg Classic Regatta

by Gloria Davis Mark your calendars for this 9th annual premiere event!

It is a single race open to boats that were built before 1998 and at least twenty feet overall length. Boats may select Fun, Cruising, Spinnaker or Non-Spinnaker.

One design entries with at least five boats will also be accepted.

This Cinco de Mayo-themed regatta will be a weekend of fun and frivolity. Dock your boat at the Club and party on Friday, May 4th; social hours at the docks and the Club. On Saturday morning (May 5th) meet your competitors, your race committee and other important individuals, who will talk about your contribution to our community.

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Then, at 1:00 pm that day will be followed by a few hours on Tampa Bay, and back to the docks for more socializing and fun. Dinner and awards will begin at the Club at 5:30 pm.

This event raises funds for a St. Petersburg original, “Meals on Wheels”, and attracts major sponsors. Saturday evening will be filled with many opportunities for awards and great bargains. The trophy for the entry that assembles the most funds resides in the Club, and is waiting for a new name!

(The prior winner will not be competing this year.)

Enter this race at www.spsa.us.

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Broad Reachers

On February 23rd, the Broad Reachers held their last FWSA Interclub of the year. There were 12 sailors representing the Broad Reachers, Bitter Ends, Dinghy Dames, Luffing Lassies, Salty Sisters, and T.I. Tackers.

First place went to Salty Sister Tove Kullman, 2nd place to Broad Reacher Joanne Simmons, and 3rd place to Luffing Lassie Sue Davidson.

Nancy Dunn, Tove Kullman, Joanne Simmons, Sue Davidson, Gloria Davis

Tove Kullman sailing to a win!

Tight Race

Broad Reacher PRO, Gloria Davis, ran an incredible race under tight conditions with the main dock fully taken up by very large yachts. There were many Broad Reacher volunteers there to launch all the boats, so no sailor had to put her own boat in the water. At the Beach Club, Kerrie served a wonderful lunch for 18 ladies and everyone left with a smile on their face!

The Broad Reachers are starting to get ready for this year’s Rainbow Regatta to be held on April 9th at Boca Ciega Yacht Club. The Broads are not only entering six sailors this year, they are also co-chairing the event.

Sailing this year for the team are: Joanne Simmons, Sarah Richards, Gwen Mann, Debbie Walcutt, Katie Rodgers, and Heather Lalanne.

The girls have been practicing for the Rainbow on Wednesdays and Saturdays. We were pleased to have Heather Lalanne’s husband Charlie attend our practice on March 3rd to coach the girls. He was extremely helpful and critiqued each sailor during lunch. Charlie and Diane Fowler will continue to coach each Wednesday Tove Kullman & Sue Davidson Race Committee and Saturday, weather permitting, until the regatta.

For anyone that would like to learn to sail a Pram or just have some fun on Saturdays, the Broad Reachers are for you! Please contact Carol Hansen at carol@dband1. com for more information.

FWSA Interclub - Beautiful Day

Nancy Dunn & Debbie Walcutt

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Welcome Aboard!!! …

Our February“Frostbite” cruise turned into a Pre-Valentine cruise instead because we had great weather for our Feb 9-11 weekend at Marina Jack’s in Sarasota. Ken & Corrine St. Jean, our February Port Directors, arranged an awesome weekend for the twelve boats and one iron dinghy couple who made the trip. On Friday, we had our usual docktail gathering under the canopy with a“warm-up your heart”cocktail provided by the St. Jean’s. We enjoyed a nice gift bag and a round of Happy Birthday to Corrine, 2 Charlottes, and Steve.

Afterwards, some went to dinner while others watched the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. On Saturday, we enjoyed the Saturday Farmer’s Market as well as the fabulous 30th Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts. That afternoon, some shopped for new boats (because that’s what we do). We ventured downtown for dinner that evening before everyone returned home on Sunday.

Angela Treinen & Faith Andrews

Diane Fowler

February Port Directors – Ken & Corrine St. Jean

Happy Birthday Corrine, 2 Charlottes, and Steve

Lisa Avila & Gina Bowden-Pierce

Cruising Fleet at Marina Jack

Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy include: • Cruising Fleet Luncheon – Thursday, April 12 (11:30 social, noon lunch, program to follow) • April cruise to Venice Yacht Club – April 20-22

Kristina Thyree, Dee Gill, Marti Cochran

Our April 12 Luncheon Program Meeting will feature a preview of the activities and events planned for our annual May Commodore’s Cruise, presented by each of the Port Directors who will describe some of the festivities and fun happenings they have planned for each port of call. For those that ordered Commodore’s Cruise Shirts, this is the time to pick them up! Even if you aren’t going on this cruise, you should come hear what you’re missing! We will also begin signup for July’s cruise to SPYC at this time.

Inquire or sign-up for our events on the SPYC Website, Cruising Fleet page. Looking forward to seeing more of you on the water….

Skipper's Hats - Nancy Kadau & Rosemary Sherman

On February 21st, the Salty Sisters held a “Mother Ducky” race. Everyone had so much fun that another is planned for the near future! The winning teams were: 1st place – Carol Hansen, Faith Andrews-Bedford, & Angela Treinan. 2nd place – Anne O’Dell, Debbie Walcutt & Donna Papa. 3rd place – Lisa Avila, Marti Cochran, & Stefanie Stevenson. Because it was a group award, each team had to “share” the chocolate prize!

Captain Gina Bowden-Pierce expressed her appreciation to all who volunteered to help with the NOOD regatta. She acknowledged Diane Fowler who won 1st Place in the Sonar Class!!!

Ellen Pavone recognized Lisa Avila for her rescue when Katie Rodgers flipped Lisa’s Sunfish.

Lisa was presented with the new “Rescue at Sea” charm and Katie received her “Flipper” charm.

FWSA News: February 8th, Marti Cochran and Nancy Kadau headed over to Tampa Yacht Club for the annual Gasparilla Interclub race, but unfortunately, the winds were non-existent. On March 3rd, Marti Cochran and Kristina Thyree sailed at Davis Island in Prams with Dee Gill participating in her Sunfish. Marti took 2nd place for the Salties.

Our Ideal Sailors are continuing to compete in the Skipper’s Hat Challenge. Due to the weather and the many happenings at the Sailing Center, they still have a few more races to complete.

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This month, the Woman’s Club will celebrate their sweet 16 year anniversary on April 11th with our Annual Installation Program. The meeting will include dinner ($25pp inclusive) and reservations are required.

5:00 pm Social Time with Hospitality Bar; 5:30 pm Meeting & Installation; 6:00 pm Dinner Installation inductees will be: President, Angela Kowalik; Vice President, JoAnn Wood; Secretary, Janna Ranney; Treasurer, Debbie Hopper; Membership, Debbie Walcutt; and Programs, Mary Letourneau.

As a special treat, we will all be serenaded by Marc Mannino, Solo Instrumental Guitarist. It should be an enjoyable evening and you are welcome to invite guests.

Come and see what you are missing!!! New & returning members are always Marc Mannino, Guitarist welcome—to become a member contact our Membership Chair Debbie Walcutt (knoticaly@hotmail.com) or 321-437-6695.

The Mission of the Woman’s Club is to embrace new friendships, promote social activities and increase women’s involvement in the SPYC.

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Woman’s Club Interest Groups Book Group Facilitator: Shirley Barbel Apr 25: Rebecca

by Daphne du Maurier.

Meets the 4th Wed each month (except Nov & Dec) Social time: 5:00 pm / Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Contact: sbarbel@aol.com

Mah Jongg Facilitator: Carolyn Rehberger Lessons are regularly offered for new players.

Meets every Thurs @ 1:00 pm [Lunch @ noon optional] Contact: sicar6@gmail.com or 727-895-8243 Travel Group Facilitator: Pat Seifried Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (times and dates may vary) Contact: pat@seafreedtravel. com

Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett Meets every Tues @ 1:00 pm in the Bridge Room.

[Lunch @ 12:00 optional] Contact: 727-822-5878 Golf Group Facilitator: Helene Hardick Meets each Fri Oct 15 thru May 15, 8:30 am for 9:00 am tee time at Cypress Links Tournament coming April 20.

Contact: hhardick@alwaysonline.net

Sunshine Facilitator: Sondra SeayFrisbie If someone is ill or could use cheering up Contact: sondra.seay@gmail.com

[Please note – these are subject to change each month] Membership in the Woman’s Club is required to participate in the Interest Group activities.

Amateur Radio Club

by Barbara Watson

The February meeting of the Amateur Radio Club was held at the Downtown Clubhouse at the request of some of the newer members; as was the March meeting and this month’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 17th at 5:30 pm.

President Jack Satterfield led the meeting. He encouraged members to tune in before the 5:30 net when Trustee Jack Satterfield, Frank Mann, Chris Richard gives out interesting Ierardi, Marge and Chris Lewis, Amateur Radio and some Michael Gulley, Russ Savela and historic information.

David Slazas.

Dues were taken and new members Chris Cameron, Michale Gulley, and Rick Brooks were welcomed. Russ assured the group that he would bring champagne when anyone achieved their General. Our two new Technicians, Chris Fraser and Chris Cameron, now have a goal to achieve!

Thanks to Russ Savela, George Anderson, Marge Lewis, Jack Satterfield, Bob Potter and Larry Wissing, seen here at the SPYC docks.

The St Petersburg to Habana Race was on Monday, February 26th and several Amateur Radio operators were on hand to help out.

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On February 13th, 29 intrepid members of the SPYC Golf Group traveled north of Tampa to play at Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club. It’s a lovely course with rolling terrain, long wooden bridges through wild areas, and nice open fairways. It was a perfect day weather wise and once again we were treated to lunch and beverages as part of our golf package.

First place was soundly secured with 5 under par by Dennis Auger, Ron Hersch, Theresa Matthews, and Ed Wilson. Ed’s eagle was a BIG help! Second place with 3 under par went to Larry Heinkel (the birthday boy!), his son, and Jack Pyel. Third place honors with a par score went to John Arsenault, Gina Pierce, and Tom Pierce.

Closest to the pin on the par threes were Bill Casey, Jack Howard, Joe Mansir, and Marty O’Bryan. Gina Pierce won closest to the line with a well-placed, LONG drive.

Mark Your Calendars!

This month is our member/guest event, scheduled for Thursday, April 12th, and will be at the St Petersburg Country Club. It is a fun event and any guests, whether members or not, are welcome. It will include prizes and a barbecue by the pool where non-golfer can join in. More details to follow.

If interested in joining the Golf Group or in playing at our Member / Guest event, please contact John and Susan Arsenault at SueatCP@aol.com.

Come join us for fun once a month scrambles!

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There were plenty of ooh’s and ahh’s at our March program – Brian, owner of Redman Steele Floral Design, left us enthralled with the beautiful and fragrant event. It is safe to say that we all walked away with a renewed enthusiasm for spring and the bounty provided by Mother Nature.

Installation and Luncheon: It’s difficult to imagine that the 2017 – 2018 program season is nearing completion. April 9th we will usher in the 2018 – 2019 Ladies Beach Club slate of officers. They are: President: Patsy Warmack Vice President: Barbara Casey Secretary: JoAnn Wood Treasurer: Angela Kowalik Program Chairwoman: Joy Hyland Membership Chairwoman: Sondra Seay-Frisbie If you were thinking there are no changes from the 2017 – 2018 year – actually, there is; Eva Hefner, immediate past-president (2015 – 2017) is moving out of the area and Helene Hardick (president 2014 – 2015) will be coming back to fill the past-president position.

Speaker for the installation and luncheon will be Lance Peterson from the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, and will give a slide show presentation on the gulf beaches that is sure to be interesting and informative.

The presentation is filled with old photos, stories of growing up here on the beaches and much more.

Guests are welcome at a $10.00 fee – come join us for a walk into history! The event starts at 11:00 a.m.

Thank you so much to Eva Hefner – longtime member of the LBC with much time served on the board. She was always ready to help out with boundless energy and she will be greatly missed.

Our “May” program meeting will be held April 30th – it’s our Derby Day event – don’t miss it…it’s Eva Hefner – Thank you for your always a hoot!!! long service to the LBC! If you would like to join the Ladies Beach Club or have not renewed for 2017-2018 contact our Membership Chairwoman, Sondra SeayFrisbie, 727-542-3077 (sondra.seay@gmail.com).

It’s $30.00 annually and worth every penny!

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Hagarty Show & Shine Car Show, Sebring. FL. February 2018

Andy’s Aston Martin gained much interest but did not win any prizes.

Some cars had come hundreds of miles just for the show and this was helped by fantastic weather.

Members Andy Evans and Pete Privitera headed to Sebring last month for the Spring Vintage Classic Race Meeting and Hagarty Show and Shine.

Competitive racing from period cars ranging from early MG-TD’s to 80’s era muscle cars, with a good showing from Gen 1 Corvettes, contributed to an exciting weekend. The race meeting also featured current Trans Ams which made laps in around 2 minutes…fast by any measure. The highlight?

Andy and Pete got out on the track during a lunch break in their car for a tour of this historic circuit and a chance to personally feel the historic dreaded “Sebring Bumps!”

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Vintage Motor Club

Saltwater Anglers Hit The Gulf For Winter Red Grouper The SPYC Saltwater Angers took advantage of a couple of breaks in the normal windy conditions this time of the year, to run out about 30 miles in the Gulf of Mexico for Red Grouper. Norman Naughton landed a nice fire truck in 110’of water on a live Cigar Minnow. Spring Kingfish are just starting to show up as the waters begin to warm, we had one on a deep diving plug but lost him before reaching the boat.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The date has been set for our Annual Fishing Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Pass-aGrille Clubhouse on Saturday, October 27th.

The Saltwater Anglers meet at 6:00 pm on the second Wednesday evening of every month at the Downtown Clubhouse. Please come join us at one of our next meetings on April 11th and May 9th, or sign up on SPYC.org (click on the “Clubs”tab and scroll down to Saltwater Anglers, click on the Sign Up & Contact Info Form and get on the list).

Details for the next VMC Event: Date: May 27th at 1:00 pm Venue: Sunday Brunch at The Beach Club at Pass-a-Grille. Please make your reservation directly with the Beach Club by May 22nd. Tell them you are joining the Car Club table. RSVP: 727-360-1646 Meeting Place: We will meet at 12:15 pm at the Downtown Club and drive to PAG together, or meet us at the Beach Club by 1:00 pm.

Norm Naughton with a nice Red Grouper.

Don’t forget the 16th Annual Vintage Motor Classic is November 4th. Rick Brooks, Chairman of the show, needs committee volunteers to help produce the Classic. He starts working on the show now and needs your help! Committees include Sponsorship, T-shirts, Trophies, Day of Show Volunteers and more. Please contact Rick at rfbrx@aol. com.

Did you know? The 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Gen 1 was purchased for $3,498 and was last sold at auction for $660,000 in 2014.

Did you know? The 1967 Ferrari GTB4 sold in 2016 for $3,300,000.

Those are classic cars we should all own!

Remember, you don’t have to own a Classic Car to join, just come and enjoy! For More Info- Stew Ahman, saahman@gmail.com or Stephanie Mucciano, Slmitaly15@gmail.com

Wayne Andrews and some friends found some hungry fish.

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1 Easter Sunday Lunch 12 Noon - 4 pm

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Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Happy Hour 4 -7 pm Unsinkables 6 pm

9 Mah Jongg 1:00 pm

WEDNESDAY

Happy Hour 4 -7 pm

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Happy Hour 4 -7 pm

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SATURDAY Free Appetizer with Dinner Entree (1 per membership)

Hours of Operation: Tues & Wed: CLOSED Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm (Menu available until 9:00 pm) Sunday: Noon-8:00 pm Menu Available (Except during Sunday Brunch - last Sunday of each month)

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1/2 Priced Captains List

Happy Hour 4 -7 pm

29 Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch 11 am-2 pm

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Bridge 11:30 am

Live Music on Deck 5-8 pm

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14 Broad Reachers 11 am

Happy Hour 4 -7 pm

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Happy Hour 4 -7 pm

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Pass-a-Grille

Live Music on Deck 5-8 pm

19 Bridge 11:30 am

20 Wine Society 6 pm

21 Broad Reachers 11 am

Happy Hour 4 -7 pm

Live Music on Deck 5-8 pm

Bingo! 6:30 pm

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Liver & Onions $18++ Burger with Cheese $6.50++

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The Beach Club at

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May Upcoming Events (all dates subject to change) 3: Bingo - 5: Cinco de Mayo Drink Specials! - 5: Kentucky Derby Day Party in Lounge - 7: Unsinkables - 13: Mother's Day Lunch - 18: Wine Society - 21: Ladies Beach Club - 27: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch - 28: Memorial Day Specials *IMPORTANT* Please contact Pass-a-Grille Management for space availability prior to all Special Events taking place at the Beach Club. Call Kerrie at - 727-360-1646.

Downtown Clubhouse

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21 Gourmet Wine & Food Pairing 6:30 pm Fleet Cruise to Venice YC

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Breakfast Buffet 7-9 am (Served in Bridge Room) Happy Hour 4-7 pm in Lounge

WEDNESDAY Breakfast Buffet 7-9 am

THURSDAY Breakfast Buffet 7-9 am Captains Wines ~ 1/2 Price!

Breakfast Buffet 7-9 am Tiki Hut Happy Hour 5-7 am *Prime Time Special 5:30-9:30 pm Grille 1909*

SATURDAY Breakfast Buffet 7:30-10 am Tiki Hut Happy Hour 3-5 pm *Prime Time Special 5:30-9:30 pm Grille 1909*

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May Upcoming Events (all dates subject to change) 1: Golf Group 5: FCYC/Harbor Ridge Y&CC 5: Kentucky Derby Day Party 5/6: Adult Learn to Sail Classes 9: Saltwater Anglers 10: Wing Shooters Society 12: Allison Jolly Regatta 12/13: Adult Learn to Sail Classes 13: Sailing Demo & Social

TUESDAY

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Roasted Spring Chiken with Lemon (April 24th - 27th) 20:00 20:01 20:01 20:02

Sunday Brunch Buffet Grille 1909 10:30 AM-1:30 pm Tiki Hut Happy Hour 3-5 pm

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Ted Irwin Memorial Pusser's Rum Cup

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Wine Society 6 pm

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13: Mother's Day Brunch Buffet Annual Shutdown Dates 2018 15: Riders Club 15: Amateur Radio club Downtown: Monday, July 23rd 16: Woman's Club to Monday, July 30th Sunset 20:22Clubhouse SunsetRe-Opens: 20:21 16: Trivia Night 17: Wine Society Tuesday, July 31st 30: Birthday Bash Pass-a-Grille:Tuesday, July 31st to Wednesday, Aug. 15th.

Clubhouse Re-Opens: Thursday, Aug. 16th.

Commodore Room Piano Lounge Open Fri - Sat: 7:30-11:30 pm

Grille 1909 Lunch Buffet: Tues-Fri. 11:30 am -2:00 pm A La Carte Lunch: Tues-Fri. 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Dinner: Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30 pm Sunday Brunch: 10:30 am -1:30 pm

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March was a busy month for our Riders Club. We visited Pancho Villa Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio for some great Mexican food and also traveled to the Bunker Hill Winery in Parish. We revisited a favorite ride to Grange Hall Loop Road in Wimauma. This was such a fantastic scenic ride for us in January we just had to schedule it again. We renewed the ride with some minor route changes but, made the same pit stop at the Hickory Hollow Bar-BQue Restaurant where we enjoyed another wonderful meal.

Don’t miss our April 19th ride to Sleepy Hollow Restaurant in Floral City. We’ll follow a nice route with roads that have those twists and turns for our Riders to enjoy. Then we’ll relax at a picnic table under a canopy of oaks and try to decide what to choose from the Sleepy Hollow lunch menu!! Everyone is welcome to join us for a Riders Club meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:15 pm at the Downtown Club.

Our next meeting is April 17th.

Wayne and Bob ready to depart for Wimauma.

Some of our “country ride” discoveries.

Enjoying those Old Florida Roads.

President…............... Wayne Bond Vice President…....... Ray Noyes Secretary…............... Douglas Freedle

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wbond@dwightdarby.com noyescrew@aol.com janusfla@tampabay.rr.com

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There has been some flying activity recently with several club members and friends making the flight down to Key West, both in our own planes and rented aircraft. The preferred aircraft were the trusty Cessna 182’s. The weather was excellent with clear skies and a good tail wind on the return. The purpose was to celebrate Jeff Smith’s bachelor party. Needless to say all planes were at capacity with weight allowance, but I am sure some came back a bit heavier… maybe liquid weight! Any excuse to fly.

Of great interest to all pilots, there has much talk over the last year or so concerning the government's plans to privatize Air Traffic Control. This was comprehensively opposed by almost everyone in General and Commercial Aviation, even the military chiming in. The proposed cost savings did not, at any time, outweigh the issues of safety and continued funding particularly for smaller airports. For our part, we have petitioned our Representatives in government and supported the activities of AOPA, and General Aviation interests.

The good news is that the government has now backed down and abandoned the idea of privatization of ATC, which has allowed for a better focus on needed improvements.

A bit early, but coming later this year, there will once again be a Piston and Props meeting at Sebring. Then featured there will be a fly-in of vintage aircraft, which will come down onto the race track and give everyone a chance to get up close and personal.

We would hope to arrange for trips, both by air and land, and have a good turnout from the SPYC Flying Club; we hope to invite the SPYC Car Club to join us as well.

Information on upcoming meeting dates for the Flying Club will be announced soon.

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Power Boat Competition

IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Suzanne “Susie” Babcock ~ February 16, 2018 Ms. Margaret Growney ~ March 1, 2018 Mr. Joseph Vecchio ~ March 4, 2018 Mr. Richard Ferrell ~ March 5, 2018 Dr. Herbert Kappel Christman ~ March 8, 2018 Mrs. June Johnson ~ March 8, 2018

Seeing Florida By Water …

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES

Day Trippers Schedule of Events!

The Day Trippers, our club’s small boat fleet, had a well-attended and fun planning meeting at PAG in February while enjoying the Bloody Mary buffet! After a delicious meal we got down to planning the next few boat trips. Here are the results of the planning session: April trip: April 14th Destination: Indian Rocks City docks. Lots of restaurants in the area and plenty of docks. I will call ahead to make sure we have dock space and dining reservations at a restaurant we can select by popular vote.

What you need to do: Please RSVP at barbara.weller221@yahoo.com by April 7th. I will send out navigation info, etc. for this location.

May trip: No trip. Commodore’s Cruise is underway.

June trip: June 23rd – 24th (overnighter) Destination: Homosassa Springs. This will be a trailer trip. Those without trailers are welcome to iron dinghy and pick up a boat ride with those who are trailering up. I will call for overnight hotel/motel accommodations for both individuals and boats. You will need to make your own reservation.

What you need to do: Please RSVP at barbara.weller221@yahoo.com

by June 10th. Information will be sent out with available hotels/motels and trailer space, as well as travel info. You will need to make your own reservation.

Other Destinations were discussed for later in the year. We will schedule these in the upcoming months: • • • • •

Sarasota Hyatt – great floating docks, great pool, off season rates for a room Caladesi Island Hontoon Island State Park – launching at Lake Beresford Yacht Club with overnight stay in Deland. (this may be an ad hoc trip) Mount Dora (this may be an ad hoc trip) Mar Vista on Anna Maria – new dockage available; always great food and atmosphere

Looking forward to seeing you on the water …

Barbara Weller, Chair, Power Boat Competition, barbara. weller221@yahoo.com, 941-356-1680.

April

Bobby Davis ~ DR Busser, 37yrs Stella Gabor ~ Accounting/AR, 16yrs Adrian Dorsey ~ Line Cook, 11yrs John Brown ~ Housekeeper, 10yrs Christian Mayrhofer ~ Chef de Cuisine, 3yrs Edita Dorsey ~ Cocktail Server, 3yrs Kathleen D’Aloia ~ Banquet Bartender, 1yr Andrew Dumaine ~ Snell Isle, 1yr Kelley Kline ~ DR Hostess, 1yr

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH MARCH 2018, DENNIS MOBLEY We would like to extend a heartfelt Congratulations to Dennis Mobley, who won the title of “Employee of the Month” for March.

Dennis has the distinction of being our most senior employee, having been a member of the Yacht Club Staff for 39 years. This September will mark his 40th year. Dennis is one of our Banquet Servers, as well as putting his mastery of buffets to work making sure that the daily lunch buffet runs flawlessly. He has great enthusiasm for his job and exemplifies teamwork, helping out whoever may need a hand. Congratulations, Dennis, keep up the phenomenal job!!!April 2018 Smooth Sailing 17 17

SPYC’S

Traveling Burgees!

Jonathan Coleman and Rick Kerby cruised through the Chilean fjords in November, 2017 on their way from Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Larry and Liz Heinkel at the Royal Cape YC, Cape Town, South Africa Christmas day 2017.

Dr. John Lenhart on his world cruise.

This photo was taken at "The Real Club Nautico de Tenerife”.

April: Culinary Cuisine with Garde Manger Chef, Mark Deas Special Invitation ~Tuesday, April 24th at 2:30 pm: Attend a LIVE. demonstration of this dish being prepared at the Downtown Clubhouse Kitchen. Sign-up by April 20th at 727-892-6893, or email member.services@spyc.org (limited to 10 spots, first come first served basis).

Caesar Salad served in a Parmesan Cheese Basket & Homemade Caesar Dressing Homemade Caesar Dressing

Parmesan Cheese Basket Recipe

Servings: Makes 1-1/3 cups

Serving Size: One (1) Bowl

Ingredients: 2 minced garlic cloves 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients: 1 Cup shredded Parmesan cheese (more or less depending on how many baskets you make) 1 drinking glass

Directions: In medium bowl, whisk together garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard & Worcestershire sauce. Add mayonnaise, ParmigianoReggiano, salt, pepper and whisk until well combined.

Taste and adjust to your liking.

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Directions: 1. Heat a 10" skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Sprinkle cheese into a disk shape in pan, using less cheese around the edges (helps produce the lacy look).

3. Allow cheese to get slightly golden underneath, then carefully remove it using a spatula.

4. Quickly drape cheese disk, golden side up, over an upside-down glass and form into a bowl.

5. Allow to cool completely. Repeat to create more baskets.

Fill with chopped Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, topped with finely shredded Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.

Administrative Professionals Day Wednesday, April 25 • 11:30 am – 2:00 pm • In Grille 1909 Show your employees how much you appreciate all that they do!

Saturday, April 14th ~ 2:00 - 4:00 pm The road into Pass-a-Grille is finished!

Come and join us for a BBQ Buffet with: Hot dogs, hamburgers, tossed salad, baked beans, coleslaw, chips & cookies.

Complimentary Keg of Beer, House Wine & Sodas included Please RSVP for preparation purposes

Pairing

727-360-1646

(This does not guarantee you reserved seating.

Limited parking and docking spaces available.)

Saturday, April 21st ~ 6:30 pm Price: $85++/per guest Reception Schramsberg Mirabelle Sparkling Passed Hors d’oeuvres

Treat Them to a Complimentary Lunch Buffet (Up to two of your employees) Plus, the Pastry Chef will have a special treat for each of them to take home.

All other employees over 2 people will be at the regular buffet price + a special treat from the Pastry Chef.

Reservations 727-822-3873

Join us for an evening with Schramsberg.

We will taste sparkling wines that they are famous for, as well as their Pinot Noirs and Cabernet Sauvignon.

1st Course Schramsberg Rose Sparkling Sesame seared Big Eye Tuna Ginger braised bok choy and Shiso leaves Crispy Eel and sauce

2nd Course Schramsberg Sonoma Pinot Noir Sea Bass rissoles Dark cherry and lemon thyme Cinnamon butternut puree

3rd Course 4th Course Dessert Schramsberg Saltostall Pinot Noir Schramsberg J Davies Schramsberg Cremant Demi-Sec Roasted Quail and Foie Gras Cabernet Sauvignon served with Baba au Rhum Apricot Brandy strat Tenderloin and Lobster noisette Porcini parsnip mousse Heirloom Tomato and summer savory butter Tarragon shallot glacage

(An Entertainment Committee Event ~ 48 hour Cancellation Policy in effect.)

Reservations: 727-892-6882 *48 Hour Cancellation Policy for all Club events* Reservations cancelled 48 hours or more prior to any event will not be charged a fee. A $10/per person fee will be charged for cancellations made 24-48 hours prior to any event (inclusive of tax & service charges). Full price will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours of any event, or the reservation is a No Show.

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Annual

SATURDAY, MAY 5TH CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO AT THE BEACH CLUB WITH A COLD MARGARITA!

Party

Downtown & Pass-a-Grille Clubhouses Saturday, May 5th 5:00 pm in the Lounge

Classic Mini Margarita, Strawberry Rita or a Pineapple Rita $3 each -OR- all 3 for $8 Order all 3 to have your picture taken with a Sombrero!

Complimentary Hors d’ oeuvres, Hat Contest & Drink Specials: Including Mint Juleps Both ladies and gentlemen, are encouraged to wear your most creative, beautiful, outrageous hat.

No reservations. Seating is “First come, First serve.”

MOTHER'S Day BRUNCH

Sunday, May 13th Downtown Clubhouse 11:00 am - 3:00 pm $32++/person • $15++/ages 4-12 (3 & under complimentary) Includes: Mimosas, Bloody Marys and a Rose for Mom!

Baked Acadian Red Fish, Crawfish Imperial, Lemon jus & Scallion Oil Herb seared Chicken in Marsala Wine Sauce, Prosciutto, Mushrooms & Fontina Cheese Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pesto & Goat Cheese Honey Glazed Carrots Vichy Asparagus Maltaise Sexy Grits with Tasso Ham Idaho Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil & Chives Poached Eggs Hussarde

Grille 1909 Dining Join us for dinner • Opening at 4:00 pm Our regular A la Carte menu will be available, including Chef's Featured Mother's Day Specials.

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Chef Attended Stations: Roast Prime Rib Au Jus Glazed Baked Ham Omelet Station

Kid ��iendly Food Mac & Cheese Chicken Fingers Pigs in a Blanket

(Cancellations honored until Friday, May 11, if we receive your cancellation after this date, your original reservation will be charged)

Memorial Day

Specials at Pass-a-Grille

Mother’s Day

Monday May 28th

Lunch at the Beach Club Sunday, May 13th Seating from 12 Noon - 4:00 pm

Menu: Includes Soup or House Salad Choice of Entree: 5oz Butter Poached Twin Maine Lobster Tails, Mashed Potatoes & Baby Veggies ~ $35++ Surf & Turf~ Grilled petite Filet Mignon topped with Bearnaise Sauce, butter poached Main Lobster Tail, Baked Potato & Veggie ~ $40++ Chef Suzanne’s Dessert A la Carte menu will also be available.

Reservations: 727-360-1646

LUNCH 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

DINNER – 4:00 - 9:00 pm

Pulled BBQ Duroc Pork, braised in a country style BBQ Sauce - $13++

Baby Back Ribs: Full Rack - $25++ 1/2 Rack - $19++

Slow Roasted Half Chicken -ORSweet and Smoky Roasted Half Chicken ~ $12++

Slow Roasted Half Chicken ~ $16++

Both served with Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Corn Bread & Sliced Watermelon for Dessert

Both served with baked beans, sweet potato mash, coleslaw, corn bread & Apple Pie. Dinners include Soup or House Salad.

Lounge Menu also available

Reservations: 727-360-1646

at the Beach

brunch

sunday, june 17th 11:00 am- 2:00 pm

$30++/person & $15++/ages 4-12

Downtown Clubhouse Treat Dad to a special brunch featuring: Shrimp cocktail Sushi Lunch Entrée Specials Breakfast items Omelets Desserts Bloody Marys, Mimosas & LIVE MUSIC!

Treat Dad to a Special Night Out! SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH 4:00 - 8:00 pm Grilled 16 oz Ribeye topped with Wild Mushroom Ragout & Spiced Red Wine reduction, Sweet Potato Mash & Vegetables ~ $30++ 5 Oz. Butter Poached Twin Maine Lobster Tails, with Mashed Potatoes & Baby Vegetables ~ $30++ Surf and Turf: Grilled petite Filet Mignon topped with Béarnaise Sauce, accompanied by King Crab Legs, Baked Potato & Vegetables ~ $35++ King Crab Legs, Mashed Potatoes and Baby Vegetables ~ $35++ Includes Soup or House Salad

Reservations: 727-822-3873

Reservations: 727-360-1646 A la Carte menu will also be available.

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Dance to Health Classes for Women Over 50

Beach Club

Buffet

6 week session, taught by volunteer member, Loie Polinsky

Wednesday , July 4th 5:30-8:30 pm $15++/pp

MENU Grilled Chicken Hamburgers & Hotdogs Cole Slaw, Potato Salad Baked Beans & Corn Cobettes Cookies & Ice Cream Sundae Bar for Dessert! $2 Michelob Ultra Draught The Bar Menu will also be available, but no a la carte dinner menu this evening.

Full 6 Week Session April 16th - May 21st Every Monday ~ 11:00 am - Noon (Complimentary for SPYC Ladies) In the Regatta Room

(MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE FULL 6 WEEK SESSION)

Reservations Call: 727-360-1646

Space is limited. Please call Loie to RSVP and to learn more details about the class: LoieP609@gmail.com ~ 727-302-1428

THE HERITAGE LOUNGE PATIO & PASS-A-GRILLE PATIO ARE DOG FRIENDLY! Enjoy Lunch or Dinner with your four legged friends!

Summer Burger Bar is BACK !!

June 1st - September 27th • $8++ per person Build your own Black Angus Hamburger with Fries & Salad Bar

Pass-a-Grille:

Every Thursday 6:00 - 8:30pm

Come for a Burger, and enjoy the Ice Cream Sundae Bar for Dessert! ~Additional $3++/person ~ (OR- $5++/person without the Burger Bar)

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(The Heritage Lounge Patio and Pass-a-Grille Patio are the only areas in the Clubs where dogs are allowed)

Monthly Events: Downtown & Pass-a-Grille (all dates subject to change) ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE TUES. - THURS.: 7:30 pm FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8:00 pm April April April April April

3-7: Green Flash 10-14: Cloud Nine 17-20: Royz Band 21: Royz Band 24-28: DAZZLER

WINE SOCIETY Downtown: Thursday, April 19th at 6:00 pm Call: 727-822-3873

Pass-a-Grille: Friday, April 20th at 6:00 pm Call: 727-360-1646

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a waiting list that has been established for Wine Society events, all cancellations are required 24 hours in advance.

Non Wine Society Guests Welcomed - $25

TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAYS FROM 5:00 - 10:00 pm April 6: Angelo Cooke April 13: Sam Stone (5-7 pm) Dave Vallerie (7-10 pm) April 20: Chris Rooney April 27: Sam Stone (5-7 pm) Steve Mullis (7-10 pm)

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT PASS-A-GRILLE Every Saturday from 5:00-8:00 pm Buckets of Beer ~ $11++

Entertainment Schedule:

April 7: Chris Rooney April 14: Doug Bliss April 21: Dave Williamson April 28: Chris Rooney *Located only at our Beach Club location*

DOWNTOWN FAMILY NIGHT

BIRTHDAY BASH Next Bash: Wednesday, May 30th $17++/ Per Guest • 6:00 - 9:00 pm Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org

APRIL 3RD-6TH: Sweet Corn Chowder with Popcorn Shrimp & Scallions, Southern Fried Catfish, Creole Remoulade APRIL 10TH-13TH: Marinated Asparagus and Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Black Peppercorn Ranch Dressing, Fontina Chicken Grille, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Cremini Mushrooms APRIL 17TH-20TH: California Cobb Salad, Pork Chop Chasseur on Hunters Smashed Potato APRIL 24TH-27TH: Avgolemono Soup, Roasted Spring Chicken with Lemon & Sun Dried Tomato

BRUNCH punch cards for the Summer!

Have Brunch Downtown Five Times During the Summer & Receive the Sixth for Free!

SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Grille 1909 ~ 10:30 am-1:30 pm $16++ Buffet | $15++Unlimited Mimosa Bar ($20/Unlimited Mimosa Bar without Brunch or $6 each) Reservations Suggested: 727-822-3873

Receive a "Brunch Punch Card" from your server, provided at your first Brunch visit. The cards will be punched each time you enjoy Brunch Downtown.

Cards valid May 15 – September 25, 2016

TRIVIA NIGHT $10++/per guest

Downtown: Trivia Night Wednesday, April 18th 7:00 pm Takes place in the Regatta Room Reservations: 727-892-6882

Not valid on holidays and special events.

One brunch stamped per visit. Card must be present to receive stamp.

Downtown location only. Complimentary Brunches must be redeemed by 12/11/16.

BLOODY MARY BAR & BRUNCH AT PASS-A-GRILLE BINGO AT PASS-A-GRILLE Thursday, April 19th

$10++/pp • 6:30-8:30 pm Includes food, book of 15 strips of 3 cards (each strip 2 games, total 30 games) Prizes awarded for each game.

RSVP: 727-360-1646

Bloody Mary Brunch: Sunday, April 29th

11:00 am - 2 :00 pm | $16++/Buffet Build your own Bloody Mary $3++ with Buffet, $5++ without Buffet RSVP: 727-360-1646

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11 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-3919 (727) 822-3873 spycfrontdesk@tampabay.rr.com

2301 Pass-a-Grille Way St. Pete Beach, FL (727) 360-1646

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Marc Reydams………….............................823-1219 General Manager gm@spyc.org Colleen Finney, CHAE................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer controller@spyc.org Susan Robertson ………….............................892-6888 Director of Membership/Marketing Membership@spyc.org Joseph Van Bemmel..................................892-6889 Executive Chef executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE..........................892-6882 Director of Catering spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com Pierre Dumaine………...............................892-6880 Director of Food & Beverage pierre@spyc.org Mary Lou Privitera ……...............................…822-3873 Director of Restaurants ext. 227 Director.restaurants@spyc.org Kerrie Paquette ……......….................…..360-1646 Manager at The Beach Club at PAG Kerrie@spyc.org Shawn Macking……….....................….….822-3113 Waterfront Director Waterfront-director@spyc.org John Toberman ...…............................…..822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org Todd Fedyszyn………............................….896-8101 Youth Sailing Director youthsailingdirector@spyc.org Leah Wieter ………....................................892-6893 Member Services & Marketing Coordinator member.services@spyc.org Steve Partridge...…………........................892-6892 Facilities Manager facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Micah Giralte……………...........................892-6894 Executive Housekeeper housekeeping@spyc.org Suzanne Gendrot .………....................727-822-3873 Executive Pastry Chef ext. 223 suzanne-g@spyc.org

Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142 Downtown Marina: 822-3227 Accounting/Billing Support: 892-6883 or 892-6884

www.spyc.org

Hours of Operation: CLOSED Mondays Downtown: Clubhouse Open (Tues. – Sunday): 7:00 am

Commodore Room: Commodore Dining Room is available for private party bookings with advance reservations. (Contact Catering for details) Friday & Saturday: LIVE Piano Bar 7:30 pm-11:30 pm

Grille 1909: Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sunday Brunch: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Heritage Lounge: (food service hours) Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (limited afternoon & late night menu available)

Bridge Room: Breakfast Buffet: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 am - 9:00 am Saturday – 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Tiki Hut:

Thursday, Friday: 5:00 pm - (Closing varies based upon weather & business levels) Saturday: 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm • Sunday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sailing Center: Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Snell Isle Hours: Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Wednesday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm • Saturday & Sunday 7 am - 6 pm

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 11:30 am-9:30 pm (Menu available until 9 pm) Sunday: Noon-8:00 pm | Sunday Brunch 11:00 am-2:00 pm (Last Sunday of every month) *Menu available on Sunday, except during Sunday Brunch. Limited menu in Lounge available on this day, with regular a la carte menu served from 2:00-8:00 pm.* https://www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub https://www.facebook.com/SailingCenter https://twitter.com/SPYC_FL https://www.pinterest.com/spyc1909/ #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram