Smooth Sailing Newsletter ~ February 2022

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MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER

Smooth Sailing Guthrie Braun dominates the ISSA Singlehanded National Championship!

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What's Happening at SPYC? Get complete information in the "Club Events" section!

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

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ear SPYC Members, Welcome to February! I hope everyone is enjoying the Club and the attractions at all five of our locations!

January was certainly a great month for activity and events at the Club.

The SPYC Snell Isle Marina is busy pumping fuel, boat lifts are active, and the ships store is selling bait, beer, wine and more. Gas at Snell isle is available for members (and nonmembers) and the Downtown Marina sells gas and diesel (available for members only).

The Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse is busy in the lounge, dining room, and outdoor areas, and on weekends we have a dedicated Dock Master helping members dock their boats.

If you have a smaller boat, we ask you to dock on one of the inside slips, and reserve the east side (outside) of the T-dock for larger boats that need larger space.

If you have not been to the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse, be sure to visit and introduce yourself to Kerrie Paquette, our Beach Club Manager. She and her staff will make you feel right at home!

The Downtown Clubhouse is also seeing increased activities. The weather has made this a perfect time to enjoy and meet new friends at the Tiki and Heritage Lounge patio dining. If you are considering hosting a party or wedding at the Club, I urge you to make reservations with Shannon in our Catering Department as soon as possible.

Membership is growing! During the month of January, we had a large new member month with over 40 new members joining our Yacht Club family, and we’re on our way to great February. I would like to welcome and invite all new members to get involved with all SPYC has to offer.

Regarding Club happenings, be sure to review details in our monthly Smooth Sailing magazine. I’m amazed when I flip through the pages to see everything there is to do at our Club. Entertainment Chair, Jeannie O’Grady and her committee, have really stepped up the fabulous events planned for this year. Details are included in her ‘Entertainment Update’ - make plans to attend, you won't be dissappointed!

Sunday, February 6th is the 18th Annual SPYC Vintage Motor Classic held adjacent to our Club’s north porch. The event features cars, boats, and motorcycles from1979 and older. Enter your vehicle on-line or at the gate. Spectator admission is FREE. Don’t miss the 3rd Annual SPYC Member Art Show on February 13th, including other “On the Water” events such as the Valentine's Regatta and the St. Petersburg NOOD Regatta.

Visit www.spyc.org/regattas for more information.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club this month.

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 toTuesday TUESDAY Open 7:30 am - 9:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 - 10:45 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, Tues. - 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

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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INFORMATION Welcome New Members!

Active: Ms. Sharon Gigliotti Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Sandra McBroom Mr. Warren Ross Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Susan Cannella Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Kathryn Leach Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Sandra Taradash Mr. Andrew Tsunis Mr & Mrs. Russell & Kelly Henry Ms. Cheryl Morris Dr. Robert Reynolds & Mrs. Laura Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. John & Chris Price Mr. Clayton Turner Mr. Victor Neary & Mrs. Ashley Constable Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Megan Restaino Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy & Kiley Tollberg Active Boat: Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Shari Ellis Dr. Julio Warren & Mrs. Kathryn Warren Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Marla Bissett Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Dawn Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Carlos & Christie Lopez Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Diana Schafer

Thank You to our Proposers!

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher & Sheena Bowers Mr. & Mrs. James & Carol Skillman Mr. & Mrs. John Clay & Ulla Glover Mr. Allen Jenneman Mr. Alexander Curtiss & Ms. Theresa Huml Mr. & Mrs. Phillip & Laurie Greenwald Mr. & Mrs. Jonathon Douglas & Mrs. Joy Watters Douglas Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Lisa Ledom Non Resident: Dr. Daniel Flury & Mrs. Renata Flury Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Daniela Giannone Mr. Kenneth Tanner Mr. & Mrs. Philip & Sigrid Tiedtke Ms. Kristen Barrett Dr. Robert Boswell & Mrs. Diane Gillett Intermediate: Mr. Sam Murrer Mr. Kyle Bobinski & Ms. Alanna Ulbikas Mr. Hunter Anderson

Roy Burnett Peter Privitera Christian Strong Matthieu Benoot Bill Waters, II William "Bill" Waters Blake Thompson Casey Sanders Ronald Brown Fred Higham Rodney Glover Deborah Giaquinto Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman

John Weber Amanda Anderson Robert Sulte Frank Malowany Janey Kilby Stan Mehaffey Charles Dawson Emily Scherer Jeanette Secor Hannah & Paul Gross Mark Mahaffey 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!

Ke e p A n E ye O u t !

SPYC will have exciting membership changes happening this spring.

Stay tuned to your email for updates.

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

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ow time flies when you’re having fun! February will mark six months as your new GM. With that said, season is fast approaching, and we have a full slate of activities for all to enjoy here at the Club. As mentioned in previous articles, we are well under way with our Strategic Plan and the Master Plan to follow. Going through this process, there seems to be some confusion between the two plans, so here is an explanation of the differences.

The Strategic Plan is an organization’s process of defining its direction and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this direction. Whereas the Master Plan provides direction to develop or improve (land, a community, a building complex) through a long-range plan that balances and harmonizes all elements. The old adage is “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” A strategic plan is a shorter-term, three-to-fiveyear plan that is internally driven. Consisting of the following: • Revising or updating an organizations mission, vision, and core values • Identifying the most important goals for the organization for the next three to five years • Defining of objectives and action steps needed to achieve the goals • Strategy to measure accomplishments above The Master Plan, which is often confused with the Strategic Plan, is a high-level-big-picture process that typically plans for a timeframe of 10 to 20 years. This longer timeframe is important for any organization that is experiencing growth like we are. A Master Plan answers three questions: • Where is our organization now?

• Where will we need to be in the future?

• How do we get there?

can be we need to really reflect on what made this Club great! A rich history in sailing, a community social hub where friends and families alike can gather while enjoying each other’s company, multiple picturesque locations and a safe haven in troubling times—all reasons for the overall value of membership.

In last month's Smooth Sailing we advertised some closing dates at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse this year for various reasons. Since that time, we have received some comments regarding these and why. We will be reviewing our existing policies and putting into place some guidelines to restrict closures out at PAG – more to come on this. In addition, there was an announcement regarding Holiday Events only taking place at our downtown location and not at PAG - this is incorrect - we will continue to run operations for Holiday Events at both locations just as we have in the past.

In closing, 2022 is showing signs of being one of the busiest years the Club has encountered. Your SPYC Team is here ready to serve you, your families, and guests in all you plan to do at the Club.

I look forward to meeting everyone in the coming months as I make my way around our various facilities.

Cheers!

Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM General Manager, COO

Membership in a fine club is an earned privilege. Not only an opportunity to spend quality time with people who share your values, interest, and morale’s, but a place where prospective members/spouses meet and where families safely engage in recreational and social activities. As we continue to go through this process in becoming the best that SPYC SMOOTH SAILING | FEBRUARY 2022

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Junior Sailing Update

by Todd Fedyszyn, Youth Sailing Director

ver the weekend of December 18-19, 2021, SPYC sailors Guthrie Braun and Ethan Danielson competed in the Interscholastic High School Sailing Association Singlehanded National Championship hosted at Virginia Key State Park in Miami. The top 18 full rig sailors from across the nation were selected to compete based on regional qualifier. Guthrie Braun sailed a near flawless event to take home the National Championship by a massive 74-point margin. Ethan Danielson finished 4th overall.

Over the holidays last year the SPYC Junior Sailing Team made the annual trek south to Miami to compete in the Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta hosted by the Coral Reef Yacht Club. With competitors in all three laser fleets as well as the Opti RWB Fleet, SPYC was well represented.

In the Laser Full Rig division SPYC’s Guthrie Braun was our top performer finishing in 3rd place overall. In the Laser Radial Sidney Moyer finished 38th overall in the Gold Fleet. Also competing in the Laser Fleet were Sophia Fuller, Kate Danielson, Callen Burnett, Reece Ellis, Jan Mistak, Anthony Smart, Jack Carter, and Ethan Danielson.

In the Opti RWB Fleet SPYC’s Rosie Simpson finished in 46th place in the Opti Gold Fleet. Also competing were Adam Mendelblatt and Reid Mendelblatt, Ryder Ellis and Leah Abrams. *Guthrie & Ethan are pictured on the cover of this issue.*

2022 Master Driver Team Race Regatta

by Janet Walker, Regatta Chair

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n the weekend of January 14th - 16th SPYC was proud to host the 14th Annual Master Driver Team Race Regatta in spite of all the Covid restrictions and travel issues.

Five teams of six sailors from St. Francis YC, Annapolis YC, New York YC, Texas Corinthian YC, plus SPYC competed in this 2-on 2-team racing competition in J70s.

Just over one complete Round Robin was sailed on Saturday before the winds died. Unfortunately, we had to cancel Sundays racing due to dangerous, unpredictable winds. It was exciting to watch as two J70s battled competitively against an opposing team in two J70s on a short “windward leeward” course, taking about 9 to 15 minutes per flight. Six umpires headed by Tom Rinda called the rule infractions to keep order on the course.

Results are at www.spyc.org under "Regattas" > "MDTR".

Texas Corinthian YC came first followed by New York YC, and SPYC was third. Our two boat team was skippered by

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PC David Mendelblatt and Mitchel Rogers plus the crew of John Wallace, Kai Cox, Matt Braun and Katie Gluskin. Many thanks to the PRO combination of Todd Fedyszen, Shawn Macking and Trish Smotherman, plus RC Selga Sakss, Gina Bowden Pierce, Barbara Mehaffey, John Kollar, Paul Goodman and Janet Walker (Chair 2022), SPSC and SPYC!

Winners! Texas Corinthian YC - Gary Ross & Gerald Colman (Skippers), Jessica Baker Croyle, Joel Scott, JE Daniel & Paul Thompson (crew) with Regatta General , Jodi Abrams

Salty Sisters working the MDTR: Janet Walker, (Chair) with Selga Sakss, Barbara Mehaffey, Gina Bowden-Pierce & umpire Susan Wallace with her puppy, Huffy.

SPYC Team: (L to R) Katie Gluskin, Kai Cox, David Mendelblatt, John Wallace, Mitchell Rogers, Regatta General Jodi Abrams, & Matt Braun (not pictured here)

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2022 John Jennings Memorial Regatta

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The legacy of Commodore Jennings was discussed on numerous occasions during the weekend. Many sailors and RC members shared memories of his impact on our sport.

It was agreed that he would have enjoyed this event.

he John Jennings Memorial Regatta was hosted by SPYC on January 8th & 9th. The event served as the Midwinter Championship for the J88 Class. Sailors came from as far as New York and Chicago to participate and were treated to two beautiful, sunny days of sailing with winds from 7-10 knots. After seven races the team of Andy and Sarah Graff and their crew abord Exile won the championship and awarded the John Jennings Memorial Trophy.

Grant Dumas and his crew aboard Warrior represented SPYC well and won the ORC division with all First Place finishes! RC volunteers (Maurice McGough, Terri McGough, Win Waxman, Pat Burrows, Janet Walker, Audrey Orgo, Liesa Waxman, George Pennington, Beth Pennington, Barbara Goodman, Paul Goodman, and Selga Sakss) also represented our Club well by providing high-quality racing for all competitors.

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PC David Mendelblatt presenting the John Jennings Memorial Trophy to Andy & Sarah Graff and their crew of "Exile".

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Recognition Awards Ceremony Tuesday ~ March 29th 5:30 pm Social - 6:00 pm Program (Located in the Ballroom)

Meet, greet, and praise your fellow SPYC members whose on the water achievements carry the SPYC burgee and name to regional, national, and world wide recognition.

Downtown Clubhouse

PLEASE JOIN US IN THE CELEBRATION!

~ Hors d’oeuvres, Soft Drinks, Cash Bar ~

Let us know you are attending.

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Next month we will be celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of our members to SPYC and the sport of sailing during the Yachting Recognition Awards program. Following is a brief history of the program.

Please read on!

“The first SPYC Awards party, held in 1971, was a gala affair attended by 200 mem-

bers. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to members who had distinguished themselves during the preceding twelve months in national or international yachting competition, race management or administration.” (The same as we do today!).

Since the first Special Award in 1971 to Theodore E. “Ted” Tolson for his many years of devoted service to the club, six more early framed awards were presented: 1976 to Allison Jolly recipient of the Haig & Haig Trophy as “Yachtswoman of the Year; 1978 to two recipients: Lawrence J. “Kell” Hennessey as recipient of the Martini & Rossi Trophy for the National Cruiser Championship and again to Ted Tolson recipient of the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy; 1979 to Thomas R. Downs for his dedication to SPYC’s ocean racing and the SORC; 1982 to John L. Powell (s/v Paper Tiger and Salty Tiger) for his decades of service and contributions to yachting; and in 1984 to Robert E. “Bob” Lee originator of the annual fishing tournament.

Take a stroll upstairs to find duplicates of the original six Certificates of Appreciation as well as current resolutions on display in the Hall of Fame located along the way to the upstairs offices!

Submitted by: Trisha Birkenstock Information obtained from A Nautical Heritage 1909 –1989 by Richard H. “Dick” Funsch

2022 SPYC REGATTA SCHEDULE Valentine’s Regatta ~ February 12th - 13th NOOD Regatta ~ February 18th - 20th Thistle Midwinters East Championship ~ March 2nd - 5th The Pennington Cup ~ March 12th SPYC Twilight Series Begins ~ March 18th - August 31st Winter Lightning Championships ~ March 19th - 22nd Pusser’s Rum Cup/Ted Irwin Memorial ~ March 26th Regata del Sol al Sol ~ April 21st Registration; April 22nd Start; April 29th Awards in Mexico Spring Foil Regatta ~ April 23rd & 24th Suncoast Raceweek ~ May 14th & 15th

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This will be a fun race open to members of SPYC using sailing craft of any shape or rig—any means of propulsion are permitted except the use of a motor!

FRIDAY, MAY 6—

SCUTTLEBUTT PARTY & REGISTRATION—Downtown Club 5:30-7:30: The festivities begin—historical pictures, race stories by past winners and participants… A signature Gaboon Cocktail will be featured.

SATURDAY, May 7— THE START: 0900 The “race” will start at SPYC Downtown at The Lady—this will be

a Le Mans style start—and end at the Beach Club. The first vessel to retrieve a special Gaboon burgee at a marker near the finish will be crowned with top honors.

THE FINISH AND GABOON SHORESIDE PARTY—SPYC Beach Club 11:00: All race participants and Club members are invited to a festive shoreside party—where food, music and storytelling begin with the arrival of the first-to-finish vessel. Traditional Royal Gaboon Trophies will be awarded.

DOCK SPACE IS LIMITED AT PASS-A-GRILLE. WE ARE ASKING NON-RACING MEMBERS TO COME BY LAND. THANK YOU.

ALL PARTICIPANTS AND SPYC MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO THE FRIDAY NIGHT SCUTTLEBUTT PARTY AND THE GABOON SHORESIDE PARTY . MORE DETAILS ON REGISTRATION FOR SAILORS AND RSVP FOR CLUB MEMBERS WILL BE PUBLISHED AT A LATER DATE. PLEASE STAY TUNED!

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SPYC Entertainment Committee Update

by Jeannie O'Grady, Entertinament Committee Chair

Thank you to everyone who attended the Meet and Greet with our Flag Officers and their spouses last month. It was nice meeting many newer members and we appreciate you making it a successful event!

This month our city highlights the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and we are fortunate to have the option of watching the race LIVE from our very own Yacht Club; as well as hearing the roaring sounds throughout our beautiful city!

February 25-27: Grand Prix weekend! Experience the sounds of our city’s race event from the garage, Clubhouse or Tiki Hut and enjoy the weekend!

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Our Committee has many diverse activities planned for your enjoyment this year, including: March 18th (Friday): Jimmy Keys; a talented, entertaining singer and comedian! Be sure to RSVP early to get a seat! **New to SPYC! • April 2nd (Saturday): South Shore Cruisers Band; Early bird RSVP available. Dust off your dancing shoes....Includes buffet dinner and dancing!

• April 8th (Friday): Floral Arranging Workshop and Lunch; Great for a girls afternoon, couples or make a personal gift or if you simply enjoy doing something different on a Friday afternoon.

More events coming your way soon!

"Y You don’t stop having fun when you get old… you get old when you stop having fun" •

SPYC Annual Poker Run • Pass-a-Grille

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SAVE THE DATE!!

hat is a Poker Run? A Poker Run is not a race. It’s a Club tradition and an assembly of some of the most social and active boaters in the SPYC. On Poker Run Day, boaters meet at the Club docks and show off thier wellcurated boat themes. Upon arriving at the Club they will check-in and recieve a nautical map that will chart their path of adventure for the day. The map includes 5-8 different stops in which the boaters will travel to and collect a poker chip at each stop.

The stops are a combination of gracious member’s waterfront homes and local waterside restaurants. All boats are tasked with visiting all the stops in the time allotted. Upon returning to the Club, each participant will turn in their tokens for poker cards and play a 5-Card Poker hand! Prizes are awarded for the Best Hand, Best Boat Theme, and Best Dock Stop. It is always fun to see what everyone comes up with!

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Pass-a-Grille Docks

Saturday ~ April 2nd Details to be announced soon If you are interested in hosting a dock stop or volunteering to help with a stop, please email: Alex Deininger at aboudreau103@gmail.com

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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

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We thank our sponsors:

Act now! 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. $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 FEBRUARY

Birthdays!!

Mr. Charles K. Abro Mr. George M. Adams Mr. Stewart A. Ahman Mrs. Donna Aksman Mrs. Mary Wyatt Allen Mr. Kyle Allinson Mr. Donald Ames Mr. Guy Anderson Mr. Stephen Andon Mrs. Barbara Andrews Mrs. Tracey Bandy Mrs. Stephanie Barber Mrs. Jill Barber Mrs. Mary Jill Barone Mr. John Batchelor Mr. Phillip Baumann Mrs. Susan Baxley Mr. Martin Baxley Mr. Bradley G. Bell Mr. Michael Bell Mr. Michael Berger Mr. Mark S. Berset Ms. Alexis Biondi Dr. William M. Blackshear Mrs. Mary Alice Bolline Mrs. Jean Bond Mr. Tony Bond Mr. David Bowers Mr. John Brown Mrs. Janet Bruner Ms. Francesca Brusini Mrs. Angela Buckey Mrs. Allegra Buffington-Levie Mrs. Sonja Burns Mr. Victor L. Buscaino Mrs. Cynthia C. Campbell Mrs. Deborah Cannon Mrs. Stephanie Carmack Mr. Robert Carter Mr. Casey H. Chandler Mrs. Kelley Anderson Chesnutt Mrs. Juliette Clark Mr. Carter Clarke Mr. Brett Clarke

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Dr. Jerome M. Colletti Mr. John Cooper Mrs. Meredith Cornell Mrs. Maureen Coundit Mrs. Sydney Cowan Mrs. Barbara Cowan Mr. Robert Cramer Dr. Donald G. Crawford Mr. Lawrence Cremo Mrs. Barbara L. Crippen Mr. Thomas Curran Mr. Marvin Cutson Mr. Jason D'Agostino Mrs. Shannon Dann Mr. Allen Davidson Dr. Robert N. Davie Mr. Brad Demint Past Comm. C. Fred Deuel Mrs. Mary-Louise DeVoe Mrs. Leslie Dickerson Mr. Joseph Dillon Mrs. Judy Doane Mrs. Kristal Dockery Mrs. Linda Ann Donaldson Mrs. Margaret Douglas Ms. Kristine Dowhan Past Comm. Richard Doyle Mr. Edward Ecker Mr. Paul Edgar Dr. James Endicott Ms. Deborah Evans Mr. Van Fagan Mrs. Patricia Farese Mrs. Barbara Farquhar Mrs. Nomina T. Fay Mrs. Lauren Feaster Mr. Lawrence Feldman Mr. J. Robert Fell Mrs. Carolynn Ferguson Mrs. Gloria T. Fisher Mrs. Cynthia Fleece Mr. Walter Fuller Mr. Gary Garcia Mr. James Garner

Mrs. Carol W. Garnett Mr. Michael Gaskin Mr. Chad Gates Mrs. Ulla Glover Mrs. Alexandra Goodwiller Mrs. Nikki Gorby Mrs. Paula Gower Mrs. Michele Grace Mr. Devin Greenlaw Mr. Harry Greenwald Mrs. Bonnie Griffith Mr. Peter Griffith Mr. Paul N. Gross Mr. Ken Gruber R. Admiral Wallace Guthrie Mr. Garry Haas Mr. Carl M. Hall Mrs. Susan Haney Mr. Gregory Hargrove Mr. Robert Hargrove Ms. Sharon A. Harris Mr. John H. Hastings Ms. Erin Hellkamp Mr. Emmitt E. Henderson Mrs. Barbara Hendry Ms. Veronica Hickey Mrs. Henny Hlas Mr. Herbert Hofmann II Mrs. Cathrine Hooper Mr. Robert F. Hopkins Miss Sylvia Hopkins Mr. Anthony N. Howe Mrs. Virginia Huber Mr. Thomas Hurter Mr. Lawrence Husick Mrs. Diane Hussemann Ms. Maria Iles Ms. Jean D. Irwin Mrs. Shelley Jaquish Mr. Richard Jensen Mr. Jason Jernigan Ms. Brittany Johnson Mrs. Becky Jolly Mrs. Marie Jones

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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. *Complimentary entrée & dessert not to exceed $35* (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) Mr. Gregory Kahn Mrs. Joan Kaufmann Ms. Rachel Keller Mr. James King Mrs. Suzanne King Past Comm. Joseph W. Klingel Mr. John Kollar Mr. Michael Kosempa Dr. Joseph Kuebel Mr. Charles Lalanne Mr. Austin Lentz Mrs. Mona Lewis Dr. John Lohse Mr. Fabrizio Loi Dr. Claudia X. Aguado Loi Mr. Mark Lucas Ms. Rachael Lurker Dr. Sean Lux Dr. Alexander R. MacGregor Mrs. Brenda Mack Mr. Joseph Magnani Ms. Antoinette Magnani Mr. Marc Mandeville Mr. Joseph Mansir Mrs. Erin E. Markiewicz Mrs. Carla Markowitz Mr. Howard Markowitz Mrs. Sandra McBroom Mrs. Sally McCarthy Mr. Don McCarty Ms. Jaime McClain Mrs. Haley McClash Mr. Leonard McCue Mr. Robert McDonald Mr. George Merchant Mr. Danny Merrell Mrs. Andrea Merriman Mr. Nicholas G. Metro Mrs. April Showers Michaud Mr. Michael Mikurak Mr. Stephen Miller Mrs. Charlotte Miller Mr. Craig H. Miller Mrs. Barbara Minihan

Mrs. Shirley Momjian Mr. Brett Mosley Mr. Paul Murray Mr. Patrick Murtha Ms. Lisa Muth Mr. Marc Nadeau Mr. Donald Nalty Dr. Christopher G. Nelson Mrs. Cristi Nelson Mrs. Charlotte Noyes Mr. Jeff O'Connell Mrs. Laurence Obenauf Mr. Douglas Page Ms. Alyce Caron Panzarino Mrs. Margaret Pella Mrs. Rita Peters Ms. Kellie Pfouts Dr. Brian Pinkston Mrs. Ruthellen Pohlman Mr. Dan Portnoy Mr. Robert Potter Mrs. Sandra Privitera Mrs. Connie Quaglia Mr. Thomas Rauscher Mrs. Sevasti Reed Mr. Stuart Reed Mrs. Laura Reynolds Mrs. Jackie Ripa Mr. William R. Ripberger Mr. Mitchell C. Rogers Mr. Greg Rogers Mr. William Roth Mrs. Maryanne Rouse Ms. Ann Sager Mr. Richard Sanders Mrs. Ellen Sanpere Mrs. Marsha Savage Mr. Clark Scherer Mrs. Lisa L. Scherer Mr. Michael Schmertzler Mr. Steve Schrader Mrs. Sally Scott Mrs. Erin Sekas Mr. Robert Shuck

Mrs. Barbara Sinnott Mr. Michael Young Mrs. Susan Smalstig Mr. Michael Zuravel Ms. Arlene Smith Mr. William A. Smoak Mr. Joseph Smolinski Ms. Barbara Sobocinski Mrs. Deborah Lyster Spencer Mrs. Corrine St.Jean Mr. Scott Stanley Mrs. Elaine Sterker Mr. Christopher Stocke Mr. Richard A. Stoffels Mr. Gerald Stone Dr. Benjamin Streufert Dr. Edward J. Swanick Mr. Anthony Tavolaro Mr. Thomas L. Thomas Mrs. Sandra Thomas Mrs. Teresa Thompson Mr. Royal Travis Mrs. Alice Travis Mrs. Susan Tyrrell Mr. Chester Ugan Mr. Michael Valerio Mr. Dick Vazzano Mr. Erik Viens Mrs. Nancy Vildibill Mr. Claus Villebro Mr. Robert J. Vitito Mr. Eugene M. Weatherup Mr. Robert R. Wedding Mr. Matthew Weidner Dr. Melvyn Weinstock Mrs. Marion Whetzel Mr. Matthew Whitehead Mrs. Carolyn Williams Mr. Christopher Wilson Past Comm. Thomas D. Wilson Mrs. Andrea Winning Mrs. Gretchen Wolfe Mrs. JoAnn Wood Mrs. Cherie Wyckoff Ms. Ali Yarbrough Mrs. Diana Yohn SMOOTH SAILING | FEBRUARY 2022

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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 listings are subject to change without notice)

Downtown Clubhouse February 2022

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse February 2022

1st: Golf Group 1st: RV Land Cruisers 2nd: Salty Sisters 2nd: Trivia Night!

3rd: Cruising Fleet 3rd: Passport Club 6th: Vintage Motor Classic Show 7th: Broadway Babes Dance Class 9th: Salty Sisters 9th: Saltwater Anglers 10th: Wing Shooters Society 12th-13th: Valentine's Regatta 12th-13th: Valentine's Weekend Special 13th: 3rd Annual Member Art Show 13th: BIG GAME Watch Party - Lounge/Tiki Hut 14th: Broadway Babes Dance Class 16th: Salty Sisters 16th: Woman's Club 18th-20th: NOOD Regatta 21st: Broadway Babes Dance Class 23rd: Salty Sisters 23rd: Adobe Road Wine Tasting & Meet a Grand Prix Race Car Driver 24th: Wine Society (Hess Collection) 24th-26th: Grand Prix Burger Bar 25th: Grand Prix Wine & Tapas Event 27th: Grand Prix Garage Party 28th: Broadway Babes Dance Class

3rd: BINGO! 5th: PAG CLOSED for Private Member Event 7th: Ladies Beach Club - Mah Jongg Tournament 10th: Mixology Demonstration 12th: Broad Reachers 13th: BIG GAME Watch Party @ PAG 14th: Ladies Beach Club Mah Jongg (11:00 am) 19th: Broad Reachers 21st: Ladies Beach Club Mah Jongg (11:00 am) 24th: Mixology Demonstration 25th: Wine Society (Hess Collection) 26th: Broad Reachers 27th: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch 27th: Mixology Demonstration 28th: Cooking Demonstration 28th Ladies Beach Club Mah Jongg (11:00 am ) T i k i B a r Ente r ta i n m e nt Friday & Saturday: 6:00-9:00 pm | Sunday: 3:00-6:00 pm Feb 4: Steve Mullis | Feb 5: Dave Williamson | Feb 6: Chris Rooney Feb 11: Chris Rooney | Feb 12: Steve Mullis | Feb 13: Chris Rooney Feb 18: Dave Williamson | Feb 19: Doug Willis | Feb 20: Chris Rooney Feb 25: Steve Mullis | Feb 26: Steve Mullis| Feb 27: Chris Rooney

Grille 1909 Piano Music: Thursday-Saturday Enjoy piano music by - Joe Lombardo - during dinner service.

Pass-a-Grille LIVE Music! Saturday 5:00-8:00 pm Feb 5: Kevin Hurley | Feb 12: Mark Moultrup | Feb 26: Kevin Hurley

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Heritage Lounge Enter tainment Friday & Saturday: 7:00-10:00 pm Feb 4th/5th: EXPRESSIONS Band | Feb 11th/12th: Charlie Morris Band Feb 18th/19th: DAZZLER Band | Feb 25th/26th: GREEN FLASH Band

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Show starts at 10 am and Awards Presentation at 3 pm Big thank you to all of our sponsors

SPYC’s 3rd Annual

MEMBER

Downtown Clubhouse

Art Show

Sunday - February 13, 2022 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Complimentary for Members & Guests to Attend Enjoy Light Hors d’oeuvres, a Cash Bar & Jazz Piano Music Categories to be displayed include: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolors, Drawings, Pastels, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Glass & Wood SMOOTH SAILING |

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GARAGE PARTY

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH ~ 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM ~ $70++/PP ($35++/AGES 4-12) Notable Information

Sunday, February 27th

The Grille 1909 & Sunday Brunch will be unavailable on this day.

Heritage Lounge & Tiki Bar will be open at 10:30 am

RSVP at: (727) 892-6882 catering@spyc.org

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CLUB EVENTS

The "BIG Game" Day!

Downtown & Pass-a-Grille Clubhouses

Time to watch the BIG GAME!!

Sunday, February 13th

Join us in the Heritage Lounge or at the Tiki Bar. Enjoy special menu items & drink specials Reservations are not required but come early as seating is first come, first served!

Grand Prix Burger Bar

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Downtown Clubhouse

Available: Thurs., February 24th thru Sat., February 26th $15++/pp | From 5:30 - 9:30 pm

Hungry for a Burger with all the fix'ins?

Then come out during the Grand Prix and enjoy the SPYC Burger Bar! Build your own Western Angus Burger, includes Fries & Salad. *Available in the Grille 1909 & Heritage Lounge*

Reservations NOT Required

If you prefer to watch the BIG GAME down by the beach, then join us at the Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse for some football fun!

Adobe Road Wine Tasting Downtown Clubhouse

Special Wine Tasting & Meet a Grand Prix Race Car Driver

Grand Prix Wine & Tapas Downtown Clubhouse

Friday ~ February 25th ~ 6:00 - 9:00 pm $50++/pp (SPYC Members Only | 2 max per membership)

Wednesday, February 23rd 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Waterfront Room Complimentary to Attend

Join us for a special pre-party before the Grand Prix Assorted Tapas & Complimentary Wines

*No food will be served*

Reservations are Required

Please RSVP so we can let the Winery know how much wine to provide.

Call: (727) 892-6882 Or Email: catering@spyc.org *Limited to 80 people*

Call: (727) 822-3873 Or online at www.spyc.org

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Downtown Clubhouse Friday, March 18th • $35++/pp

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Valentine's Weekend Special Downtown Clubhouse

Available: Friday, Saturday & Sunday February 11th, 12th & 13th

PlumpJack Wine Dinner Downtown Clubhouse

SAVE THE DATE!!

$65++/per person | From 5:30 - 9:30 pm

SPYC's next Gourmet Wine Dinner is scheduled for: Saturday, April 9th

In addition to the à la carte menu, a special Prix-Fixe menu willl be offered for dinner. *Available only in the Grille 1909*

Enjoy a decadent dinner paired with exquiste "PlumpJack Wines"!

Reservations are Required

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More information will be available soon **Reservations will be Required**

Call: (727) 822-3873 Or Online: www.spyc.org *48-hour cancellation policy in effect*

THEY’RE BACK!

Saturday, April 2nd

Last April SPYC members and their Guests

crowded the Ballroom dance floor from the first song, to the last song... it was a non-stop, fun filled evening with music from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s!

Make plans to welcome back the legendary...

SOUTH SHORE CRUISERS!

Early Bird Rate! $30++/pp if you RSVP by 3/25/22 ($40++/pp for reservations after this date) Cocktails & Dinner Buffet ~ 6:00 pm | Show Starts ~ 7:00 pm Large dance floor & PFO Bar, so bring your friends!

RSVP Online: spyc.org -OR- (727) 892-6888 (48-hour cancellation policy in effect - an Entertainment Committee event)

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CULINARY

CORNER

Food & Beverage Recipes from the SPYC Chefs & Mixology Experts!

GINGER CURED SALMON GRAVLAX RECIPE BY CHEF MARK

INGREDIENTS 1 cup salt 1/2 cup fresh ginger, grated 1 cup sugar 1 side salmon, skin on, bones out 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/3 cup cucumbers, peeled and diced 1 tbsp. chives, finely sliced

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DIRECTIONS 1. Mix ginger, salt and sugar together in a bowl. On a large tray lay down a long piece of foil, sprinkle half the mix on and place the salmon on top with the skin side facing down.

2. Sprinkle remaining mix over salmon and fold foil over to seal.

Place in fridge for 24 hours.

3. Gently wash off cure under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Using a longbladed knife, cut thin slices of salmon and arrange on a presentation platter. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

4. To serve, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle over cucumber and chives.

MIXOLOGY RECIPE

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NEGRONI CLASSICO

30 ml Campari 30ml Gin 30ml Sweet Vermouth Slice of dehydrated Orange Twist of Orange rind

Mix 1 part Campari, 1 part Gin and 1 part sweet Vermouth.

Pour mix into a classic tumbler chilled with a king sized ice cube. Garnish with a slice of dehydrated orange and a orange rind.

MULLED WINE (GLOGG) 300 ml Elderflower cordial 10 cardamon pods, crushed 8 whole cloves 2 cinnamon quills, plus extra to serve 1.5L dry white wine 1 tbsp caster sugar Combine cordial and spices in a pan with 1 cup water over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from heat, cover and set aside at room temperature overnight.

The next day, strain into a clean pan with wine and sugar.

Place over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Serve warm in heatproof glasses with extra cinnamon quills as stirrers.

SALTED CARAMEL ESPRESSO MARTINI 1 tbsp. caramel 50ml Espresso, cooled 50ml coffee liqueur 100ml vodka Place caramel, espresso and a pinch of salt flakes in a cocktail shaker and stir until caramel has dissolved. Add coffee liqueur and vodka, top with ice and shake until combined and frothy. Strain mixture and divide between two chilled martini glasses and top with finely grated chocolate, to serve.

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AROUND THE CLUB 22

Kyle Runnfeldt Employee of the Year Runner-Up for 2021

John Brown • Employee of the Year for 2021 Congratulations to John Brown for winning the title of Employee of the Year for 2021! John is a 14 year, behind the scenes employee who has won Employee of the Month at least four times over the years! John is a part of our Housekeeping Department - you can find John doing many things here at the Club such as setting up rooms, polishing trophies, organizing, helping out in laundry with the tablecloths and napkins, and from time to time giving maintenance a hand with painting projects.

Congratulations to SPYC’s Kyle Runnfeldt for being selected as the Runner-Up for 2021’s Employee of the Year! Kyle has been an integral part of the Sailing Center team, handling the lion’s share of our fleet maintenance and ongoing sailing program support.

Originally from Jacksonville, Kyle learned to sail in Florida Yacht Club’s youth sailing program before migrating to St. Pete for college. His positive attitude and steadfast reliability are some of the reasons why Kyle continues to be an amazing asset to the Club’s Waterfront Team.

John never says no – there is no task too big or too little that John can't handle. He is greatly appreciated by both the staff and the members, making him most deserving of this award. Thank you, John, for a job well done!

Joel Griffith-Latham January Employee of the Month

EMPLOYEE FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES

Jonathan Rivera ~ Beverage Supervisor, 13 yrs.

Alysia Wenckoski ~ PAG Supervisor, 9 yrs.

Suzanne Gendrot ~ Pastry Chef, 7 yrs.

Rabia Sookedo ~ Banquet Server, 6 yrs.

Adam Beattie ~ Valet, 6 yrs.

Jonathan Lopes ~ PAG Line Cook, 4 yrs.

Jamie Lord ~ Catering Assistant, 2 yrs.

Helena Taylor ~ A/R, 2yrs.

John Slivick ~ PAG Line Cook, 2 yrs.

Congratulations to Joel Griffith-Latham, our January Employee of the Month! Joel became a part of the SPYC team in April of last year.

He moved to the St. Petersburg area from Hawaii where he was stationed in the Navy. Joel is currently a full-time student in college to become a nurse, as well as working full-time in our Valet department. He is usually one of the first employees you will come in contact with; as he is standing in the garage giving you a warm wave and a big smile. With that being said, please take a few minutes to congratulate him on a job well done. Way to go Joel!

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

JANUARY 2022 Contest ~ Dr. Rachelle Schwartz & her son Lochlann Leightner We have a WINNER!! Congratulations to Rachelle & her son Lochlann for correctly locating all of the Anne & Andy's in the January Smooth Sailing! They were awarded a $100 account credit. To recap, they were found on the following page numbers: 7,8,17,20,21,25,26 & 30.

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

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

Happy Hunting & Good Luck!

*Note: Image of Anne & Andy in this blue box (to the left) DOES NOT count in the game.* FEBRUARY 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING

CRUISING

FLEET

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by Kevin Cross, Fleet Captain

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or the Cruising Fleet, 2022 started with a near-record turnout to our January 6th luncheon which featured an amazing presentation, updates on January and February cruises and sign-ups for our annual Commodore’s Cruise.

The main event involved Joy & Larry Wissing sharing highlights of their Mississippi River adventure “Going Uphill”.

Following a kick-off party at SPYC Pass-a-Grille, the Wissings headed north on April 7, 2021 taking a route that involved going up-rivers or against the current. They covered some 1,500nm before reaching their destination in Marinette, Wisconsin on Sturgeon Bay. They completed their 5-month cruise on La Joy, a SeaPiper 35. Thank you to the Wissings for sharing their experience with the Fleet!

We have five cruises in January and February.

Judi & Richard Ph agan wearing the 2022 Connie and Brian Smith Commodore Cruise Shirts organized the January “cruise-in” to SPYC downtown docks that included Vessel Safety Checks by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and Chris and Ben Roddey organized the January Carlouel cruise. Given overwhelming interest, we have two further cruises to Carlouel YC in February and our Bradenton cruise will have cruisers at both Twin Dolphin and Bradenton YC. The two-week Commodore’s Cruise features eight stops with vessels spread across 14 marinas/clubs to accommodate our growing fleet. We already have 30 boats signed up for all of part of the cruise. Judi Phagan and Barbara Weller have organized our Commodore’s Cruise shirts and are taking orders until February 3rd.

For our next meeting on February 3rd, we will host Vicki and Randy Stacy who will share their Great Loop cruising adventure. We will also hear more about plans for our Commodore’s Cruise, February cruises, and our monthly Day Tripper luncheons. Come join us!

Joy & Larry Wissing with Kevin Cross

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CRUISING FLEET! Monthly Meeting (dinner) Thursday ~ February 3rd Mid-Week Cruises to Carlouel YC February 9th - 11th February 16th - 18th

"LaJoy" at SPYC Docks

Cruise to Twin Dolphins & Bradenton YC February 18th - 20th Commodore's Cruise March 25th - April 9th

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SALTY 24

SISTERS

by Carol Hansen

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n December 13th, the Salty Sisters finished up their year with our Annual Christmas Party. Captain Jennifer Parramore introduced the traditional Salty skit performed by the Class of 2020. Pat Burrows, Helle Getz, Lori Hodges, Eleanor Koelsch, Debbie Lang, Terri McGough, Nona Pucciariello, and Mik Severini performed a fun synchronized swim skit and song. They’ve named their class “Nauti 8 Gone Viral.” Thanks were given to their teachers PC Sherry Welch and Co-Captain Dee Gill.

BROAD

REACHERS

by Carol Hansen

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he Broad Reachers ended 2021 on a high note. We had our Annual Christmas Lunch and Chinese Auction!

Kerrie at PAG provided us with a wonderful traditional turkey lunch followed by a delicious slice of pumpkin pie.

Thanks to all who came and participated in this annual tradition. Broads in attendence were: Liesa Waxman, Mary Moosbruger, Carol Hansen, Joanne Simmons, Nancy Strite, Charl Hadfield, Juliette Clark, Debbie Walcutt, Jennifer Parramore, KT Trudeau, Gloria Davis, and we welcomed our Broad Reachers Christmas Party

newest member Charlotte Robbins.

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They also called on the Class of 2021 to stand up and wished them well in the coming year; Tish Bowden, Bijie Ding, Audrey Orgo, Molly Raymond, Sandy Class of 2020 with Santa , Mrs. Claus & the Grinch Merrifield, Jennifer O’Neil, KT Trudeau, and Rhonda Whitehead. Gail Falkingham and Kathy Mansir along with their Social Committee gave a special thanks to our jolly Santa Claus (Larry Massingill), Mrs. Claus (Toni Smith), and the Grinch (Debbie Walcutt) for making the party festive and fun.

Co-Captain Dee Gill thanked the FWSA team of Beverly Smoak, Jennifer Anderson, and Marti Cochran for a successful hosting of the Salty’s FWSA Interclub on December 14th. It was a huge event with 30-plus sailors, 20-plus Sunfish trailers and many Salties and Briny Brothers helping to make it a great event. Nancy Kadau sailing Nancy Kadau - 1st Place for the Salty Sisters came in first place in the Prams!!!

This past year, even with COVID hanging over us, we had a good year. Even though the Rainbow Regatta was canceled early, the Broads were ready with a team of five sailors ready to participate. Together with sailors from the Salty Sisters Rainbow team, the Broad Reachers participated in coaching sessions both on shore and on the water. Early this year we mourned the loss of Spencer Lucas, a great supporter of the Broad Reachers and sponsor of the Commodore Lucas Cup and Nancy Lucas Races. This year the Lucas Cup, with a record 16 sailors from other FWSA Clubs, was the most successful Cup yet!!

Other activities in 2021: We celebrated our 50th Anniversary of the Broad Reachers, sailed to Hotel Zamora for lunch, attempted a sail to Shell Key, enjoyed our new floating dock, and just enjoyed sailing around PAG. Come join us for Saturday morning for some fun sailing and racing. You can participate as a sailor, race committee, or safety ashore. For more information about becoming a Broad Reacher, contact Carol Hansen at Carol@dband1.com.

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RV LAND CRUISERS

by Angela Kowalik, Wagon Master

Beautiful Yellowstone

Let’s Rally and Roll!!!…

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t’s been quite a year for people who want to travel, especially in these continuing uncertain times. For those that have an RV, we can turn that uncertainty into an adventure. Imagine traveling down the road driving (or towing) your “house”. But we can leave that hesitation behind and head for that journey to the great outdoors. The RV allows for the freedom of travel, yet with the safety of isolation when we feel we need it. We have everything we need and can cocoon ourselves within while embracing ever changing scenery, historic landmarks, and beautiful landscapes.

You can even decorate for the holidays or seek more cooler weather …. Brrr!!! But it’s also nice to return to Florida—the land of sunshine.

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

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AROUND THE NEXT BEND...

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Holidays 2021!

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE RV LAND CRUISERS ■ February 1st: Meeting at SPYC, 5:00 pm ■ February 9th -12th: FMCA Southeast Area Rally (Lakeland) ■ February 13th -16th: RVLC meet-up, at the Resort at Canopy Lakes in Lake Wales ■ March/April TBD - our own meet-up or caravan to places around Florida

If you love playing a round of golf as much as we do, then consider joining the SPYC Golf Group.

We are a lively, fun group of golf enthusiasts who participate in monthly outings at various Country Clubs. Sometimes our outings are paired with lunch, and of course....some good old fashioned SPYC camaraderie.

For more information about our group, or if you would like to join, contact: Sue Arsenault - sueatcp@aol.com

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by Janna Ranney, President

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his month, join us for the SPYC Woman’s Club Annual Tea Party & Fashion Show on February 10th at 2:00 pm. This year Cupid will shoot his arrow at our Club with a Valentine theme. Our anxiously anticipated event will offer a mouth watering assortment of amazing food bites in an upbeat, spirited display.

Our fashion show will be a fabulous mix of styles from Pippa Pelure, downtown St. Petersburg’s award winning, premiere boutique. Owner, Megan Simon, will present her fashions and offer her wealth of knowlege in the fashion industry. Come enjoy the afternoon with friends and meet other like-minded ladies of the SPYC. All SPYC members are invited and guests are welcome. Reservations are required thru the SPYC app, on-line or thru catering directly at (727) 892-6882.

by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President

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ebruary 2st our program will cultivate the eco-senses!

Nancy Snyder, Bon Brise Design of Chicago, and Patricia Burrows, local clay artist, team up to help us create a one of a kind, succulent mini planter that will bring “fresh inspiration” to our homes. No two will be alike! Make your reservation now online (www.spyc.org) or call (727) 360-1646. We start at 11:00 am but arrive early to greet everyone.

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WOMAN’S CLUB Current WC Membership required to join in!

INTEREST GROUPS Book Group: Ilene Robeck (727)-289-1396 | Cell: (571)-259-2057 irrobeck@gmail.com Meets Monthly on 4th Wed: Social 5 pm, Discussion 5:30-6:30 pm Mah Jongg Group: Marleen Collins (727)-864-0781 | Cell: (727)-480-7607 marleencollins@yahoo.com Meets Weekly: Thurs. @ 1 pm Lunch @ 11:45 am (optional) Lessons by request Fun Seekers: Deborah Giaquinto Cell: (732)-735-7949 deborahgia@icloud.com Meeting dates & events vary.

Check your email for notices.

New adventures await!

Bridge Group: Joyce Sterrett New Facilitator Needed (727)-822-5878 | Cell: (727)-365-5791 joycesterrett@aol.com Meets Weekly: Tues. @ 1 pm, Lunch @ 11:45 am (optional) Membership: Donna Sue Marks

Cell: (727) 644-1330 mrpebbles1192@yahoo.com Reminder: Due to Covid-19 we will require firm RSVP’s for all meetings, to properly plan out meeting space.

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

The Woman’s Club has a variety of interest groups including a monthly Book Group, weekly Mah Jongg and Bridge, the out and about Fun Seekers, and our newly created Woman on the Water.

You can join the Woman's Club at SPYC anytime throughout the year - membership dues are $35.00. We meet monthly, from September to May, for lunch and a unique program. Come to a meeting and check us out! For membership, contact Donna Sue Marks at mrpebbles1192@yahoo.com or (727) 644-1330.

It’s not too late to sign-up for the February 7th annual Mah Jongg Tournament. It’s $10.00 for LBC members and $15.00 for other SPYC members who would like to participate, plus lunch. Check-in is at 11:00 am and prizes will be awarded at about 3:00 pm. All the fees collected go to cash prizes so we want lots of players! If you want to play, give your cash to Sharon Mehok ASAP. For more information send me an email (patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com). We “practice” every Monday at 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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February 3rd

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 – February 3rd – Egypt and Jordan After the Uprising, by Bill and Jan Haueisen. Nearly every aspect of a wellplanned trip became unexpected from beginning to end. You don’t want to miss this one!

March 3rd – Houseboating on Lake Powell by Christine and Pete Torres. Travel in the USA and avoid getting stuck in another country with covid! See amazing U.S. landmarks while traveling in the great Lake Powell!

April 7th – Details TBA

by Rich Treinen

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oving electronic body parts is something a Wing Shooter will do to extend the shooting life of his body. As you advance in age Newton’s 3rd law of motion can put a stop to your shooting hobby. That mass of lead, flying away at high speed, delivers an equal and opposite kick into your body. On the body side of the kick, the underlying reasons to stop shooting are numerous. It could be a bad back, a neck out of whack, loose parts inside the cranium or one of many other medical maladies that arrive with age.

It’s cheaper to fix the gun side of the problem, that would be reducing the kick delivered to your shoulder. A softer kick can be obtained numerous ways. Gun weight is one, a heavy gun does not kick as hard as a light gun.

March 3rd

˚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

Those wishing to join are encouraged to contact: Gene Collins at genebcollins@hotmail.com (727) 385-4878 Padding helps too. You can wear one on your shoulder and put another one on your gun. Some guns are designed to redirect the kinetic energy of recoil to do work for you, like reloading the next shell. That one works well. On the more expensive side there are sophisticated shock adsorption systems, like the one shown above.

The electronic body part of this story is my favorite. This particular Wing Shooter, we call him Longbeard, told his surgeon to install his pacemaker in his left shoulder. His right shoulder was reserved for shooting.

Who is Longbeard? Find any Wing Shooter at the bar, buy him a drink and he’ll tell you.

SMOOTH SAILING | FEBRUARY 2022

Thursday, March 17th ~ Downtown Clubhouse ch !

Complimentary Corned Beef & Cabbage Lun

Served in Grille 1909 & Heritage Lounge

11:00 am - 2:00 pm (last seating at 1:30 pm) Reservations Not Required (1st come, 1st served basis) Complimentary for Members only ($16++/per non-member) ********************** Enjoy two performances during the evening with Enj Irish Dancers, PLUS an Irish Harp performance from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Thursday, March 17th ~ Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse Complimentary Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch!

Served from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (last seating at 1:30 pm) Complimentary for Members only ($16++/per non-member)

RSVP: (727) 360-1646 | kerrie@spyc.org Walk-Ins accepted day of, however reservations are preferred.