September 2015 - Peninsula Yacht Club

September 2015
The Watch
Volume 223
The 23rd Annual
Peninsula Cup Regatta
September 18-20
This is the premier regatta on Lake Norman, and one of the few regattas
that always has a Cruising Division. The competition in the Spinnaker
and Non-spinnaker Divisions is intense, but the Cruising Division is a
great way to race even if your boat is not in racing trim. If you are a novice
racer, this is the perfect opportunity to experience a first class sailing event.
See flyer insert for more details.
Sam Reeves and Crew on “Mad Hatter”
Established 1996 - Lake Norman
35° 28.08’ N - 80° 56.26’ W
Club News
The Peninsula Yacht Club
Clubhouse: 704-892-9858
Fax: 704-892-0961
Ship Store: 704-895-8996
www.PeninsulaYacht.com
Management
General Manager
Bruce Furman, ext. 23
bfurman@peninsulayacht.com
Club Accountant
Ellen H. Gury, ext. 36
egury@peninsulayacht.com
Marina Manager
Harry Smith, ext. 28
hsmith@peninsulayacht.com
Membership & Social Director
Clair Knox, ext. 31
cknox@peninsulayacht.com
Clubhouse Manager
Jeff Barry, ext. 41
jbarry@peninsulayacht.com
Executive Chef
Jamie Bostian, ext. 24
chef@peninsulayacht.com
Catering and Events Manager
Megan Brantley, ext. 22
mbrantley@peninsulayacht.com
Dining Room Manager
Mike Male, ext. 40
drmanager@peninsulayacht.com
Activities Director
Jenna Brunnhoelzl, ext. 32
activities@peninsulayacht.com
Dress Code:
VERANDA - Bathing suit coverups required.
Shorts, T-shirts and bluejeans allowed.
DINING ROOM & MEMBERS LOUNGE
All Day Sundays and after 5 pm Dressy
Casual - Long pants, dressy denim or dressy
shorts allowed. Collared shirts are required.
No T-shirts or torn, frayed or excessively worn
denim allowed.
Bare feet and tank tops are not permitted in the
Club at any time. Shirts are required at all times.
Gentlemen are expected to remove their hats in
the dining room.
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Our 2015 Summer Camp Season is over and it has been a huge
success. I would like to take this time to thank all of you who have
trusted us to host your kids for the summer, it has been a pleasure. I
would also like to thank the team; Jenna Brunnhoelzl, Tiffany Adams,
Grace Desena, Christian Honaker, Seth Furman, Breana Jenkins,
Audrey Landau, Grayson Dearman, Ally Bock and Lauren Bock; who
all work so hard to make our camps not only a FUN experience, but an
educational one as well. I would also like to thank Harry Smith and
Bruce Furman
William
Bowden for successfully running the first ever Advanced
General Manager
Sailing program, as well as teaching several kids how to sail. Amor
Camatcho also deserves our recognition for a great pool season and a very well-run swim
club. Great job to all of you, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year.
You will be happy to know that Jenna Brunnhoelzl, after leading yet another successful
Summer Camp Program at the PYC, has accepted the Activities Director position. So
many of the Club kids know her and will be happy to see her around the Club more often!
In other exciting news, we have put out a new PYC Lifestyle membership video! Please take
the time to view the video on the Club’s website homepage www.PeninsulaYacht.com.
Make a connection and enjoy the Club this fall.
Celebrate the final days of summer with us!
LABOR DAY WEEKEND LUAU
Saturday, September 5
5-9pm
Enjoy the music mix from Split Second Sound and fill up on some of your
favorite summer food & drinks while enjoying games and pool side fun!
Menu to include: Strawberry Spinach Salad, Watermelon, Fried Rice, Ginger Glazed Carrots,
Sweet and Sour Pork Meat Balls, BBQ Grilled Chicken, Pineapple Glazed Salmon, and Assorted
Desserts!
Adults $18++ • Children 4-12 years $12++
LABOR DAY PICNIC
Monday, September 7
Activities 11am - 4pm • Buffet 11am - 3pm
Live Music by the Tim Cook Band
Menu to include: Chopped House Salad, Kielbasa Sausage with Onions and Peppers, Hamburgers,
Hot Dogs, Watermelon, Housemade Potato Chips, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cobb, Chicken Fingers,
Cookies, & Brownies
Adults $16++ • Children 4-12 years $8++
Kid's Activities
11am - 4pm Pool games
12pm - 3pm Bounce House
48-Hr Cancellation Policy Applies to All Club Events
Club Events
Low Country
OYSTER ROAST
Saturday, September 19
Featuring live music from
Ken Knox and Company
Bounce House & Kids Activities 6-9pm
Buffet 6-9pm
Menu: Carolina Crab Soup, Tasso Shrimp and Grits, BBQ Chicken Legs,
Steamed Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, Roasted Pork Loin, Chicken Tenders,
Fries, Dirty Rice, Pimento Corn Casserole, Southern Style Green Beans,
Biscuits, Hushpuppies, Assorted Salads, Peach Cobbler, Cookies & Brownies
Adults $23++ Kids(4-12) $12++
À la-carte Dining will be closed
Reservations Required
RSVP online or by calling 704-892-9858
48 Cancellation Policy Applies
Wine Society
SINGLES MIXER
Thursday, September 17
6:30 pm
Sunday, September 27
6-8pm
$25+ for Non Wine Society Members
Heather Peterson from Mutual
Distributing will be here to discuss
Indigious wines from Around the World.
RSVP ONLINE OR CALL 704-892-9858.
Reggae Music until 7pm with
drink Specials, free Hors d’oeuvres,
and Popcorn.
RSVP ONLINE OR CALL 704-892-9858.
Women & Wine
RSVP ONLINE OR CALL 704-892-9858.
(Kids movie night will be offered)
11 am - 2 pm
$10++ Breakfast Brunch
(excludes dessert)
Adults $16++ Full Brunch
Children 4-12 $8++ Full Brunch
We feature a full array of Fresh
Seasonal Salads and Fruit; variety of hot
breakfast items; chef-attended Carving,
Omelet and Egg Station; various lunch
items, along with a delectable Dessert
Station.
Burger Night
Build your own burgers every Wednesday
Night!
Thirsty Thursdays
1/2 off Bottles of Wine every Thursday
Night. Excludes wines on Reserve List.
$2 Drafts
Every Friday-Sunday come enjoy some
great craft beers for less!
Commodore’s Hours
Fridays 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Member’s Lounge
The perfect opportunity to socialize with
other members and make new friends.
Chef ’s choice free appetizer!
Prime Rib Night
Saturday, September 12
Adults $23++
Served in the Commordore’s Room
Chef Carved Prime Rib with Baked
Potato Bar, Mixed Vegetables, Horseradish,
Au Jus, House Salad, and Rolls
Trivia Night
7 - 9pm
Couple: $25+
Saturday, September 26
$25+
Bring your friends & come to this casual
social night! Enjoy wines from Row Eleven
and Stratton Lummis. They specialize in
Varietal Wines and Red Blends from the
heart of the Napa Valley.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres with unlimited glasses of
wine.
Happenings Every Week
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Friday, September 11
Please have dinner at the Club and then join
us in the Commodores Room for dancing and
desserts.
RSVP ONLINE OR CALL 704-892-9858.
Must be a minimum of 10 participants.
Deadline to Register is September 9.
(Kids movie night will be offered)
Saturday, September 26
7:30 pm
Join Matt Stephenson, Beverage
Mananger, for monthly Trivia Night
in the bar.
Sunday, September 27
3-7 pm
Come join us as we host live
music by Tracy Thorton & enjoy
drink specials as you dine on
the veranda!
RSVP Online At www.PeninsulaYacht.com or call 704-892-9858
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Marina & Aquatics
Pool Hours
September 2015
10am - 8pm through Labor Day
After Labor Day until
September 30
Fridays 4 - 8pm
Weekends only 10 am -8 pm
Swim Club News
This past summer was the season of
the Penguins! Our swim club was the
largest yet, with over 50 kids! Our
Banquet was held July 26 where
swimmers were recognized for their
achievements both in the water and as
all around team members. The team
showed so much improvement in the
water and we hope they had as much
fun as we did coaching them, but
nevertheless we couldn’t have done it
without the help of so many parents
bringing them to practices and early
morning meets! Thank you Parents!
Coaches (Amor Camatcho, Banks Duprees,
Ashley Hearn & Jacob Matthews)
Best time for boating
Cooler temperatures, fewer boaters on the water and beautiful scenery! Just because Labor Day is the standard mark of season end doesn’t
mean it’s time to pack it up for the winter. If you do…you will miss
out!!!
September is also a great time of year to grab a sailboat and enjoy
some relaxing time on the water. Don’t know how to sail? Don’t let
Harry Smith
that
stop you! We can teach you. Don’t have a boat, well we do! Your
Marina Manager
PYC has a number of different sailboats that range from youth to
adults sizes. Some fast and some slow but remember you will only go as fast as the wind
blows.
Shore Power Cord
Inspection
Let’s make
September be your shore
power inspection month.
Take a few minutes and
inspected your cord entirely. Start at the boat side and make
your way to shore side. Look for any burn
marks, chaffed areas, “chewed” areas, and
don’t forget the area under the dock!!! If
you need assistance please let you marina
staff know and we will be happy to help. If
you need a cord replaced call or email the
store and we will pull the old one and
replace with a new one. Cord protectors
are also available.
End of Season
IN-WATER BOAT SHOW
September 5
10 - 5pm
Come see all the end of season
specials the local dealers have!
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Boat Handling Instruction
The fall is a great time of year to get that
special instruction you’ve been wanting.
Whether power or sail we have you covered.
If interested call the store or email and we can
set you up with one on one instruction.
Call 704-895-8996 ext. 28 or email
hsmith@peninsulayacht.com
Winterization Workshop
October 3
10 am -12 pm
When do I winterize or
should I? What are the
risks involved in the
geographical location we
live in? These are just some of the questions
that boaters might have.
Enjoy this workshop of open discussion and
knowledge. Please make your reservation by
contacting Harry Smith at 704-895-8996 ext
28 or by emailing hsmith@peninsulayacht.com.
48-Hr Cancellation Policy Applies to All Club Events
Commodore’s Comments
There is no denying it. Participation in sailing, both for recreation and
sport, has been decreasing for some time. Sure, we can debate the causes
and even come up with a few ways to turn the trend around. Perhaps
you might not even be concerned as your preference for lake enjoyment
is power. The truth is that sailing, and all that it entails, is part of the
life blood of a healthy yachting community. Our yachting heritage, our
customs, all originate in sailing. Like our own family customs we should
ensure that these are passed down from generation to generation.
Focusing on our youth programs and events to start, PYC is making
Paul Doucette
Sail Fleet Captain
a significant effort to strengthen our sailing community at PYC and
around the lake. For starters our GM, Bruce, has assembled a Sailing
Task Force consisting of volunteers who are looking to build lake wide sailing participation.
This summer PYC increased the sailing camps to 5 weeks, two of which are for advanced sailors. My two daughters participated in the first week and then took me sailing on Father’s Day.
What a great gift!
PYC has purchased three new dingy fleets to support the sailing camps and the possibility of
building a sailing team over time. We are introducing a new youth regatta this October, The
Pumpkin Regatta, which will be open to all sailing levels and be another venue for youth
competition on the lake.
We hosted a level 1 sailing instructors program this past spring and are looking at hosting other
programs associated with US Sailing and others. Just this past year PYC was indoctrinated into
the National Sailing Hall of Fame. The only inland yacht club to do so. All this in just the first
year is impressive but we have significant hopes for the coming years too. It will take time and
requires the support of our entire sailing community.
Of course there is our flagship event coming up on September 18-20th, The 23rd Annual
Peninsula Cup Regatta. Members of the three LKN yacht clubs, PYC, OYC, and LNYC, will
compete in this PHRF event. This is a great regatta for experienced racers and cruisers alike. I
encourage all of our sailors to get their boats out of their slips and participate. If you need some
support or encouragement please contact me and we will give you everything you need. If you
don’t have a boat then you can always be crew or come help with the Race Committee duties.
I hope to see lots of new faces participating this year.
View from the Fore Deck
Another beautiful summer is coming to an end but with it comes the start of the Fall
sailing season on Lake Norman. If your sailing calendar isn’t full then you are surely not
trying. Here are a few of the many events coming up.
PYC Fellowship Race – Fall Series
Sep 13, Oct 18, Nov 8
23rd Annual Peninsula Cup Regatta
Sep 18 - 20
Leukemia Cup Regatta
Oct 17
Pumpkin RegattaOct 10
Wilmer Cup Regatta
Oct 31 – Nov 1
Congratulations to our PYC Fellowship Race, Spring Series winner, Sam Reeves
(Mad Hatter). As always Sam and his crew demonstrate that being consistent and skilled
wins the day. (cover photo)
We need your help. We are looking for volunteers to help with Race Committee for our PYC
events. Please reach out to Paul Doucette at padoucette@gmail.com if you have any interest.
We will give you all the training you need and there isn’t a huge commitment. We really need
to build the ranks of experienced race committee to reduce the burden on the few that we have.
2015
Fleet Committee
Chris Cawley
Mike Miller
Rear Commodore
Secretary
Bill Sorvillo
John McCaskill
Sail Fleet Commander
Vice Commodore
Commodore
Carol Houle
Power Fleet Captain
John Johnson
Bob Curran
Past Commodore
Vince Watkins
Vicki Payne
Treasurer
John Camp
Purser
Paul Doucette
Power Fleet Commander
Sail Fleet Captain
David Goodman
Helene Sorvillo
Education & Publicity
Social Chairman
Fleet Committee Meeting
Saturday, September 5 - 9:30 am
The Committee meets the first Saturday
of the Month. If you would like to get
involved please contact Bob Curran, Club
Commodore at bobjcurran@yahoo.com.
Social Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 3 - 7:00 pm
The Social Committee is the perfect
opportunity to get involved in our
club events! If you are interested
please contact Helene Sorvillo at
fiftygrl@gmail.com.
How to
Navigate
Lake Norman
Wednesday, September 9
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Presentation by
Fishing Guide,
Captain Gus Gustafson
Reserve your spot by calling
Ameriprise Financial, Ashley Johnson at
704-892-7575
RSVP Online At www.PeninsulaYacht.com or call 704-892-9858
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Kids & Wellness
Kids’
Fitness Schedule
Movie Nights
Womens’ Bootcamp
Come get your sweat on as you tone and firm up!
Wednesdays - 8 am
Cost: $5/class
Power Flow Yoga
This Intermediate Class will incorporate postures with balance and plenty of
movement. There will be modifications and variations offered for all poses so that the
intensity and challenge is up to the individual. Be prepared to have fun and tone.
Friday, Sept 18
“Home”
RATED PG
6:00 - 9:00 pm
$14+ per child
We will be serving:
Mac-n-Cheese, Fruit, Ranch, Carrots &
Celery sticks, Chocolate Chip Cookies,
Lemonade & Water.
Children must be bathroom independent
for this “Drop-off Activity.”
Thursdays - 9 am
Cost: FREE
Reservations required and can be made online by logging into
www.peninsulayacht.com or by calling the Club at 704-892-9858 x 32
Kids Craft Night
Thursday, September 17
6-9 pm
$16+ per child
Make your own stepping stone decorated how you want!
Menu: Mac and Cheese, Fruit, Carrot & Celery Sticks, Ranch, Chocolate Chip
Cookies, Lemonade, and Water
Minimum of 5 attendees required 24 hours in advance, or event will be cancelled.
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RATED PG
Spooktacular Specials offered from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kids’ Games and Activities begin at 5:00 pm
Costume Contest at 7:00 • Trick or Treating at 7:30 pm
6:00 - 9:00 pm
$14+ per child
Kid’s Games, Activities & Trick or Treating $5+ with dinner purchase
Kid’s Games, Activities & Trick or Treating ONLY $10+
Saturday, Sept 26
“Maya - The Bee Movie”
We will be serving:
Mac-n-Cheese, Fruit, Ranch, Carrots &
Celery sticks, Chocolate Chip Cookies,
Lemonade & Water.
Children must be bathroom independent
for this “Drop-off Activity.”
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Buffet Dining - Reservations Required
À la Carte Dining closed
ADULT COSTUME PARTY
8:00 pm
Join us for Games, Prizes and Spooky Drinks hosted by the
PYC Social Committee.
48-Hr Cancellation Policy Applies to All Club Events
Membership News & Events
Karen & Kevin Barry
Pamela Boileau
W. Keith & Beverly Brewer
Chris & Laura Caffey
Thomas & Cathy Colville
Stephen & Gretchen Deutsch
Chris & Nicole Fasulka
Kimberly & John Garrett
Patrick & Sabrina Golden
Welcome New Members
Amy Grigg and Steven Leder
Robert & Heather Lutz
Susan Marcoccia
Marco Ozdemir
Trent Pitts & Kathryn Ross
Chad Rasmussen
Chris & Michele Ricchiuto
John Rice
Scott & Michelle Rothenberg
Matthew & Cailin Santos
Robert Simon & Kristin Anderson
Martin & Earlene Steger
Chip & Teresa Tomlinson
Gilberto & Roxanne Villasmil
Ralph von Treskow-Napp & Kathy Corum
Paul & Katherine Wren
CARDBOARD BOAT RACE WINNERS
More photos on facebook and our website!
Youth Division - Alexis Meyers
Teen Division - “All a Cardboard” - Cangelosi Neighbors
Adult Division - “All a Cardboard” - Terri Cangelosi
People’s Choice - “Making Memories” by Stephanie Polek
Titanic - “The Titanic” by Kaelen Friedlander and her Friend
Team Spirit - “S.S. Aloha” (Nadia Ristich, Grace, Jaquelyn & Dylan Houle)
Most Creative Use of Cardboard - Ladies Day Out boat
Perseverance Award - Evan and Elizabeth Wold
Ladies Day Out
Introduction to Calligraphy
Wednesday, September 9
Thursday September 10
7-9pm
Bring your friends and meet up for some fun with boggle! Not sure
how to play, its easy, as it is quick to learn. Salad Bar buffet to follow.
Enjoy a glass of wine and experiment with several writing
tools and inks used by calligraphers after a brief
presentation of the different hands & their place in history.
Participants will get to try one of these hands or styles.
11 am - 2pm
$10+
PLEASE RSVP ONLINE OR CALL 704-892-9858
New Member Orientation
Thursday, September 24 - 6 - 8 pm
Join some of the staff, members of the Fleet Committee, and
other new Members as we discuss the details of the Club. Have a
drink and light hors d’oeuvres on us!
Please RSVP online or by calling Clair Knox at 704-892-9858 x31
$18+
MUST RESERVE SPOT BY SEPTEMBER 7
WordsWine
&
PYC Book Club
Thursday, September 17- 6 pm
“GO SET A WATCHMAN”
by Harper Lee
RSVP Online At www.PeninsulaYacht.com or call 704-892-9858
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Marina Hours
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday
9 am - 7 pm
Sunday
Dining Room &
Member’s Lounge
Monday Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday
Friday and Saturday
Sunday
Monday
11 am - 3 pm
CLOSED
11 am - 9 pm
11 am - 10 pm
11 am - 8 pm
Tuesday
1
Pool Hours
After Labor Day until
September 30
7
Labor Day
Sunday Brunch Picnic
8
DINING CLOSED
MARINA & POOL
OPEN
Wednesday
2
WOMENS’
BOOTCAMP
Sunday Night Bistro
13
Fellowship
Sailing Race
Lunch 11-3PM
14
15
Sunday Night Bistro
20
Lunch 11-3PM
21
Sunday Brunch
Pen Cup Awards
Cook Out
27
SINGLES
MIXER
Ladies
9
Day Out
How to Navigate
Lake Norman
22
Lunch 11-3PM
28
End of Sunday
Night Dining
29
DINING CLOSED
MARINA & POOL
OPEN
The Peninsula Yacht Club
18501 Harbor Light Blvd.
Cornelius, NC 28031
RETURN SERVICE
REQUESTED
Thursday
WOMENS’
BOOTCAMP
16
Social Committee
Meeting
YOGA
WOMENS’
BOOTCAMP
23
10
Introduction to
Calligraphy
7-9 pm
YOGA
Kids
Craft Night
6 - 9 pm
Burger Night
3
YOGA
Burger Night
DINING CLOSED
MARINA & POOL
OPEN
Sunday Night Bistro
Sunday
Brunch
WOMENS’
BOOTCAMP
DINING CLOSED
MARINA & POOL
OPEN
Sunday Brunch
PEN CUP
REGATTA
Burger Night
11-2 pm
CALENDAR
Fridays 4 - 8pm
Weekends only 10 am -8 pm
DINING CLOSED
MARINA & POOL
OPEN
6
September
10am - 8pm through
Labor Day
17
Wine
Society
Words
&
Wine
6:30 pm
Book Club 6 pm
YOGA
24
Friday
4
Live Music in
the Dining Room
Harry Bell
30
5
Labor Day
Luau
5-9pm
Commodore’s Hours Fleet Committee Meeting
11
7-9 pm
PEN CUP
REGATTA
12
Lunch &Dinner
served in
Commodore’s Room
Only
Prime Rib Night
Commodore’s Hours
18
Kids
Movie Night
6 - 9 pm
Commodore’s Hours
25
New Member
Orientation
6-8pm
WOMENS’
BOOTCAMP
Saturday
L
CHnIL
19
PEN CUP
REGATTA
OYSTER
ROAST
26
Women & Wine
Kids
Movie Night
6 - 9 pm
Commodore’s Hours
Trivia Night
7:30pm
End of Wednesday
Night Dining
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
CORNELIUS, NC
PERMIT NO. 1