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MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER

Smooth Sailing

Commodore's Ball 2021

Enjoy some highlights in this issue

This Month...

Long Range Planning Update - page 8 SPYC Poker Run Recap & Fall Bay Race Winners - page 12

SPYC "On The Water" News | Membership Highlights | Upcoming Events | Clubs Within The Club FOUNDED 1909

MEMBERSHIP IS BY INVITATION ONLY

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COMMODORE’S LOG D

ear SPYC Members, Welcome to fall, some cooler weather, and all the holiday festivities in and around the Club and on the water. All Club locations are buzzing with activities. I love to see our Club returning to normal and exceeding our expectations!

I am pleased to announce that the Club has continued to experience a huge increase in new members - one of the largest increases in its history! This month, the trend continues, and I invite new members to participate, make yourself at home, meet new friends, and enjoy your Club.

The Entertainment Committee has been extremely busy working hard to schedule many new, exciting, and fun events this year. I urge you to participate, and sign up early when events are announced. With the enthusiasm and quality of these events, I’m sure they will sell out quickly.

On the sailing front, the Annual Yachting Recognition Awards is right around the corner and nominations are now being accepted. Complete information on this prestigious event can be found within this issue.

We are thrilled to be hosting some exciting regattas this month and into 2022. A few include: America's Disabled Regatta, High School Keelboat National Championship, Snipe Master National Championship, and more. Regatta details can be found on the website, www.spyc.org.

On the powerboat front, the Powerboat Competition Committee ran the downtown Poker Run in October. The committee did a fantastic job arranging for 6 stops and coordinating for over 25 boats and 160 participants! The next Poker Run will be held at our Pass-a-Grille location in the spring. Be sure to never miss one of these very fun events!

Speaking of our Pass-a-Grille Beach Club, I urge you to visit that location if you have not been there lately. In the last several years, the Club has invested almost $900,000 in new docks, new rest/shower rooms, new pool, and a repair and update to the inside of the building. Management and staff at PAG will make you feel right at home!

Finally, the Entertainment Committee will be coordinating a new tradition at the Yacht Club. The event will be a meet and greet to introduce Club members to the new Commodore, his wife, and the Flag Officers and their spouses. This event will be held on Friday, January 7th, 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Quarterdeck with complimentary light Hors d’oeuvres and wine. Mary and I and the Flags look forward to meeting you all on January 7th.

Fair winds and calm seas,

Bill Waters, Commodore

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Rhett J. Robicheaux,CCM..............................................................................823-1219 General Manager, COO | gm@spyc.org Colleen Finney, CHAE........................................................................................823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org Corey A. Hall..........................................................................................................892-6888 Director of Member Relations | Membership@spyc.org

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GENERAL MANAGER - Pg. 5

Joseph Van Bemmel..........................................................................................892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2...............................................................892-6882 Catering Director/Clubhouse Services Manager | catering@spyc.org Jamie Lord.............................................................................................................892-6897 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org

ON THE WATER - Pg. 8

Leah Wieter ...........................................................................................................892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@spyc.org Pierre Dumaine...................................................................................................892-6880 Beverage Director | pierre@spyc.org Mary Lou Privitera.............................................................................................822-3873 Director of Restaurants ext. 227 | Director.restaurants@spyc.org

CLUB EVENTS - Pg. 16

Kerrie Paquette ..................................................................................................360-1646 Manager at the Beach Club @ Pass-a-Grille | Kerrie@spyc.org Shawn Macking...................................................................................................822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman............................................................822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org

CULINARY CORNER - Pg. 22

Todd Fedyszyn.....................................................................................................896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@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. 24

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

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HOURS of OPERATION Downtown Club: Tuesday - Sunday, CLOSED Mondays BREAKFAST BUFFET

change.) - Friday: 7:30 - 9:30 am COVID-19 CLUB HOURS (Club hours are subject toWednesday TUESDAY Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 - 11:00 am (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm) Sunday Brunch Buffet : 11:00 am - 2:00 pm WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Open 7:30 am - 9:30 pm (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm)

GRILLE 1909 Dinner Service: 5:30 - 9:00 pm (Wednesday - Sunday)

FRIDAY & SATURDAY Open 7:30 am - 11:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 10:45 pm)

HERITAGE LOUNGE Lunch Service: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm (Express Lunch Buffet, Wed. - Fri. 11:30 am -2:00 pm) Dinner Service: 5:30 - 9:00 pm Late Night Menu: 9:00 -11:00 pm (Friday & Saturday)

SUNDAY Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 8:45 pm) COMMODORE DINING ROOM - CLOSED (NOTE: Sunday Brunch in December will take place upstairs all month)

TIKI BAR Tuesday- Thursday: 5:00 - 9:30 pm Friday: 5:00 - 11:00 pm (LIVE Music) Saturday: Noon - 11:00 pm (LIVE Music!)

Sunday: 1:00 - 9:00 pm (LIVE Music!)

www.facebook.com/SaintPetersburgYachtClub www.twitter.com/SPYC_FL #stpetersburgyachtclub on Instagram PASS-A-GRILLE CLUB Pool Opens ~ 11:00 am Club Hours ~ 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (last entry to building & last call at 9:15 pm) LIVE Music: Saturday 5:00-8:00 pm Club Hours on Sunday ~ 11:30 am - 8:00 pm (last entry to building & last call at 7:45 pm) (CLOSED Tuesday & Wednesday)

*Dining Reservations: Dining reservations can be made online at www.spyc.org, or on your SPYC mobile app. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible. It will permit us to offer a greater choice of time and size of party to your fellow members. A fee of $10/pp will be assessed for no shows. Thank you for your cooperation.

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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHT 4

MEMBER

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Welcome

Did You Know?

he Pineapple has been a universal symbol of neighborliness and hospitality, a warm welcome for many centuries all over the world.

At SPYC one of the ways we recognize new members is to place a Pineapple Burgee upon their dining table when dining at the Club.

Should you pass by a table with a Pineapple Burgee on it, please take a minute to introduce yourself and give the new member a friendly, warm welcome.

How to Identify Yacht Club Flag Officer Burgees

New Members!

Active: Mr. & Mrs. John Thomas & Lisa Marie Jablonsky Mr. & Mrs. Ross & Rachel Bowie Mr. & Mrs. Karl & Paula Smart Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Jennifer Vincent

Non Resident: Dr. John Cornell & Mrs. Meredith Cornell Mr. James Turner & Ms. Lisa Curtin Mr. & Mrs. Randolph & Sally Scott

Active Boat: Mr. & Mrs. Randall & Rachel Lopez Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Amanda Mandeville Mr. Edmund Kielty

Intermediate: Ms. Alexandria Toothman Mr. Joel Murawski

Thank You to Our Proposers!

Brooke Nelson Roy Burnett Dr. Jody Abrams Brett Clarke Bill Waters, II

Gary Cannon Michael Fox Helle Getz Charlotte Robbins

Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman Corey Hall Director of Member Relations (727) 892-6888 membership@spyc.org

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

Commodore

Save the Date!!

Meet & Greet with our New General Manager

Mr. Rhett J. Robicheaux Tuesday ~ January 18th, 2022

Vice Commodore

4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Heritage Lounge during Happy Hour (reservations are not required)

Rear Commodore

Treasurer DECEMBER 2021 | SMOOTH SAILING

Secretary

Past Commodore

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General Manager’s Log by: Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM

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ear Members, The weather outside is delightful with cooler days and nights, you can feel holiday cheer all around our facilities. You will notice a lot more activities around the Club this month with the Club decked out for the holidays. We will be very busy with holiday parties and Club events. Remember our Sunday Brunch is now being served upstairs in the ballroom. It’s hard to believe its December and we are closing in on yet another year. How time flies when you’re having fun! I would like to wish each of you Happy Holidays while spending time with family and friends during this wonderful time of year.

When at the Club you may notice tables with burgees (flags) on it and wonder, what do those mean? – This is a tradition in Yacht Clubs across the world signifying: Officers of the Club, Past Commodores, visitors from other Yacht Clubs, New Members, and members who have a personal family burgee.

Here at SPYC we try to acknowledge our Past Commodores and Flag Officers, including the Treasurer and Secretary. In addition, you may notice a "Pineapple Burgee" on a table - this burgee signifies "welcoming hospitality" particularly with our new members. This aids in the introduction from tendered members to reach out and welcome those new members to the Club. If you are a new member, making a reservation will help us to know when you are coming so we can have a Pineapple Burgee on your table ahead of time.

Reservations Please! It’s that time of year where we are seeing more and more of our membership utilizing the Club’s facilities Downtown and at the Beach Club. With that said, we strongly encourage reservations at all meal periods. I cannot stress the importance of reservations here at the Club. As we close out 2021 with usage in the Club rising, despite the unprecedented times we are in, 2022 is showing early signs that this trend will continue. It is very helpful that you try and honor your reservation time. So many times, members are enjoying the camaraderie of their friends, which is what a Club is about, and time slips away and then everyone decides to sit and order all at once. This is when it becomes more difficult to serve you in the manner that is expected of us.

Reservations help us plan accordingly in making sure we have the appropriate staff on the floor and product on hand. Even if you decide you are coming to the Club for lunch or dinner last minute give us a call for a heads up.

Membership is a privilege and with that privilege comes responsibilities as a member. One is to share the Club with friends and family and proposing new members. Another is utilizing the Club and supporting Club events. Your attendance is what employs our staff and allows them to make a decent living while wanting to continue their employment here at SPYC. Of equal importance, abiding to the House Rules and Regulations to continue our image as a fine Club.

To that end, your House and Grounds committee has been reviewing some of the House Rules and one that stood out was the Dress Code throughout the Club’s facilities. It seems as if this had been extremely relaxed over the years and most lately due to COVID. The committee reviewed several of our neighboring club rules and have come up with what they feel is appropriate for the SPYC. The plan is to roll out the new Dress Code sometime after the beginning of 2022. Once adopted, enforcement will be the key.

In closing, it has been an unprecedented couple years for all of us. The good news is that the Club will survive and has survived. Due to the great leadership of past and present Boards, the Club has sound financial processes in place to get us through this storm. The Club has a strong balance sheet and our capital is looking good. The health of a Club is through its capital not the operating ledger and for years your Club has done it right to weather us through this pandemic. I look forward to meeting everyone in the coming months as I make myself visible around our various facilities.

Cheers!

Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM General Manager, COO

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Commodore's Ball 2021

Thank You to our members for attending this year's Annual Commodore's Ball. A fun and fabulous time was had by everyone! Please enjoy a few of the many highlights from this year's gala. A full gallery of photos can be viewed at the link below or on the website under "Member Central".

A special thank you to our exceptional SPYC team of employees who helped make this event a spectacular success.

https://bit.ly/3kUDyc2 (If you experience an issue accessing this link, please contact: member.services@spyc.org -or- membership@spyc.org)

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Long Range Planning Update:

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he Member Survey undertaken earlier this fall is providing the backbone for our Strategic Planning process. We thank all of you who participated; you may have received the Executive Summary of the survey by now; if not, keep your eyes on your inbox!

One of the most interesting pieces that came out of the survey is a way of looking at satisfaction and loyalty. Mike Morin of Club Benchmarking provides this explanation: The Net Promoter Score is a research-based question created by Bain & Co. that determines member loyalty.

The question asks survey participants to rate on a level from 0 to 10 how likely are they to recommend a brand to friends or family. Research shows that survey respondents who answered 0 to 6 are less likely to come back as well as promote the brand. Individuals that reply 7 or 8 are not speaking negatively towards the brand nor are strictly loyal. Survey respondents that selected 9 or 10 actively promote the brand.

As a non-profit organization, we are unable to market the club through traditional marketing efforts which is why we rely heavily on member word of mouth. Many new members have joined the Club in the last two years.

Are You A Promoter?

Those new members bring their friends and family to the Club to enjoy the facilities, and ultimately some of those visitors will choose to become members too. New members are crucial to building a robust and healthy club.

The NPS goes deeper than traditional satisfaction question because it also gauges loyalty. In theory, we’d rather have dissatisfied, loyal members than satisfied, disloyal members. It sounds odd, but when you are not loyal to a brand and have a poor experience, oftentimes that is your last visit to that entity whereas if you are loyal to a brand or organization and have a poor experience, you are more likely to tell someone with the organization about it and help them correct it for future clients and experiences.

So, are you a Net Promoter, loyal and willing to recommend us? Great! Keep the communication lines going and help us build a better club!

Matt & Laura Bryant

Blessing of the Fleet 2021

by Kevin Cross, Fleet Captain

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he Annual Blessing of the Fleet took place on Sunday, November 7th with twenty boats participating. The Blessing was given by Rev. Brandon Peete aboard Commodore Waters’ "Bimawich", with boat traffic coordinated by Ray Noyes aboard "Victory".

Fair winds, following seas and smooth sailing to all.

Included are four photos: "Warrior" Blessing, "Victory" Blessing, "Bimawich" Blessing, "Bad Investment" Crew

"Bimawich"

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"Bad Investment"

ON THE WATER

Yachting Recognition Awards “Call for Nominations!

Nomination Deadline: January 5, 2022

Details or to submit your nomination contact: Trisha Birkenstock: trishab@tampabay.rr.com

Criteria For The Following Trophies:

ELIGIBILITY:

Donald D. White Cruising Trophy: For a Cruiser who has embarked on a long journey in 2021.

˙Club Members, Spouses, and Dependents ˙Junior Sailors and Members of the Sailing Center

Selection Criteria for Individuals Who: ˙Have distinguished themselves and brought honor to the SPYC by outstanding performance in national/international yachting competition. ˙Have accomplishments in race or event management of such significance as to draw national/international recognition. ˙Through long and noteworthy service in yachting activities, distinguish themselves to an unusual and unique degree. ˙Special awards are given to Cruisers who have embarked on long journeys in 2021.

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Pat Seidenspinner Award: For a female SPYC member who advocates the Club to improve its stature within the membership, sailing community, or other organizations, who is seen as a mentor to others.

America’s Great Loop: In recognition of those who have completed one or more “Loops” around the Eastern third of the U.S. via desginated routes.

World Champions Trophy: To members who have won the World Championships as Skippers in One Design Regattas or Match Racing World Finals.

SPYC Junior Sailing Update by Todd Fedyszyn, Youth Sailing Director

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he SPYC Junior Sailing Team has been hard at work racing around the state of Florida and beyond. With the schedule filling up fast with new and re-scheduled events, it is shaping up to be a very busy winter for all of our SPYC Racing Fleets.

Over the October Columbus Day long weekend our qualified SPYC Laser Sailors travelled to Camp Seagull in North Carolina to compete in the US Sailing Youth Championships. Guthrie Braun sailed a strong event finishing 2nd overall in the Laser Full Rig Fleet. Guthrie was followed by Ethan Danielson in 4th overall. In the Laser Radial Fleet SPYC’s Kate Danielson finished as the 2nd Female Overall. On the Nacra course, SPYC’s Dorothy Mendelblatt and Ian Iles finished a strong 3rd Overall in their first Youth Champs as a team. Ian was also awarded the Sportsmanship Award. Also competing for SPYC were Sidney Moyer, Preston Weaver, and Callen Burnett.

Our top performer in the 150 boat Opti RWB Fleet was John Hartney in 4th Place Overall and 1st in Blue Fleet. Also sailing a strong event were Rosie Simpson in 22nd, Daniel Smith in 38th, and Blake Vincent in 39th. Also competing for SPYC were Gloria Privis, Ryder Ellis, Maija Andert, Chris Shaffer, Anna Andert, Talon Schenk, Thomas Weidner and Jad Aberdrabbo.

Our SPYC Green Fleet sailors travelled to the Clearwater Green Fleet Regatta over the weekend of October 30th-31st to compete in their 2nd event of the fall season. All sailors showed that they are making excellent forward progress with improved results and a better understanding of the race course. Our top performer was Zach Ostman in 5th Overall.

Also competing were Weston Bowie, Smith Nelson, Everett Perkins, Maya Tsantiris, Adeline Dozark, Leo Pallante, Tucker Gowens, and Liam McFadden.

Over the same weekend our SPYC Opti RWB Team travelled to Charleston, SC to compete in the USODA SE Championships hosted at the Hobcaw YC. Sailors were greeted by 8-12 knots of wind and probably the strongest current many have ever seen.

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50th Sunfish World Championship & SPYC Fall Foil Kite Regatta

by Donna Sue Marks, Yachting Information Committee

he 50th Sunfish World Championship took place in Sarasota, Florida Oct 23rd29th. SPYC congratulates, PC David Mendelblatt, finishing as the Top Master World Sunfish Champion! He placed 5th overall in the 100-boat fleet.

SPYC hosted the Fall Foil Racing Regatta Nov 5th-7th. The Beach Club was "regatta central" for 3 days as 47 competitors from 4 countries and 10 states were represented sailing Hydrofoil Kites, iQFOils and Wingfoils; a new foiling class.

Friday afternoon was a social hour in the Club. Racing was held Saturday and Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico off Pass-aGrille Beach. We saw NNW breeze with an avg of 16-18k. Each fleet completed 12 races. Salty Sister, Gina Bowden Pierce, was Race Officer on the Wingfoil Course. A historical first for SPYC as we have never done a Wingfoil race. Donna Sue Marks was RO for the Hydrofoil Kite course. The Hydrofoil Kites had 25 competitors on the line in both A&B Divisions. In A Division a previous SPYC Jr Sailor, Zack Marks, finished 3rd and SPYC member, Kevin Reali, finished sixth. The Wingfoil

2021 & 2022

SPYC REGATTA SCHEDULE America’s Disabled Regatta ~ December 4th - 5th High School Keelboat National Championship ~ December 11th - 12th Snipe Masters National Championship ~ December 11th - 12th John Jennings Memorial ~ January 8th - 9th Snipe States Regatta ~ January 8th - 9th Master Driver Team Racing Championship ~ January 15 - 16th Valentine’s Regatta ~ February 12th - 13th NOOD Regatta ~ February 18th - 20th Thistles Midwinter East Championship ~ March 2nd - 5th Crown Cars Regatta ~ March 12th SPYC Twilight Series Begins ~ March 18th - August 31st Winter Lightning Championships ~ March Dates TBD Pusser’s Rum Cup/Ted Irwin Memorial ~ March 26th A-Cats Admiral Cup ~ April 2nd - 6th A-Cats Worlds ~ April 8th - 15th (dates are subject to change)

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class had 17 competitors on the starting line. SPYC Jr Sailor, Dorothy Mendelblatt, finished as Top Female & 8th overall, and PC David Mendelblatt finished 7th. Two time returning Champion Markus Edegran, US Sailing Kiteboarding Team member, captured First Place in the Hydrofoil Kites.

Our sponsors included Elite Watersports and Northbeach Windsurfing. Appreciation goes out to over 30 SPYC Race Committee Volunteers, the Sailing Center, and SPYC PAG Beach Club Staff. They crushed it! Results can be found on Yacht Scoring. The next foiling regatta is January 28th-30th, 2022.

Foil Kite Regatta Photo, Courtesy of Photographer: Nick Mandalou

SPYC'S ANNUAL LIGHTING OF THE YACHTS Downtown Docks

Saturday December 11th 5:00 pm

Social

6:00 pm Lighting Begins All leaseholders, Cruising Fleet, and SPYC boating members are encouraged by decorating and lighting their boats. We will also continue our new tradition to honor the event with our perpetual recognition plaque. Registration not required.

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This month we have moved through the front Lobby towards the Heritage Lounge. To the left of the Heritage entrance is a huge see-through trophy case which houses a beautiful large marble based trophy topped with a huge blue and crystal globe…. Please read on!

This lovely specimen is the Darlene Clark Spirit of Competition Award and was donated by the Clark family in 1996 in memory of their mother, Darlene Clark, who was a staunch supporter of women’s sailing.

DARLENE CLARK

An excellent sailor, she was a member of the Salty Sisters [Captain in 1979] and participated in every aspect of the sailing game. In addition to her sailing accomplishments, she served on various race committees as well—honorary Vice Commodore of the Thistle Class; chief recorder on the A-Team at the 1996 summer Olympics in Savannah… “She was vivacious, dynamic and always there for everyone.”

“Darlene’s spirit lives through the trophy named after her—her pursuit of excellence in race management and sportsmanship with integrity.”

MARIDELL WEAVER FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE AWARD —

1996

SPIRIT OF COMPETITION AWARD:

DARLENE CLARK SPIRIT OF COMPETITION AWARD

Since 1996, the trophy has been awarded during the Darlene Clark Challenge [formerly known as the SPYC Bikini Cup] which was part of the Suncoast Women’s Sailing Championship. The first recipient was Maridell Weaver. It has been awarded since then until 2009—Brooke Taliaferro was the recipient.

Noteworthy fact: well-known local glass artist Chuck Boux created the trophy along with 5 little glass world keeper trophies!

BROOKE TALIAFERRO LAST RECIPIENT — 2009

[Brooke was one of the original Bikini Cup sailors!]

By: Trisha Birkenstock DARLENE CLARK & MARIDELL WEAVER WORKING AN FWSA REGATTA 1991

Many thanks to Barbara Watson, Tim Landt and all who contributed information to this article as well as the Archives of SPYC!.

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SPYC POKER RUN RECAP!

by Alex Deininger

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hank you to everyone that participated in the 2021 Downtown SPYC Poker Run! We had an incredible turnout, with 26 registered boats and over 160 participants. The Poker Run is a SPYC tradition, and an assembly of some of the most social and active boaters of our Club. Participants meet at the Club docks and show off our well-curated boat themes and Captains receive a nautical map that charts their path of adventure for the day.

This year's map guided participants to four impressively decorated waterfront homes, our very own Snell Isle Marina, as well as SPYC member, Jon LaBudde's, Big Catch Waterfront Restaurant. We would also like to personally thank Richard & Ada Winning, Billy & Juliet Auer, Rob & Micki Siviter, Bekah Rush, and Andrew Smith for hosting their docks! All boats are tasked with visiting the docks in the allotted time to collect tokens. Upon returning to the

Club, each participant turns in their tokens for poker cards to play a 5-Card Poker hand. Prizes are awarded for the Best Poker Hand, Best Boat Theme, and Best Decorated Dock. This year's winners were: • Best Poker Hand: Chris Collins (not pictured here) • Best Decorated Dock: Bekah Rush (Gilligan's Island Theme) • Best Decorated Boat: Dan "You Scratched My Anchor!"

Spaldingo & Co. (Toga Party) We look forward to seeing you all again at the next Poker Run, which will be hosted at the Pass-a-Grille Club Spring 2022...Spots will be limited, so please make sure to sign up early!

2021 TED IRWIN MEMORIAL/FALL BAY REGATTA

by Selga Sakss, Event Chair

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he Ted Irwin Memorial/Fall Bay Regatta took place Saturday, October 9th with 20 competitors participating in Spinnaker, Racer Cruiser, and Cruising divisions.

There was just enough steady wind for the Racer-Cruiser and Cruising boats to complete their “around the government marks” distance courses without the need to shorten. The Spinnaker fleet finished two of three scheduled windward/ leeward races before a major wind shift late in the day.

The Hammill-Jones Perpetual Trophy for Cruising division was awarded to Cayennita 111, skippered by Douglas Jones. The Ted Irwin Memorial Trophy for Spinnaker division was awarded to Breezin Bayou, skippered by Stephen Mitcham.

The after race party, held in the Regatta room, was filled to capacity with sailors and race committee members enjoying some great food and complimentary beer. It felt like the good old pre-pandemic days!

Cayennita 111

Breezin Bayou

Ted Irwin’s daughter, Michelle Payne, has been an integral part of this regatta for many years and presented the division awards as well as the perpetual trophies. She shared some great history about Ted’s sailing career, his successful endeavor as a designer of the Irwin Yachts and the family’s resolution to establish the Ted Irwin Memorial Trophy.

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A heartfelt thank you to Michelle Payne, to PRO George Pennington and crew on the Spinnaker course and to PRO Gloria Davis and crew on the Racer-Cruiser/Cruising course for another successful event. And a special thank you to Michael Beard of 81Bay Brewing. For full results visit www. spyc.org/regattas.

FEATURED REGATTA

St. Petersburg Yacht Club announces

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the 51st Regata del Sol al Sol Race to Mexico April 22-29, 2022 For information, go to regatadelsolalsol.org or spyc.org

go to > Regattas > Regata del Sol al Sol or

Use the SPYC app And, yes, we’re on Facebook, too

NOR available now!

Adventure awaits

on Race “LI”

We thank our sponsors:

Reduced fees for early entry!

The skipper or designee must pay for the vessel entry by April 4, 2022. All skipper and crew fees must be paid by the deadline. $695 for boat entries postmarked, filed online, and paid by Dec. 31, 2021. $795 for boat entries postmarked, filed online, and paid between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2022. $895 for boat entries postmarked, filed online, and paid after March 1 up to April 4, 2022.

The final entry and payment deadline is Monday, April 4, 2022. All payments and paperwork are due.

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Happy December

Birthdays!!

Mrs. Angela Abrams Capt. Joseph Ahern Mrs. Carrie Allen Mrs. Gail Rae Allison Mr. Philip Amick Mr. David Anderson Mr. Christopher Andert Dr. Albert E. Andrion Mrs. Lisa Arata Mr. Robert Auslander Mr. Matthew Avila Mr. Robert Avila Mrs. Michele Baer Mrs. Sally Cates Ball Past Comm. William C. Ballard Mrs. Marion Ballard Mr. Richard Barbel Mrs. Shirley Barbel Mr. Sean Barber Mrs. Tahnee Bassett Mr. Les Bauer Mrs. Nancy S. Baumann Mrs. Linda Becker Mr. Kenneth Beil Mr. James Bennett Mr. Glenn T. Benson Ms. Suzanne Berns Mrs. Virginia Berry Mr. Frederick L. Bickley Mrs. Penny Bickley Mr. John W. Biesinger Ms. Patricia Billings Mr. Michael Black Mr. Worth Blackwell Mrs. Kimberly Blake Ms. Audrey Blake Mr. William Blews Mrs. Carolyn Bond Mr. Erich Borgstede Mrs. Ashley Bowie Mr. Henry Warren Brautigam Mrs. Cathy Brewer Mr. Lorin Bridge DECEMBER 2021 | SMOOTH SAILING

Mr. Christopher Brown Mrs. Janel Brown Ms. Michele Irina Burns Mrs. Dana Caan Ms. Bonnie Cannard Mrs. Betty C. Cappa Mrs. Roberta Caraway Mr. Todd Carl Mr. William Carrick Ms. Gwendolyn Carson Mrs. Celesta Carter Mr. Levi Chancey Mrs. Gaye Clark Mrs. Cindy Clarke Mr. Max Clay Mrs. Joan Clay Mr. Thomas Coffey Mrs. Constance Collison Mr. J. Wesley Compton Mr. Welborn R. Cook Mr. Zach Coopersmith Mr. Christopher Core Ms. Caitlyn Corey Mrs. Karen S. Corson Mr. John M. Cox Mrs. Tricia Cucchiara Mrs. Alana Curran Mrs. Sonya Cutson Mr. Thomas Daniel Ms. Kathy Daniel Mr. Rodney H. Dann Ms. Gloria Davis Mrs. Noreen Dawson Mr. Christopher Deaver Mrs. Debra Lynn Dee Mr. David Dehass Mrs. Bernice Demaesschalck Mr. Bradford DeVoe Mr. Robert Dickinson Mrs. Rita Diferdinando Mr. Brady Diggs Mr. Isaac Dorra Dr. Christian G. Drehsen

Mr. John D. England Mrs. Maura Massana Escorihuela Mr. William F. Everett Ms. Carol Fasick Mrs. Marcia Feaster Mr. David P. Feaster Mr. Brendan Feeney Mrs. Ann Ferrentino Mr. Nicholas Filtz Mrs. Sue Fishalow Mr. Michael Fitz Mrs. Marie Fivecoat Mrs. Genevieve Fleming Mrs. Danielle Flynn Mrs. Jacqueline Ford Ms. Liza Fuller Mrs. Michelle Funk Mrs. Christina Anton Garcia Mrs. Linda Gerace Ms. Helle Getz Mrs. Doretta Gillott Mr. David Glogoff Mr. Thomas E. Glynn Dr. Maria Gomez Mr. Grant Goodwiller Mr. Ryan Griffin Ms. Jeanne Griswold Mrs. Paula Grover Mrs. Sarah Gyson Mrs. Charl Marie Hadfield Mr. John D. Hagman Mrs. Kara Hall Mr. Steve Hamblin Mr. Damon Hamisak Mrs. Janet Hamm Colonel Terry R. Harding Mrs. Sara M. Harned Mrs. Sharissa Hazeltine Mr. Johannes Helsen Mr. Theodore C. Henter Mr. Casey Herlihy Mrs. Christine Herlihy

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Birthday wishes from SPYC!

Anytime during the month of your Birthday, stop by the Club and enjoy a complimentary entrée & dessert.

Please mention to your server that it is your birthday month to receive this offer.

(Not valid for special events, parties or promotions. No-splitting of free entrée, please.)

(Please contact the Member Services Coordinator if you do not see your birthday listed, or if your birthdate is not correctly displayed and and needs to be updated. Email: member.services@spyc.org)

Mrs. Patricia Higgins Mrs. Barbara Hildenbrand Mr. Andrew H. Hines III Mrs. Theresa Brostek Holly Mr. Kevin Hopper Ms. Megan Hostetter Mr. William Robb Hough Mrs. Zene Hoult Mr. Don Howe Mrs. Holli Hudson Mrs. Michelle Hughes Dr. Carol Hunter Mr. Charles Jablon Mrs. Deena Jannetides Mr. David Jeffs Mrs. Samantha Jennings Mr. John Jerger Miss Roxanne Jeske Mrs. Nancy Johnson Ms. Janet Kilby Mrs. Karena Kilcoyne Mr. Justin Kimrey Mrs. Jennifer Knippen Mrs. Catherina Kolcum Mr. William Kopp Mrs. Carin Korros Mr. Mark Korros Mr. Daniel Kramer Dr. James Krause Mrs. Marcy Krinsk Mrs. Kyrenia Labrador Ms. Rachael Laky Mr. Joseph H. Lang Mrs. Madge LaVoy Dr. Alice Lee Mrs. Janet M. Leissa-Black Mr. Robert Lemm Mrs. Anne Lennox Mrs. Jane Lerner Mr. Jack LoBianco Mr. Daniel Lombardi Mrs. Anne M. Long Mrs. Nancy Sue Lurker

Dr. Jay Mabrey Dr. James B. Madison Mrs. Diane Marchese Ms. Abrianna Margolis Dr. Franklin Massari Mr. Stanton Massie Mr. F. Brooks Matheson Mr. Michael Mathis Mrs. Natalie Mauney Mr. James B. May Mr. Thomas McClure Mr. Richard J. McCrory Mr. Andrew McFall Mr. Scott McGinnis Ms. Mary Ann McGrath Mr. Kenneth McKenzie Mrs. Susan McLean Mrs. Myra McShane Mr. Samuel Memberg Mrs. Amy Mendelblatt Mrs. Rosie Harvey Meyer Mrs. Elaine Mikurak Mr. Benjamin Minichino Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minihan Mrs. Elise Minkoff Mr. Boguslaw Mistak Mrs. Mary F. Moccia Mr. Thomas P. Monkus Mrs. Isabel Moore Mr. Kevin Moore Ms. Christine Morisco Mr. Brad Morse Mr. Derek Moss Mr. Jason Moyer Mr. Smyth Mulligan Dr. Margaret Musmon Mr. Robert Myers Mrs. Joyce A. Nader Mrs. Donna Nagelsen Dr. Andrew A. Nelson Mrs. Anne Nolan Mr. Sean M. Nyitray Mrs. Catherine

Lynne O'Connor Mr. Donald L. O'Dell Mrs. Anne M. O'Dell Mr. John E. O'Grady Mr. Brent O'Neal Mr. Christiaan Olivier Ms. Cheryl Olivieri Ms. Beverly Pankonie Mr. James Paris Ms. Deborah L. Pearson Mrs. Deborah Clapp Mrs. Gail Phares Mrs. Darlene Podwoski Mr. Gregg Pounders Mrs. Linda Price Dr. Kimberly Privitera Ms. Cathy Morrow Mr. Jeffrey M. Puffer Mrs. Rose Pullen Mr. Christopher Quinty Mrs. Susan Rachel Mr. Nicholas Ramirez Mr. David E. Ramsey Ms. Melissa Raulston Mrs. Pamela H. Reilly Mr. Brian Rimel Mrs. Debbie Ritschel Mrs. Martha Robb Mr. Frank Robinson Mr. Donald A. Rock Mr. Bruce Rodgers Mrs. Charlotte Rohland Mrs. Denise Rufo Ms. Jerilyn Rush Mrs. Mary Russick Ms. Linda Sakon Ms. Judith Sallows Mrs. Iris Salzer Ms. Barbara Sansone Mrs. Linda Santoro Ms. Jennifer Schaefer Mr. Charles J. Schafer Ms. Jeanette Secor

Mr. John M. Sekas Mrs. Mikhele Severini Mr. Paul Shaffer Mrs. Andrea Shaffer Mrs. Moore Shannon Ms. Abigail Smith Mrs. Beverly Smoak Mr. Sam Spector Mr. Donn A. Spegal Mr. Richard Spencer Mr. Ken St Jean Mr. Gary Staub Mrs. Patricia Staub Mrs. Joan Stephenson Ms. Terri Stone Mrs. Corrie Stover Mr. David Strong Mrs. Kathryn Swintek Ms. Danette Szakaly Mr. David Tambellini Ms. Linda Testa Mrs. Lana Schutte Tetzlaff Mrs. Kristina Thyrre Mr. Trevor Toker Mr. John Tomlin Mr. Matt Towery Mr. William Townes Mrs. Sherry Treadwell Ms Joan Tripp Mrs. Mary Lee Tudi Mrs. Faye Turke Mr. James Turner Mr. Patrick Tyrrell Mr. Robert VanLandingham Mrs. Sharon VanLandingham Mr. Harold C. Vardy Mr. Alon Varsha Mrs. Cherie Velez Mrs. Cynthia J. Weatherby Mr. Douglas Weatherby Mrs. Deborah Weber Mr. Andrew Webster Mrs. Mary Ann Wedekind

Mr. Heber Weller Mrs. Sally Wheeler Mr. Jeffrey White Mrs. Linda Wilcox Mrs. Beverly Williams Mr. Christopher Wilson Mrs. Louise Wilson Ms. Jane Withers Mrs. Norma Wood Ms. Jeanne Yoder Mrs. Kathleen Zeman Dr. Michael A. Zimmer

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MONTH AT A GLANCE Monthly event listings for the Downtown & Pass-a-Grille Clubhouses

Online Event Calendar & Reservations can be found in your Member Portal under Member Central at: www.spyc.org - OR - on your SPYC Mobile App (Events & Entertainment listings are subject to change without notice)

Downtown Clubhouse December 2021

1st- Salty Sisters 1st- Chamber Music & Dinner 1st- Trivia Night 2nd- Passport Club 4th- YOGA & Breakfast 4th-5th-: America's Disabled Regatta 5th- Sunday Brunch 7th- Golf Group Holiday/Christmas Party 7th- Woman's Club Holiday Party 8th- Salty Sisters 8th- Saltwater Anglers 9th- Cruising Fleet Holiday Party 9th- Wing Shooters Society 9th- Cruising Fleet Holiday Party 9th-12th: Cruising Fleet Cruise-In 11th- YOGA & Breakfast 11th- Lighting of the Yachts 11th-12th: Highschool Keelboat Championship 11th-12th: Snipes Masters National 12th- Sunday Brunch 15th- Salty Sisters 16th- Wine Society Frederic Wildman & Co. France 16th- Wine Society Prix Fixe Dinner 18th- YOGA & Breakfast 18th- Annual Holiday Show with DAZZLER 18th- Holiday Costume Contest 19th- Children's Christmas Brunch & Party 21st- Riders Club 22nd- Salty Sisters 24th: Christmas Eve - Club closes at 3:00 pm 25th- Christmas Day - CLOSED 26th- Post Christmas Brunch 29th- Salty Sisters 31st- New Year's Eve Celebration Jan. 1, 2022: New Year's Day Annual Eggnog Party Jan. 2, 2022: Club will re-open with normal hours *NOTICE: Effective January 2022, Trivia Night price will be $15/pp

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Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse December 2021

2nd- Mixology Demonstration 4th- Broad Reachers 9th- BINGO! 11th- Broad Reachers 11th- Lighted Boat Parade - special menu available 13th- Ladies Beach Club Holiday & Gift Exchange 16th- Mixology Demonstration 17th- Wine Society Frederic Wildman & Co. France 18th- Broad Reachers 21st- Amateur Radio Club 24th- Christmas Eve - CLOSED 25th- Christmas Day - CLOSED 26th- No Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch in December 27th- Cooking Demonstration 30th- Mixology Demonstration 31st- New Year's Eve Dinner Jan. 1, 2022: CLOSED Jan. 2, 2022: Club will re-open with normal hours en nt Tik kii B Ba ar E Ent n te r t a i n m e Friday & Saturday: 6:00-9:00 pm | Sunday: 3:00-6:00 pm Dec. 3 Steve Mullis | Dec. 4: Dave Williamson | Dec. 5: Chris Rooney Dec. 10: Chris Rooney | Dec. 11: Steve Mullis | Dec. 12: Chris Rooney Dec. 17: Dave Williamson | Dec. 18: Doug Willis | Dec. 19: Chris Rooney Dec. 26: Steve Mullis | Dec. 31: Steve Mullis

Grille 119 90 9 P Piiano M Mu usic: Thursday-Saturday Enjoy piano music by - Joe Lombardo - during dinner service.

P a ss ss-a-a-Grille Grille L LIIV E M Mu usic sic!! Saturday 5:00-8:00 pm Dec. 4: Kevin Hurley | Dec. 11: Mark Moultrup | Dec. 18: Kevin Hurley

H e ri rittage L Lo ounge En Entte r t ainme ainmen nt Friday & Saturday: 7:00-10:00 pm Dec. 3rd/4th: EXPRESSIONS Band | Dec. 10th/11th: Charlie Morris Band Dec. 17th/18th: DAZZLER Band | Dec. 31: GREEN FLASH Band

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Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Hours of Operation Downtown:

• Christmas Eve: Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm • Christmas Day: CLOSED Club Re-Opens December 26th

Pass-a-Grille:

• Christmas Eve: CLOSED • Christmas Day: CLOSED (Re-Opens Sunday, December 26th)

Downtown Hours

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day • New Year's Eve: Club Open 1:00 pm - Midnight • Lounge Open: 1:00 pm - Midnight (limited Lounge menu)

• Tiki Bar Open: 1:00 pm - Midnight • New Year's Day: Club open ONLY for the Annual Eggnog Party ~ 4:00-6:00 pm (Lounge, Grille 1909, Tiki Bar, & Breakfast Buffet will not be open for service)

Pass-a-Grille Hours

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day • Club Open: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm with the regular menu available • Club closing at 3:00 pm to begin set-up for the New Year's Eve Dinner (reservations required) • Clubhouse CLOSED on New Year's Day (Re-opens Sunday, January 2nd)

SPYC Annual Holiday Show

Saturday, December 18th ~ Downtown Clubhouse It's that time of year!!

Make plans to join us in the Heritage Lounge for the SPYC Holiday Show featuring...

"The DAZZLER Band"

Holiday Costume Contest!

Saturday, December 18th

Deck the Halls in your most festive Holiday Attire!

Taking place sometime during the DAZZLER Show

"Holiday Costume Contest" Prizes awarded for the Funniest - Cutest - & MOST Festive Holiday Costume/Attire From 7:00 - 11:00 pm

Complimentary for Members & their Guests

Reservations Not Required - Seating is on a first come, first served basis - Family Friendly Show!!

We're counting on YOU to come Dressed to Impress!!

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Children’s Christmas Brunch!

Sunday, December 19th ~ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ~ Downtown Clubhouse Activities:

Caricature Artists (11:00 am -2:00 pm) Balloon Artist (11:00 am -2:00 pm) Santa will arrive by boat! (11:30 am) Visit Santa in the Quarterdeck Room (11:30 am - 2:00 pm)

Brunch Served in the Ballroom $30++/per adult ~ $15++/per child (ages4-12) Brunch Reservations Required

Online: www.spyc.org (727) 892-6882 | catering@spyc.org *Members dining at the Club (Brunch or Lounge) will receive a priority access wristband to all of the activites (all others may be subject to greater wait times) *All children must be signed up ahead of time (even if not dining) *Wristbands will be issued once you are seated to dine

YOGA & Breakfast

Join us for a Member Only Yoga Session, taught by Krysten Rodriguez - Certified Yoga Instructor & Wellness Coach.

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Saturdays in December from 8:30 - 9:30 am December 4th - Bridge Room December 11th - Bridge Room December 18th - Bridge Room * There will be no Yoga classes on December 25th Bring your mat & water bottle $5/per person, per session (suitable for ages 12+) Stay for breakfast afterwards & get $2 OFF the breakfast price!

Limited Space!

Reservations Required: www.spyc.org (727) 892-6882 | catering@spyc.org

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Pass-a-Grille

Clubhhse

Friday ~ December 31st

$58++/PER PERSON ~ RSVP: (727) 360-1646

Dinner: 7:00 pm | Champagne Toast: 9:00 pm | Music By: Kelly Mettling 6:30-9:30 pm

U N ME

NEW Annual Club Event!

Meet & Greet with the Commodore, Flag Officers & their Spouses Downtown Clubhouse

Friday~ January 7th, 2022 6:30 - 9:00 pm | Quarterdeck Room Complimentary to Attend | Members Only

Come out to Meet, Mingle & have Fun with your Commodore, Flag Officers & their Spouses!

Learn about upcoming events and good changes that are in store for you this upcoming year at our Club!

Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres & Wine Will Be Provided Please let us know you are coming: Email - membership@spyc.org

*An Entertainment Committee Event*

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CARMEL ROAD

2019 Central Coast Pinot Noir Highway 1 Valley Ford Creamery with Sweet & Sour Pecans ~~

2018 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Toma Truffle by Point Reyes Farmstead & Cherry Gelee ~~

2018 California Cabernet Sauvignon

Goat Couda by Central Coast Creamery with Plum & Hazelnut Conserva Szechuan Duck ~ ~

2019 Monterey County Chardonnay Triple Creme Brie by Marin French Cheese Co. & Quince Paste

MONTEREY

Wine & Cheese Pairing Thursday, January 13th ~ 6:30 pm

Early Bird Rate $30++/pp If you RSVP by 12/17 ($35++/pp after 12/17)

RSVP online at spyc.org | (727) 892-6882 | catering@spyc.org (48-hour cancelation policy in effect)

THE

M A T C H

GAME

Early Bird Rate! $35++/Per Guest ••••••••••••••••••• $40++ if you RSVP after 1/1/2022

Calling all Game Enthusiasts! Join us for a hilarious game show that will have you on the floor LOL!!

Friday ~ January 14th

GRAND PRIZE!

6:00 pm: Arrival & Bar Open 6:45 pm: Dinner Served

Surprise Vacation Package

7:30 pm: Game Show Begins!

Be a Contestant or just come enjoy the show & dinner

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Online www.SPYC.org | catering@spyc.org | 727-892-6882 (No Host Bar * Hey Parents! Sign your kids up for the Video Game Bus Party the same night as the Match Game!)

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CLUB EVENTS

SPYC KIDS VIDEO GAME PARTY! Prepare for an awesome night out with two Video Game Buses at the Club! Multi-sensory game theater, hosted by “Rolling Video Games”, includes the COOLEST game titles across multiple consoles something for every gamer and every skill level!

(Includes: Pizza, Chicken Fingers, Cookies & Lemonade)

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Friday - January 14th | 6:00 - 9:00 pm $15++/per child (For ages 7 & Up)

Parents, sign-up for the “Match Game Show” on the same evening and your child’s entry fee to this event is only $10++ (Parents must remain on premise during this event.)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Online at www.spyc.org | Or Call: 727-892-6882 (Limited to first 24 kids | 48-hour cancellation policy in effect)

3rd Annual

Call for Artists!

SPYC MemberArt Show

Sunday, February 13, 2022 Downtown Clubhouse ~ 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Complimentary for Members & Guests to attend Enjoy Jazz Piano music, light hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.

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 hanging from pro-panels)

For an application to display your artwork contact: sandymacneill@msn.com

Call: (727) 215-3435 | Application Deadline: January 6th

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CULINARY

CORNER

Food & Beverage Recipes from the SPYC Chef's & Mixology Experts!

CHECKERBOARD COOKIES RECIPE BY CHEF SUZANNE

INGREDIENTS For Vanilla Dough:

1 cup unsalted butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar 2 1/4 cups flour

DIRECTIONS 1. Roll the vanilla and chocolate doughs into rectangles at equal size.

2. Brush water on the chocolate dough and place vanilla dough on top.

3. Cut the rectangles into 5/8 strips.

For Chocolate Dough:

4. Arrange the remaining strips on the water-washed strips,

1 cup unsalted butter

stacking them so that the

1 tsp. vanilla

chocolate dough is on top of the

1 cup powdered sugar 2 1/4 cups flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder

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vanilla dough and vise versa, to create the checkerboard effect.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until light golden.

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Home for the Holidays!

Home Made Pain Killer Cocktail 1 can of cream of Coconut 6 oz. Orange Juice 2 oz Pusser's Rum 12 oz. Pineapple Juice Honey & Coocnut Chips pinch of Nutmeg Slice of Orange (for garnish) Place all ingredients in a blender and blend well. Rim a tall glass with honey, put glass into coconut chips. Pour mix into a mixing glass and add 2 oz. of Pusser's Rum. Pour into glass, garnish with orange.

Apple & Gin Cocktail 3 oz. Apple Cider 2 oz. Ginger Beer 1 oz. Gin 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice

Green Apple slices & cinnamon stick (for garnish)

Add all ingredients into a mixing glass. Stir well and pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish with green apples and a cinnamon stick.

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail 1 oz. Cranberry Juice (sweetened) Champagne or Sparkling Wine 3 or 4 dry Cranberries 1 lemon wedge Chill a Champagne glass and add dry cranberries. Add Cranberry juice and top with Champagne or Sparkling Wine.

Garnish with lemon wedge.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!

IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Patrica Acklin October 27th

Mr. Vanderlyn R. Pine November

Mr. Alan Mossberg November 9th

Mr. Loren White November 19th

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES DECEMBER

Barbara Kearnes ~ Executive Office, 36 yrs.

Sharon Wiers ~ Cashier, 20 yrs.

Linda Morabito ~ Banquet Server, 15 yrs.

Billie Hillyer ~ Housekeping Supervisor, 12 yrs.

Share your travel photos and special moments with your fellow SPYC members.

We want to hear from YOU!

Whether you are on vacation, visting reciprocal clubs, sailing out in the deep blue sea, or celebrating a special life moment (i.e. birthday, anniversary, wedding, new baby, graduation) your photo will be included in an upcoming issue of Smooth Sailing, right here in the MEMBER SPOTLIGHT section.

Email your photo along with your name and a brief description to: member.services@spyc.org If you are snapping a travel pic, don't forget to include your "Traveling SPYC Burgee" in your photo.

No Burgee? No Problem! Stop by the Ship's Locker next time you are at the Club and ask to purchase your very own Traveling Burgee.

Alton McKinnon

NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Please join us in congratulating Alton McKinnon as our November 2021 Employee of the Month! Alton has been with us for three years and is well versed in every station as the Lead Broiler Chef at the main Clubhouse. He is energetic, enthusiastic, and professional each and every day. Alton is universally appreciated and respected by all of his fellow employees.

He is a quick learner that is willing to help out when others are in the weeds, consistently showing passion and dedication towards his work and his team.

Thank you Alton – well deserved!

Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy ~ Monthly Smooth Sailing Contest!

NOVEMBER 2021 Contest ~ Gail Falkingham We have a WINNER!! Congratulations to Gail for correctly locating all of the Anne & Andy's in the November Smooth Sailing! She was awarded a $100 account credit. To recap, they were found on the following page numbers: 4,7,8,9,11,13(twice),14,17(twice),19,20 (three times),24,25,26,29,30,31 - total of 20.

Remember...Anne & Andy LOVE to hide just about anywhere...behind other images, in the background, even upside down!

Your challenge continues this month with a special Holiday BONUS Image....In n this issue you must locate ALL of the Anne & Andy’s - PLUS, all of the Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer images.

Break out your spy goggles and start the hunt for your chance at the $100 prize! Submit your answers by December 15th to the Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893 or member.services@spyc.org.

Happy Hunting & Good Luck!

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by Kevin Cross, Fleet Captain

Welcome Aboard!!! …

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his past month has been very eventful for the Cruisers. The Fleet returned to Galati’s Yacht Basin on Anna Maria Island for the first time in two years. Port Directors Charlotte & Ray Noyes expertly changed plans when high winds caused a one-day shift in our itinerary.

Twenty-four cruisers enjoyed Port Directors: Charlotte & Ray Noyes “docktails” and dinners at the Beach House in Bradenton Beach and the Ocean Star Restaurant. Daytime activities included golf carting, bicycling, shopping, and socializing dockside. The weather turned out to be gorgeous for the duration of our stay.

November events began with our monthly meeting and Barbara Watson, prior SPYC historian, sharing insights into our Club’s history and the famed Havana Race.

Barbara reminded us that, as cartographer George Gauld noted in 1765, St Petersburg really is “A pretty good place for a Settlement”.

Next, the Cruising Fleet participated in the “Blessing of the Fleet” with over 20 boats blessed by Reverend Peete aboard Commodore Bill Waters’ vessel “Bimawich”. The Fleet gathered again at the downtown docks for the Commodore’s Ball weekend. Pam & Allen Thomas and Debbie & Kevin Hopper organized activities for these weekends providing more opportunities for cruising friends to gather and enjoy our home port.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CRUISING FLEET! Cruising Fleet Annual Holiday Party Thursday, December 9th

Lighting of the Yachts Saturday, December 11th Next Monthly Meeting (luncheon) Thursday ~ January 6, 2022

Anna Maria Island Docktails

On Halloween, 23 Day Trippers made their way to Pass-a-Grille for Sunday Brunch. A prize offered for best costume resulted in lots of fun with costumes ranging Corrine St. Jean and other Day Trippers from cute to exotic!

First Prize went to Corrine St. Jean costumed as a Florida Witch Riding a Stick … a palmetto frond decorated!

SPYC Cruise-In & Vessel Safety Checks January 14th - 16th REMINDER: Please do not forget to submit your “FCYC Cruising Logs” by Jan 1st, 2022 to me at Fleet.Captain@spyc.org.

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SISTERS

by Carol Hansen

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o-Captain Dee Gill announced that on October 20th, the Salties completed the annual Misfit and Chile races. Coming in first place in the Misfits was Past Captain Gina BowdenPierce, Angela Treinen Gina & Angela in second, and Jennifer Anderson in third. For the Chile, Joanne Simmons was the big winner with Past Captain Carol Hansen coming in second.

On October 29th, the Salty Sisters held their annual Halloween Party!! There were over 50 ghosts, witches, and

other zombies in attendance. Gail Falkingham (Lola a witch zombie), Kathy Mansir (Frances, a zombie artist from France), and their Haunted House in the Quarterdeck Room decorating team (Vicki Posner, Tricia Billings & Nita George) did a magnificent job transforming the “former Quarterdeck Room” into our very own haunted house! Our serving staff served as judges for the costume contest. The costume winners were: • First place – Past Captain Vicki Posner, a very "creative" zombie.

• Second place – Valerie Massingill, a masked zombie witch...of few words.

• Third place – Past Captain Kathy Ahern, a zombie nurse who previously cared for “Lola’s” broken heart.

Our new class of 2021 started their training/education on September 29th. We want to welcome: Tish Bowden, Bijie Ding, Sandy Merrifield, Jennifer O’Neill, Audrey Orgo, Mollie Raymond, KT Trudeau, and Rhonda Whitehead.

Past Captain Selga Sakss is coordinating with several other Salty instructors to prepare them for an exciting new adventure as a Salty Sister!!

Joanne Simmons

BROAD

REACHERS

by Carol Hansen

2:00 p.m. As each sailor came to the dock, boat handlers were available to assist the sailors and their gear to the next boat. Congratulations to Cathy McNally, Lisa Erhart, Lisa Erhart (Luffing Lassies) Sue Davidson who won the regatta, Cathy McNally (Bow Chasers) placed second, and Salty Sister Sue Davidson came in third.

n October 15th, the 49th running of the Commodore Lucas Invitational Regatta was held on a spectacular blue-sky day in mid-October at Pass-a-Grille; 16 sailors raced in 14 Prams. The The Start Line competition consisted of six races with each sailor having a ‘bye’ where they sat out a race. As each race was completed, the sailors came into the dock and were then assigned a different boat for the next race so no one sailor had an advantage with the boat assigned. All nine FWSA clubs were represented at the Lucas Cup regatta. Racing started a little before 10:00 am and ran continuously through

Thanks to ALL the Broad Reacher volunteers who helped make this event a success. Gloria Davis, Barbara Goodman, Tricia Lucas Cup Sailors Billings, Katie Rodgers, Tish Bowden, Marti Cochran, Anne O’Dell, Joanne Simmons, Juliette Clark, Mary McCarthy, Terri McGough, Charl Hadfield, and husbands Paul Goodman & Gene McCarthy.The Broad Reachers invite and encourage women members of SPYC to join us at Pass-aGrille on Saturday mornings, as we sail for fun and work on our sailing/racing skills. Contact Carol Hansen (carol@dband1.

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com) for more information.

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Calendars!

Coming Soon!

Annual SPYC Golf Group

Holiday/Christmas Party You are cordially invited...

Tuesday, December 7th

Waterfront & Harborview Rooms

6:00 - 7:00 pm Hors d'oeuvres

8:00 pm Dinner Buffet

MoreDetails info next month, More Coming Soon!

But, Until But, untilThen..... then…

SAVE the DATE SUNDAY

FEB 6, 2022

New York Strip OR Mediterranean Chicken Sundae Bar for Dessert

$32++/per person Entertainment by Farley Compton

Reservations Required

by December 4th

Contact: Susan Arsenault sueatcp@aol.com

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Fun Seekers enjoyed a Docent Tour of Andy Warhol's West special exhibit at the James Museum, with lunch at SPYC after. What fabulous fun!

CLUB

by Janna Ranney, President

Our next event is Tuesday, December 7th at 6:00 pm for our annual.... $27++/per person Dinner ~ Champagne ~ Dancing ~ Festive Fun!!

Featuring music from...Steve Mullis!

The date has been changed to Tuesday, December 7th as we want to be sure all your guests, spouses, significant others, partners, family members & friends can attend. Dress for the occasion and remember to make reservations!

RSVP Online at www.spyc.org, or on the SPYC Mobile App. Or email: catering@spyc.org

by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

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ur annual fashion show in November with Patchington of Isla del Sol was absolutely fantastic and got us in the holiday mood. December 13th is the date of our holiday party and gift exchange so members will want to plan ahead.

MJ Davidson and April Showers will provide the entertainment and sing-a-long, and our Program Committee has lots of surprises in store so make your reservations NOW! RSVP online (www.spyc.org) or call (727) 360-1646. We start at 11:00 am but arrive early to greet everyone. February 7th is our annual Mah Jongg Tournament so start planning.

It’s $10.00 for members to play but all the money goes to cash prizes so we want lots of players! We “practice” every Monday at

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Some of our ladies wanted to show their Thanksgiving centerpiece creations we made at our November Program Meeting.

Holiday Party

1:00 pm; come join the fun! If you aren’t yet a member of the LBC, dues are just $30.00 and worth every penny!!

Contact Gail Falkingham or email me (patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com) for the details.

The form for new members can be found online www.spyc.org. Click on Clubs Within the Club >LBC and you’re there; it’s on page 2. Hope to see you at the beach!!

PAG ONLY & Downtown members are eligible to join the Ladies Beach Club!!

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CLUB

by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

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he mission of the Passport Club is to share travel experiences, plans, and bucket lists for travel domestic or international; by land, sea or air; selfdrive or sit back and let others do the work.

Upcoming programs –

December 2 – RV Traveling Lifestyle presented by, Angela & Brian Kowalik. The traveling couple will describe how they transitioned from motor yacht to land yacht, and share some of their adventures, experiences, and observations since they hit the road in their RV. January 6 – The Great Circle Cruise - A Variation, by Joel Tranum. Circumstances often change the best laid plans – come hear about Joel’s adventure and the “circumstances” surrounding it on the Celebration, a beautiful 50' trawler starting from St. Thomas.

February 3 – Egypt and Jordan After the Uprising, by Bill and Jan Haueisen. Nearly every aspect of a well-planned trip became unexpected from beginning to end. You don’t want to miss this one! ˚Meet-ups: 1st Thursday of the month - Downtown Club ˚Social time at 5:00 pm; Presentation at 5:30 pm ˚Reservations Required: www.spyc.org or (727) 892-6882 (You and your guests will receive Chef’s choice plated food at $10/pp and bar service is available.)

The Passport Club invites all SPYC members who are frequent and or frequently-aspiring travelers who have our mission to join the club. There are no dues – just sign up!

If you have a travel program you would like to share with avid travelers, contact Patsy Warmack at: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com

AMATEUR RADIOCLUB

by Jack Satterfield, ARC President, W4GRJ

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mateur Radio Club (ARC) meeting will be the third Monday of each month - December 21st at the Downtown Club. Mark your calendar! (Meeting time - 6:00 pm).

The remote HF station is operational for all members with the General Class License or higher. Contact Jack W4GRJ for access information. If you are interested in becoming a licensed Amateur Radio Operator, ARC members can help you prepare for the written exam (no morse code required). Be prepared for this year’s hurricane season by getting your Ham License now!

Join our on the air information net every Monday at 17:30.

Study help online at www.hamtestonline.com

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RV LAND CRUISERS

by Angela Kowalik, President

Joining FCYC Members at Marco Island YC

Let’s Rally and Roll!!!…

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In October, a few of us joined other FCYC RV Land Cruisers at a gathering in Naples Florida. The Pelican Lake Motorcoach Resort was just that…a resort!

The group had a fabulous lunch at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club, and a wonderful happy hour and dinner at Marco Island Yacht Club. What a great way to meet other FCYC members and an opportunity to visit their clubs. And Pelican Lake is a fantastic location if you are planning to attend the FCYC meeting in May which is being hosted by Marco Island Yacht Club.

To join the group and keep up with our events where we will be making adventures happen, please contact Angela Kowalik at SPYCRVLandCruisers@gmail.com.

Consider joining us for these upcoming events: Pelican Lake Motorcoach Resort

Making the FCYC RV Land Cruisers October trip from SPYC: • Rick & Sarah Moseley • Ken & Corrine St. Jean • Brian & Angela Kowalik The SPYC gang took time out for a late afternoon nosh fest at nearby Snook Inn…a place many of us had been to by dinghy in the past.

During the long weekend, we met several members from Bradenton YC, Isles YC, Eau Gallie YC, and Marco Island YC.

DECEMBER 2021 | SMOOTH SAILING

• January 19th - 23rd: Florida RV Supershow • Feburary 9th - 12 th: FMCA Southeast Area Rally

• March (TBD) our own “caravan” to places around Florida

Enjoying lunch at Snook Inn - Kowalik, Moseley, & St. Jean

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by Rich Treinen

n October 28th the Wing Shooters Society hosted the St. Petersburg Ducks Unlimited Banquet. The banquet raises funds to support the Ducks Unlimited wetland conservation program. To date, 15 million acres have been conserved in North America, 61 thousand acres in Florida. Nationally, Ducks Unlimited raised $230 million last year and since 1937, the year Ducks Unlimited was founded, $5.4 billion. A ticket drawing for 100's of you-pick-it items, silent auctions, and live auctions were held for the 140 plus participants. Twenty Wing Shooters attended. The two Wing Shooters arriving too late for the picture are, John Arsenault and Ed Wilson. Thanks to Dave Miller for coordinating this year's banquet and all the volunteers who stepped up to help run the banquet.

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

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by Connie Smith

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ff to the Beach we went to enjoy a spectacular day of golf at the Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club on October 17th.

This month we had our outing on a Sunday afternoon and were graciously hosted by Patti and Dave Gabri.

Thanks to Fred Curtis, Director of Golf from Isla who spoke at our October meeting with a lively informative presentation. Be sure to sign-up for our annual Holiday Party on December 7th and plan for another “Twelve Days of Christmas” singing tables!

The Lady and the Man Golfer of the year traveling trophy will be awarded at this party. All golfers gain points during the year by their attendance at meetings and outings, coming in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, closest to the pins, and closest to the line during the year.

The more a player participates, or wins, points are accumulated. Anyone can be a winner and the rule is that a player can only be given this award once. Guests are encouraged to attend the party and there promises to be a visit from our Florida Santa.

The Results:

First Place Tom Ritschel, Patti Gabri, Nydia Ballesteros, Bill Prontz Second Place Larry Massingill, Dave Gabri, Barbara Casey, Bill Casey Third Place John Rogers, Chris Swartout, Gina Pierce,Cyndi Deermount Closest to the Pins Brad Bell, Gina Pierce, Chris Swartout, Dave Gabri, Karen Lieberman

SMOOTH SAILING | DECEMBER 2021

Grille 1909 ~ Dinner & Dancing 5:00-10:00 pm ~ $90++/per guest Includes party favors & champagne toast with dessert room

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Gulf Shrimp Martini Five Onion Bisque Lil Gem Salad Choice of Entrée: Cedar Plank Roasted Scottish Salmon, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sautéed Spinach, Shaved Fresh Fennel, Limoncello Butter Lollipop Lamb Chops, Roasted Root Vegetable Mélange, Potato Montrachet, Port Wine Strat Bacon Wrapped Petit Filet & Butter Poached Cold Water Lobster Tail, Fresh Baby Vegetable Bouquet, Gruyere Potato Macaire Reservations Required: (727) 822-3873 (PFO/Cash Bar available)

Ring in the New Year at

Club SPYC 8:00 pm - Midnight

Only want to attend Club SPYC upstairs? $30++/per guest Includes: Dessert Buffet, Coffee Bar, Champagne Toast, Live DJ, Photobooth & Party Favors

Reservations Required: www.spyc.org (727) 892-6882 catering@spyc.org

New Year’s Eve Hours Downtown Clubhouse

Club Open from: 1:00 pm - Midnight Lounge Open: 1:00 pm - Midnight (limited lounge menu) Tiki Hut Open: 1:00 pm - Midnight (food service not available)

(Cancellations honored until December 28th. If received after this date, your original reservation will be charged.

This policy applies to all NYE events listed.)

SPYC’s Annual New Year’s Day

Saturday ~ January 1, 2022 Downtown Clubhouse ~ 4:00 - 6:00 pm Located in the Compass Room Complimentary to attend - Members Only

The Heritage Lounge, Grille 1909, Tiki Bar, & Breakfast Buffet will NOT be open for regular service.

(Downtown Clubhouse RE-OPENS on Sunday, January 2nd)