Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ February 2018

Membership Newsletter

February 2018

Smooth Sailing

Monday ~ February 26th Start of the 2018 St. Petersburg - Habana Race!

IN THIS ISSUE: On The Water • Clubs Within the Club • Around the Club • Habana Race Street Party Membership Highlights • Upcoming NEW Events & Holiday Functions 1

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SAILING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH

COMMODORE’S LOG Chapter 4 As we move into the New Year, our Club is bustling with activity. We start the year dealing with one of our most important issues, that being membership. A “New Member Reception” is taking place this month on Friday, February 9th. This event is to welcome all new members who joined SPYC from July of 2017 through January 2018. I would encourage these new members to invite prospective members and bring them along to the party! Members of the Membership Committee are also encouraged to attend.

Speaking of membership, there is a new program designed to give members who have left the Club anytime in the past (in good standing) an easy path to re-join. There is a small window (now through April 30th) during which these former members can rejoin the Club for a much reduced reinstatement fee of only $500.00, plus pro-rated dues. We are hoping to see many of our past members rejoin.

Please see the Membership Highlights page for further details on this exciting new program. I am sure many of you may have friends or acquaintances who were once members, and who would like to come back to our fantastic Club. Spread the word!

Additionally, we have a very busy regatta schedule this year. The 2018 NOOD Regatta, hosted by the SPYC, takes place on February 16th -18th, followed by the Thistle Midwinter East Championship on February 26th thru March 2nd.

awards party will be held in Cuba on March 3rd. The Regata del Sol al Sol is also taking shape. This is the “50th Year & Golden Anniversary” of this great ocean race to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. We presently have 24 boats signed up and are expecting many more. All members are again invited to fly down and join in the week-long festivities. The race begins on April 26th through May 4th.

Upcoming Regattas in March are as follows: March 9th-10th -Crown Car Regatta March 16th-August 30th - Twilight Series March 23rd-25th- Winter Lightning Championships March 30th - April 1st - Laser Gulf Coast Championships Plus, SPYC’s annual Yachting Recognition Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, March 13th.

This is a great opportunity to meet, greet and praise our members whose achievements carry the SPYC burgee and name to regional, national, and worldwide recognition. Hope to see you at the Club!

Joseph W. Klingel, Commodore

The 2018 St. Petersburg-Habana Race begins with our Street Party on Saturday, February 24th, and the start of the race is Monday, February 26th; 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.

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“Anchors Aweigh!!”

Congratulations to our January WINNER of the “Anchors Aweigh!” monthly game Mrs. Pam Thomas.

Mrs. Thomas was the first to successfully locate all thirteen (13) images of Anne & Andy in the January issue. To recap, they were spotted on pages: 5,7,8,12,14,16,17,21,23,25,26 (twice) & 27. She snagged herself $100 in Gift Certificates that can be used for Food & Beverage while dining at the Club.

The game continues!! With the numerous amount of interest and positive feedback, which exceeded our expectations, now each month a drawing will take place to choose that one lucky WINNER. One name will be drawn out of ALL of the correct answers collected by the 10th of every month. 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.

(Game does NOT include graphic from this page.)

NEW Reinstatement Program Do you have friends, family, or colleagues who are no longer members of the SPYC, and have you missed seeing them here? We have missed them, too, and we’d like them to come back!​SPYC ​has ​a terrific new Chef, wonderful monthly & holiday events,​and many more social & sailing activities to interest them.

To entice former members to rejoin, a one-time reinstatement offer* of membership has been approved by the Board of Directors, with a Reinstatement Fee of only $500, and p​ro-rated dues for this year.

We look forward to 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) 892-6888 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.*

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Obtaining parking decals after March 1st

After March 1st, parking decals will be available Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm in the Accounts Payable Office. If you know you will be visiting the Club outside of this time frame, notify the Front Desk, and the staff will arrange to have your decals available at the Front Desk when you visit.

Until March 1st, parking decals will continue to be available at the Front Desk during Club business hours. Thank you.

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

New Members ACTIVE:

Mr & Mrs Walter & Andi Fuller Mr & Mrs Frederick & Janine Arnold Mr & Mrs. Tim & Nancy Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Janet Black

NON-RESIDENT:

Mr & Mrs Jeff & Jerriann Young Ms. Betty Jo Ellard Mr. Thomas Conwell

INTERMEDIATE: Mr. Sean Cornell

REINSTATE:

Mrs. Alane W. Yungel Mrs. Starin Shouppe

PROPOSERS:

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

Brent McLean Steve Deininger Grant Dumas David Mendelblatt Mark Majeske Tracey Lee Webster Kelley Simpson Grant Dumas

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A Very Special....

....goes out to all of our SPYC members who contributed to the 2017 Employee Holiday Fund. You truly helped to make our employees, and their families holiday season more cheerful and enjoyable with your contributions, and for that we are ALL forever grateful.

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The SPYC Junior Sailing Team was very well represented this year at the annual Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta, hosted by the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami. As usual, this was a must do event with sailors from all over the world and just under 800 youth sailors competing across all the different fleets.

On the Opti RWB course, Bella Shakespeare was our top performer finishing in 59th place in the Gold Fleet. Also competing in the Opti RWB division were Kate Danielson, Dorothy Mendelblatt, Ava Shakespeare and Rosie Simpson. Competing in the tough 80-boat Opti Green Fleet were the Mendelblatt twins Adam and Reid. On the Laser course Ethan Danielson sailed as strong event finishing in 12th place in a very international fleet. Heather Kerns also competed in the Laser Radial Fleet. Blaire McCarthy and Emma Shakespeare sailed in a very competitive 29er fleet finishing in 8th overall.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend in 2017 SPYC hosted the Laser 4.7 National Championships.

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30 boats from all over the US, Canada and Caribbean battled in light air to take home the title. SPYC’s Cameron Delgado sailed a great event and was our top finisher in 3rd place overall. Cameron was followed closely by Anika Boicheff in 7th place, Guthrie Braun in 11th place, Ethan Danielson in 14th, Emily Allen in 17th and Emma Shakespeare in 19th.

Earlier in December 2017, the SPYC Laser Team travelled to the District 13 Championships hosted at the US sailing Center Martin County. Guthrie Braun was our top performer taking home the title in the Laser 4.7 fleet. Also competing for SPYC were Heidi Hicks, Heather Kerns, Emily Allen, Colin Lawther and Ethan Danielson.

The SPYC Junior Sailing Team sailed on home turf in the annual Valentines Day Regatta here on Tampa bay. More details on this popular annual race to be announced in the March Smooth Sailing newsletter. To volunteer either on the water or on shore, please contact SPYC Race Director Todd Fedyszyn at todd@spyc.org.

Yachting Information Committee

by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chairperson Our docks, Club, and hearts are filled with regattas this month. The Valentine’s Day Regatta has an attendance of over 300 Youth Sailors from all over the country. The NOOD Regatta hosted by SPYC fills our bay with an assortment of sailboats in multiple race circles. The historical St. Petersburg to Habana Race will depart Monday February 26th to Cuba. Kudos to our Regatta General, Race Committee and many on and off the water volunteers!

The Ray Kendall Williams Book launch party was a success! All books purchased in advance were available. There are still a few left of this one-ofa-kind hard cover photo book showcasing our St. Petersburg to Habana Race from 1930-1957. Bravo to Barbara Watson on this huge endeavor. Nominations

for our Annual Yachting Recognition Awards are being reviewed by our Awards Chairperson, Trisha Birkenstock, and her committee. Mark your calendar for the Yachting Recognition Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, March 13th.

This month the Optimist Pram exhibit opens at the St. Petersburg Museum of History. Thank you to David Mendelblatt for his sleuth skills in finding a wooden pram for the exhibit, as well as spars and a rudder. We need a few helping hands to install the exhibit the last week of February, and are seeking sponsorships of $250 and $500. If you’d like be a contributor please reach out to dsmarks@viamediatv.com. Enjoy this sweet month!

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Yachting

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club proudly presents...

The 50th Year & Golden Anniversary of the Regata del Sol al Sol Race to Mexico

Recognition Awards Ceremony Thursday, March 13th • 5:30pm, in the Ballroom

For more information go to: www.spyc.org , Click Sailing, Regattas, then Regata del Sol al Sol under the Sun Logo, or www.regatadelsolalsol.org

Meet, Greet & Praise our members whose achievements carry the SPYC burgee and name to Regional, National and World wide recognition.

Please join us in the Celebration! ~ Hors d’oeuvres, Soft Drinks, Cash Bar ~

Reservations Contact Catering: 727-892-6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com

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Join this exciting and challenging race!

Come to the island and have lots of fun!

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2018 HABANA RACE Delectable Dinner Buffet Photo Booth & LIVE Music from the Double M Band!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH ~ 6:00-10:00 PM

$35++/PER GUEST RSVP: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org (Cash Bars available, so bring your friends!)

Seating will not be assigned.

Cancellations honored until Thursday, February 22nd by 5:00 pm.

If we receive your cancellation after this time, your original reservation will be charged.

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FLORIDA COUNCIL OF

St. Petersburg Yacht Club

2018 Regatta Schedule Valentine's Regatta .........................................................Feb. 3-4 Distance Classic to Venice YC ........................................Feb. 9-10 NOOD .......................................................................Feb. 16-18 Thistles Midwinters East Championship ..................Feb. 26-Mar. 2 St. Petersburg-Habana Race ..................................Feb. 26-Mar. 3 Crown Cars Regatta ......................................................Mar. 9-10

Yacht Clubs Dedicated to Promote Fair Boating Laws and Safer Waterways for The Boating Public

More information on these General Meetings will be posted to the FCYC website accordingly.

To make a reservation or for more details on a meeting, please contact Leah Wieter, Member Services Coordinator, at 727.892.6893 OR member.services@spyc.org.

SPYC Twilight Series ................................begins Mar. 16-Aug. 30 Winter Lightning Championships .................................Mar. 23-25

Upcoming 2018 FCYC Meetings:

SPYC Laser Gulf Coast Championships ....................Mar. 30-Apr. 1

Moorings Yacht & Country Club – March 17

Ted Irwin Memorial Pusser's Rum Cup ..............................Apr. 6-7

Harbor Ridge Yacht & Country Club – May 5

Suncoast Raceweek ............................Apr. 12-15, Awards Apr. 20

Tampa Yacht & Country Club – July 14

Regata del Sol al Sol ................Apr. 26 Registration, Start Apr. 27 ............................................................................Awards, May 4

Halifax River Yacht Club – September 8

Allison Jolly .....................................................................May 12

Key Biscayne Yacht Club – November 10

For the NOR (Notice of Race) including online entry fees & deadlines please visit www.SPYC.org and click on “Regattas”.

St. Petersburg Yacht Club – January 12, 2019 www.floridacouncilofyachtclubs.com/meetings

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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.]

Sailing Schedule Adult Learn to Sail Classes Taught in our Ideal 18’s Weekends 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Membership to SPYC or SPSC is not Required.

March 3/4 & March 17/18 Please inquire regarding SPYC Member discounts Summer Camp Registration opens February 1st! Classes & Schedules are now listed online.

Adult Intermediate Classes

Sail Demonstration & Social

Taught on various weekends 8:30 am - 3:30 pm $100 for Yacht Club Members

Join us for a 30 minute sail with instructor followed by a Social to meet other members & sailors.

February 24/25

Cost: $20/pp

Summer Camp Registration Opens February 1st!

February 11th & April 8th 10:30-11:00 am 11:00-11:30 am OR 11:30am-Noon

For more details, contact the Sailing Center at 727-822-3113.

Register online at www.sailstpete.org

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

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Saltwater Anglers

by Capt. Wayne Andrews

SPYC Saltwater Anglers brave the cold for some Year End and New Year Fishing On our last trip in 2017, a group went after Gag Grouper before the season closed on Dec. 31st. We ran out to 150' of water on Wayne’s World. Never saw a Gag, but, got our limit on Red Grouper, caught Scamp, Mango and Vermilion Snapper, Porgys, and a Kingfish. The four of us released at least 100 out of season Red Snapper and a short rare Black Grouper. Watch the video on the Saltwater Anglers Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ SPYCAnglers/.

After the holidays Mike Collins, Chris Cameron, and Wayne Andrews went out in 40 degree weather inshore targeting Trout, Redfish, and Snook. Despite the slow bite, we were able to shake off some of the cabin fever brought on by dodging cold fronts and reel in a few fish. All you need to do to get in on the action, is get on the email list!

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 meeting on February 14th, or March 14th.

(Sign up on www.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.)

Wayne Andrews with a short speckled Sea Trout.

Wayne Andrews and crew with a triple hookup on endangered out-of-season Red Snapper.

Mike Collins with a cold Ladyfish.

Limit of Red Grouper caught on the last offshore trip of the year.

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Sometimes you just can't wait for perfect weather.

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Although it’s the New Year, we still are remembering the great times over the holidays boating with friends or just being out on the water (because you’ll never know who you might run into). On our way to Captiva for Thanksgiving, we stopped over at Bird Key YC and ran into Roy & Jeannie Chapman, Bird Key Thanksgiving: Beil’s, and Andrea and Ken Beil. Some of us Chapman’s, Kowalik’s enjoyed an interesting game of Pickleball at Captiva. Christmas weekend we saw Ed & Gay Lazur at Clearwater YC (along with other SPYC members). Then on New Year’s weekend we visited with Ray & Charlotte Noyes, Glynn & Lavonda Chaney, and Ken & Corrine St. Jean while enjoying afternoon lunch on the PAG patio. On the way back Pickleball at Captiva: Brian, to SPYC, we ran into Camille Iurilla & Joe Andrea, Dianne, Camille, Debbie Petrella returning from Field Club. Back at the docks downtown, there was a lot of carrying on with fellow cruisers at the marina to ring in the New Year!

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Cruising Fleet

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by Carol Hansen

During the past couple of months, the Salty Sisters participated in many FWSA Interclub races. Gail Poffenberger and Barbara Arnold took 1st & 2nd place at Treasure Island on Nov. 16th. Nancy Kadau and Katie Rodgers sailed at Pass-a-Grille on Nov. 17th with Nancy taking top honors. Marti Cochran & Heather LaLane competed on Dec. 4th in Dunedin and Gail Poffenberger & Donna Papa sailed in Clearwater on Dec. 7th.

Santa's Elf and Mrs. Claus

The Class of 2016 presented their skit, The Twelve Days of Training, at the party. The skit was a great success and the Salties welcomed The Dinghy Dozen with lots of laughter and applause.

Dinghy Dozen - Class of 2016

Clearwater Christmas: Lazur’s

New Year’s PAG: Noyes’, New Year’s on the water: Iurillo & Petrella Kowalik’s, St. Jean’s, Chaney’s

Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy include: •

Cruising Fleet Luncheon – Thursday, February 8 (11:30 social, noon lunch, program to follow)

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February“frostbite”cruise to Marina Jack – February 9-11

For February’s Cruising Fleet Luncheon (Thursday, February 8, at noon), we are following tradition with a special appearance by this year’s Commodore Joe Klingel for our annual Commodore’s Address to the Fleet. We will also begin sign-up for our annual May Commodore’s Cruise (CC), and take orders for CC shirts as well.

For all you cruisers out there (both power and sail), please take advantage of the FCYC Yachtsman Award opportunities including the new Founders awards (introduced in 2016) by visiting any of the FCYC clubs and having your visit and mileage recorded on the 2018 FCYC Cruising Log; which is available on the FCYC site along with other details.

Inquire or sign-up for our events on the SPYC Website, Cruising Fleet page.

Looking forward to seeing more of you on the water….

On December 13th, the Salty Sisters held their annual Holiday Party. There were numerous past Salties in attendance that day. It was great to see them all!

Although Santa was not able to attend personally, Mrs. Claus and one of Santa’s Elves were there to meet with Salties and check their status on Santa’s Naughty or Nice List.

Candy Cane Regatta participants

Rosemary Sherman and Iris Mastry

The last event of the year, the Candy Cane Regatta, was “sailed” in Prams. The three “no-rules” races were sailed and/or paddled around a special course gathering Christmas tree ornaments, candy canes, and poker cards. Thanks to Helen Larsen and Janet Walker for organizing the event.

1st Place in both the Christmas Tree and Candy Cane Races was Sarah Richards!!! Iris Mastry and Rosemary Sherman shared a Pram and paddled their way to 2nd place in the Christmas Tree Race.

Everyone was a winner in the Poker Run.

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The Broad Reachers came out in numbers for the December annual Christmas Party & Chinese Auction on December 16, 2017 and the General Meeting on January 6, 2018.

At the Christmas Party, the Broads enjoyed a wonderful lunch prepared by Kerrie’s crew at Pass-a-Grille. Twentytwo gals had fun taking turns picking gifts and “stealing” them until everyone ended up with something to take home. Captain Joanne Simmons emceed the party and lots of laughs were had by all. There were some tasty gifts as well as a dancing Snoopy. This year’s “winner” was Tove Kullman with a total of five gifts being plucked from her grasp. The main excitement of the day was the fire drill caused by the popcorn machine.

Everyone evacuated with no problems and as soon as the smoke cleared, the party continued!

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Just like last year, we had a lively group of players and a lot of fun with our January 15th “Re-gift Bingo” event. There was an interesting array of re-gift gifts and everyone was a winner.

Monday, February 19th, 11:00 am Luncheon/Program meeting The Human Trafficking of Women and Children - Sergeant Lisandro (Les) Santiago, an Officer of the Year for the St. Petersburg Police Department, will present startling facts on this prevalent activity both local and nationwide. Indicators of human trafficking will be discussed to help identify potential trafficking victims. Volunteers are always needed to support anti-trafficking efforts in the community. Guests welcome -$10 / pp, plus lunch.

Mah Jongg Tournament Holiday Party

Tove Kullman

The first meeting of 2018 was the Broad Reacher’s General meeting. Captain Joanne Simmons attended along with sixteen other Broads. Nancy Dunn reported on all the Interclubs the Broads have participated in the past few months and made a motion that charms be given out for participation. The motion carried!! An updated report was given by the Rainbow Committee about the upcoming Rainbow Regatta in April. A big thanks for the hard work the Committee has put in the last six months in planning the event. The Rainbow Committee consists of: Anne O’Dell, Barbara Arnold, Barbara Watson, Charl Hadfield, Gloria Davis, Joanne Simmons, Katie Rodgers, Tricia Billings, and Carol Hansen.

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

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Join us for our annual Mah Jongg Tournament on Monday, February 5th, 11:00 am Don’t miss out on this enticing game of luck and skill with a chance to win prizes as well as other gifts. Be sure to sign up by February 1st so that you will have a reserved place to play and compete with your friends. For a registration form and other details, contact our MJ Maven, Barbara Casey at barbarahap@aol.com. Best of luck to everyone in the tournament!!

If you would like to join the Ladies Beach Club or have not renewed for 2017-2018 contact our Membership Chairwoman, Sondra Seay-Frisbie, 727-542-3077 (sondra.seay@gmail.com). It’s $30.00 annually and worth every penny!

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We enjoyed getting together over the holidays and celebrating the joys of the season, and look forward to seeing more of you at our programs and events (and getting your photo for our directory)!

In addition to all our regular Woman’s Club Interest Group activities, we have a few exciting opportunities featured in February:

Woman’s Club Holiday Party

February Program: Scarf Tying & Accessorizing

Program: Patchington’s at Isla will be our featured speaker for our February 21st Program – Scarf Tying & Accessorizing.

Patchington’s is well known at our club having been involved in prior fashion shows and other events.

There are more than a few of us with Patchington’s merchandise in our closets! For this program, they will be showing us new and creative ways to accessorize and tie scarves to jazz up an outfit in simple yet creative ways. You may wish to bring a few of your own to practice with during their demonstrations.

This should be fun! Come for the social at 5:00 pm, brief meeting at 5:30 with program to follow.

Special Event: 4th Annual Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea: This February 7th event is open to ALL women in the SPYC and their guests. It begins at 2:00 pm with tea refreshments followed by the Fashions by Annabel’s (of Corey Avenue). Bring your friends for this delightful afternoon event.

Power Boat Competition Seeing Florida By Water …

Day Trippers is a group of boaters with smaller, trailer size boats, who get together monthly for boat trips to local restaurants (sometimes by iron dinghy when the weather is not optimal for small boating). This year we hope to expand our activities to include beach picnic lunches at places such as Shell Island, and overnight trips to inland water destinations such as Crystal River.

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Woman’s Club Interest Groups Book Group Facilitator: Shirley Barbel Feb 28: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson.

Meets the 4th Wed each month (except Nov & Dec) 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

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

[Lunch @ 12:00 optional] Contact: 727-822-5878

Travel Group Facilitator: Pat Seifried Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (times and dates may vary) Contact: pat@seafreedtravel.com

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 Contact: hhardick@alwaysonline.net

Sunshine Facilitator: Sondra Seay-Frisbie 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.

Coming soon is another special event sponsored by the Woman’s Club for all SPYC members to enjoy: March 29th A Land Remembered Show! Details in this month’s Smooth Sailing.

Come and see what you are missing!!! New & returning members are always 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.

We are scheduling our “lunch planning meeting” at our Pass-a-Grille beach club location on Sunday, February 25th at noon. Looking forward to your ideas and I hope you can come to this meeting! If you can come by boat, please call John or Adam at 727-822-3227 to reserve dock space for lunch. If coming by iron dinghy, please call or email me so I can have an adequate number of seats.

Looking forward to seeing you on the water …

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

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Well, the Wing Shooters had a very busy couple of weeks, including a duck hunt and some cold weather shooting.

Shooting became a little more challenging because of all the layers of clothing necessary to be comfortable in the early morning. Most of us have plenty of cold weather gear from years of hunting up north, so it wasn't too bad.

This was half our Friday A.M. crew on a recent 50 degree morning at Sarasota Sporting Clays. Usually we avoid being in the Florida sun but this day we welcomed it!

Gene Collins and Mark Foster found a duck hunting trip up on Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee. They drove up in the afternoon for the evening flight of ducks. They had a great duck dinner, lodgings for the night, and then went out before dawn for the early flight. After an early morning hunt they returned for a great breakfast.

The guide and his faithful dog take Gene and Mark out by boat to their duck blind.

Gene and Mark were out on the lake before dawn waiting over a brace of decoys until the ducks started to fly.

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Flying Club

The Flying Club Christmas Party was held at the residents lounge at 400 Beach, with thanks to our hosts Gretchen and John Tenbrockwolfe and Nancy Watson. We had a good turnout of 28 members and enjoyed a great Eunice & Tracy Livingston, Andy & Donna spread of food and drinks Evans, Peyton Yon & Judy McCain provided by the club and organizers Pete Privitera and Andy Evans, with members bringing their own contributions.

Pete Privitera provided some fun with an aeronautical quiz, identifying the value of the exhaust valve from his newly rebuilt Lycoming IO540. Pete’s mechanic, Roy McClure, was there to judge accuracy, and some of us were close as we all appreciated the high cost of aircraft parts. No Christmas party would be complete without an award for the Long Distance Flying. We lined up all our eager pilots with their own unique designs and put them to the test…how far could they make their paper plane fly? Tracy Livingston proved his skills not only in the air, but with origami!

In December, we welcomed new member, Juan Leon, who recently joined SPYC as a non-resident member. His main home is in Atlanta, but he uses his Cessna 310 regularly to fly down and enjoy St Pete as well as flying to his work with the Falcon Jets in Arkansas. It’s good to have such an active pilot amongst us. Juan will be attending the Cessna Twins Organization Seminar at Albert Whitted in February. This event brings pilots of the twins from all over the country to learn over 4 days indepth knowledge of their aircraft and systems.

Other flying activity took some members following John Purner’s, A Pilots Guide, to the $100 hamburger with a flight over to Sebring…some asked if that price included fuel! The next meeting will be at the Downtown Club on February 11th, cocktails at 5:00 pm, meeting 6:00 pm, and optional dinner at 7:00 pm New members are always welcome.

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The reward was a satisfying number of ring neck ducks for dinner and a beautiful Florida morning.

The Wing Shooters Society meet the second Thursday night of each month at the Downtown Clubhouse, and have dinner following the meeting. We shoot every Friday at a variety of venues around Tampa Bay. Come out some Friday and give it a try. There are rental guns available but you can easily borrow one of ours.

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Eager Gentlemen and Lady test pilots waiting for take-off.

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Vintage Motor Club

February finds our Riders geared up and ready to go.

With a full tank of gas, and great Florida destinations, we’re not letting any dust settle on our bikes. Check out our future ride plans…

For you aviation enthusiasts, the Wings of Freedom Tour will be in Venice on February 8-11th, which offers a walk through tour of one of the “bombers”. On display are the Boeing B-17 Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, and the two seater North American TF-51D Mustang Fighter.

Or, possibly a ride to Lakeland and a tour of the Aviation Museum where there are 200+ old airplanes and cars on display. What a great way to spend an afternoon. Bob Kline, our retired pilot could lead this ride.

February is an exciting month for the Vintage Motor Club. February 8th is the first general meeting for 2018. It starts at 6:00 pm at the Downtown Club; share information and ideas, and talk with old friends. Not to mention, meet other vintage car owners and vintage car enthusiasts. You don’t have to own a vintage car to be a member of this Club Within the Club. Also, at this meeting you can learn more about how your vintage car could be featured in the new “Vintage Car of the Month” feature column in Smooth Sailing beginning in March.

We have already started pre-planning for the 17th Annual Vintage Motor Classic on November 4, 2018. It’s a major undertaking every year and requires many dedicated volunteers who donate many hours to assure its success prior to the day of show. We’ll give you more details in the upcoming weeks in hopes one of the areas will peak your interest. So, put February 8th at 6:00 P.M. on your calendar and we’ll see you at the Club. Remember, you don’t have to own a vintage car to join our club … you just need to love them!

Ray Noyes getting ready to lead the ride to Hickory Hollow Restaurant in Ellenton.

For you baseball fans, let’s ride to a spring training game.

Norm Naughton would enjoy leading this quick ride to Tampa, Dunedin, or Clearwater, where we could take in a game and cruise back home in time for dinner. We also have some overnighters in the works including Cedar Key, Cape Canaveral and Sebring.

You just missed our ride to Ellenton where our Riders enjoyed a sumptuous rib dinner. Ray mapped out a leisurely scenic route to the restaurant, which included Route 674 in Ruskin to Grange Hall Loop, an extremely rural road that gets a bit bumpy and accommodates only one vehicle at a time in certain areas. This road has a 30 mph speed limit which gives you some flexibility to take in the countryside.

Come out and join us on our next ride. Contact any member to join in the fun, or attend our next meeting held on February 20th at 6:15 pm at the Downtown Club.

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

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

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Sunday: Noon-8:00 Ppm Menu Available *IMPORTANT* Please contact Pass-a-Grille Management for space availability prior to (Except during Sunday all Special Events taking place at the Beach Club. Call Kerrie at - 727-360-1646.

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

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

11: Sailing Demo & Social 21: Trivia Night 14: Saltwater Anglers 23-25: Winter Lightning Grille 1909 15: Wine Society Championships Lunch Buffet: 16: Twilight Series begins 28: Beautiful - Dinner & Tues-Fri. 11:30 am -2:00 pm Sunset 20:22STRAZ Sunset 20:21 17: St. Paddy's Day Show A La Carte Lunch: Complimentary Corned Beef & 28: Birthday Bash Tues-Fri. 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Cabbage Lunch 29: A Land Remembered Dinner: 17: St. Paddy's Day Dinner 30-31: SPYC Laser Gulf Coast Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30 pm 20: Riders Club Championship Sunday Brunch: 21: Woman's Club 10:30 amSailing -1:30 pm15 February 2018 Smooth

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On January 10th the SPYC Golf Group played at Bardmoor Golf and Country Club and had a strong turnout for our outing. It was a bit overcast for much of the day giving our 34 golfers mild temperatures…it was perfect! In addition, Bardmoor went out of their way to make our day enjoyable with pre-paid lunch options between holes 9 and 10, and a complementary drink at the end of the day.

Come join us for fun once a month scrambles!

1st place at 2 under par went to Dave Evans, Larry Heinkel, Myra McShane, and Gerry Opeila. In 2nd place at 3 over par were Linda Brown, Rick Brown, Theresa Matthews, and Tom Ritchel. A 5 over par earned Joe Hartman, Ron Hersch, Darrel Menscer, and Marty O'Bryan 3rd place honors. Closest to the pin on the par threes were Susan Arsenault, Bill Casey, Larry Heinkel, andTheresa Matthews. Ron Hersch won closest to the line with a ridiculously targeted drive.

If interested in joining the Golf Group, please contact John and Susan Arsenault at SueatCP@aol.com.

Mark your calendars: We have a number of upcoming group outings and the locations are in the process of being finalized: •

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April 12th is our member/guest event 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-golfers can join in. More details to follow.

Making Memories at SPYC!

VIP Proposer Event A few highlights from the VIP Proposer Party hosted on Saturday, January 6th. Once again, Thank You, to everyone who attended and to all of our 2016-2017 proposers for your continued support bringing in new members.

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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2017 AR OUN

KEITH GORDON

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TH E CL As a dishwasher/steward, Keith is not well known to the membership, but his work is noticed by all. One of the nicest things said about Keith recently was that everyone knew when he had been out sick for a few days – rarely does someone make such a difference in their department that the entire Club is aware when they are not there! Keith always has such a positive attitude and solid work ethic and it is appreciated by all of his fellow employees. He is a true team player and epitomizes the standards the Club recognizes in an employee we hold as our Employee of the Year – congratulations, Keith, on a job well done!

These lovely Salty Sisters are all about the food & wine in Boston – September 2017.

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR RUNNER UP DAVE IRBY

We would like to congratulate Dave Irby as the 2017 runner-up for Employee of the Year. Another behind the scenes standout, as Food Purchasing Agent Dave is pivotal in keeping the Club stocked and insuring that we receive the best product for the best price, as well as helping out cooking on the line when needed. He meets the challenges of seasonality, pricing fluctuations, and changing menus with ease – always professional, cheerful, and timely – a pleasure to work with each and every day – thank you, Dave, and congratulations on your recognition!

Les and Nancy Bauer at the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, a scared Buddhist site near Paro, Bhutan; November 2017

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH JANUARY 2018 LEAH WIETER We would like to extend a heartfelt Congratulations to Leah Wieter as the January 2018 Employee of the Month! Leah began her employment with SPYC in July of 2015 as Member Services Coordinator and has continued to implement new and improved benefits for our members. Just to name a few of her many achievements: she continues to have success with the group excursions to the Straz Performing Arts Center which are always a hit; she has elevated the Yacht Club brand on all of our social media platforms; continues to improve the Club’s weekly E-news; she is focused on making Smooth Sailing better each month and created the “Anchors Aweigh” campaign with the introduction of Anne & Andy - hidden anchor game in the newsletter for members to find and receive a monthly prize, and she is always willing take on new projects. Most recently, she assisted with membership tasks including on-boarding of new members prior to the hiring of our new Director of Membership. Leah continues to bring innovative and creative suggestions to the Club to better the member’s experiences and she handles it all with a positive can-do attitude.

Congratulations, Leah! We can’t think of anyone more deserving of this prestigious award as we begin 2018. Thank you for a job well done!

Dr's Ralph & Patsy Warmack visiting the Maui Yacht Club in Hawaii last year.

K.C. & Carolann Haffey on the bridge of Freedom of the Seas, trans-Atlantic Cruise October 31, 2017.

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IN MEMORIAM Wallace A. Emerson ~ November 2017 William Powell “Bill” Wallace ~ December 16, 2017 Virginia R. Landaal ~ January 7, 2018 Dr. David Smith Hubbell ~ January 10, 2018

Life Events

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES February

SPYC Member

Do you have a Milestone Birthday, Anniversary, Engagement, or life event that you are proud of and want to share?

Sharon Pena, Banquet Server ~ 25yrs Grace Bowen, Front Desk ~ 22yrs Jonathan Rivera, Beverage Supervisor ~ 9yrs John Mackrell, PAG Bartender ~ 9 yrs Alysia Wenckoski, Bartender ~ 5yrs Suzanne Gendrot, Pastry Chef ~ 3yrs Rabia Sookdeo, Banquet Server ~ 2 yrs Adam Beattie, Valet ~ 2yrs Kyah Lambert, Housekeeping ~ 1yr

If so, we want to hear from you!

Being part of a club isn't just about fine dining and special events. It's about sharing those memorable life moments with your fellow club members!

To make a "Life Event Announcement" please contact the Member Services Coordinator- Leah Wieter- at member.services@spyc.org.

(All events will be posted in future monthly issues of Smooth Sailing in the order which they were received).

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Lisa and Dave Arata in Ireland. The Royal

$25++/per guest (Limited to 30 people) Cork Yacht Club is the oldest Yacht Club After each Wine Society meeting, there willworld be a Prix-Fixe served in the in the dating dinner back to 1720.

Commodore Room. When making your Wine Society reservation, mention you would also like to sign-up for the dinner. *Available only at the Downtown Clubhouse*

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Mark Your Calendars Upcoming events you do not want to miss: June 9th: Poker Run ~ Downtown SPYC July 21st: Dueling Piano Show with Rotating Buffet September 22nd: British Invasion Party (More details to be announced soon in upcoming issues of Smooth Sailing.)

4th Annual Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show

Wednesday, February 7th, 2:00-4:00 pm | Located in the Ballroom $15 inclusive/per person Fashions by "Annabel's", of Corey Avenue RSVP: 727-892-6882

Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 10th & Wednesday, February 14th

Dining in Grille 1909 $90++/per couple

In addition to the A la Carte menu, a Special Prix Fixe Valentine’s Menu for Two will be offered Saturday evening, February 10th & again on Valentine's Day ~ Wednesday, February 14th.

5:30-9:30 pm MENU

Shared Appetizer "Seafood Neptune" – Chilled Oysters on the Half Shell, Snow Crab Cocktail Claws, Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Rare Ahi Tuna, Vodka spiked Red Sauce & Ginger Sweet Soy Salad Citrus Strawberry & Avocado Salad with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Choice of Entree Bacon Wrapped Filet & Cold Water Lobster Tail, Cabernet Demi & Chablis Drawn Butter or Pan Roasted Nova Scotia Salmon Carmelized Fennel, Saffron Risotto Amaretto Beurre Blanc or Australian Lamb Lollipops Cognac Demi and Candied Pistacchio

Decadent Shared Dessert of Melange a Trois

RSVP: 727-822-3873 (48 hour cancellation policy in effect)

at Pass-a-Grille

February 10th, 11th & 12th 8oz Filet & Grilled Shrimp with Heart Shaped Sweet Potato au Gratin, Asparagus and choice of Soup or Salad.

Includes a decadent Smores Dessert for 2.

$50

Saturday, March 3rd 8:00 pm - Midnight Beef & Chicken Sliders, Salad & Desserts served BUS STOP BAND playing in the Ballroom Dress 70’ Style Prizes for Best Costumes *An Entertainment Committee Event*

RSVP: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org

*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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Ladies & Gentlemen

Start Your Engines!

2018 Grand Prix Festivities Thursday, March 8th – Saturday, March 10th Available from 5:30–9:30 pm & (Drink Specials in the Lounge posted on our Facebook page)

$10++/pp (Available in Grille 1909 & Lounge)

Grand Prix Brunch Sunday, March 11th 10:30 am-1:30 pm Eggs Benedict • Cheese Blintzes with Fruit Topping Carving Station • House Smoked Salmon & Gravlax Display • Assorted Lunch Entrees • Shrimp Cocktail • Assorted Salads & Tapas • Dessert Table • Omelet Stations • Belgian Waffles • Breakfast Favorites & More Complimentary Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & LIVE music

$25++/person - $12++/person (ages 4-12, 3 & under are FREE) Reservations: 727-822-3873

Grand Prix Weekend Access to the Club and Parking - March 11th Approach the Club from the North on Beach Drive; it is an unobstructed path into the Club’s garage. There will be restricted marina access. If you need to access the marina, you must have your Membership ID, no exceptions.

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Featuring ~ Jameson Irish Whiskey Includes: 1 Cigar, Light Hors d’oeuvre's & Flight of Irish Whiskey’s

$30++/PER GUEST RESERVATIONS: 727-892-6882 OR CATERING@SPYC.ORG

IMPORTANT NOTE: Grand Prix Guest Parking Parking will be reserved for SPYC Members ONLY and is on a "First Come, First Served" basis during each day of Grand Prix Weekend. Reciprocal guests and member’s guests may only park in the garage after 6pm March 9th – 12th. Thank you for your cooperation

13th Annual Grand Prix Garage Party

Sunday, March 11th, 1:00 - 6:00 pm Food, Drink and Fun at the Club!

Join us on the top floor of the Parking Garage!! See the cars as they round the bend by our Club and have a great time with friends. $43++/person ($20++/ages 4-12) Buffet served from 1:00 - 4:00 pm COMPLIMENTARY BEER, SODAS & PFO BAR

Space Limited & Reservations Required: 727-892-6882 Cancellations will be honored until: Friday, March 9th by 5:00 pm. If we receive your cancellation after this time, your original reservation will be charged. Check-in will take place in the Lobby from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

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‘ Served both Downtown and at Pass-a-Grille (Complimentary for Members Only)

Saturday, March 17 from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Our regular luncheon menu will also be available (No Lunch Buffet served) Guests may attend with members:

12++/guest price

Dinner - Saturday March 17th Downtown & Pass-a-Grille $17++/ per person

Four Green Fields Potato Soup · Blarney Stone Salad · Tender Corned Beef with Steamed Green Cabbage · Yukon Gold Potatoes & Fresh Carrots with a St. Paddy’s Day Dessert

Reservations Required: Downtown: 727-822-3873 Pass-a-Grille: 727-360-1646 48-hour cancellation policy in effect Patrick Smith's Florida is A Land Remembered Thursday ~ March 29th Downtown Clubhouse 6:00 pm: Reception, Hors d' 0euvres & Cocktails 7:00 pm: Show $20++/pp (Cash Bar)

*Sponsored by the Woman's Club* (Open to all SPYC Members & their Guests)

Author Patrick Smith's son, Rick, presents a unique multimedia show about his father and the experiences that led him to write his beloved novels, with special emphasis on his best known novel, A Land Remembered. Rick's show is a combination of his own quirky brand of humor with multimedia storytelling and visual effects.

An unforgettable & nostalgic trip back in time every Floridian must see!

RSVP: 727-892-6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com

Complimentary Computer Education Classes The SPYC Computer Education classes cover basic knowledge & concepts to help you navigate your phone, create a Facebook Page or learn PC basics of Windows 10.

Class A: Basics of iPhones & Androids Wednesday, March 21st, 10:30 am - Noon Tuesday, April 17th: 10:30 am-Noon Students are required to bring their cell phone with them to participate.

Class B: Learning Facebook Basics Offered on: Wednesday, April 18th, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Students are REQUIRED to bring a Laptop for this class.

Class C: Navigating Windows 10 for Beginners Offered on: Wednesday, March 14th, 10:30 am-12:30 pm This class is for PC Users only. Students are required to bring a laptop to participate.

*Spaces are limited in each class. Reservations Required*

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Easter Sunday Menu Downtown BRUNCH BUFFET

Sunday, April 1st 10:30 am-2:00 pm $32++/per person • & $16++/ages 4-12

Pass-a-Grille A LA CARTE & FEATURED Sunday, April 1st Noon - 4 pm

Reservations on the Quarter Hour

(3 & under are complimentary)

MENU

Seafood Station: ‘ Chilled Shrimp & Fresh Oysters Carving Station: Prime Rib & Leg of Lamb Boulingere Omelet & Belgian Waffle Station Assorted Salad & Fruit Display Hot Selections: Salmon, Chicken Florentine, Eggs Benedict, Sexy Grits, Scalloped Potatoes & MUCH MORE Kids Choices: Mac & Cheese, Chicken Fingers, Mini Corn Dogs & Corn on the Cob Suzanne's Dessert Station with an assortment of decadent desserts to choose from

We will be serving our full a la carte menu in addition to two holiday favorites: Honey Glazed Ham Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole, Asparagus, Pineapple & Dried Cranberry Chutney

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12oz. Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus, Baked Potato, Asparagus & Horseradish Cream 33++ ‘ Both served with Apple, Pecan, Key Lime & Chocolate Tarts

ACTIVITIES • Face Painting: 11 am-2 pm (Compass room) • Easter Egg Hunt: 12:30 pm (North Lawn off the Front Porch) • Magic Show: 1:00 pm (Quarterdeck) • Easter Bunny: Around the Club 11 am-3 pm

Reservations Required: Call 727-360-1646

Cancellations must be made by 5 pm on March 29th, or your reservation will be charged.

Come to the Beach Club and guess the number of jellybeans in the jar!

March 1st - 31st.

Winner will be drawn on April 1st.

Reservations: 727-892-6882 spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com

Cancellations must be made by 5 pm on March 29th, or your reservation will be charged.

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Reservations: 727-822-3873 Smooth Sailing February 2018

One entry per visit. SPYC members only. The member guessing closest to the actual number of Jelly beans will receive their Easter Dinner free.

(Available at our Beach Clubhouse only)

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 Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb

1-3: DAZZLER 6-10: Royz Band 13-17: Sequel 20 & 21: Expressions 22-24: Standing 8 Count Jazz Band 27-28: Green Flash

DOWNTOWN FAMILY NIGHT

WINE SOCIETY Downtown: Thursday, February 22nd at 6:00 pm

FEB. 1ST & 2ND: Tortilla Soup, Savory Pulled Pork with Adobo Sauce, and Arroz con Gandules

Pass-a-Grille: Friday, February 23rd at 6:00 pm

FEB. 6TH -9TH: Garlic Ginger Salad with Crisp Won Tons, General Tso Chicken, Jasmine Rice & Sesame Sauté Broccoli

Call: 727-822-3873

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

FEB. 13TH-16TH: Hearts of Romaine Salad with Parmesan Cheese & Sun Dried Tomato Basil Vinaigrette, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shaved Asiago Cheese & Toasted Fennel

TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAYS FROM 5:00 - 10:00 pm Feb. 2: Angelo Cooke Feb. 9: Sam Stone (5-7 pm) Dave Vallerie (7-10 pm) Feb. 16: Chris Rooney Feb. 23: Sam Stone (5-7 pm) Steve Mullis (7-10 pm)

FEB. 20TH-23RD: Hearty Chicken Smoked Duck Gumbo, Shrimp and Crawfish Jambalaya

BIRTHDAY BASH

FEB. 27TH – MARCH 2ND: 1905 Salad, Havana Chicken Grille with Black Beans, Yellow Rice & Chorizo Sausage

Next Bash: Wednesday, March 28th $17++/ Per Guest • 6:00 - 9:00 pm Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org

BRUNCH punch cards for the Summer!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT PASS-A-GRILLE Every Saturday from 5:00-8:00 pm Buckets of Beer ~ $11++ Entertainment Schedule: Feb. 3: Chris Rooney Feb. 10: Doug Bliss Feb. 17: Dave Williamson Feb. 24: Steve Mullis *Located only at our Beach Club location*

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

TRIVIA NIGHT

SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET

$10++/per guest

Downtown: Wednesday, February 21st at 7:00 pm Takes place in the Regatta Room Reservations: 727-892-6882

BINGO AT PASS-A-GRILLE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST & MARCH 1ST $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

Grille 1909 ~ 10:30 am-1:30 pm Buffet25, | $15++Unlimited Mimosa Bar Cards valid $16++ May 15 – September 2016 ($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.

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 BLOODY MARY BRUNCH: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

11:00 am - 2 :00 pm | $16++/Buffet Build your own Bloody Mary $3++ with Buffet, $5++ without Buffet RSVP: 727-360-1646 23

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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

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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