Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ December Issue 2019

CHAPTER ONE 2

COMMODORE’S LOG

W

e did it! Our Sailing Center Referendum was passed by

Congratulations are in order for

the voters of Saint Petersburg. The City is now authorized

our new Club Champion- John

to give SPYC a 20-year lease for the Sailing Center. This is a

Wallace! John rounded out

significant victory and I would like to thank everyone who

his team with Liam McCarthy,

voted. I would also like to thank everyone that put out a yard sign or

Brendan Feeney, and Sean

took the time to explain the Referendum to someone who was not sure

Cornell. It warms my heart

what it meant to SPYC, the City or the community. Thank You!

to continue to see past Junior Sailors from our Club as Club

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I sure enjoyed spending

Champions. Congratulations to all!

time with family and friends and reflecting on the many things I have to be thankful for. This year’s Blessing of the Fleet again took place out on

With the upcoming holidays approaching we have plenty to get

the water. Due to some rough water the blessing vessel, Next Chapter,

involved in and enjoy at our Club. The 20th Annual Christmas

anchored in the outer basin and the participants processed by.

Boutique organized by the Salty Sisters and the Woman’s Club,

The Rev. Brandon Peete was back by popular demand to offer the

benefiting our Junior Sailors, is on December 3rd. The Annual Lighting

blessings. Many thanks to William and Caryn Bain for coordinating the

of the Yachts is on December 14th, Holiday Show in the Lounge with

event and providing the blessing vessel.

the DAZZLER band on December 14th, Christmas Cookie Decorating at the Beach Club also December 14th, Children’s Christmas Party

I hope you were able to make it to

& Brunch December 15th, and our newest event which we hope to

this year’s Vintage Motor Classic. The

turn into an annual tradition, is the SPYC Christmas Attire Contest

weather was fantastic and so was the

on December 17th. Topping off the year, please consider ringing in

show with hundreds of beautiful cars,

the new year with SPYC family and friends on New Year’s Eve with

boats and motorcycles. This event

celebrations at both clubhouse locations. (More details in this issue.)

started with 8 cars 18 years ago on the Club’s front lawn. Great job by Rick

Please make room on your calendar for upcoming regattas at the Club.

Brooks and team. The Commodore’s

The America’s Disabled/Open Regatta is December 5th - 7th. If you

Award went to a Red 1969 Triumph TR6

are interested in participating in the 51st Annual Regata del Sol al

owned by Kelly Bare.

Sol you can find information about this amazing race in this issue.

Additional regatta information, including NOR’s and online entry can be

I would like to thank all of you who attended the Commodore’s Mad

found on our website at spyc.org/regattas.

Hatter’s Ball this year. It was a good time had by all. A recap of the Ball, with photos, will be included in the January 2020 “New Year’s

Happy Holidays!

Special Edition” of Smooth Sailing. There will be a link to photos of the Commodore’s Ball in the downtown and PAG weekly E-news.

Commodore Michael Blacker

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS Marc Reydams......................................................................................................823-1219 General Manager | gm@spyc.org 3

Colleen Finney, CHAE........................................................................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org Susan Robertson.................................................................................................892-6888 Director of Membership/Marketing | Membership@spyc.org

MEMBERSHIP - Pg. 4

Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Director of Catering | catering@spyc.org Brooke Potter........................................................................................................892-6887 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org

ON THE WATER - Pg. 5

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

EVENT CALENDAR - Pg. 8

Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman..............................................................822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org Todd Fedyszyn.....................................................................................................896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@spyc.org

SPYC EVENTS - Pg. 10

Leah Wieter ...........................................................................................................892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@spyc.org Steve Partridge....................................................................................................892-6892 Facilities Manager | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Maritza Villanueva.............................................................................................892-6894 Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager | housekeeping@spyc.org

AROUND THE CLUB - Pg. 16

Suzanne Gendrot................................................................................................822-3873 Executive Pastry Chef ext. 223 suzanne-g@spyc.org

Downtown Clubhouse: 822-3873 Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: 360-1646 Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142 Downtown Marina: 822-3227 Sailing Center: 822-3113 Business Office: 892-6883 or 892-6884 www.SPYC.org

CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB - Pg. 17

HOURS of OPERATION

www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram

Downtown (11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 33701):

Tiki Hut:

Clubhouse Open (Tues. – Sunday): 7:00 am (CLOSED Monday)

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

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

Sailing Center (250 2nd Ave. SE, St. Petersburg 33701):

Grille 1909:

Snell Isle Marina (1305 Snell Isle Blvd. St. Petersburg 33704):

(Reservations strongly recommended) 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

CLOSED Mondays & Tuesdays Wednesday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm • Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Heritage Lounge:

Beach Club (2301 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 33706):

Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm • Dinner: Tuesday Sunday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Limited Late Night Menu available after 9:30 pm)

CLOSED Tuesdays & Wednesdays Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 11:30 am-9:30 pm (Menu available until 9:00 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.

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

Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (www.sailstpete.org)

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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHT 4

PARKING DECALS AVAILABLE NOW!

I

t’s that time of year and our new parking decals for 2019-2020 are here! Parking decals are for member’s cars only. Parking is one of the many privileges of being a Club member.

New decals are available at the Front Desk. (PAG Club Only members may pick up their decals at Pass-a-Grille.) Please display decals on the back side of your rear-view mirror. Security staff and valet will kindly assist you with removing your old and applying your new parking decal.

For your safety and the valet attendants, please use the following entrances below:

Welcome New Members Active: Mrs. Lindsey Lamb/Mr. James Lamb Mr. Christopher Primeau/Ms. Kelly Bosetti

Intermediate: Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Smith Mr. Clayton Ritzdorf

Reinstate: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Massingill Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Bridge, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Banfield

Non Resident: Mr. and Mrs. Jay Shaffer Proposers: Raleigh Green, IV David Arata

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

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Vehicle Self-Parking - enter from Beach Dr., proceed slowly to your chosen location without stopping at the entrance.

Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman

Susan Robertson Director of Membership/Marketing

To inquire about membership for a family member, friend, or business colleague please contact the

Vehicle Valet Parking -

Director of Membership at 727-892-6888

enter garage from

-Or-

Central Ave., proceed slowly toward the valet

Membership@spyc.org

attendant station for service.

Membership inquiries can also be made online at www.SPYC.org under the “Membership” webpage.

DECEMBER 2019 | SMOOTH SAILING

ON THE WATER

TED IRWIN Memorial Fall

5

Bay Regatta

by Selga Sakss, Regatta Chair

T

he Ted Irwin Memorial Fall Bay Regatta held on Saturday, October 12th had 26 boats competing in Spinnaker, Racer-Cruiser, and Cruising classes. Winds of 7-9kn were enough to start the Racer-Cruiser and Cruising classes on a 14.5 nm course around government marks.

Spinnaker A and B divisions started soon afterward for what was planned to be three windward- leeward races but finished the first race on a dying wind that held for the remainder of the day. Three of the five Racer-Cruiser competitors were able to finish within the time frame but the lack of wind prevented any of the Cruising class to finish in time. Dinner and awards were held as planned with a very special guest attending.

As an SPYC member, a BoatU.S. Cooperating Group, you are invited to become a BoatU.S. Member at a special rate. $15 BoatU.S. Membership Dues and 10% off Water Towing Services

Use BoatU.S. Coop Group #: GA83301Y (Good until 12/31/2020)

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:

* 24/7 Dispatch to over 600 towboats in 300+ ports nationwide * Marine insurance for boaters with 24/7 claims service * Discounts on fuel, slips, repair & more! * Subscription to BoatU.S. Magazine - 6 issues per year

Learn more about the benefits at BoatUS.com/Membership Sign up online to join at: BoatUS.com/Join

Michelle Payne, Ted Irwin’s daughter, gave a brief history of her father’s life, his passion for designing and building boats, his accomplishments as a competitive racer, Ted’s bout with leukemia, and the family’s decision to bequeath a Deed of Gift in his memory. Michelle presented the Ted Irwin Memorial Perpetual Trophy to DIYC skipper J A Booker and crew sailing Shambala who took a First Place overall in the Spinnaker fleet. SPYC competitors also taking home trophies were Jody Abrams, Michael Siedlecki, Meg Gimmi, and Joseph Toth.

A hearty Thank You to PRO George Pennington and all of the Race Committee who made it happen! Complete results can be found on the SPYC website under Regattas-Results.

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See yourself in 2020 on the adventure of a lifetime!

St. Petersburg Yacht Club announces

The 51st Regata del Sol al Sol

Race to Mexico

April 23-May 1, 2020 For information, go to regatadelsolalsol.org ... or spyc.org ... Click: > Regattas > Regata del Sol al Sol or use the SPYC app

Reduced entry fee, if boat fee is paid by Dec. 31, 2019!

NOR available now!

We thank our sponsors:

Race No. LI

Prism • Coral Reef Sailing Apparel • Sailors Wharf • JLW Inc. Hotel Cabanas Maria del Mar • Hotel Playa de Media Luna • Hotel Rocamar • Hotel Villa Kiin • Hotel Secreto Penn-Starr • LTD Southwinds • Friends of Isla

SAILING SCHEDULE 2019 - 2020 Regatta Schedule America’s Disabled Regatta ~ Dec. 5-7 High School Keelboat Championship ~ Dec. 14-15 Master Driver Team Racing Championship ~ Jan. 18-19 J-Fest (J/70, J/88, J/111)~ Jan. 24-26 Valentine’s Regatta ~ Feb. 8-9 NOOD Regatta ~ Feb. 14-16 Thistles Midwinters East Championship ~ March 1-6 Crown Cars Regatta ~ March 14 SPYC Twilight Series ~ March 20 - Aug. 31 Winter Lightning Championships ~ March 21-25

December 14/15: Adult Learn to Sail December 21/22: Adult Learn to Sail December 21/22: Safe Powerboat Handling Course

The next St. Petersburg - Habana Race March 14 - 21, 2021

DECEMBER 2019 | SMOOTH SAILING

SPSC’s 2020 Sunday Youth Sailing Programs begin January 12th.

Registration is currently open online at www.sailstpete.org Summer Camp Registration opens February 1, 2020!

ON THE WATER

YACHTING INFORMATION

7

COMMITTEE

by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Chairperson

A

s the year closes it’s a great time to reflect on the wonderful accomplishments of our Club in 2019. Our Pass-a-Grille location has a wonderful pool that gets quite a bit of use for recreation, parties, and afternoon playtime. A huge shout out to our innovative and creative Membership Committee as they look for new ways to broaden Club membership. We’ve seen an increase in family and young adult entertainment that draws more multi-generation members to the Club. Our “Clubs Within the Club” offers so many activities they are too long to list. SPYC continues to shine as a premier entertainment and dining facility in downtown St. Petersburg.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS January 2, 2020

Last, though not least, THANK YOU for your vote and community support on passing the referendum to extend our lease to 20 years at the Sailing Center. This is huge! We can be thankful that SPSC will continue to thrive as a teaching, sailing, hosting regattas, event and life memory making facility.

As a final reminder our Yachting Recognition Committee continues to ask for nominees for the 2019 Yachting Recognition Awards.

Plan to attend Tuesday - March 31, 2020 at 5:30 pm. We are asking all members to submit their nominees to the committee no later than the end of the year. Submit your nominees to Trisha Birkenstock – trishab@tampabay.rr.com or place the forms at the front desk. Enjoy the festivities of the season!

Yachting Recognition Awards “Call for Nominations”

ELIGIBILITY:

* Club Members, Spouses, and Dependents Meet the criteria for the following Trophies:

> Donald E. White Cruising Trophy: for a Cruiser who has embarked on a long voyage in 2019;

> Pat Seidenspinner Award: for a female SPYC member who advances the Club to improve its stature within the imp membership, the sailing community, or other organizations, who is seen as a mentor to others; > World Champions Trophy: to members who have won World Championships as Skippers in One Design Regattas or Match Racing World Finals > Circumnavigation Award: to members who have not previously been acknowledged traveling great distances. for trave

* Junior Sailors and Members of the Sailing Center

Selection Criteria for Individuals Who:

* Have distinguished themselves and brought honor to SPYC by

outstanding performance in national/internatioanl yachting competition, * Have accomplishments in race or event management of

such signiicance as to draw national/international recognition, * Through long and noteworthy service in yachting activities,

them distinguish themselves to an unusual and unique degree, * Including...a special award is given to a Cruiser who has embarked on a long journey in 2019.

Details or to submit your nominations contact: Trisha Birkenstock at trishab@tampabay.rr.com SMOOTH SAILING | DECEMBER 2019

EVENTS CALENDAR 8

The Beach Club at

DECEMBER Sun

1

8

2

Mon

LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm Unsinkables 6-9 pm

9

Pass-a-Grille For Online Reservations ~ Visit www.spyc.org

Login, click Member Central --> Calendar--> then choose your event to reserve.

Tues & Wed

3

CLOSED

4

CLOSED

10

LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm

CLOSED

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

11

5

Thurs

Bridge 11:30 am Happy Hour 4-7 pm Bingo! 6:30 pm

12

Bridge 11:30 am Happy Hour 4-7 pm

6

Fri

13

Wine Society 6 pm Banfi, Italy

CLOSED

15

16

LBC 11 am LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm

22

29

Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch 10:30 am 1:30 pm

23

LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm Unsinkables 6-9 pm

30

LBC Mah Jongg 1 pm Happy Hour 4-7 pm

17

CLOSED

18

19

Bridge 11:30 am

20

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

CLOSED

25

26

Bridge 11:30 am

Cuban Buffet 5-7 pm PAG/Vina Del Mar Lighted Boat Parade 6 pm

14

Broad Reachers Christmas Cookie Decorating!

3:30 pm

21

Broad Reachers LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm

CLOSED

24

7

Sat

27

Happy Hour 4-7 pm

28

Broad Reachers LIVE Music on Deck 5-8 pm

CLOSED

31

NYE Dinner 7:00 pm Reservations Required

JANUARY UPCOMING EVENTS (All dates subject to change) 1: CLOSED New Year’s Day 2: Beach Club Re-Opens 6: Unsinkables 9: BINGO! 20: Ladies Beach Club (LBC) 24: Wine Society 26: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch

DECEMBER 2019 | SMOOTH SAILING

Mondays: LBC Mah Jongg Thursdays: Bridge Saturdays: Broad Reachers & LIVE Music on the Deck PAG Beach Club, 2301 Pass-a-Grille Way St. Pete Beach, FL. 33706 | 727.360.1646

EVENTS CALENDAR

Downtown

DECEMBER Sun Mon

1

8

Sailing Demo & Social Contact SPSC for details 822-3113

15

Children’s Christmas Party & Brunch 10:30 am 2:00 pm

22

29

For Online Reservations ~ Visit www.spyc.org

Login, click Member Central --> Calendar--> then choose your event to reserve.

Tues

2

3

9

10

CLOSED

CLOSED

Clubhouse

Christmas Boutique 1-6 pm Burger Bar 1-6 pm Golf Group 6 pm

4

Wed

Salty Sisters

11

Salty Sisters Woman’s Club 5 pm Saltwater Anglers 6 pm

16

CLOSED

17 11 18 Amateur Radio Club 6:00 pm Riders Club 6:00 pm

23

CLOSED

30

CLOSED

9

Salty Sisters

America’s Disabled Regatta Mixology Demo 4 pm Tiki Hut

6

Fri

America’s Disabled Regatta

7

Sat

America’s Disabled Regatta

12

13

14

19

20

21

26

27

28

Wine Society 6 pm Banfi, Italy Wing Shooters Society 6 pm

Cruising Fleet Holiday Weekend (13-15) Cruising Fleet Holiday Party

*Lighting of the Yachts 5 pm *Holiday Show Lounge 7-11 pm *High School National Keelboat (14 & 15)

Trivia 7 pm

24 18 25

No Bridge Breakfast Grille Closed Lounge Lunch 11 am -3 pm (Limited Menu) Club Closes at 3pm

5

Thu

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

(CLOSED Today)

31

New Year’s Eve Celebrations!

Clubhouse opens at 3:00 pm

JANUARY UPCOMING EVENTS (All dates subject to change) 1: New Year’s Day Eggnog Party 4-6 pm Compass Rm | Downtown Clubhouse (Members Only) 2: Clubhouse Re-Opens with Regular Hours 2: Deadline for Yachting Recognition Award Nominations 4: Children’s Etiquette Classes 7: Golf Group 8: Saltwater Anglers

9: Wing Shooters Society 11: Children’s Etiquette Classes 11: FCYC General Meeting - Tampa Y&CC 14: RV Land Cruisers 15: Woman’s Club 15: Trivia Night 17: Michael Tougias Presentation 18: Children’s Etiquette Classes 18-19: Master Driver Team Race

21: Amateur Radio Club 21: Riders Club 23: Wine Society 24-26: J-Fest 25: Children’s Etiquette Classes 26: Gold & Platinum Party 31: Family Feud Game Night 31: SPYC Kids Video Game Bus

SMOOTH SAILING | DECEMBER 2019

MONTHLY EVENTS 10

MONTHLY EVENTS

TIKI HUT ENTERTAINMENT Downtown Friday Evenings

Downtown & Pass-a-Grille

ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE

FAMILY NIGHT Downtown

$15++/pp (Includes a mini dessert)

Downtown

Dec 3-7: Charlie Morris Dec 10-14: Dazzler Dec 14th: Annual Holiday Show with the DAZZLER Band!

Dec 17-21: Royz Band Dec 24-Jan 4: Green Flash

Dec. 6th: Dave Williamson Dec. 13th: Dave Vallerie Dec. 20th: Chris Rooney Dec. 27th: Steve Mullis

Online Reservations at www.spyc.org.

(Click the “Event Calendar”, locate your event & register!)

RSVP Downtown: 727-892-6882 RSVP Beach Club (PAG): 727-360-1646

December 3-6: Arugula, Sun Dried Tomato & Artichoke Salad , Lemon Pepper Aioli, Chicken Roulade with Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella & Toasted Sage December 10-13: Fresh Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Vinaigrette Old Fashioned Turkey Pot Pie.

PASS-A-GRILLE ENTERTAINMENT

December 17-20: Winter Harvest Bisque Amaretto Crème Fraîche, Rosemary Grilled Chicken in Cranberry Port Wine Glaze

Located only at our Beach Club

Dec. 7th: Chris Rooney Dec. 14th: Doug Bliss Dec. 21st: Dave Williamson Dec. 28th: Steve Mullis Saturday LIVE Entertainment on the deck!

Every Saturday ~ 5:00-8:00 pm | Buckets of Beer ~ $11++

December 24-27: (Closed Christmas Day) Mescaline Greens with Blue Cheese Brule and Sun-Dried Cherry Vinaigrette, Maple Glazed Pork Chop, Scalloped Apples & Broccoli Florets

PASS-A-GRILLE Featured Specials ~ $19++/pp

DOWNTOWN

Dec. 5-9: Antipasto Skewers, Linguine & Clams, Tiramisu Dec. 12-16: Potato Perogies, Beef Stroganoff, Chocolate Cake Truffles Dec. 19-23: Valencia Salad, Branzino, Drambuie Flambe Dec. 26-30: New England Clam Chowder, Cranberry Maple Chicken, Blueberry Pie

Thursdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am Captains Wines - 1/2 Price!

Happy Hour - Tiki & Lounge 4-7 pm Fridays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am Happy Hour - Tiki Hut 5-7 pm *Prime Time in Grille 1909 5:30-9:30 pm

DECEMBER 2019 | SMOOTH SAILING

Trivia Night (Downtown):

Wednesday, Dec. 18th 6:30-8:30 pm $10++/pp, ($20++/pp reservations made less than 7 days before event)

Wine Society Downtown: Thursday, Dec. 12th

Wine Society PAG: Friday, Dec. 13th

Beach Club Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch:

Sunday, Dec. 29th 10:30 am1:30 pm, $16++/pp Buffet, $3++ Bloody Marys (with Buffet)

Beach Club BINGO!

CURRENT WEEKLY SPECIALS Sundays: Sunday Brunch Buffet - Grille 1909 10:30 am - 1:30 pm ($16++/pp) Happy Hour - Tiki Hut 3-5 pm Tuesdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am Happy Hour - Lounge 4-7 pm Wednesdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7-9 am

Birthday Bash (Downtown):

Thursday, Jan. 16th 6-9 pm $17++/per guest

Thursday, Dec. 5th & Jan. 9th 6:30 pm ($10++/pp)

Saturdays: Breakfast Buffet - Bridge Rm. 7:30-10:00 am Happy Hour - Tiki Hut 3-5 pm *Prime Time in Grille 1909 5:30-9:30 pm (Limited Lounge Menu available nightly after 9:30 pm)

CLUB EVENTS 11

WHAT’S HAPPENING

AT SPYC? The Beach Club Saturday, December 14th 3:30-6:30 pm $20++/pp (RSVP before 12/5) *Cookie Decorating, Crafts & Face Painting - 3:30-6:30 pm *Visit from Santa! ~ 4:30-6:30 pm

(48-hour cancellation policy in effect) RSVP: 727-360-1646

NEW YEAR’S EVE Tuesday ~ December 31, 2019 Downtown Clubhouse

GRILLE 1909 DINNER & DANCING

CLUB SPYC!

$108++/per guest (Limited to 40 people)

$70++/per guest Seating for 5:30 - 9:30pm

7:00-7:45 pm: Hors d’oeuvres Reception with Champagne 7:45 pm: Served Dinner featuring an elegant 7 course meal

Dinner in Grille 1909 Includes: Prix-Fixe Menu with Soup, Salad & Choice of Entree. Then dance the night away upstairs in “CLUB SPYC” until Midnight!

$30++/per guest 8:00 pm - Midnight Only want to attend the festivities at CLUB SPYC upstairs?

RSVP: 727-892-6882 catering@spyc.org (Dress Code: Black Tie preferred)

RSVP: 727-822-3873 (PFO/Cash Bar) catering@spyc.org (Dress Code: Black Tie preferred)

VIP PARTY IN THE COMMODORE ROOM

Includes: Dessert Buffet, Coffee Bar, Champagne Toast, Live DJ, Photobooth & Party Favors RSVP: 727-822-3873 (PFO Cash Bar) SMOOTH SAILING | DECEMBER 2019

CLUB EVENTS 12

Holiday Hours Reminder

DOWNTOWN CLUBHOUSE

PASS-A-GRILLE CLUBHOUSE

Christmas Eve (Tues., Dec. 24th) No Bridge Breakfast | Grille 1909 Closed Lunch in Lounge from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Club Closes at 3:00 pm on this day Christmas Day (Wed., Dec. 25th) New Year’s Day - Wed., January 1st: Open from 4:00-6:00 pm - Only for the Annual Eggnog Party

Christmas Day (Wed., December 25th

New Year’s Day (Wed., January 1st) Both Clubhouses will re-open with regular hours on Thurs., January 2nd

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NEW YEARS EVE

rille Pass-a-Gh se

Clubh

Tuesday ~ December 31st $54++/PER GUEST

Dinner: 7:00 pm | Champagne Toast: 9:00 pm | Music By Doug Bliss 6:30-9:30 pm

U N E M

(48-hour cancellation policy in effect)

DECEMBER 2019 | SMOOTH SAILING

CLUB EVENTS 13

Progressive January Sessions Saturdays ~ Jan. 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th

*Classes held in Regatta Rm. | Sign-up is for all 4 classes*

SPYC’s Director of Catering, Shannon Nylander, has become a Certified Etiquette Instructor and will be bringing some valuable training to SPYC.

Manners matter, whether you are seven years old, a college student, or a teen making your way through middle or high school. These new classes are upbeat and the focus is on learning in a fun, creative manner rather than one that is judgmental or stuffy.

Reservations Required: 727-892-6882 -OR- catering@spyc.org (Cancellations honored until 12/31/19, should you cancel after this date, you will be charged in full since space is limited.)

Session A: Ages 6-10 years old 9:30 – 11:30am (Limited to 10 kids) Shannon holds degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts, Foodservice Management, CPCE Certification, and WSET2 Wine Certification, and is now a Certified Etiquette Trainer. She has been with the Yacht Club since 2000. Being a Mom to a 5-year-old boy herself, Shannon discovered that having good manners is a process with many different facets.

She looks forward to helping your children to be more confident, polished and determined, and to empower and equip them at every level to make a meaningful impact in their lives.

Session B: Ages 11-14 years old 12:30 – 2:30am (Limited to 10 kids)

Jan. 4th ~ Why manners matter, Eye Contact, Smiling, Posture, Handshakes, Magical Words & How to introduce yourself and others Jan. 11th ~ Review of previous topics, Respecting yourself and others, Conversation Skills; how to start one and include others, Tech Manners & Thank You Notes Jan. 18th ~ Review of previous topics, Manners Out & About, Setting a Table, Styles of Dining, & Have you ever wondered what to do when……

Jan. 25th ~ Review of previous weeks, Final Exam & Graduation Lunch

All four sessions ~ $140.00/all inclusive

Includes classroom materials, refreshments & lunch.

Discounts do not apply should your child miss a session.

SMOOTH SAILING | DECEMBER 2019

CLUB EVENTS 14

SPYC Kids Video Game Party!

Friday - January 31, 2020 | 6:30 - 9:00 pm $15++/per child (Limited to the first 24 kids - for ages 7 & up)

HEY KIDS…you’re invited to a Video Game Party!!

Prepare for an awesome night out with two Video Game Buses at the Club. Multi-sensory game theater includes the HOTTEST! Video Game titles across multiple consoles – something for every gamer & every skill level!

Kids can enjoy Pizza, Chicken Fingers, Brownies, Cookies & Lemonade in the Quarterdeck Room.

Parents, sign-up for the "Family Feud" Game Night on the same evening and your child's entry fee to the Video Game Party is discounted to $10++/per child!

(All Parents must remain on premise during this event.)

Reservations Required: SPYC.org -OR- 727-892-6882

FAMILY GAME NIGHT! Friday - January 31, 2020 $30++/pp 6:30 pm: Dinner Served 7:30 pm Game Show Begins Calling all Game Enthusiasts!

(48-hour cancellation policy in effect)

Grand Prizes: 8 days/7 nights Mexico: Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta Vacation Package

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Put your group together and come battle it out for some amazing prizes.

3 days/2 nights Las Vegas Vacation Package

The first 8 teams of 5 people each to sign up will be eligible to play.

Reservations Required: spyc.org or on the SPYC Mobile App

If you don’t want to participate, come and be part of the audience. It will be fun no matter what part you are playing!

PFO Bar - Cash Bar available, so bring your friends.

*Winning teams will be entered into a drawing to determine the winner of each trip.*

Attention Parents: While you are upstairs playing Family Feud, sign your kids up for the Video Game Party! (see ad).

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Downtown CALL FOR ARTISTS!!

Sunday ~ March 29, 2020 1:00 - 5:00 pm | Ballroom Enjoy Jazz Piano music, light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar Complimentary for members and guests to attend.

We invite you to be a part of this popular show that represents the diverse talents of our members.

Categories Include: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolors, Drawings, Pastels, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Glass & Wood. (Artwork can be displayed on easels, tables or hung from pro-panels.)

Artists may be present for discussions about their work and various artwork will be for sale.

Contact sandymacneill@msn.com for application to display your artwork.

SPYC Group Excursions

Join us for a new season of Broadway Shows at the Straz Peforming Arts Center

Limited seats are still available!

All packages include: One ticket (choice of Orchestra or Mezzanine), prix-fixe dinner & drinks at the downtown clubhouse, and round-trip shuttle transportation.

Fri., March 27, 2020

Sat., May 30, 2020

Fri., June 5, 2020

Showtime - 8:00 pm $210/pp (all-inclusive) **********

Showtime - 8:00 pm $216/pp (all-inclusive) **********

Showtime - 8:00 pm $210/pp (all-inclusive) **********

RSVP by 12/31/19

RSVP by 1/31/20

RSVP by 1/31/20

Seating is booked with the theater based upon ticket availability for “groups”.

All SPYC Group Excursion packages are “Non-Refundable”.

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SPYC

Mrs. Betty Jean Miller ~ October 17th

TRAVELING BURGEES Kevin & Debbie Hopper pictured on the bow of M/V Stella Maris their last day of their cruise in Dubrovnik, Croatia. A pirate ship is in the background!

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES Barbara Kearnes ~ Executive Office, 34 yrs.

Sharon Wiers ~ Cashier, 18 yrs.

Aneliya Boyadzhieva ~ Banquet Server, 15 yrs.

Linda Morabito ~ Banquet Server, 13 yrs.

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Carron, visiting the Hyannis Port YC in Hyannis Port, MA.

Billie Hillyer ~ Housekeeping Supervisor, 10 yrs.

Michael Phythian ~ Bartender, 6 yrs.

Keith Gordon ~ Steward, 5 yrs.

Brittany Lee ~ Steward, 2 yrs.

Gene & Mary McCarthy and Chuck Goes at Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club for the last weekend of the Star Regatta.

De’Andre Gainey ~ PAG Busser, 2 yrs.

William Long ~ Line Cook, 1 yr.

BROOKE POTTER NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Help us to congratulate, Brooke Potter, who won the title of “Employee of the Month” for November 2019. Brooke has been a member of the Yacht Club staff for a little under a year, but has made a huge impact in such a short amount of time. As the Assistant Catering Manager, she assists with planning banquet events and helps

“Anchors Aweigh!”

oversee the execution of them as well. She is very creative with projects that she has tackled and has become our main person for menu design. She hails from Maryland, but has taken to the Florida lifestyle beautifully, becoming an integral part of the team and we are so proud to have her here. Congratulations, Brooke, on a job well done!

Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy! ~ November Winner: John Wolfe John is the lucky winner of the November Anchor’s Aweigh game/raffle, spotting all nine (9) of the Anne & Andy images. To recap, they were spotted on pages: 3,6,11,13,14,15,17,21 & 24. John snagged $100 in food & beverage gift certificates he can use while dining at the Club!

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Submit your answer for this month’s game by December 10th to the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org. Each month one name is drawn out of ALL of the correct answers submitted. The WINNER will be announced on the 15th, and contacted via phone or email to claim their prize. Happy Hunting & Good Luck!

*Note: Image of Anne & Andy on this page (to the left) DOES NOT count in the game.*

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SALTY SISTERS

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by Carol Hansen

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n October 2nd, Captain Connie Beckman welcomed everyone to the 68th Salty Sister Annual Meeting. After confirming that everyone had cast their votes for the new Officers and Directors, she introduced Commodore Jim Byrne and Waterfront Director Shawn Macking as our guest speakers.

Election Results: Captain – Kathy Ahern, Co-Captain – Els Wiemken, Secretary – Angela Kowalik, Treasurer – Iris Mastry, and Awards – Donna Papa. Directors: Carole Bardes, Tricia Billings, and Gretchen Tenbrock-Wolfe.

Connie announced that the Spirit Trophy is awarded to the Salty Sister who deserves recognition for exemplifying the following qualities: contribution to the social aspect of sailing, good sportsmanship, leadership, organization, motivation, involvement, and attendance at Wednesday morning sailing activities. This year’s Spirit Trophy was Els Wiemken - Spirit Trophy Winner awarded to Els Wiemken.

The Amy Joyce Uhler Race Management Award is presented to the Salty Sister who has made significant contributions to race management during the year. Kathy Ahern said “this year’s recipients of this award have worked together as a team every Wednesday, with smiles on their faces.” Kathy Ahern presented the award to Gretchen Tenbrock-Wolfe and Gretchen Tenbrock-Wolfe & Jeanetter Erb Jeanette Erb!

Kathy Ahern & Connie Beckman with Vicki Posner Optimist Trophy Winner

This year’s Elizabeth Priestley Optimist Memorial Trophy was presented to the Salty Sister who best exemplifies Betsy’s spirit of eternal optimism in “achieving or attempting the challenge to achieve personal goals through exceptional character, as demonstrated on the water and in her life in the context of being a Salty Sister.” This year’s winner was Vicki Posner!!

Els Wiemken introduced the new Class of 2018, Jennifer Anderson, Vanessa Beckman, and Beverly Smoak.

Instructors Barbara Watson, and Diane Fowler welcomed the new class.

Barbara Watson & Connie Beckman with the Class of 2018

Aila Erman of the Class of ’79 was announced as our newest 40-year pin recipient. Our newest 30-year Lifetime Members are Kitty Safford, Sherry Welch (PC), and Margaret Dawson (PC).

The Salty Sisters look forward to another great year and new sailing season under our new Captain and Co-Captain, Kathy Ahern and Els Wiemken.

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by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President Lunch will include LBC favorites – Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Candied Pecans, Cobb Salad, Warm Rolls & Butter, and Small Tarts with Coffee, Iced Tea and Water.

Make your reservation by Friday, December 6 -- call the PAG Clubhouse (727) 360-1646 or email kerrie@spyc.org. Let the club know if you have special dietary needs when you make your reservation.

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ecember is sure to be a crowd pleaser too. We will have our annual holiday luncheon with entertainment by the St. Petersburg High School “Pitchforks.” They are a very captivating elite acapella singing group and are sure to present an excellent program. Entertainment will be followed by a gift exchange among our members and guests! Please bring a gift valued at $10.00 - $15.00 to exchange. Do not confuse this with “regift” BINGO prizes in January last year. We want nice gifts for our members and guests!

December 9th ~ 10:45 AM Sign-In 11:00 AM Short Meeting Followed by Entertainment by the St. Petersburg High School “Pitchforks”

Jaunita Lolita

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Mah Jongg will be played after the festivities so plan to spend the day. If you need lessons, send me an email (patsywarmack@ tampabay.rr.com) and I’ll arrange it for you.

The LBC is all about having fun so come join us!!

Membership forms are available at SPYC.org or, call or email Membership Chair, Cheryl Lanfear, 512-264-5542 or mclanfear@yahoo.com to join or renew. It’s $30.00 annually and worth every penny!

PAG Club ONLY members are eligible to join the LBC!!

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Womans

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by JoAnn Wood, President

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ear the Sleigh Bells ring! It’s time to celebrate the Holidays.

Don’t miss the Woman’s Club Party on Wednesday, December 11th at 5:30 pm. Guests are welcome to join in the fun. There will be a delightful happy hour, followed by a delicious sit down dinner. Our fabulous program chair, Cyndi Deermount has put together a great evening of fun, games, music, and entertainment. Make your reservations directly with the Yacht Club ASAP! If you prefer something more relaxing, join the FunSeekers group on Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 pm for the Florida Orchestra Holiday Pops concert at the Mahaffey.

Please contact Deborah Giaquinto (deborahgia@cloud.com) asap for tickets. In October, the FunSeekers were instructed on the fine art of Italian Cuisine at Mazzaro’s Cooking Class and ate everything they prepared. Check emails for more events from the Woman’s Club.

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

WOMAN’S CLUB INTEREST GROUPS Book Group Facilitator: Sue Bettencourt Meets 4th Wed unless noted Social 5 pm | Discussion 5:30-6:30 pm snbettencourt88@gmail.com Bridge Group Facilitator: Joyce Sterrett 727-822-5878 Meets every Tues @ 1 pm [lunch @ Noon optional] Fun Seekers Facilitator: Deborah Giaquinto Event dates and times vary Dec 14 Holiday Pops- Mahaffey deborahgia@icloud.com

Mah Jongg Meets every Thurs @ 1 pm [lunch @ Noon optional] Facilitators: Angela Kowalik and Patsy Warmack koalafam@tampabay.rr.com patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com Sunshine Contact Cheryl Lanfear mclanfear@yahoo.com Membership: Janna Ranney jannrann@gmail.com or visit our club website page for the form to join or renew.

[Please note-full calendar in Woman’s Club directory)

[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 RADIOCLUB

by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ

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he Amateur Radio Club (ARC) meetings are held every third Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the Park View Room. Eyeball for a Highball before the meeting in the lounge. Next meeting will be held on December 17th.

We have our regular “On The Air” radio net every Monday at 5:30 pm. If you would like to observe our net in operation, there are several members with radios at PAG on the outside deck.

Pictured here is Chris Fraser KN4JBI (left) and Jack Satterfield W4GRJ (right) discussing the finer points of using Morse Code in this digital world. FYI- Morse Code invented in 1837 is actually the first ever digital communication.

We welcome all SPYC members to join us at our meeting. If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator …. we can help you!

Study help online www.hamtestonline.com.

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Fashions by “Bo Tiki”

A boutique in the heart of Gulfport offering an eclectic array of clothing, shoes, jewelry, art & extraordinary one of a kind finds!

6th Annual Fashion Show & Afternoon Tea ~ Hosted by the SPYC Woman’s Club

Wednesday ~ February 5, 2020 ~ Downtown Clubhouse

“Don’t be late, for a very important date!”

Tea Served at 2:00 pm Fashion Show at 3:00 pm Reservations Required: 727-892-6882 (Guests are welcome)

SALTWATER

Team Yerba Buena Captained by Tom Wallace won the tournament fishing inshore

ANGLERS

by Capt. Wayne Andrews

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he Saltwater Anglers hosted the 2019 SPYC Bob Lee Memorial Fishing Tournament on Saturday, October 26th at SPYC @ Pass-a-Grille.

The Commodore Robert E. Lee Saint Petersburg Yacht Club Fishing Trophy was awarded to Tom Wallace

Thanks to all who participated and helped make the Bob Lee Memorial Tournament a great success. Despite rough weather 10 boats toughed it out fishing the bay and near shore landing a variety of fish.

With 30 species as point scoring targets, this tournament can be won by any team with the right strategy. This year was an excellent demonstration. Second place team War Chant, in a 38 Out Island, ventured the furthest offshore in heavy seas.

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War Chant had the largest King Mackerel for 3 points, 1st and 2nd place Barracuda for 5 points, and 2nd place Spanish Mackerel for a total of 10 points. PC Tom Wallace on Yerba Buena won the tournament fishing inshore with 1st place Snook for 3 points, 1st and 2nd place Redfish for 5 points, 1st and 2nd place Snapper for 5 points, and tied for 2nd Grunt for 1 ½ points, totaling 14 ½!

Thanks to all our sponsors who helped raise over $2,200 for a charity with the mission to support all U.S. military service members, veterans, and their families through physical, educational, and emotional programs in an effort to eliminate suicide.

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 September 11th and October 9th, or sign up on SPYC.org. Click on the “Clubs” tab and scroll down to Saltwater Anglers, click on the “More Information” tab and sign-up to get on the email list.

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GOLF

GROUP

by Connie Smith

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he Golf Group celebrated Veteran’s Day on November 11th at our scramble outing at Bardmoor Golf and Country Club. The weather was sunny and cool perfect for golf, a “Chamber of Commerce” day. *First Place – Tom Ritschel, Bud Ogle, Becky Crosson, John Deermount

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2nd Place

Our Veterans-Rich Lander, Jack Phyel, Ed Wilson, Bob Bedford, Rand Valentine, John Deermount, Jack Howard, Eric McShane, Dick Vazzano

Closest to the Pin on two Par 3’s went to Guy Anderson; Dick Vazzano was Closest on the other Par 3.

Straightest Drive was had by Isabel Schoenberg.

We lunched on pizza and brew as we toasted our fellow golfers who are Veterans and thanked them for their service. A shout out welcome to our new members to the Golf Group – Charles Bruner, Cyndi Deermount, Mary Deininger, Julia and Claus Villebro.

*Second Place – Jim Krause, Dennis Auger, Jay Marshall, Nydia Ballesteros *Third Place – (match of cards) 1st Place

Guy Anderson, Ed Wilson, Dick Vazzano, Connie Smith

A thank you to Tom Ritschel for presenting the “golf rule of the day” at our November meeting. Our next outing is on December 3rd at Innisbrook and the Annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 5th at the Club. Contact Sue Arsenault at sueatcp@aol.com.

Journey With Us!

5:00 - 7:00 pm | $15++/pp Hors d’oeuvres provided RSVP: Online spyc.org -OR- 727-892-6882

Experience the world through guest speakers & fellow travelers. * February 6, 2020- Ralph Warmack, Bare-boating on European Waterways incorporating numerous trips renting self-drive boats in Germany, France & Italy. * March 5, 2020- Mary Lou Turgeon & Dick Mordaunt, Mongolia: The Land of Nomads, Yurts & Ghengis Khan - fulfilling a dream to interact with vanishing nomads and pursue their hobby of photography. * April 5, 2020- Loren Hoffman, A Himalayan Odyssey: Travel Adventures in Nepal - photos and narration of his adventures in the tiny and remote country, a country with diverse birds, animal & plant life.

The mission of the Passport Club is to have fun and share travel experiences, plans, and bucket lists for domestic & international travels; by air, land, sea, or just kicking back and letting others take the wheel!

(Guests welcome ~ food & beverage will be billed to member account.)

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Blessing of the Fleet – Officiating Committee

FLEET

by Willy Bain, Fleet Captain (Incoming)

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s your new Cruising Fleet Captain, I am honored to have been asked to serve this truly fun group of boaters and will strive to keep the Fleet cruising as our Past Fleet Captain Angela has done for a miraculous five-year span.

In October, the Fleet’s outing was to Galati’s Yacht Basin on Anna Maria Island (10/25-10/27) with activities arranged October Port Directors –

by Charlotte & Ray Noyes. The event Charlotte & Ray Noyes included “Docktails”, dinner at both the “Eliza Ann” and “Sea Food Shack” with transportation provided by the colorfully decorated, music booming “Monkey Bus”; Awaiting Transportation – “The Monkey Bus an interactive party bus that relives the spirit of the 60s. The cruise ended with a spin through town accompanied by singing and joyous celebration. Charlotte & Ray Noyes have once again harmonized a wonderful weekend cruise.

In November, the Cruising Fleet participated in the “Blessing of the Fleet” (11/3) with 13 boats being blessed at sea with three blessings dockside followed by a good turnout at the “Jazz Brunch”. Those officiating were Commodore Blacker, Vice Commodore Mendelblatt, Rear Commodore Waters, Fleet Captain, and Rev. Peete aboard the Vessel “Next Chapter”.

The Cruising Fleet also sponsored the presentation “Yachts That Went To War” by author Robert N. Macomber. This presentation was open to the entire Club and explored the story of elegant yachts, focusing on four poignant tales about vessels which were turned into warships during the Spanish-American War. Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy include: • December Annual Holiday & Awards Dinner – Friday Dec. 13 • Lighting of the Yachts – Saturday Dec. 14 Inquire or sign-up for our events on the SPYC Website, Cruising Fleet page. Looking forward to seeing you on the water …

Map of Ranges

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by Rich Treinen

here to shoot is easily the second most important decision we make every Friday. A gun club might have great sporting clay courses, but if there’s no good eating nearby, we won’t shoot there. That’s right, eating afterwards is the number 1 priority. When we shoot Sarasota Trap-Skeet & Clays it’s the Lucky Pelican, just off I-75 at University…great seafood. As we drive back from Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, two good choices are Hungry Harry’s, a mom & pop BBQ place that serves collards, or this “Old Florida” place called Ukulele Brands. Both are on Land O’Lakes Blvd.

When we travel to Fish Hawk, it’s a circle the bay day. We drive there via the Skyway Bridge; but we are not coming back that way. We return via the Selmon Expressway because of two places found in proximity to the get-on point. Those would be the La Septima Café, a hole in the wall serving great Cuban food, and the Islamorada Fish Company which is convenient for replenishing essential shooting supplies. It’s located next to Bass Pro Shops.

As you can see from the Wing Shooters venue map, we shoot and eat all around the bay.

Our monthly meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm.

Those wishing to join the Wing Shooters Society are encouraged to contact Grand Marshall Gene Collins at 727-385-4878 or genebcollins@hotmail.com.

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RIDERS

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by Bill Tinsley

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or our fellow Floridians who haven’t traveled to North Carolina recently, Bob gifted us with these photos of the start of leaf change for the season. Gorgeous!!

Our own Bart Franey just returned from a 1,750 mile ride to Chattanooga and the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, TN for the sixth annual Indian Motorcycle Ride. From there Bart rode up to Nashville to visit his daughter. Bart is pictured next to his red Indian Chieftain.

Bill Tinsley sent us a photo during his ride from North Carolina to Florida. Bill rode his BMW R1200RT 800 miles

transporting the bike to Florida. He also spent an exciting night in Charleston, SC enjoying the historic district. Bill has been elected Riders Club President with Bart Franey as Co-President, Ray Noyes as Vice President, and Douglas Freedle as Secretary.

The Riders Club welcomes everyone to attend our meetings, and join our rides. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the downtown Club. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17th at 6:15 pm.

President: Bill Tinsley bill.tins@gmail.com Co-President: Bart Franey bartfraney@gmail.com Vice President: Ray Noyes rayn.ecchvac@gmail.com Secretary: Douglas Freedle janusfla@tampabay.rr.com

BROAD

2019 Commodore Lucas Winners

Heather LaLanne

REACHERS

by Marti Cochran

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he Club at Pass-a-Grille produced a gem of a day for the 48th Annual Commodore Lucas Cup Regatta, the signature event of the Broad Reachers’ fall sailing season. The October 11th event featured clear skies, fair winds, a T-dock full of spectators, and a field of competitors from women’s sailing clubs up and down Florida’s central Gulf Coast.

The five-race series requires sailors to return to the docks and switch to a different assigned boat in-between races — a feature posing challenges to racers as well as boat handlers, who must catch incoming boats at the docks and assist sailors in finding and settling into new boats for each new race. Chair Carol Hansen organized a great team of volunteers from the Broad

Reachers and other clubs. Thanks to PRO Gloria Davis and Race Committee Jennifer Parramore, Mary McCarthy, Tricia Billings, Betty Hurley, Barbara Arnold, and Dotty Bellefleur (Windlasses); Mark/Safety Boat crew George Simmons and Gwen Mann; Safety Ashore Julia Sorbo; Registrars Ginny Daniels and Connie DuBois; and boat handlers Joanne Simmons, Angela Treinen, Debbie Walcutt, Marti Cochran, Margo Currey (Windlasses), Linda Schwartz & Ursula Olson (Luffing Lassies), and Carol McClain (Mainsheet Mamas). And thanks to our Broad Reachers sailors, Carol Hansen and Heather LaLanne!

Special guests Spencer Lucas and Betty Sanders joined us for lunch, and Spencer presented trophies to the winner, second and third place finishers: 1st place Lisa Ehrhart (Luffing Lassies/ Sarasota); 2nd Julie Sargent (Mainsheet Mamas/Tampa); and 3rd Cathy McNally (Bow Chasers/Clearwater).

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Children’s Christmas Party & Brunch Sunday ~ December 15th Brunch in the Ballroom

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