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In this issue...
Jimmy Keys Music/Comedy Show St. Patty's Day Complimentary Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch Easter Sunday & Much MORE!!
SPYC "On The Water" News | Membership Highlights | Upcoming Events | Clubs Within The Club FOUNDED 1909
MEMBERSHIP IS BY INVITATION ONLY
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ear SPYC Members, Welcome to March and enjoy the many fun activities at our Club!
On March 29th at 5:30 pm, I invite you to the Downtown Clubhouse for the 2021 Yachting Recognition Awards Ceremony. Come personally meet your fellow SPYC members that have worked very hard, and whose achievements on the water carry the St. Petersburg Yacht Club name and burgee to regional, national & worldwide events and recognition. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, and a cash bar. RSVP with Catering at (727) 892-6882. The Entertainment Committee is hard at work! Jeannie O’Grady and her energetic team have been working hard planning great entertainment for you. March’s highlight features International Musical Comedy Entertainer Jimmy Keys performing Friday, March 18th. You’ll certainly enjoy this high energy musical evening! Check the Club Events section of this issue for complete details. For many years our Club has had a Club Dress Code, but over time, it has not been brought to the attention of Club members. Recently, however, members have asked for a return of a required Dress Code. In December, your Flag Officers approved a ‘revised to suit-the-times’ dress code and allowed an adjustment grace period, which has ended. If you forget, management has asked your wait staff to remind you. Please make yourselves aware of the policy which can be found at the Reception Desk or on the website at www.spyc.org: Click ‘Member Central’, then ‘Club Information’ and see the ‘Dress Code’ link.
As you know, our Club has recently experienced unprecedented growth, which is continuing at the same pace for 2022, and we have some wonderful new members. However, in consideration of all members and what our Club membership capacity might be, the driver to this maximum is actually kitchen capacity. Management, the Flag Officers and the Board of Directors believe membership is approaching that capacity limit. In addition to these concerns, the group is also working on Strategic and Long Range Master Planning solutions. Among the topics discussed is how we currently compare to other premium Yacht Clubs, what the next generation of members is looking for when choosing a Club, and how we will meet these requirements while keeping current with maintenance and capital improvements. These demands and maintenance come at a price, and we believe it’s best to begin funding to meet these future needs. Our first adjustment, started March 1st, was our new Initiation Fee for Active Members, at $10,000. We are also working on a revised Initiation schedule for Intermediate and other New Member categories. We’ll keep you posted on adjustments as they occur. Enjoy your Club and I look forward to seeing you around 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. MARCH 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING
TABLE OF CONTENTS Rhett J. Robicheaux,CCM....................................................................(727) 823-1219 General Manager, COO | gm@spyc.org Colleen Finney, CHAE...............................................................................(727) 823-1061 Chief Financial Officer | controller@spyc.org Corey A. Hall.................................................................................................(727) 892-6888 Director of Member Relations | Membership@spyc.org
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Joseph Van Bemmel.................................................................................(727) 892-6889 Executive Chef | executivechef@spyc.org Shannon Nylander, CPCE ,WSET2......................................................(727) 892-6882 Catering Director/Clubhouse Services Manager | catering@spyc.org Jamie Lord....................................................................................................(727) 892-6897 Catering Assistant | cateringinfo@spyc.org
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Leah Wieter ..................................................................................................(727) 892-6893 Member Services/Marketing Coordinator | member.services@spyc.org Pierre Dumaine..........................................................................................(727) 892-6880 Beverage Director | pierre@spyc.org Mary Lou Privitera....................................................................................(727) 822-3873 Director of Restaurants ext. 227 | Director.restaurants@spyc.org
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Kerrie Paquette .........................................................................................(727) 360-1646 Manager at the Beach Club @ Pass-a-Grille | Kerrie@spyc.org Shawn Macking..........................................................................................(727) 822-3113 Waterfront Director | Waterfront-director@spyc.org Chase Hudspeth & John Toberman...................................................(727) 822-3227 dockmaster@spyc.org
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Todd Fedyszyn............................................................................................(727) 896-8101 Youth Sailing Director | youthsailingdirector@spyc.org Steve Partridge...........................................................................................(727) 892-6892 Facilities Manager | facilitiesmgr@spyc.org Maritza Villanueva....................................................................................(727) 892-6894 Housekeeping/Valet/Security Manager | housekeeping@spyc.org
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Suzanne Gendrot.......................................................................................(727) 822-3873 Executive Pastry Chef ext. 223 suzanne-g@spyc.org
Downtown Clubhouse: (727) 822-3873 Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse: (727) 360-1646 Snell Isle Marina: (727) 895-8142 Downtown Marina: (727) 822-3227 Sailing Center: (727) 822-3113 Business Office: (727) 892-6883 or (727) 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 (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 SMOOTH SAILING | MARCH 2022
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MEMBER
INFORMATION Welcome New Members!
Active:
Mr. Peter Degnan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Pamela O'Brien Mr. & Mrs. John & Janet Fergusen Mr. Tom Temeyer Dr. Anthony Terra & Mrs. Rosemaie Terra Mrs. Karen Crager Mr. Jerry Farmer & Ms. Renee Fournier-LaFauci Mr. Joseph Lamb
Active Boat:
Mr. & Mrs. Brett & Lisa Vickers Mr. & Mrs. Christopher & Kristen Boss Mr. & Mrs. Bart & Colette de Bruijn Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Deborah Fusek Mr. Joseph Zammataro Mr. C. Todd Burg Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Nancy Hunter Mr. Christian Page Obensain Mr. & Mrs. Wilhelm & Pamela Anderson
Mr. Alan Capellin & Ms. Debra Deganutti Mr. Brian Eckley Mr. & Mrs. Grant & Susan Rhodes Mr. Lannie Hough & Mrs. Erin Banks Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Beth McNulty Mr. & Mrs. Clayton & Andrea Vigrass
Non Resident:
Mr. Timothy Roberts Mr. Robert Inglish DE. Linda Wheatland Smith & Mr. Jeffrey Gusdorf Mr. John Ranitz Mr. & Mrs. Christopher & Elizabeth Powers Ms. S. Lynn Mucciano Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Arlete Pugliese Mr. Jeff Goebel
Intermediate:
Ms. Irina Cortez & Mr. Thom Newcomb Mr. & Mrs. Miles & Amanda Rogers-Crowe Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Ashlea Wehle Mr. Andrew Davis
Thank You to our Proposers!
RW Greene Michael Wyckoff Bill Waters, II Brian Smith Jeffrey McClanathan Daniel Spalding Ted Mallin Stewart Ahman Kent Dudley Richard Stoffles Samuel Memberg Kevin Hopper
Wayne Andrews Membership Chairman
Darby Capellin Aaron Shoopak Stephanie Mucciano Frank McCarthy Chris Bowers Charles Davis PC Donald Krippendorf Vincent Simonetti James Henderson Casey Sanders Veronica Hickey John Lacy
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!
Hello Members! To better serve you, please review the following reminders: •Auto-pay: At anytime you can add a credit card to your account and opt-in for "Auto-pay" to handle your monthly incidentials and upcoming dues. This option can always be turned on & off when needed; please contact the Business Office at (727) 892-6883 or (727) 892-6884. •Letter of Introduction: If you plan to visit any Yacht Club that is NOT part of the FCYC within Florida, OR, if you are visiting a Club that is outside the state of Florida, or internationally, you will need to request a Letter of Introduction. For a full listing of Reciprocal Clubs, or to request a Letter of Introduction, log-in to your member account at www.spyc.org and click on "Member Central">>"Club Information">> scroll down to the Reciprocal Clubs or Letter of Introduction links. You can also call or email your requests to the Director of Membership or to Member & Marketing Services. (Letters of Introduction should be requested no less than 72 hours prior to your visit. Requests cannot exceed more than 30 days from the time you plan to visit. Same day requests or requests made on a Monday are not gauranteed. If you plan to visit a Club on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, we ask that you please make your Letter of Introduction request the Friday before you intend to visit.) MARCH 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING
GENERAL MANAGER’S LOG 55
General Manager’s Log by: Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM
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hat a month we just had! February was packed with great events starting with the Vintage Car Show, then the Valentine’s Day Regatta, the new Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, and closing the month with the Grand Prix Garage Party. The entire team here at the Club did an outstanding job - kudos to you all! Let’s not forget the dedicated and always willing number of volunteers that gave up their time to help in any way around the Club. Everyone’s hard work truly paid off as all events were very successful. As we continue to take on the great success of the Club and its member/guest usage this season, we must keep in mind our Guest Rules as we plan ahead over the next couple months. Guest rules state that a guest can be accompanied by a member or be issued a guest card. Below are our Guest rules for clarity: • No individual who is eligible for membership shall be brought to the Club as a guest more than twice in any one month or 12 times a year. • Guest Cards for invited guests of the Club (i.e. regatta participants) shall be secured at the Front Desk before guest may use the facilities of the Club. • Members introducing guests and visitors in the Club will be considered responsible for their conduct while in the Clubhouse and for any debts their guest may incur. • The privileges of guests may be withdrawn at any time by any Flag Officer or by Management. • Out-of-Town Guest (persons living outside of the radius of forty statute miles of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club) may be issued Guest Cards for a maximum period of 10 days twice a year. Guest Cards shall not be issued to guests who are residing within Pinellas County.
In the same vein, Garage Parking becomes an issue during these high traffic months, and we need to remember our Garage is a member privilege which shouldn’t be abused. It’s not a storage facility or a holding spot to entertain outside of the Club. The Parking Garage is available for members and their guest only when using the Club facilities. Reservations are also very important this time year – Reservations for Grille 1909 may be made by logging into your SPYC membership account or over the phone by contacting Mary Lou at extension 250. If you leave a message at that extension your call will be returned within 24 hours. Strategic Plan update and upcoming Master Plan: The Strategic Plan is coming along well as we now have a draft action plan. This plan will be issued out to the responsible parties for owning this action plan whether it be staff, committees, and/or the Board. Once everyone has had the chance to review the plan, add to and comment on, it will go back to the Long-Range Planning Committee for final edits. It will then go to the Board for final approval concluding with a Town Hall setting up in early Spring to roll out to the Membership. The Master Plan will follow and take all the detail from the Strategic Plan and create a multiyear plan of improvements to the Club over 10 - 20 years. In addition, the Initiation Fee will increase to $10,000 effective March 1st. I look forward to meeting each of you in the coming months as I make my way around our various facilities.
Cheers
Rhett J. Robicheaux, CCM General Manager, COO
A special THANK YOU... to Derby Lane for supporting our 2022 Valentine's Day Regatta and the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series!
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2022 Valentine's Day Opti Regatta Recap by Todd Fedyszyn, Youth Sailing Director
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ver the weekend of February 12th & 13th, SPYC hosted the annual Valentine’s Day Opti Regatta. This year’s event was limited to Opti’s only with 270 sailors in attendance from all over the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada. SPYC was well represented with 35 sailors competing in both the Gold Fleet and the Silver Fleet. Mother Nature decided she was not going to cooperate and gave our SPYC Race Committee Team some tough conditions to deal with. Saturday started off with glassy conditions and unfortunately the breeze did not fill until well after 4:30 pm, which was too late start a race. On Sunday, a weak cold front passed over the area and the sailors were greeted with a shifty, building west wind. Two races were sailed in the 200 boat Gold Fleet with Beck Brill from the Coconut Grove Sailing Club taking home the Jane Funsch Perpetual Trophy. Our top SPYC sailors were John Hartney in 21st place, Adam Mendelblatt in 37th, Christopher Shaffer in 48th, Tom Seibold in 61st, and Reid Mendelblatt in 67th. On the 70 boat Silver Fleet course, the RC was able to get in 3 races in shifty conditions tucked in behind the new St. Pete Pier. The overall winner of the Silver Fleet was Henry Latell from the Hampton Yacht Club in Virginia. Our top finishers from SPYC were Ethan Cox in 5th place overall and Reece Bizouarn in 8th overall.
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One week earlier the SPYC Opti RWB Race Team made the trek to Key Largo to compete in the Buccaneer Blast Regatta hosted by the Upper Keys Sailing Club. Thirteen sailors made the trip south to compete in the crystal clear waters of the Keys. Our top performers were Blake Vincent in 15th overall followed closely by Tom Seibold in 21st. Also competing for SPYC were Chris Shaffer, Leah Abrams, Gloria Privis, Bennett Lamb, Pete Caputo, Finn and Ethan Cox, Reece and Scarlett Bizouarn, Anna and Maija Andert, Thomas and William Weidner, and Wesley Wood. Our SPYC Laser Team has been hard at work competing in the US Open Sailing Series event hosted by the Lauderdale Yacht Club. Our top performer was Sophia Fuller finishing a strong 8th place overall in the Laser 4.7 fleet. Also competing were Guthrie Braun, Ethan Danielson, Kate Danielson, Sidney Moyer, Jack Carter, Anthony Smart, and Callen Burnett.
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SAVE THE DATE! FREE Boating Safety Seminar
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by Alex Deininger, Powerboat Competition Chair
Saturday, March 26th
9:00 am - Noon • Downtown Clubhouse Located in the Waterfront/Harborview Rooms Come out and take advantage of this FREE Boating Safety Seminar at the SPYC. This event is geared towards small boat safety with a lecture/course, as well as interactive breakout sessions. Join us at this fun and informative event!
*Registration is required - visit www.spyc.org
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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
PleaseJOIN let us are coming! PLEASE USknow IN THEyouCELEBRATION! ~Hors d'oeuvres, Soft Drinks, PFO Bar~
~ Hors d’oeuvres, Soft accepted) Drinks, Cash Bar ~ (credit cards
Let us know you are attending. RSVP at: 727-892-6882 -OR- catering@spyc.org SMOOTH SAILING | MARCH 2022
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2022 Youth World in The Hauge, The Netherlands
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eaded to the Netherlands – Dorothy Mendelblatt at the helm and Ian Iles-Lee as crew on the Nacra 15 are the USA sole qualifier for the 2022 Youth World in The Hauge, The Netherlands. Mendelblatt and her crew captured first place after three days of racing in a variety of conditions off of Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, from February 4th-6th at the Clearwater West Marine US Open Sailing Series. The first four races were all bullets for Mendelblatt/ Iles-Lee. This positioned
Sunday morning with temperatures near the high 40’s the Race Committee and competitors completed 4 races off the Skyway Eastside in Tampa Bay. The competitors were rewarded with Hot Pizza from the SPYC Beach Club delivered by one of our beach marshal volunteers. The top three finishers included Kia Calder, CA. - Tiger Tyson, Antigua - and Evan Hefferman, CA. Competitors represented the USA, Canada, Antiqua/Barbados, and Austria. Congratulations to the competitors and the Race Committee that braved the very cold temperatures and provided a "best in class event" for our sailors. Many thanks to our sponsors Elite Watersports, Flysurfer, and Northbeach Windsurfing, the SPYC Staff, Sailing
the team for success the balance of the Dorothy Mende lblatt regatta. They lead boat . Phot and Ian Iles-Lee o credit US Saili ng took home First Place with a 4-point lead over the 2nd place finisher. Congratulations Team Mendelblatt/Iles-Lee!
Center, RC Volunteers and our competitors for their support of the event. Mark your calendars for April 22nd-24th for the Spring Foil Racing Regatta.
The weekend of January 29th-30th at SPYC hosted the Winter Foil Race Regatta. Gale force winds and small craft advisories prompted the Race Committee to have no racing on Saturday as the cold front came through the area.
Kite Foil Winners 2nd Tyson, 1st Calder and 3rd Hefferman
2022 SPYC REGATTA SCHEDULE 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
For NOR's & Online Entry visit: www.spyc.org/regattas MARCH 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING
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SPYC Entertainment Committee Update by Jeannie O'Grady, Entertainment Committee Chair
Top o' the mornin to ya!
Did you attend the free wine tasting event offered through the TRG Race Team last month? This was a very well attended event with a lot of delicious wines. Be on the lookout for new music talent throughtout the Club coming your way soon! The Piano Bar is back on Friday & Saturday nights located at the Grille 1909 Bar. Stop in and "sing along" to a few tunes or just sit in on the fun! Join us this month for: •Friday, March 18th: Jimmy Keys; a talented and entertaining singer and comedian. Be sure to RSVP early to get a seat! ** NEW to SPYC! Coming Soon: •Saturday, April 2nd: Buffet Dinner & Dancing with the South Shore Cruisers Band: Early Bird RSVP available. Dust off your dancing shoes! •Also coming your way...Unique Derby Party, Fun Friend & Famly Feud Game Show & Dinner, Murder Mystery Dinner, Dueling Piano's with a Twist, Blue Man Show and LOTS More!
"May you live all the days of your life!"
SPYC Annual Poker Run • Pass-a-Grille
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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! MARCH 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Pass-a-Grille Docks
Saturday ~ April 2nd Online Registration Open - www.spyc.org 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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SATURDAY—MAY 7, 2022 NOTIFICATION of Not-A-Regatta FROM: SPYC Downtown — TO: SPYC @ Pass-a-Grille QUALIFICATIONS: THIS IS A FUN RACE OPEN TO MEMBERS OF SPYC USING WATER CRAFT
OF ANY SIZE, SHAPE OR RIG UNDER 24 FEET.
RULES & REGULATIONS:
No entry may be propelled by machinery, directly or indirectly, but must be propelled by the wind in her sails, or muscles of her crew, either aboard or overboard! Skipper and crew may not be changed during the race. All participating craft MUST comply with the International Rules of the Road and carry required Coast Guard approved emergency gear. Disclaimer: The Race Committee has the right to cancel this event especially non-sail boats under a certain size due to unsafe conditions.
FRIDAY, MAY 6TH 5:30 – 7:30 SCUTTLEBUTT PARTY/ REGISTRATION/ RESERVATIONS The festivities begin – historical pictures, race stories, hors d’ oeuvres, a special ‘Royal Grog’ Cocktail!
ALL ENTRANTS MUST BE REGISTERED with the Committee by 7:30 PM. FEES: a fee of $45.00 applicable to Competitors and SPYC Club members wishing to attend the festivities, includes the Scuttlebutt Party on Friday and Gaboon Shoreside Party on Saturday. FOR COMPETITOR ENTRIES & RESERVATIONS contact DONNA SUE MARKS at:
dsmarks64@gmail.com ENTRIES AND RESERVATIONS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 4.
SATURDAY, MAY 7th
0900 the “Race” will start at SPYC Downtown in front of “The Lady” at the flagpole – all skippers must be present. This will be a Le Mans style start – after the signal, the Skippers walk or run to the SPYC dock or the Sailing Center, depending on where they're docked. They then may propel their craft by sail or manually [i.e. paddle] to SPYC PAG.
THE START:
DIVISIONS: Will be determined at the Scuttlebutt Party on Friday, May 6.
The winning yacht shall be deemed to have won the race when she has retrieved the appropriate ROYAL GABOON FLAG which will be between the first red marker #14 west of the Tierra Verde Bridge and the finish boat EPL [a 25’ beach cat pontoon]. All others will be timed by the Committee as they cross the finish line. At 1300 Hours the Race Committee will signal the official end of the race.
THE FINISH:
All Paid participants and Paid SPYC Club members may attend a festive shoreside party at the SPYC Beach Club – where food, music and storytelling will commence with the arrival of the first-to-finish vessel.
GABOON SHORESIDE PARTY – 11:30
DROP-NUTS: If an entry should drop out, SHE IS REQUIRED to report to: Tim Landt: 727-420-2022 TROPHIES: First, Second & Third Place in each category and a special one for last place!
[Traditional Royal Gaboon Keeper trophies will be awarded.]
DOCK SPACE IS LIMITED AT PASS-A-GRILLE. WE ARE ASKING ALL NON-RACING MEMBERS TO BY COME LAND. THANK YOU! SMOOTH SAILING | MARCH 2022
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The FCYC cordially invites you to attend the "FCYC Adventure Weekend" taking place at....Fernandina Beach - Amelia Island, Fl.
Thursday, April 21st - Sunday, April 24th
Come by BOAT...by CAR...by RV! AMELIA ISLAND Amelia Island is the southern most of the Sea Islands and the northern most of the Barrier Islands on Florida’s Atlantic coast. It is the only U.S. location to have been under the dominion of eight different flags and is known as the Isle of Eight Flags. It is said that the French visited, the Spanish developed, the English named, and the Americans tamed it.
FERNANDINA BEACH The town of Fernandina Beach was officially established in 1811 and named for King Ferdinand VII of Spain. In 1853 the town site moved just south, and Fernandina Beach became the terminus of Florida’s first cross state railroad, constructed 1856–61 from Fernandina Beach to Cedar Key. In 1973 a 30-block downtown area was named an Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places due to the town’s preservation of late Victorian architecture. In 1987 the Historic District was expanded to include 50 blocks. The original old town called Old Town Fernandina remains and celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2011. Many of these homes are now Bed and Breakfasts permitting visitors to experience a part of Old Town Fernandina’s history. Centre Street, Fernandina’s “Main Street,” remains impressive with its brick main and side streets especially South 7th and North 6th with their historic mansions and cottages. Centre Street offers shopping, restaurants and taverns, bakeries, coffee cafes and most importantly excellent ice cream and fudge. All this can be found in a very walkable, short eight blocks. For the sports minded, Fernandina offers the beach, golf, fishing, sailing, river cruises, kayak excursions, and afterword a drink at the 1879 Palace Saloon, the oldest bar in Florida. Fernandina Beach is a wonderful town to visit hosting many venues for the traveler. April is a very busy month at Fernandina Beach, thus, reservations should be made ASAP. Hampton Inn rooms are blocked for FCYC members through March 20th on a first come, first served basis; additionally boat dockage & RV space may become limited, so book early!
REQUEST A RESERVATION PACKET FOR DETAILS: Contact: SPYC Member Services Coordinator at - member.services@spyc.org | (727) 892-6893 MARCH 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING
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 Click: > Regattas > Regata del Sol al Sol or Use the SPYC app Boat Entry Fee Deadline February 28, 2022-$795.00 Final Entry Fee Deadline April 4, 2022-$895.00 NOR available now!
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The Island Awaits Our Arrival! Our Sponsors
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2022 Annual Vintage Motor Classic by Andy Evans
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he 2022 Show is over and what a day! We registered over 150 cars, then the wet cold weather came in, with the City telling us they may have to call it off! We all met at 6:30 am to hear the word, and finally a YES!!...we were good to go!
It takes several hours to set up the Field, so it was a scramble with our army of 75 volunteers. We secured the field in quick time to allow for sponsors arrival, then cars began to arrive. All were parked, although with slightly reduced number by 10:00 am and opened to the public. Despite the misty rain things brightened and dried up just in time for the judging and award presentation. Crowds built up quickly and there were many happy faces on all sides.
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We had all classes from early 1920’s right up to 2021 Exotic Classics. There was a great turnout of British cars and some exciting Hot Rods and Resto-mods, Cobras, Corvettes, and classic American all contributing to an excellent show. Anyone wanting to see the show photos, go to our dedicated web site www.stpetemotorclassic.com and click on the Photos link. We supported two excellent local charities this year - The Louise Graham Regeneration Center and The Kind Mouse. (details on the shows web site). Thanks to the entrants, sponsors and some generous donations from our members we raised a record amount. No sooner was this show finished then we immediately begin the planning process for 2023, and would love to hear from anyone interested in joining our committee. It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun that truly gives back personally and also reaffirms the Show and the Club as a foundation of St. Petersburg life. See you all next year!
Happy Spectators!
Volunteers gathering for event instructions Happy Owner!
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Ford Model A
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Voulunteer Group
Jag XK120
Custom
McLaren Lamborghini
Happy Mike!
Scan the QR Code below with your phone to access the St. Pete Motor Classic's website for additonal photos.
Corvette
Past, Current & Next Vintage Motor Classic Chairs
*Photos courtesy of photographer:
David Whitty
Daimler & MGTD
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Happy MARCH
Birthdays!!
Mrs. Christine Abro Mrs. Paula Andrion Mr. Dennis Augur Mr. Russell Barlow Mr. George L. Baulig Mrs. Amy Baxter Mrs. Judith Beck Mr. Hilmer Beckers Mrs. Amy Bell Mrs. Charlotte Bell Mrs. Lauren Bendix Mr. Derek Berset Mr. Noah Blacker Mr. R. Brian Bolton Mr. Alexander T Dalgleis Booth Mrs. Diane Bosschaert Mr. Jack Boyle Mr. Robert Bozeman Mr. John Braden Mr. Weston Brautigam Mr. Jonathan Brett Mrs. Patti Bridges Mr. Mark E. Bridges Mr. Peter Brine Mrs. Debi Broadway Dr. Frederick Brown Dr. Lora L. Brown Ms. Jennifer Browning Mrs. Amy Bryan Mrs. Laura Bryant Mr. Roy Burnett Mrs. Patricia Burnetti Miss Michelle R. Burns Dr. Patricia Burrows Ms. Kayla Burrows Mrs. Sally Buscaino Mr. Ralph Campbell Mr. Alfred Canino Mrs. Susan Cannella Mr. Mark Carlson Dr. Dimity Carlson Mr. Carl Carmean Mrs. Tobin Caroline Mr. Ron Carpenter MARCH 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING
Ms. Alexandra Carr Mr. Antony Castagno Mr. Sam Chandler Mrs. Tirena Chiavacci Mr. Ronald E. Clampitt Mrs. Lori Clark Mrs. Barbara Collins Mr. Jeff Copeland Mrs. Claire Copeland Mr. Robert Costa Mrs. Sally Coupal Mr. E. Ralph Crawford Mrs. Susan Cross Mr. Delton N. Cunningham Ms. Alexandra Curry Mr. David Daniels Mrs. Lorraine Danna LCDR Tim E. Darley, USCG (ret) Mr. Timothy M. Daugherty Mrs. Susan Davidson/Smith Mrs. Sharon K. Davie Mr. Mark Dawson Mr. James W. Denhardt Mr. Francis Diaz Mr. Thomas Donaldson Ms. Candace Daniel Doss Mr. Stephen F. Doss Mr. Michael Dreyer Mrs. Michele Dudley Ms. Barbara Dunnavant Mrs. Lisa Durello Mr. Richard T. Earle Mr. William Eibach Mr. J. Chad Ellard Mrs. Buchie Ellinger Mrs. Faith Elliot Mrs. Sunny Endicott Ms. Camille Q. England Mrs. Mary Ericson Ms. Aila Erman Mr. John Farese Mr. James H. Farnsworth Dr. James Felch Mr. Mack Feldman
Mrs. Elizabeth Feldman Mrs. Jane L. Ferguson Mrs. Courtney Fernald Mr. Jonathan Fernald Mr. Francis Ferraro Ms. Trina Fields Reverend Diana Fish Mr. Peter Fleming Mrs. Renata Flury Mrs. Lani Ford Mrs. Carol Freeborg Mrs. Michele Freedle Mr. Randy Freese Mrs. Pamela Frohock Mrs. Andi Fuller Mr. Steve Fyffe Mrs. Nita George Mr. Aaron Germundsen Mr. Frank Giannone Mr. Thomas Giebner Mrs. Kimberly Glover Mr. Trevor Grace Mrs. Laurie Greenwald Mr. David Greider Mrs. Tina Grossmann DePaz Ms. Nyjola S. Grybauskas Mr. Nicholas Guarcello Mrs. Kathy Guckenberger Mrs. Laura Guinan Mr. Michael Gulley Mr. Jeffrey Gusdorf Mr. David Warren Hadfield Mrs. Carolann Haffey Ms. Royce Haiman Mr. Charles W. Hall Mr. Alex Hansen Mrs. Kathleen Hargrove Mrs. Laurie Harris Mrs. Patricia Harris Mrs. Patricia Hartsfield Mrs. Augusta E Wilson Harvard Mr. Anthony H. Harwood Mr. Mike Hassell Mr. Michael Hawkins
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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 needs to be updated. Email: member.services@spyc.org) Mrs. Leslie Haywood-Hanlon Ms. Emley Henter Mrs. Judy Higham Ms. Dianne Hockey Mr. William Hogarth Mrs. Carol Holland Mr. Stuart R. Hostetter Mrs. Christin Hourigan Mr. Robert Huber Mr. Donald E. Hudson Mr. Chris Hughes Mr. William Stanley Hyatt Mr. Yanko Castellanos Ibanez Mr. Dale Ingle Mrs. Lisa Marie Fox Jablonsky Mr. Alexander Janas Mrs. Leslie M. Jeffery Mr. Allen Jenneman Mr. Andrew Jones Mrs. Nicole Kartchner Mr. Michael Keglovich Mr. Gregory Kolcum Mrs. Rebecca Kopp Mr. Michael J. Kotler Mr. Robert Krawczyk Ms. Karen Kuchel Mr. Nathan Kurtyka Mrs. Lindsey Lamb Mrs. Quinneth Lance Mrs. Cheryl Lanfear Mrs. Dee Ann Larson Mr. Darryl LeClair Dr. John P. Lenhart Mr. Juan Leon Mrs. Mary Letourneau Mrs. Toni Lewis Ms. Adrianna Linn Mr. Stephen Lloyd Mr. David Loebenberg Mr. Robert Long Mr. Joseph Mahaz Mrs. Rhonda Mahaz Mr. Ted Mallin Mr. Robert Marchese
Mr. Joseph Martin Mr. Brian Martinez Mrs. Parsla Mason Mr. David V. Mason Mrs. Jayne Mathis Mr. Hunter Matirne Mrs. Margaret Matson Mr. James Mauney Mr. Michael Mauro Ms. Blaire McCarthy Mr. Ryan McDermott Ms. Kelly McFrederick-Rice Mr. Martin McKinney Mrs. Patsy R. McNichols Ms. Pamela McNickle Mr. Edward Medley Mrs. Jan Menke Dr. Amy Menon Ms. Jessica Mercier Mr. William Merlin Ms. Anne Misener Tomion Mr. Wayne Mock Mr. Robert Moler Mr. Jeffrey Monger Mr. David Monroe Mrs. Kathleen Monroe Mrs. Roxann Moore PC. Harry M. Moorefield Ms. Cassandra Morecroft King Mrs. Tanya Morlock Mr. Jonathan Morris Mrs. Alissa Moyer Mrs. Bethany Needler Mr. Bryan Nelson Mr. Jack B. Norrie Mr. James W. O'Kelley Mr. Andrew O'Malley Mr. Jay Ostema Mrs. Tracy Pardee Mrs. Deborah Parker Ms. Jennifer Parramore Mrs. Eileen Pater Mrs. Claudia Paulsen
Mrs. Patricia A. Picard Mrs. Sandra Pilcher Mrs Carol Piper Mr. Thomas Poffenberger Ms. Sally C. Poynter Mrs. Chris Price Mrs. Julie Priestley Mr. Geoffrey Proud Ms. Caroline Pusak Mrs. Vivian Quam Mrs. Toni Quinty Mr. Sal Randisi Mr. Joseph D. Reed Mrs. Laura Reitan Dr. Herbert Rest Mr. Joseph Restaino Dr. Sarah Lind Ribeiro Mr. Clayton Ritzdorf Mr. William B. Robbins Mrs. Charlotte Robbins Mr. Richard Robertson Mr. Perry Rohland Mrs. Pamela Rose-Haas Mr. Adam Rosenthal Mrs. Dawn Roth Mr. Peter Rowland Dr. John Rowley Mrs. Peggy Rowley Mrs. Abigail Ruhlman Ms. Susan Rusek Miss Melissa Rutland Mrs. Wendy Saks Mr. Thomas A. Sansone Mr. Neil W. Savage Mr. Dudley M. Savage Mr. Robert Savage Mr. Kurt Schleicher Mr. John Schleicher Mr. Andrew Schoene Mrs. Vanessa Schroeder Mrs. Bettye Seaman Ms. Brenda Seaman Mr. John Selby Mr. Alexander Settles
Mrs. Elizabeth Shakespeare Ms. Emma Shakespeare Mrs. Karen Shaurette Mrs. Farnoosh Shirali Mr. David Shirey Ms. Lisa Signorile Mr. Thomas Simmons Ms. Susan Snyder Mr. Edward G. Spencer Mr. R. Marshall Stevens Mr. August Stoeffler Mr. Christian Strong Mr. Kevin Sullivan Col. Robert L. Summers Mr. Lawton Swan Mr. Scott Swift Mrs. Jaye Taylor Mr. Edward Teele Mrs. Karen Terrell Mrs. Jean Thompson Mr. Micah Thompson Mr. James Thompson Ms. Alice Thompson Mr. Peter C. Thyrre Dr. Charles Tomeo Mr. William Tremper Mrs. Mary Trzcinski Mr. John Tuncer Mr. Stephen P. Turner Mr. Christopher Vann PC. Eduardo M. Vargas Mr. Drew Wagner Mrs. Karin F. Walter Dr. Patsy Warmack Mrs. Kathryn Warren Dr. Elisa Waters Mrs. Sharon Watson Mr. Kory Watson Mrs. Rosie Watters Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, MD PC. William Welch Mrs. Becky Wells Ms. Edith C. Wheeler Mrs. Sarah Wiley
Ms. Jill Wilkinson Mr. Ronald C. Williams Mrs. Chris Williams Mrs. Angela Wilson Mr. Robert A. Wolz Ms. Denise Yimin Mr. Patrick Young Mrs. Jerriann Young Mr. Robert Zeman
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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 March 2022
Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse March 2022
1st: Golf Group 1st: RV Land Cruisers (Virtual) 2nd: Salty Sisters 2nd: Trivia Night! 2nd - 5th: Thistles Midwinters East Championship 3rd: Cruising Fleet 3rd: Passport Club 7th: Broadway Babes Dance Class 9th: Salty Sisters 9th: Saltwater Anglers 10th: Wing Shooters Society 12th: The Pennington Cup Regatta 14th: Broadway Babes Dance Class 16th: Salty Sisters 16th: Woman's Club 17th: St. Patty's Day Complimentary Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch 18th: Jimmy Keys Music/Comedy Show & Dinner 18th: Twilight Series Begins 19th - 26th: Winter Lightning Championships 21st: Broadway Babes Dance Class 23rd: Salty Sisters 23rd: Wine Society Night 1 (Daou Paso Robles) 25th: Wine Society Night 2 (Daou Paso Robles) 25th: Twilight Racing 26th: Pusser's Rum Cup Regatta 28th: Broadway Babes Dance Class 29th: Yachting Recognition Awards Ceremony 30th: Meet Music-Man-Turned-Author: Tom Gribbin 30th: Salty Sisters
3rd: BINGO! 5th: Broad Reachers 7th: Ladies Beach Club - Mah Jongg (1:00 pm) 10th: Mixology Demonstration 12th: Broad Reachers 14th: Ladies Beach Club - Mah Jongg (1:00 pm) 17th: St. Patty's Day Complimentary Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch 19th: Broad Reachers 21st: Ladies Beach Club (11:00 am) 24th: Wine Society (Daou Paso Robles) 26th: Broad Reachers 27th: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch 28th: Cooking Demonstration 28th Ladies Beach Club - Mah Jongg (1:00 pm)
Tik i B a r En te r ta in m e n t Fri. & Sat. 6:00-9:00 pm Sun. 3:00-6:00 pm Mar 4: Doug Willis | Mar 5: Dave Williamson | Mar 6: Chris Rooney Mar 11: Steve Mullis | Mar 12: Doug Willis | Mar 13: Chris Rooney Mar 18: Dave Williamson | Mar 19: Dave Williamson | Mar 20: Doug Willis Mar 25: Steve Mullis | Mar 26: Doug Willis | Mar 27: Chris Rooney
Grille 1909 Piano Music: Tuesday - Sunday Enjoy piano music during dinner service.
Pass-a-Grille LIVE Music! Saturday 5:00-8:00 pm
Mar 5: Kevin Hurley | Mar 12: Kevin Hurley | Mar 19: Mark Moultrup Mar 26: Kevin Hurley
Heritage Lounge Entertainment *Entertainment Schedule & Line-up of Entertainers is Subject to Change Without Prior Notice** MARCH 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING
Fri. & Sat.: 7:00-10:00 pm
Mar 4th/5th: ROYZ Band | Mar 11th/12th: DAZZLER Band Mar 18th/19th: GREEN FLASH Band | Mar 25th/26th: Southern Knights
Easter
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BRUNCH Buffet $48++/pp • $24++/Ages 4-12 • Age 3 & under - Complimentary
Brunch Reser vations Required: catering@spyc.org Call: (727) 892-6882
12:30 pm
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Downtown Clubhouse Friday, March 18th • $35++/pp
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(48-hour cancellation policy in effect) An Entertainment Committee Event test
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Meet the Music-Man-Turned-Author... Tom Gribbin Downtown Clubhouse Wednesday, March 30th ~ 6:00 - 9:00 pm
$20++/per member • $30++/per non-member Hors d'oeuvres & PFO Bar will be available THE “LAST FLORIDA BOY” BOOK SIGNING & CONVERSATION Writer, Lawyer, Recording Artist, Comedy Club & Entertainment Executive Meet local “music man turned author” Tom Gribbin for a conversation about life in the fast lane. Find out how he turned his experiences as a criminal lawyer during the Jimmy Buffett days in to a compelling first novel THE LAST FLORIDA BOY. What was it like working with top super stars from Sting and Tony Bennett to Christina Aguilera at the Mahaffey Theater? Touring Europe as a musician? How did his Comedy Clubs help ease life’s most surreal moments “back in the day?”
BIO:
Tom Gribbin graduated from Florida State University, and from the University of Florida Law School. He draws on his experiences as a writer, lawyer, recording artist and touring musician, concert promoter, co-founder of an international chain of comedy clubs, and as an executive of a major entertainment company. He is married and lives in St. Pete Beach.
Reservations are Required Call: (727) 892-6882 Email: catering@spyc.org Or Online: www.spyc.org
Easter Sunday Lunch at the Beach Club Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse
Enjoy a special holiday menu in addition to these three holiday favorites!
Available: Noon - 4:00 pm Easter Reser vations Required: (727) 360-1646 | kerrie@spyc.org (48-hour Cancellation Policy in effect)
(NOTE: Newsletter hard copy reflects a misprint with PAG Easter pricing. However, the prices above on the digital newsletter are CORRECT.)
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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!
PlumpJack Wine Dinner Downtown Clubhouse
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)
Grille 1909 Piano Bar Downtown Clubhouse
Gourmet Wine Dinner:
Friday & Saturday Evening From 10:00 pm - Midnight
Enjoy a decadent dinner paired with exquiste "PlumpJack Wines"! - Menu available soon
Join us in the Grille 1909 for the weekend Piano Bar - LIVE Music and Full Service Bar
Saturday, April 9th ~ $189++/pp (Limited to 60 people)
Reservations are Required Online: www.spyc.org (727) 892-6882 catering@spyc.org (48-hour Cancellation Policy in effect)
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Regata del Sol al Sol Street Party & Low Country Boil Downtown Clubhouse Thursday, April 21st ~ 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Early Bird Price! $45++/per guest ($55++ if you RSVP after 4/14/22) Delectable Dinner Buffet, Desserts, Keg Beer & LIVE Music of the "IMPACS" Band! *Seating is not assigned*
Reservations are Required
Call: (727) 892-6882 Email: catering@spyc.org Or Online: www.spyc.org *Cancellations honored until April 19th at 5:00 pm. If cancellation received after this time, your original reservation will be charged.
SAVE THE DATE Downtown Clubhouse
Upcoming Events you do not want to miss out on.... Saturday ~ May 7th • Annual Kentucky Derby Party
Come out and enjoy the race on the big screens in the Lounge and partake in our Kentucky Derby drink & food specials.
Saturday ~ May 21st Family Feud Game Show & Dinner Register as a contestant for a chance at the BIG PRIZE, or just come for the show and dinner to cheer-on the contestants!
Details to these events will be listed the April Smooth Sailing. SMOOTH SAILING | MARCH 2022
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!
IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Helen Leslie January 18, 2022
Mr. James R. Dunathan
Share your travel photos and special moments with your fellow SPYC members. We want to hear from YOU!
Mrs. Betty Sembler
Email your photo along with your name and a brief description to: member.services@spyc.org
February 9, 2022
February 16, 2022
Mrs. Kriss Fitzpatrick February 17, 2022
EMPLOYEE MARCH ANNIVERSARIES Colleen Riley-Finney ~ Controller, 9 yrs. Mary Lou Priviera ~ Restaurant Director, 5 yrs. Andrea Schwab ~ PAG DR Server, 4 yrs. Jacqueline Zamitalo ~ PAG Hostess, 1 yr.
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.
Daniel Kortenhaus February Employee of the Month Please join us in congratulating Daniel Kortenhaus as our February 2022 Employee of the Month! Daniel has been with us since September of 2019 when he was hired as a Busser in 1909, but also helped out as a Barback in the Heritage Lounge. Because of his friendly attitude, willingness to learn, and superior customer service skills, he was moved to a Server position where he has excelled. He is a great asset to the SPYC F&B team – thank you Daniel and keep up the great work!
Anchor’s Aweigh with Anne & Andy ~ Monthly Smooth Sailing Contest! FEBRUARY 2022 Contest ~ Mac Kellar
We have a WINNER!! Congratulations to Mac Kellar for correctly locating all of the Anne & Andy's in the February Smooth Sailing! Mac was awarded a $100 account credit, and graciously donated half of that winning to the SPYC Employee Fund - Thank You! To recap, they were found on the following page numbers: Cover,2,4,6,7,14,16,17,19 (twice),22,23, & 24. Remember...Anne & Andy LOVE to hide just about anywhere...behind other images, in the background, even upside down! MARCH 2022 | SMOOTH SAILING
Ready for your next challenge?! This month find ALL the Anne & Andy's PLUS all of the BONUS IMAGES - Blue Easter Eggs and 3 Leaf Clovers. Break out your spy goggles and start the hunt for your chance at the next $100 prize! Submit your answers by March 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.*
MEMBER ART SHOW
THANK YOU! To everyone who attended,
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participated, and volunteered in this year's - SPYC Member Art Show. We had a fantastic turn-out and cannot wait to do it again next year!
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CULINARY RECIPE 26
IRISH BOXTY RECIPE BY CHEF CHRISTIAN SERVES 6
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cups peeled, grated Idaho Potatoes 1 cup flour 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes 1 egg 1 tbsp. milk 1 tbsp. parsley or green onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup olive oil
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DIRECTIONS 1. Combine grated and mashed potatoes and flour. Set aside.
2. Combine egg, milk, and parsley. Mix well and add to the potato mixture.
3. Form a 4 inch round potato pancake.
4. Preheat a Teflon or nonstick skillet. Add olive oil and cook potato pancake over medium heat until golden brown.
5. Transfer to a paper towel lined tray. Serve immediately.
CULINARY RECIPE
CRAWFISH CAKES & SALMON CAKES
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RECIPE BY CHEF RUSSELL
INGREDIENTS CRAWFISH CAKES 1 lb. crawfish tail meat 4 large tbsp. mayonnaise 2 large tbsp. Gulden's Spicy Brown
DIRECTIONS 1. Mix all ingredients but crawfish or salmon. Fold in at the end.
2. Form into cakes and refrigerate. 3. Pan fry until golden brown. 4. Serve immediately.
Mustard 1 large egg 10 oz. panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup sliced green onions 3/4 tsp. Old Bay
SALMON CAKES 1 lb. poached salmon, flaked 4 large tbsp. mayonnaise 2 large tbsp. Gulden's Spicy Brown Mustard 1 large egg 10 oz. panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill pinch of salt and pepper SMOOTH SAILING | MARCH 2022
MIXOLOGY RECIPE 28
HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY! BLARNEY STONE COCKTAIL 2 oz. Irish Whiskey 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice, from about 2 limes Ginger Beer, chilled lime twist for garnish Add Whiskey and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into an ice filled highball glass. Top with Ginger Beer and garnish with lime twist.
GRASSHOPPER DRINK
1/3 cup Creme de Menthe 1/3 cup Creme de Cocoa 10-15 ice cubes 4 cups vanilla ice cream (2 pints)
In a large blender, combine liqueurs, ice, and half of the ice cream. Pulse until well blended. Add remaining ice cream, and pulse until creamy. Store in a tupperware container with a lid. When ready to serve, scoop (pour, if freshly made) into 4 glasses and top with another small dash of Creme de Menthe.
IRISH HONEY HOT TODDY 1/3 cup honey 1-1/2 cups steaming hot water (almost boiling) 1 cup freshley squeezed lemon juice 8 oz. Irish Honey Whiskey lemon wheels for garnish In a heatproof 1 qt. measuring cup or bowl, combine the honey and hot water. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Stir in the lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until cold and ready to serve. Fill highball glass or mason jar with ice. Place 2 oz. Irish Honey Whiskey in a glass and top with 6 oz. honey-lemonade mixture and stir. Garnish with lemon wheel.
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RV LAND CRUISERS by Angela Kowalik, Wagon Master
Let’s Rally and Roll!!!…
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n January, a few of our members visited the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa. It’s always fun to see some new coaches and other RVs, find some gadgets, or shop for more “essentials”. Whether you own an RV or not, it’s a great way to see what it’s all about…they have all types of RVs from small travel trailers to bus conversion luxury motorhomes. And there were 2 exhibit halls full of parts and accessories, campgrounds and resorts, tourism information, towing supplies and many other products.
Kimberlee & Phil Skelton at the RV SuperShow
Kimberlee & Phil Skelton were among the many RV enthusiasts attending looking for the latest innovative RV products and accessories. And if you were looking for some hand sanitizer, now worries…the Tiny Tanker Hand Sanitizer would come around to you. No one from our group reported any impulse new rig buys though!
In April, some of our group will join other FCYC members (by car, boat, or RV) for an Adventure Weekend centered around Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island (Northeast Florida). See the ad in this issue of Smooth Sailing. This is a great way to meet other FCYC members.
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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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE RV LAND CRUISERS • March 1st: Meeting at 5 pm (virtual) • April 5th: Meeting at 5 pm (virtual) • April 21st-24th: FCYC Adventure Weekend near Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island • May 13th-15th FCYC Meeting, hosted by Marco Island Yacht Club
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by Rich Treinen
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The Wing Shooters Society came to be in 2012 when four members of the Yacht Club, led by Sandy Schoenberg, • participated in a charity shoot for the benefit of local charities. The organization has evolved over time and now numbers near 50. There are no rules, just tightly held traditions that could change at any time. • There are four original founders that serve as Marshals. These Marshals step in as needed to influence the • direction of the club. Over the years they have not been very busy. They started a nickname tradition, tagging • themselves as Shotgun, Rabbit, Pull and Joey Longshot. • Our Grand Marshal presides over the monthly meetings and twists arms to manage the affairs of the club. Managing our monthly meetings is tough work. A guy dubbed Double L is our current Grand Marshall, four years running. He deserves the respect signified by the double L. • Money Man is our treasurer. He collects the annual dues, manages expenditures on behalf of the members and would conduct an audit if he ever decided we
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needed one. He also teams up with Breck Amick and cooks at our annual game dinner. Copperhead handles our weekly shooting arrangements and works with Willy Bain to maintain the membership and email lists. Pumpster writes our monthly articles and reports on the antics of our monthly dinner meetings. As needed True Pair steps in covers the meeting minutes. Communications are handled by means of a group email list. All members with the requisite technical skills can post messages to our group. So far no one has highjacked our system for their own purposes. As needed, Double L has prevailed on selected members to provide a service to the group. Shotgun organizes our holiday dinner. Lightning has secured a bulk ammunition purchase. Dave Miller coordinated the Ducks Unlimited dinner. Frank Robinson made the arrangements for our quail hunt. Nicknames can be self-chosen, but that is not always the case. There is pressure to adopt one. Our meetings are politically incorrect and rowdy, while continuously hanging at the precipice of chaos. Needless to say the 2nd Thursday of the month is a staple in the life of every Wing Shooter. Like minded SPYC members wishing to join the Wing Shooters Society are encouraged to contact Gene Collins, our Grand Marshall. (7727) 385-4878 or genebcollins@hotmail.com
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FLEET
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by Kevin Cross, Fleet Captain
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intertime cruising often requires flexibility and determination and the Fleet demonstrated both this past month. High winds caused shifts in plans and colder temperatures challenged even the hardiest among us. Yet, we managed to successfully complete two cruises and one Day Tripper luncheon. Our January Cruise-in to SPYC downtown docks started with “docktails” Friday evening followed by an Italian themed buffet in the Bridge room, Connie & Vice Cmdre Brian Smith, all organized by our Port Port Directors Directors, Connie and Vice Commodore Brian Smith. Saturday morning, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary completed Vessel Safety Checks on 20 boats. Despite the last-minute changes dictated by weather, we had a determined group gather Saturday night for drinks in the Heritage Lounge and then a fabulous dinner at Parkshore Grill.
Cruising Fleet in Heritage Lounge
Our second January cruise was to Carlouel Yacht Club and eight Cruising Fleet at Parkshore Grill determined boats started the journey as rain and fog began to clear. Port Directors, Chris and Ben Roddey, hosted 20 cruisers on their spacious power cat Wheel Estate for “docktails” before the group dined at the club. With the sun shining the next day, cruisers enjoyed long walks on the Clearwater Beach with some heading north and reaching Caladesi Island while others headed south finding Frenchy’s for lunch. Bike rides, the Clearwater Aquarium and the beautiful Sandpearl Resort were also on the itinerary.
Docktails aboa All in, we were rd Wheel Estat e very lucky with the weather, and many enjoyed a smooth ride home via the Gulf. The Day Trippers, while not as lucky, were just as determined. Fifteen hardy souls met for lunch at Hula Bay in rather frigid conditions! Next month, Barbara and Heber Weller plan to favor flexibility over determination by shifting the Day Tripper luncheon based on weather forecasts. With two additional groups heading to Carlouel in February as well as groups to Twin Dolphin Marina and Bradenton Yacht Club, we will have plenty to report on Cruising Fleet Docked at Carlouel YC next month. Stay tuned!
Our February meeting featured Randy and Vicki Stacy sharing their Great Loop cruising experience. And Willy Bain unveiled Day Trippers at Hula Bay a new plaque that will recognize members who complete the Great Loop (which Willy and Caryn have done) that involves circumnavigating the eastern US and part of Canada covering some 6,000 miles. Finally, our two-week Commodore’s Cruise is right around the corner. Over 30 boats have signed up and planning is nearly complete. Our kickoff dinner, which is open to all, will be held Thursday, March 17th. Commodore Waters will address the Fleet and send us on our way.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CRUISING FLEET! · Monthly meeting and Commodore’s Cruise Kickoff Dinner – Thursday, March 17th · Commodore’s Cruise – March 25th- April 9th · Monthly meeting (dinner) - Thursday, May 5th SMOOTH SAILING | MARCH 2022
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SISTERS
Vicki Posner & Vallerie Massengill
by Carol Hansen
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he weather in January proved to be typical Florida winter weather, cold & windy, but we were able to get one sailing day. The Salties completed the annual Maggie Mug, sailed in Ideals, all in one day. There were six teams each consisting of a Skipper and two crew members. The trophy for this race was donated by Maggie McClure and the first race was held in 1959, and has been sailed most every January since. This year’s winners were: First Place: Nancy Kadau with crew of Marti Cochran & Joanne Simmons. Second Place: Dee Gill, with crew of Jennifer Parramore & Rhonda Whitehead. Third place was a tie Maggie Mug Winners with Diane Fowler, with Jennifer Anderson & Heather Lalanne and Past Captain Sandy Ripberger and crew, Martha Monfried, & Suzanne Boohar, but tiebreaker rules gave the official third to Diane and crew. On our “non” sailing days, Co-Captain Dee Gill organized some educational mornings, including a class about memorable experiences with spinnakers. February 9th was our Annual Valentine's Day lunch with an Elvis theme. Captain Jennifer Parramore congratulated Vanessa Beckman and Beverly Smoak for organizing this wonderful event. There were Valentine Day trivia games about Elvis, and bizarre facts about many of our fellow Salty Sisters. Bijie Ding won the “Guess Who” game, and she went home with a bottle of champagne and a box of Barbara Mehaffey & Judy Clapp chocolate.
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Selga Sakss & Connie Beckman
—AHOY ye— THE
SALTY A
SISTERS
MEMBER!
Applications available starting Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at the Downtown Clubhouse front desk. Membership in the Salty Sisters is open to women members of the SPYC. New applicants must be eager to participate in sailing, race committee and other exciting water related activities. WELCOME ABOARD!
Our Mission: “To promote sailing and to assist our members in becoming more proficient In the science of sailing.”
For More Information Please Contact: Els Wiemken Elswiemken@gmail.com * * *
Trisha Birkenstock Trishab@tampabay.rr.com * * *
COME JOIN US IN SOME SAILING FUN!
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REACHERS
1980's Husbands Helping
by Carol Hansen
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n a chilly but beautiful Saturday morning on January 15th, Race Captain Suzanne Boohar led seven Broad Reachers on a trip around Bird Island. Even after warning everyone of the shallows approaching the little island, most everyone went aground anyway. Sailing with Suzanne were Debbie Walcutt, Joanne Simmons, Charl Hadfield, Tish Bowden, Charlotte Robbins (first time in a 2012 - Old way of launching Pram), and Carol Hansen enjoying getting out on the water. REMEMBER WHEN - This month we’re still celebrating our 50th Anniversary of the Broad Reachers at Pass-aGrille with some photos from the past showing the transformation of the docks for launching Prams.
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.
2020 - Pram Van 2015 - New Dock
G LF GROUP by Connie Smith
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Things have changed over the years. We went from hauling the boats from the old Paige House, handing them down to the floating docks to the wonderful new dock installed last year. During the construction of the pool, we even loaded the Prams in a van and drove them from the south parking lot to the north end. One thing about the Broads, we do persevere and we have fun, too!!
he Golf Group was able to catch a January 17th nice weather day at Cove Cay Country Club, and better yet, the pairings were perfect (thank you, John Arsenault). All teams were tied and a match of cards decided our winning foursome: Tom Ritschel, Susan Arsenault, Bill Protz and Bob Bedford. Closest to the pins winners were: Dennis Augur, Jack Pyhel, B. John Ovink, John Rogers, Brad Bell & Steve Hamblin.
2022 - Today
Rain, Rain, go away...on Tuesday February 8th at the beautiful Eagles course in Odessa but it didn’t and we re-dated the event to Friday the 11th. Our teams were enjoying the unusual wildlife and scenery but results will have to be posted in an upcoming issue, respecting newsletter deadlines. There will be no Golf Group meeting at the Club this month but our next outing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22nd at Bardmoor Golf Club. We traditionally enjoy a pizza party with salad and cookie treats. Sign-up to join the fun!
Our Member Guest Tournament is planned for April 14th. The drawing card is an enjoyable day with your guest and other golf group members, lots of prizes, and dinner. Last year we boasted 80 players. So, come one, come all! Details to follow next month. ~“Hit them Long and Straight and Putt like a Champion!” - Contact Susan Arsenault at sueatcp@aol.com to sign up or obtain more information.
*NOTE: Online Version of this article has been updated on: March 8, 2022*
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Woman's CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB
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CLUB by Janna Ranney, President
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ur February Tea and Fashion Show was a smashing success with over 80 women enjoying delicious delights from our SPYC kitchen and the fabulous fashions from Pippa Pelure! The next Program Meeting is Wednesday, March 16th for Bingo. Trivia Dave from Celebrations 24 will be our Bingo caller again this year. Arrive at 11:30 am, we'll have lunch and afterwards play Bingo. Remember, WC members only and reservations are required through SPYC Catering. (727) 892-6882 or catering@spyc.org And, at the very end of the month, join us for our Annual Mah Jongg Tournament on Thursday, March 31st - 10:45am to 3:00 pm - Last chance to play with your 2021-2022 card! National MJ Rules apply, guests are welcome, $10 cash pp, registration required. Contact: Helene Hardick - hlhardick@ gmail.com | JoAnn Wood - jafwood@hotmail.com.
by Dr. Patsy Warmack, President
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he 2022 Mah Jongg tournament was a huge success. Eva Hefner and Sharon Mehok had everything organized down to the finest detail – fortune cookies, Chinese luncheon, appropo decorations. And, many ladies wore a kimono to help enrich the experience. Win or lose, it was sooooo much fun!! We “practice” every Monday at 1:00 pm; come join the fun. If you aren’t yet a member of the LBC but want to join us for Mah Jongg and other exciting events, dues are just $30.00 and worth every penny!!
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WOMAN’S CLUB 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 Women on the Water *new* Carol Fasick-Joyce carol.fasick@cbrealty.com Check your email for upcoming outings!
Current WC Membership required to join in! Fun Seekers Out and about monthly Check your email for upcoming fun! Bridge Group: Reforming 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.
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 under Clubs within the Club. Speaking of winners, Helene Hardick took the top spot followed by JoAnn Wood, Susan Kwiatkowski, Angela Kowalik, and Sharon Mehok. Our March 21st program will be enlightening – a representative of the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary will bring some feathered friends on R&R (rehab and retirement) at the sanctuary and share what’s new at the sanctuary. 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, including our feathered friends! For more information send me an email (patsywarmack@ tampabay.rr.com). Hope to see you at the beach!!
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Laura Bryant - May 5th
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. March 3rd – Houseboating on Lake Powell with Christine and Pete Torres. Travel in the USA and avoid getting stuck in another country with COVID! The adventure starts at Zion National Park with a stop off at Sedona then cruising Lake Powell and, what else? The Grand Canyon! April 7th – Tax holiday - No Passport Club! May 5th - A Bareboat Sailing Adventure in Scotland with Matt and Laura Bryant. In 2002 the Bryant’s and another couple chartered a 35’ Beneteau for two-weeks
RIDERS
CLUB by Bob Frazee, President
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he SPYC Riders Club has not been able to do much riding in 2022. The weather has not cooperated, and has been cold and rainy on the days we have picked. Despite the weather, in the 1st week in February 5 riders rode to Arcadia for lunch at Slims Bar-B-Q. While we weren’t doing much riding, we have been actively planning several long-distance rides over the next couple of months. Our first extended trip is scheduled for the 1st week in March; 6 riders are planning a 4-day trip to Daytona Beach for the 2022 BIKE WEEK RALLY. Daytona Bike Week hosts concerts, motorcycle races, motorcycle rodeos, poker runs, swap meets, bike shows, vendors of all kinds and lots more. The last week in March we have a 4-day trip to the Florida Keys.
March 3rd
to explore the Inner Hebrides of Scotland and what an adventure it was! Join Matt & Laura for a narrated tour of sailing the challenging waters off Scotland, mixed with plenty of social activities too, and, of course, whisky “nosings” and other aspects of daily living among the Scots! ˚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.
Contact Patsy Warmack at: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com
This will be our 2nd annual trip to the Keys. Those of us who went last year had a great time, and we expect more riders this year. So far it looks like 6 riders are going to Bob Russell the Keys. Next up is a 14-day trip to the Texas Hill country the last two weeks in April. This will be the longest and furthest trip that we have attempted. There are several very good motorcycle day rides in the area around Fredericksburg and Ingram, Texas, so we will split our time staying in each town; so far we have 5 riders committed to the trip.Our last long-distance ride is planned for August up to Waynesville, NC in the Great Smokey Mountains. A few Bob Frazee riders have summer homes in the area and will serve as host for those riding up from Florida. Some of our group made this trip last year and really enjoyed the adventure. Details of each trip will be included in future newsletters. For more information about the Riders Club please contact Bob Frazee at (315) 420-7114 or bfrazee50@gmail.com. SMOOTH SAILING | MARCH 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.
