Smooth Sailing - St. Petersburg Yacht Club

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July/August 2016
Membership Newsletter
DOUBLE ISSUE
Smooth Sailing
The 48th Annual Regata del Sol al Sol 2016!
Exciting News & Photos in this Issue!
IN THIS ISSUE:
On The Water • 2016 Regatta Event Information
Clubs Within the Club • Around the Club • Membership Information • Weekly Specials
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ON TAMPA BAY
SAILING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH
COMMODORE’S LOG
Chapter 08
Summer is here and while we are so fortunate that we
have a year round boating season in Tampa Bay, we need
to be prepared for various changes to our local weather.
Presently as I write we are seeing the tropics heat up with
Tropical Storm Colin, so we should be thinking about
future storm preparedness. Not just at home, but with our
boats and any travel plans we might have. Checking our
lines and replacing the tired ones is a good start.
For those that missed the Isla Mujeres race mark your
calendars for not just next year, but for our 50th anniversary
race in 2018. 50 years what a great milestone!
This year our Mayor, Mayor Kriseman, attended the
ceremonies in Isla Mujeres and yes we have now become
a Sister City with Isla Mujeres. This is very unique as this
is the second city St. Petersburg has ever formed a Sister
with. The first being Takamatsu, Japan; which both my
mother and father were in attendance for back in the 60’s.
The island folk not only came out for a big celebration
after the signing but also to greet the fleet and crews,
naming them distinguished guests of Isla Mujeres. I am
now waiting on my Mexican passport as the person in
charge said shouldn’t be a problem since we have the
entire town as witnesses!
Along with the signing, Isla Mujeres was named one of
Mexico’s 12 magical cities. Truly a great honor for them.
I can’t thank Enrique Lima and his family enough for
their kindness and support for this race. And I also want
to thank George & Beth Pennington, Past Commodore
Watters and all the other Past Commodores who have
made this one of the best Regattas.
New news…
Before we started this last race, your Board met and voted to approve the purchase
of a new fleet of sailboats for the Club. After eighteen years we are now upgrading
our fleet to J70’s and sometime in the near future they will arrive. My hats off to
those on the Sailing Center committee who did their due diligence to make this
happen.
Stewart Ahman, your Ocean Racing chair, has been diligently working to form a St.
Pete to Naples race to commence sometime in the near future.
I believe with the reinvent of the St. Petersburg - Habana race, our Regata del Sol
and Naples races, we will soon be on the cutting edge of new Ocean racing with
our Club.
Speaking of Habana, have you seen the recent press? AP wire, Tampa Bay Times
and Bay News 9. This is just the start, and believe me there is more on the way!
Pass-a-Grille looks to be the “in thing” for all of us day trippers. A lot happening…
dockside music on the weekends, new fabulous Bloody Marys, a weekend Dock
Master, shrimp by the pound,
and various other changes in
store. Stay tuned!
For you fishing enthusiasts,
Tarpon season has been off to
a great start with a lot of action
starting to heat up along our
beaches.
No reason to stay at home, get
out and have some fun!
Try the new bloody Marys at Pass-A-Grille!
Richard Winning
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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Important Changes to Carlouel Yacht Club Reciprocity
Commodore Winning recently received written communication from the
Commodore of Carlouel Yacht Club (CYC) in regard to their Board of Directors
decision to limit FCYC reciprocity with CYC. Commodore Boos, of CYC, has
informed all FCYC clubs that their club’s change in policy comes due to their
growing membership and space restraints. The change is effective immediately.
1. CYC will continue to offer, subject to availability, two (2) transient boat
slips to FCYC member clubs.
2. FCYC members seeking to reserve the referenced slips must first call
ahead to reserve the referenced slips, and to the extent same are
available, CYC will accept the reservation subject to FCYC guidelines.
3. FCYC members utilizing the referenced boat slips will continue to enjoy
reasonable and customary reciprocity with the CYC during the length of
their stay.
4. No other means of reciprocity shall be extended to FCYC member clubs;
[meaning, arrival by car is not accepted]
5. The subject limitations shall only apply to all FCYC member clubs in Pasco,
Pinellas and Hillsborough counties; and
6. CYC reserves the right to implement further limitations that it deems
necessary and proper.
SUMMER SHUT DOWN DATES
Downtown
July 25th – August 1st
Club Re-Opens August 2nd
Pass-a-Grille
August 2nd – August 16th
Club Re-Opens August 17th
Amy Spencer, CMP
Executive Director of Membership
New Members
ACTIVE:
Drs. Beth & Neil Ellis
Mr. Brent Yessin
Mr. & Mrs. John & Susan Schleicher
CORPORATE:
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Veronica Coborn
Mr. & Mrs. Colin & Laura Kiley
INTERMEDIATE:
Ms. Erica Bolline
Mr. & Mr. Daniel & Martin Town
Mr. Nikolai Anerud
Ms. Rachel Hardage
PROPOSERS:
The Club relies on our members’
proposals and we thank you for
your support!
Ms. Melissa Rutland
Mrs. Mary Alice Bolline
Save the Date
Mrs. Dorothy Thompson
Member Appreciation Party
Mrs. Carolina Nelson
Sunday, October 23rd, 2016
Mr. William Mills, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Shirley Arroyo
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Hardage
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Regata del Sol al Sol
Have you ever been to the Daytona 500 and
watched a photo finish of Jeff Gordon and
Dale Earhart, or been to the Kentucky Derby
and cheered on as Seattle Slew won by a
nose? This describes the finish at the end of a
grueling 500 mile open ocean race where the
2 lead boats were separated by 31 seconds
for line Honors--that’s right, only 31 seconds!
As the finish line got closer, John Hamm, “Split
Decision”, who had been in an ongoing match
race with Tony Castagno, “Azzurra”, all the
way from St Petersburg, got a better wind
direction off of Isla Contoy. When only a few
miles from the finish, they decided to put up
the staysail, and as all sailors do, they pulled
every string, adjusted each sheet, checked
the vang, and at last had the whole crew blow
into the sails. That started to really help him
catch “Azzurra”. As the minutes clicked down
to seconds it became apparent that it was not
to be, so they broke out the rum and toasted
the winner (not really).
They were followed not too far behind by
John Gardner with his Irwin 38’ Mark 1,
“After You”. He went on to win the whole
enchilada, fulfilling his long-time dream after
many years of competitions. These boats
successfully picked the perfect way through
the loop current that was the strangest seen
in years. You can go on the regatta website
at www.regatadelsolal.org then click Satellite
tracking, or the YB Tracking site http://yb.tl/
rdsas2016# for the Regata del Sol al Sol and
see how they all did over the 5 day spread of
boats arriving in Mexico, who were finished
and welcomed by a Mexican Gun Boat.
But let me start from the beginning, on Friday,
April 22nd, we were met with perfect weather
with a forecast of possible afternoon storms in
the Gulf. Winds were lighter than expected,
but could be sailed for a great beat to weather
with the majority picking a starboard tack for
the start.
We had our General Manager, Marc Reydams
on the committee boat with Mary Lavash on
flags, Beth Pennington on the timer/radio
and George Pennington calling the line with
myself, Stew Ahman, trying to stay out of the
way. There were also 2 VIP boats with a full
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complement of distinguished guests along with
our Commodore, Richard Winning to see a very
exciting start for the 48th Regata del Sol al Sol
(The Race from the Sun to the Sun) to Mexico.
After the start, as usual, it took about 2 ½ to 3
hours before they could tack through the Skyway,
then they got a wind shift to go on a beat to clear
through Passage Key Channel and out into the
Gulf. At that point it was now 1830 with most
competitors forced south of the Rumb line where
the wind would be right on the nose and looking
at a long night.
The Finish Line
As the boats finished over a 4 day period, they
were each met at the Finish line with an escort
vessel to take them in to the Lima docks to clear
customs with the Mexican Authority’s. I cannot
give enough praise to these Customs Officials
who cheerfully met our tired sailors on the dock
no matter what time it was and efficiently cleared
them in to beautiful Isla Mujeres.
Sister City Ceremony
This year we also had a very special event to
attend. It was the solemn ceremony of our Mayor
Rick Kriseman and the Mayor of Isla Mujeres,
Agapito Magana Sanchez, as well as the city
council signing a Sister City pact to bind our many
years of friendship and the wonderful welcome
we have received every year for the past 48 years.
The St Petersburg Yacht club was recognized as
one of the driving forces behind the establishment
of the tourist industry on the island. This was also
witnessed by our Commodore Richard Winning
as well as a representative for the Governor
of the Mexican State of Quintana Roo. At the
presentation, the city had declared it a day of
friendship and invited all of the residents, as well
as sailors to a huge fiesta at the town plaza with
dancing, drinks of course and many speeches
proclaiming friendship.
Mayor Agapito Magano Sanchez addresses
the public after the signing of the Sister
City Agreement- Mayor Kriseman in
background to his right
Basketball Game
Another great event that happens every
year is our basketball game with the local
residents, needless to say they beat us once
again and I believe we have only won 3 times
in 48 years. Viva la Mexico!
HOW CAN WE POSSIBLY LOSE WITH
THESE CHEERLEADERS?
Committee members –Jeannie O’Grady,
Mary Lavash and friends & family of the
Participants
Casa De Las Rocas Party
A very important person to mention here is
Enrique Lima, Commodore, Club De Yates
Isla Mujeres. He is the organizer, along with
his family, on the Mexico end of the regatta
and conducts most of the entertainment,
awards ceremony and holds a very special
cocktail party and welcome for all of the
sailors at the Casa De Las Rocas (House on
the Rocks). He is a very wonderful friend to
the Regata del Sol al Sol and without him,
the race would not happen — “Salud” to
Enrique. Included in our salute is the Admiral
and Safety Officer of the Mexican Navy, who
so graciously, sent out their Gun and Patrol
Boats keeping the waters and our boats safe.
The Gun Boat stays in position for as long as
it takes to finish all of our competitors.
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Beth Pennington Event Chair
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For all of you that have never been to Isla, it is a
magical experience with warm friendly people
who reach out to you with a smile and are
always happy. It’s a wonderful playground for
water sports, food, drink and just plain beauty.
We hope to see you all in Isla next year and
many more to come!
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Enrique Lima; Health Inspector; Beth
Pennington; Commodore Winning; Mayor’s
Assist.-Jose Castillo; Mexican Navy Admiral
with Mexican Navy Search & Rescue
Coordinator: George Pennington: Captain of
the Port; Isla Mujeres -Commodore Bringas;
and Kin Lima.
Amigos Race - Cat Trax Skipper Greg Wise
loaded up for race.
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I would also like to thank all of the boats that
participated in the Amigos race. They have
given their time and boats to allow the local
children to experience the thrill of being on
a racing yacht. In fact the current Mayor was
one of those children many years ago and
tell us it’s an experience that has been with
him since then.
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1. John Gardener Vessel After You Recieving
1st Place trophy for Cruising OverallBeth &
George Pennington Event Chair & PRO
2. Competitors & Special Guests at Awards
Party under Palapos at Buhos Resturant &
Race Headquarters
3. Jeannie O’Grade recieves a Special Gift
from Kin, Maria, & Rosario Llima
4. Commodore Winning, Ada Bussey &
Enrique Lima
5. Crew of After You owned by John Gardner
and wife Pat far (right sideare) by family
and friends upon their arrival
6. Split Decision John Hamm & Crew awaiting
clearance from the Mexican Authorities
7. Tommy Wheatley Start Mark setter and
Gene Collins
8. Ham Radio crew that directed on the
communications at the start of the Race
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10. Committee working registration
11. Skipper Glenn & Renee Benson with Crew
of Tattoo Daniel Bonanna & Maureen
12. Tom Glew skipper of XTC & Crew Reciving
award
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Poster Winner 2017- This is the eighth year
of the Poster Contest
JONATHAN MIGUEL LOPEZ AGUIRRE,
4 grade Primary Jean Piaget.
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As far as our Golf cart poker run, all I can say
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Thanks to all of our Competitors, Blaise
Pierson, Midnight Sun-- Tom Glew, XTC-John Gardner, After You-- Russ Hoadley,
Blue Heron-- Scott Collins, Severance--John Hamm, Split Decision--- Glenn Benson,
Tattoo--- Greg Wise, Cat Trax--- Andy Tucker,
Geodesic 2-- Tony Castagno, Azzurra
Special thanks to Mark Koch, Lucky Jack,
for getting all of your trophies down to
Isla and back.
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Ada Bussey awaiting Sister City Ceremony
14. Mark Koch aboard Lucky Jack SPYC
Transport vessel for all the trophies and
Medical& School Supplies
15. Mary Lavash & Stew Ahman receive
Friendship Award Commodore Winning &
Isla Mayor’s Secretary Jose Castillo
16. Event Chair Beth Pennington and PRO
George Pennington-Presenter Kin Lima
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Tony Castagna on Azzura for 1st place Race
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19. Glenn Benson Vessel Tattoo & Crew Daniel
Bonnano & Mark Requa plan their strategy
20. Azzura being assited by Navy support craft
and Lima Docks Attendants
21. Charlie Evans’ Here Today VIP Boat
22. Committee at Race Headquarters Mary
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Pennington
23. Larry Wissing, Jack Albrecht, Paddy on their
Patient Wader Waiting for VIPS to arrive.
24. Vessel Severance Ready for the Amigos
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25. Fun on docks waiting for Amigos Race to
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26. John Gardner & Crew Receive Overall
trophy the coveted Helmet
27. Isla Mayor’s Secretary Jose Castillo & SPYC
Commodore Richard Winning presenting
Trophies
28. Lucky Jack arrival in Mexico, Yea the trophies
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29. Seminars in the Quarterdeck, Larry Wissing
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30. Mayor Agapito Magano Sanchez addresses
the public after the signing of the Sister City
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Snipes
1.) Alan Capellin/Hal Gilreath, Darby Capellin
2.) Kristin Herman/Ashley Reali, Jee Lee
3.) Kristin Walker/Ali Yarbrough
Windmills
1.) Colin Browning
2.) Lisa Fath
3.) Lon Ethington
There were plenty of USF sailors and alumni
in attendance. The long-distance award goes
to Nadia James-Daggett who graduated
from USF in 2001, and now lives in Nikiski,
Alaska! Nadia sailed Snipes in Nassau last
March and brought back a recipe for “Yellow
Birds”, and kindly entertained everyone on a
hot afternoon by whipping up a batch. Check
out the photo below for the recipe!
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The Allison Jolly Regatta brought twenty-three
of Florida’s young women sailors together for a
weekend racing OPTIs and Lasers. The breeze
on Saturday (4/30) filled in at 4pm, allowing
each course to complete two races. Sunday
(5/1) morning wind enabled OPTI competitors
to complete another four while Laser sailors
finished six more races.
Saturday evening’s raffle included gift baskets
generously provided by the Salty Sisters and
local merchants – enough for each sailor to take
home a raffle item. The evening’s highlight: one
OPTI sailor received a beautiful sailboat charm
from Bruce Watters Jeweler and one Laser sailor
received a two-hour personalized coaching
session from Allison Jolly on her 470.
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Recipe for Yellow
Birds: Bahamas Light
Rum, Galliano, Creme
de Banana, Orange
Juice, Pineapple Juice
& Ice. Mix ingredients
together, shake,
serve & enjoy!
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Fleet 801 usually hosts the Florida State
Snipe Championships in November before
Thanksgiving, and the GASPAR regatta the
week before Gasparilla. Fleet 801 has a
few loaner boats, which you may contact
Steve Lang if you would like to use one.
Fleet 801 hosts an abundance of national
and international competitions at the SPYC;
including the Women’s Worlds in 2010 and
the Western Hemisphere Qualifier in 2014.
Several boats switched crews from Saturday
to Sunday. The top three boats in each fleet
were:
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Normally our annual one-design regatta at the
SPYC is the GASPAR Pirate Regatta hosted
by Snipe Fleet 801 in January. However, for
this year the racing was postponed due to bad
weather, so the race was moved to the open
weekend of May 14th-15th. A combined
fleet of Snipes and Windmills sailed eight
races in very shifty NW winds. Let’s give a
big “Thank You” to Gloria Davis (PRO) and
her Race Committee, who handled the tricky
conditions with professionalism and flexibility
to provide great racing for our sailors.
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by Steve Lang
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Snipes GASPAR/Windmill Regatta
May 2016
Sta
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Ch
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was Savannah Young (DIYC/LIMA). The 2016
Margaret Siver Perpetual Trophy and top FSA
Florida State Championship Laser 4.7 sailor was
Blaire McCarthy (SPYC). And the Margo Fisher
Perpetual Trophy was awarded to Heidi Hicks
(SPYC). Further race results are on the SPYC
Regatta website.
Special thanks to Gina Bowden-Pierce (OPTI
course PRO), Donna Sue Marks, (Laser course
PRO), and the over 80 Salty Sister and SPYC
volunteers who helped make this annual all-girls
regatta a successful event!
Several honored guests joined us for Sunday’s
awards ceremony including our local Olympian,
Allison Jolly. Allison entertained the girls with
sailing and gold medal stories, encouraging the
girls to continue sailing far beyond the youth
OPTI and Laser programs.
The 2016 Allison Jolly Perpetual Trophy and top
FSA Florida State Championship OPTI sailor
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US Sailing Sanctioned Off Shore Seminar with
Hands of Training
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ISAF Five Year Certification for Offshore Sailing and Offshore Racing
by Kathy Ahern, Yachting Information Chair
St. Petersburg Yacht Club again hosted a
two day US Sailing Sanctioned Offshore
Seminar with Hands On Training April 17,
2016. (SPYC is the only location offering
this course in the southeast US). Fortyseven sailors received their ISAF Offshore
certification. Our moderator was Chuck
Hawley, Chairman of US Sailing Safety
Committee. Chuck is a nationally known
speaker for Marine Safety and has logged
over 40,000 miles on a variety of boats.
Our two other key note speakers were
Jonathan Kabak, US Merchant Marine
Academy- Director of Marine Operations
for the USMMA Sailing Foundation and
Chair for the Tall Ships America’s Ship Operations
and Safety Committee, LT Chris Branning part
of Morning Light Project, Hong Kong Vietnam
Race overall winner, All American Offshore Sailing
Team, and one trans-Atlantic and 3 Trans Pacific
Races. Chris is a Lieutenant in the USCG, Mission
Commander in the MH-65D.
SPYC is blessed with many gifted members willing
to share their time and knowledge. Larry Wissing
taught ‘Weather Forecasting’, Bruce Kerns – Fire
Fighter and now Arson Specialist and expert
witness in the fields of fire investigation, and fuel
protection systems for both state and federal
courts, gave both a lecture and hands on training
on ‘Fire Precautions”. Gerry Douglas- Chief
Designer for Catalina Yachts taught ‘Damage
Control and Emergency Repairs.’
, member of
the SPSC, gave both a Lecture on ‘Crew Health
and Emergency Medicine’ with Hands on training.
For all those who missed the Seminar, you missed
a wealth of knowledge with very valuable hands
of experience. Our goal at SPYC is safety and
preventing any loss of life while on the water.
FCYC
“Under the Old Oak Tree” SPYC attends
the General Meeting of the Florida Council
of Yacht Clubs at the lovely St. Andrews Bay
Yacht Club in Panama City, FL. (LtoR)Rosie
Watters, P/C Bruce Watters (P/C of FCYC &
SPYC),NancyVildibill (SPYC Director to the
FCYC) and Gerald McBride.
To members of SPYC: “Wish you had been
there” and I hope you will join us at the next
meeting July 8-10, 2016 at our newest member
club of the FCYC yacht clubs, The Pelican
Isle Yacht Club in Naples, FL. Contact SPYC
Member Services Coordinator at 727-892-6893
if you would like to make a reservation to attend
an FCYC General Meeting.
A meeting close to home and a fun way to learn
all about what other clubs are doing and what
the FCYC is doing for you.
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Remember, one of the great things about
being a member of SPYC is that you are also a
member of the “family” of the FCYC’s 36 clubs
throughout the state of Florida.
Panama City FCYC meeting at
SABYC-May 13-15,2016
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by Todd Fedyszyn, Youth Sailing Director/Head Coach
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Over the weekend of May 14th-15th, the SPYC
Junior Sailing Team was well represented with
four sailors representing Shorecrest Prep at
the annual HS School National Fleet Racing
Championships for the Mallory Trophy. Sailing
at the College of Charleston Sailing Center, the
top twenty teams in the Nation all battled hard
for the title of National Champion! In the end,
Josh and Kyle Dochoda, Hannah Steadman
and Andrea Ranney Pace topped off a great
year with a podium finish in third place overall.
Over the same weekend, SPYC Juniors Blaire
McCarthy and Grant Boicheff were racing a
Far East 23R in Shanghai China, competing in
the internationally attended China Cup. Teams
from four continents were in attendance with
many internationally recognized sailors from
the Olympics Games, and some of the best
know ocean racers. Blaire and Grant finished in
9th place overall and were the top junior team.
SPYC was once again well represented at the
annual Schools Out Regatta hosted by the
Davis Island Yacht Club. Sailing in the Laser 4.7
division, SPYC’s Heather Kerns continued to
impress taking the overall victory with a key
win in the final race. Emma Shakespeare
continues to climb through the fleet and
had a great event with a 4th place finish.
Anika Boicheff finished in 5th overall and
was followed by Colin Lawther in 6th. In
the Laser radial division, Hannah Steadman
finished in 3rd overall and was followed by
Michael Noble in 8th.
On the Opti RWB Course, SPYC was well
represented with six sailors competing in
the 52-boat fleet. Our top finisher was Emily
Allen in 21st place overall. Sidney Moyer
finished in 26th, Pearson Payne in 31st,
Logan Rimel in 32nd, Dorothy Mendelblatt
in 36th and Madi Icley in 37th.
In the 35 Opti Green Fleet Ava Shakespeare
was our top performer in 10th overall.
Closely following Ava was Summer Gilroy
in 13th place, followed by Rosie Simpson
in 14th and Zachary Jennings in 15th. Also
competing for SPYC in the green fleet were
Adam and Reid Mendleblatt, Karrington
Hansen and Sofia Fuller.
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Shorecrest Prep team at the High School
National Championships where they
finished in 3rd place overall.
With the Florida sailing season having come
to an end, the SPYC Junior Sailing Team will
be hitting the road this summer. We will have
sailors competing all over the USA, as well as
at the Laser 4.7 World Championships in Kiel
Germany and the 29er World Championships in
Holland. Stay tuned for updates and results as
the summer progresses.
April 16-17 2016, by Todd Fedyszyn
Over the weekend of April 16th-17th, SPYC
hosted the annual Green Bench J 24 Regatta.
Sailors were greeted on Saturday, April 16th with
a big breeze from the east that topped out in
the mid 20’s during the 3rd race of the day on
Saturday. On Sunday morning, the first race was
sailed in 20-25 knots and then the breeze settled
in around 15 knots for the 2nd race of the day
and final race of the series.
Jason Chavez and his crew on Longshot sailed a
consistent event to take the overall win by one
point over SPYC’s Bill McCarthy on USA 2573.
SPYC Head Coach Todd Fedyszyn and his crew
on Spoony Tactics finished the event in 3rd.
The Spoony team won all 3 races on Saturday,
however they suffered a broken halyard on
Sunday morning and weren’t able to sail the last
two races.
A special thanks goes out to event PRO Bjorn
Hooper and his team for their exceptional race
management in tough conditions as well as
Event Chair Bill McCarthy for his annual support
of this Florida Championship Series Regatta.
The fleet were treated to great conditions all
weekend long with breeze steadily in the 18-25
knot range.
SPYC’s Bill McCarthy was always in the hunt and
capped of a great weekend with a 2nd place
overall finish.
Sailing
Center
CLASS SCHEDULE
2016
Sailing Demonstrations & Social:
Kids Sw
im L
essons
!
Classes begin on
Tuesday, June 28th
and throughout the summer.
Lessons offered in 2 week sessions Tuesdays - Fridays
from 2:30 - 3:15 pm. $20 for two weeks (8 classes)
Interested in sailing on Tampa Bay? Already
know how to sail but would like to meet other
members? Then join us for a 30-minute sail
followed by a social to meet other members
and sailors. Event fee $20 per person, will
include a 30-minute sail with an instructor, a
burger, plus one side. (Drinks are not included).
To register or for more information please contact Corey
Classes offered the second Sunday of each month!
Adult Fitness Classes
Adult Learn to Sail Classes:
All Adult Learn to Sail classes are taught in our Ideal 18’s and
include classroom/on-water instruction. This is an introduction to
sailing course designed to teach necessary skills to allow you to
comfortably enjoy the Ideal 18 within the sailing boundaries in fair
weather.
Classes offered: June 4-5; June 11-12; June 18-19; July 16-17;
July 23-24; July 30-31; August 6-7; August 20-21; August 27-28
Adult Intermediate Classes:
The Intermediate Adult Sailing course is the next step in our
curriculum after the basic Learn to Sail course. Providing additional
instruction on sail trim, anchoring, sailing a course, & other
advanced techniques. Taught on various weekends from
8:30am-3:30pm. Cost: $100 per member ($300 per non-member),
maximum of six students per course.
Classes offered: June 25-26; July 9-10; August 13-14
Paddle Boarding Lessons & Guided
Tours:
Introductory lesson teaches novice paddlers
how to stand up and efficiently paddle around on
our club-owned SUP's. We provide the board,
paddle, lifejacket, and a friendly instructor to get
started. All you need is a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a
sense of adventure! Cost: $20 SPYC members, $30 non-members.
Classes offered: Sunday mornings 9:00-11:00 am beginning April
3rd, 2016.
Contact the SPYC Sailing Center for
information or to schedule a class.
727.822.3113
at Corey.Hall@spyc.org or 727.822.3113. Members Only
COMING SOON!
for SPYC Members
For more information please contact Corey
at Corey.Hall@spyc.org or 727.822.3113
SAVE THE DATE
Leukemia Cup Regatta
Fall Bay Race
SPYC -Race Gala on Friday, October 7th
8th
Ted Irwin Memorial Fall Bay Race, October
Gala includes Food, Drinks, Auction, Entertainment,
Awards, Music, Prizes & Special Guest - Gary Jobson!
More details visit www.SPYC.org or contact SPSC at 727-822-3113.
Don't miss a very special prelude
event in conjunction with the
2016 Leukemia Cup/Fall Bay
Race Regatta:
The Ted Irwin Memorial Trophy
& Sporting Clay Tournament
taking place at Sarasota Trap
Skeet & Clays
Saturday, October 1st at 9am
Hosted by the SPYC
Wingshooters Society
For registration & more details
visit www.LeukemiaCup.org/sun
10
Broad Reachers
C
I
The highlight of the last couple of
months was the Rainbow Regatta!! The
Broad Reachers were thrilled that our
IOD team consisting of Captain Anne
O’Dell, Judy Clapp, Gail Poffenberger, and Katie Rodgers finished in second place this year!!! The girls competed along with 26 other IOD sailors and
sailed in somewhat dicey conditions.
Katie decided to try her hand at sailing
with a boat full of water, but with Coach
Todd’s help, learned how get out, bail
and climb back just in time to start the
next race!! We are so proud of their second place finish!! Way to go girls!!!
IN T HE
Flying Club
by Peter Privitera
The events for 2016 under consideration are a fly-in to
Marathon, Florida and Fargo Blanco Marina and Yacht
Club, Crystal River River Ranch, and Hilton Head, SC with
flying for some to Bermuda. All members who wish to attend either by land, sea or air, please contact Peyton Yon
at yonrealty@gmail.com for specifics on those events that
you wish to attend.
Concerning the trip to Cuba, one member has already
pointed his six-place Saratoga to Havana enjoying Cuba’s
great hospitality. Ron and Rita Bernot incurred costs of
$600 for landing, immigration, parking, ramp fees associated with being a pioneer pilot but he says “well worth
it for the three of them”. Next stop, they propelled their
trusty stead south to Cienfuegos, about two hours by car
from the Bay of Pigs where they found more new hotels,
gorgeous pristine beaches, Tiki bars and other resorts.
The airport there is towered, sans beacon, but boasts a
working VOR and of course all controllers are required to
speak English.
If you decide on flying to Cuba consider the first week in
March 2017, when the SPYC after more than fifty years
hosts a regatta to Cuba. It is planned to be a major worthwhile event.
On April 23rd, we sailed in our annual
Nona Bolster Race in memory of a former
Broad Reacher, Nona Bolster. Nona’s
daughter Sue Lapp, another former
Broad, was on hand with a beautiful
cake and some wonderful prizes for the
winners. Nona was always known for her
two different colored shoes, so the sailors
followed tradition. Anne O’Dell won this
year and will have her name engraved on
the beautiful perpetual trophy. Barbara
Watson and Carol Hansen placed 2nd &
3rd places, respectively.
Finally on May 7th, after many weather
issues and postponing for several
months, the Broad Reachers were able
to complete the Nancy Lucas Race.
Spencer Lucas was there to present the
perpetual trophy and the great keeper
trophies to the winners of this race.
Barbara Watson placed first, Nancy
Strite second, and Carol Jurca came in
third place.
Our Annual Meeting and elections were
held on Saturday, May 14th. The 2016-17
officers include: Captain - Carol Hansen,
Race Captain - Joanne Simmons, Treasurer
- Gretchen Tenbrock-Wolfe, and Secretary
- Julia Sorbo. They will begin their new
duties this coming September.
On a sadder note, Mary Jane Peabody,
has moved south this spring and will not
be around as much as we would like.
Any job that needed to be done, she
was right there to volunteer and help in
any capacity. The Broad Reachers will
truly miss her and hope she comes and
visits as often as she can. In April, 24
Broads had a little “going away” party
for Mary Jane. We’ll miss you!!!
CL
BS W
TH
UB
LU
by Carol Hansen
Photos captions from Top to Bottom:
1. 2016 2nd Place IOD Team (L-R) Judy
Clapp, Gail Poffenberger, Anne O’Dell, Katie Rodgers 2. Gail Poffenberger & Katie
Rodgers 3. Judy Clapp 4. Nona Bolster
Race - (L-R) Anne O’Dell, Sue Lapp, Carol
Hansen, Barbara Watson 5. Nona Bolster
Celebratory Footware 6. Nancy Lucas
Race - (L-R) Carol Jurca, Spencer Lucas,
Barbara Watson & Nancy Strite 7. Barbara
Arnold, Anne O’Dell, Mary Jane Peabody,
Jeanette Erb & Tove Kullman
My wife Sandy (white knuckled
over water in a single engine)
and I flew on American Airlines
from Tampa to Havana in April of
this year. You really don’t have to
own a plane or boat to get there,
we stayed at the Melia Havana
and Cohiba, both five star hotels for $250 per night and
rode in classic1950 era cabs, ate at great restaurants and
stayed one night at the Hemingway Marina; which houses the Cuban Yacht Club where I am a new member for
$150 a year. Commodore Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich proudly greeted us wearing his SPYC shirt. While conversing
through his interpreter for two hours, he told us many
things about Cuba and how very excited he is about the
upcoming Regatta events from America including SPYC.
He’s also helping us work on normalizing flights to Cuba
for private pilots. For more information on this upcoming
event to Cuba contact liskriskim@gmail.com. Membership
is open to all SPYC members.
Pilots past and current received free dues for the first
year. Have fun& fly safe!
Pedro Olivera (member),
Commodore Escrich, &
writer.
WEEKLY
EVENTS
SUNDAY
Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pm
Chocolate Covered
Cherry Martini $5++
The Beach Club at
Pass-a-Grille
July
SUN
For Reservations
Please Call: 727-360-1646
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
1
MONDAY
Happy Hour 4-6pm Lounge
THURSDAY
10
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks &
Food Specials!!
Lemon Chiffon Martini $5++
BURGER BAR!! 6:00-8:30pm
FRIDAY
Spiked Tea Martini $5++
17
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks &
Food Specials!!
July 4th Beach
Club Buffet!
5:30-8:30pm
11
Mah Jongg
1pm
Happy Hour
4-6pm
18
Mah Jongg
1pm
Happy Hour
4-6pm
SATURDAY
Blackberry Pie Martini $5++
24
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks &
Food Specials!!
Hours of Operation:
Mon: 11AM-9:30PM
Tues: CLOSED
Wed - Sat: 11AM-9:30PM
(Menu available until 9PM)
Sunday: Noon-8:00PM
Menu Available Sundays
(except Sunday Brunch - last
Sunday of each month)
Limited Menu in Lounge on this day,
with regular A la Carte Menu served
2:00-8:00PM
12
31
Bloody Mary
Brunch
11am-2pm
NEW Drink &
Food Specials!!
25
Mah Jongg
1pm
Happy Hour
4-6pm
CLOSED
Happy Hour 4-6pm in Lounge
Mah Jongg
1pm
5
12
12
CLOSED
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks &
Food Specials!!
4
19
19
CLOSED
WEDNESDAY
3
26
26
CLOSED
TUESDAY
CLOSED
2
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks,
Food Specials
& Music on the
Patio!
July 1 & 2: Rainbow
Trout, Roasted Red
Bliss Potatoes
$18++
July 3-9: Scallops &
Shrimp, Pasta
$29++
July 10-16: Cedar Plank
Roasted Salmon, Au
Gratin Potatoes
$26++
July 17-23: Crab Boil
(Market Price)
6
Unsinkables
6-9pm
Happy Hour
4-6pm
13
Happy Hour
4-6pm
20
Happy Hour
4-6pm
7
8
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks,
Food Specials
& Music on the
Patio!
Bridge 11am
Trivia Night
6:30pm
14
15
21
22
Bridge 11am
9
Bridge 11am
16
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks,
Food Specials
& Music on the
Patio!
23
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks,
Food Specials
& Music on the
Patio!
Wine Society
6pm
Pasta Bar
5:30-8:30p
27
28
Happy Hour
4-6pm
Bridge 11am
Bring Your
Own Lobster
We'll Cook It!
$12++
Bring Your
Own Lobster
We'll Cook It!
$12++
29
30
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks,
Food Specials
& Music on the
Patio!
August Upcoming Events (all dates subject to change)
Drink Specials Available All Day & Evening
Food Specials Available 5:00-9:00pm. (
Entrées for specials include choice of Soup or House Salad.)
Pass-a-Grille Shutdown Dates: Tuesday, Aug. 2nd - Tuesday, Aug.
16th, Beach Club will Re Open on Wednesday, Aug. 17th
28-Bloody Mary Brunch ~ No Wine Society in August
Monday's-Mah Jongg | Thursday's-Bridge | No Broad Reacher
Meetings in July & August
Pass-a-Grille Shut Down Dates: Tuesday, August 2nd – 16th.
Re-Opens August 17th
Downtown Clubhouse
July
Clubhouse Main # (727) 822-3873
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
1
Twilight Series
Race 6pm
2
Fleet Cruise to
SPYC
Downtown
WEEKLY
EVENTS
SUNDAY
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Grille 1909 ~
10:30AM-1:30PM
MONDAY
CLOSED
Crispy Fried Baja Fish Tacos (June 28th-July 1st)
20:31
3
Fleet Cruise
SPYC
Downtown
4
4th of
July!!
Club
Open
at 4pm
5
6
7
Salty Sisters
Firecracker
Regatta
Fleet Cruise
SPYC
Downtown
20:31
8
Twilight Series
Race 6pm
9
FCYC Meeting
Pelican Isle YC
Adult
Intermediate
Sailing Class
8:30a-3:30p
Peaches & Cream Chicken Supreme (July 5th-8th)
20:30
20:30
Flying Club
5pm
Adult
Intermediate
Sailing Class
8:30a-3:30p
11
20:30
13
Fishing Club
7pm
Trivia 7pm
18
20:29
19
20:28
Birthday Bash!!
6-9pm
CLOSED
Adult Learn to
Sail Classes
25
20:27
26
DOWNTOWN
CLUBHOUSE
SHUTDOWN
31
DOWNTOWN
CLUBHOUSE
SHUTDOWN
Adult Learn to
Sail Classes @
SPSC
Cruising Fleet
Dinner 5:30pm
Twilight Series
Race 6pm
Adult Learn to
Sail Classes
Wing Shooters
Society 9pm
27
20:28
21
22
23
Wine Society
6pm
Dinner & Movie
in Commodore
Rm 6pm
Twilight Series
Race 6pm
Adult Learn to
Sail Classes
28
20:23
29
DOWNTOWN
CLUBHOUSE
SHUTDOWN
*Twilight
Series- 6pm*
20:22
30
DOWNTOWN
CLUBHOUSE
SHUTDOWN
Adult Learn to
Sail Classes @
SPSC
20:22
Sunset 20:22
Sunset 20:21
August Upcoming Events (all dates subject to change)
1- Clubhouse CLOSED
2- Clubhouse Re Opens!!
3- Swing Dance Lessons
10-Fishing Club
10-Salty Sisters Pool Party
10-Swing Dance Lessons
11- Wing Shooters Society
14- Flying Club
16- Meet & Greet Group
17- Trivia Night
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM
Tiki Hut Happy Hour 5-7PM
Breakfast Buffet 7:30-10AM
Tiki Hut Open 11:30AM
20:25
No Family Night due to Shutdown
20:23
WEDNESDAY
SATURDAY
20:26
DOWNTOWN
CLUBHOUSE
SHUTDOWN
Captains Wines ~ 1/2 Price!
20:29
20:26
DOWNTOWN
CLUBHOUSE
SHUTDOWN
20:24
20:25
16
Roasted Texas Quail (July 19th-22nd)
20:27
24
15
20
Early Bird Specials 5-6PM
Every Tuesday
20:30
14
20:29
Salty Sisters
CLOSED
Adult Learn to
Sail Classes
20:30
Lasagna de Carnival & Sweet Italian Sausage (July 12th-15th)
20:29
17
20:21
12
20:30
Salty Sisters
CLOSED
10
20:30
TUESDAY
26-28: Fleet Cruise to
Pasadena YC
31- Swing Dance Lessons
Burger Bar on Wednesdays!
Italian Nights on Saturdays!
Italian Night Buffet 5:30-9:30pm
Commodore Room
Thurs-Sat ~ 5:30-8:30PM
Lounge ~ 5:30-11:30PM
Grille 1909
Lunch Buffet:
Tues-Fri 11:30-2:00PM
A La Carte Lunch:
Dinner:
Tues-Sun 5:30-9:30PM
Sunday Brunch:
10:30AM-1:30PM
SUN
MON
Shutdown
Party!
5:30-8:30pm
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
7
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
THURSDAY
14
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
FRIDAY
21
Blackberry Pie Martini $5++
Hours of Operation:
Mon: 11AM-9:30PM
Tues: CLOSED
Wed - Sat: 11AM-9:30PM
(Menu available until 9PM)
Sunday: Noon-8:00PM
Menu Available Sundays
(except Sunday Brunch - last
Sunday of each month)
Limited Menu in Lounge on this day,
with regular A la Carte Menu served
2:00-8:00PM
14
THURS
3
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
10
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
17
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Re-Opens!!
FREE
Appetizer @
PAG
Happy Hour
4-6pm
23
23
22
NEW Bloody
Beach Club will
Mary Drinks &
open this day
Food Specials!!
at 5pm
SATURDAY
16
16
15
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
WED
9
8
CLOSED
Happy Hour 4-6pm Lounge
CLOSED
Mah Jongg
1pm
For Reservations
Please Call: 727-360-1646
2
1
MONDAY
CLOSED
TUES
CLOSED
Chocolate Covered
Cherry Martini $5++
Pass-a-Grille
August
CLOSED
SUNDAY
The Beach Club at
24
Happy Hour
4-6pm
FRI
SAT
4
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
11
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
18
Bridge 11am
5
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
6
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
12
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
19
13
Pass-a-Grille
Clubhouse
Shutdown
20
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks &
Food
Pasta Bar
5:30-8:30pm
Bring Your Own Lobster, We’ll Cook It,
$12++ (August 17th – 31st)
25
26
Bridge 11am
27
NEW Bloody
Mary Drinks &
Food Specials!!
Bring Your Own Lobster, We’ll Cook It, $12++ (August 17th – 31st)
28
Bloody Mary
Brunch
11am-2pm
NEW Drink &
Food Specials!
29
Mah Jongg
1pm
Happy Hour
4-6pm
30
30
CLOSED
WEEKLY
EVENTS
31
Happy Hour
4-6pm
Bring Your Own Lobster, We’ll Cook It, $12++
July 24- Aug. 1:
Bacon Wrapped Top Sirloin,
Baked Potato $25++
Aug. 17-20:
Maryland Crab Cake $23++
Aug. 21-27:
Tamarind Glazed Pork Chops with
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes $19++
Aug. 28-31:
Maryland Crab Cake $23++
September Upcoming Events (all dates subject to change)
Drink Specials Available All Day & Evening
Food Specials Available 5:00-9:00pm.
(Entrées for specials include choice of Soup or House Salad.)
1- Trivia Night ~ 7-Unsinkables ~ 19-Amateur Radio Club
19-Meet & Greet ~ 24- Splash 'n Bash 28-Bloody Mary Brunch
Wine Society - TBA
Monday's-Mah Jongg | Thursday's-Bridge | Broad Reachers-Saturdays
Burger Bar Continues in September until Thursday, Sept. 29th!!
Downtown Clubhouse
August
Clubhouse Main # (727) 822-3873
SUN
MON
CLOSED
1
TUES
WED
Downtown
Clubhouse
Re-Opens!
2
8
20:20
9
CLOSED
15
20:13
16
Meet & Greet
Group
5:30pm
22
12
Twilight Series
Race 6pm
18
Swing Dance
Lessons 6pm
Trivia Night 7p
24
13
Adult
Intermediate
Sailing Class
8:30a-3:30p
CLOSED
29
30
31
19
20
Twilight Series
Race 6pm
Adult Learn to
Sail Class
20:06
20:04
25
26
27
Dinner & Movie
in Commodore
Rm 6pm
Fleet Cruise to
Pasadena YC
Fleet Cruise to
Pasadena YC
Twilight Series
Race 6pm
Adult Learn to
Sail Class
19:59
19:58
19:57
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Tiki Hut Happy Hour 5-7PM
SATURDAY
Breakfast Buffet 7:30-10AM
Tiki Hut Open 11:30AM
Commodore Room
Thurs-Sat ~ 5:30-8:30PM
Lounge ~ 5:30-11:30PM
19:54
Sunset
20:22
Sunset 20:21
September Upcoming Events (all dates
subject
to change)
**Burger Bar & Italian Nights
Continue All Month!!
6-Golf Group
8-Cruising Fleet Dinner
8-Wing Shooters Society
Italian Night Buffet 5:30-9:30pm
Meatloaf Milan & Potato Parmesan (Aug. 30th-Sept. 2nd)
19:54
Early Bird Specials 5-6PM
Every Tuesday
Salty Sisters
Swing Dance
Lessons 6pm
19:56
TUESDAY
20:11
Chicken Pad Thai & Rice Stick Noodles (Aug. 23rd-26th)
20:00
MONDAY
Captains Wines ~ 1/2 Price!
20:07
Swing Dance
Lessons 6pm
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Grille 1909 ~
10:30AM-1:30PM
WEDNESDAY
20:12
Salty Sisters
Salty Sisters
CLOSED
Adult Learn to
Sail Class
11
20:13
20:07
20:01
Fleet Cruise to
Pasadena YC
20:17
Wing Shooters
Society 6pm
17
23
20:03
28
20:17
Pan Seared Medallions of Pork Tenderloin (Aug. 16th-19th)
20:08
Adult Learn to
Sail Class
6
Adult Learn to
Sail Class
Kansas City BBQ Boneless Short Ribs (Aug. 9th-12th)
20:10
21
5
Twilight Series
Race 6pm
SUNDAY
CLOSED
10
Fishing Club 7p
Swing Dance
Lessons 6pm
20:14
14
4
20:19
Salty Sisters
20:16
*Flying Club
5pm
*Adult
Intermediate
*Sailing Class
8:30a-3:30p
*Sailing Demo
&Social
3
SAT
Herb Grilled Chicken & Feta Cheese (Aug. 2nd-5th)
CLOSED
7
Salty Sisters
FRI
Swing Dance
Lessons 6pm
20:20
Adult Learn to
Sail Class
THURS
WEEKLY
EVENTS
10-FCYC General Meeting
11-Flying Club
14-Fishing Club
16-18:Fleet Cruise to Field Club
21-Trivia Night
22-Birthday Bash
23-Jazz for Dinner
24-STRAZ-The Illusionists Show
25-Brunch Punch Cards EXPIRE!
28-Swing Dance Lessons July/August
Grille 1909
Lunch Buffet:
A La Carte Lunch:
Dinner:
Tues-Sun 5:30-9:30PM
Sunday Brunch:
10:30AM-1:30PM
2016 Smooth Sailing 15
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Woman’s Club
Interest Groups
Note: These are subject to change each month
Book Group
Facilitator: Shirley Barbel
July 20 (3rd Wed) Truth and Other Lies
by Sasha Arango
August 24 The Wright Brothers by David
McCullough
Social time: 5:00 pm / Discussion: 5:30 – 6:30
Meets the 4th Wed each month
except December
Contact: sbarbel@aol.com
Bridge Group
Facilitator: Susan Huff
Meets every Tues @ 1:00pm in the Bridge
Room. [Lunch @ 11:45 optional]
Contact: nshuff524@gmail.com
Woman’s Club
AT ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB
by Patsy Warmack PhD, President ; patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com
The 2016-2017 programs promise to be great during our 14th anniversary year. Theresa
Matthews, our new Program Chairwoman, is doing a great job. She has been busy planning
fun-filled programs with lots of surprises. Every program is sure to please so mark the third
Wednesday of every month now so you don’t miss out! There are only two deviations from 3rd
Wednesday – December 14, 2016 and April 12, 2017.
September 21 the program will focus on the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve birds and
wildflowers. Social time: 5:00 p.m. with the meeting starting at 5:30 p.m.
At our May meeting, Sharon Preston-Folta, Louis Armstrong’s daughter, provided us with an
amazing program telling us of her journey in the shadows of the great jazz musician.
Our Founding Mother Bev Burchard had a milestone birthday recently and a big celebration.
Happy Birthday and many more Bev! You look stunning.
Pat Seifried organized a transatlantic cruise to Rome that was much enjoyed by about 20 ladies.
Our Travel Group is making waves all over the globe! If you are not a member of the Travel
Group, talk Pat and see what she has planned.
It’s one thing to get a very difficult
closed hand (if you play Mah Jongg
you can attest) but to get the hand two
years in a row is practically unheard of.
Congratulations Helene!!
Golf Group
Facilitator: Helene Hardick
Meets each Fri from Oct thru May
8:30 am at Cypress Links
Contact: hhardick@alwaysonline.net
Mah Jongg
Facilitator: Carolyn Rehberger
Lessons are regularly offered for new players.
Meets every Thurs @ 1:00 pm
[Lunch @ noon optional]
Contact: sicar6@gmail.com or 727-895-8243
Travel Group
Facilitator: Pat Seifried
July 20 6:00 p.m. Dine Around at
The Mill – 200 Central Avenue.
August 17 Dine Around TBA
Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month
(times and dates may vary)
Contact: pat@seafreedtravel.com
Writer’s Group
Facilitator: Patsy Warmack
Focus is on developing skills in
a nonthreatening environment.
Meets third Thursday @ 4:15 pm
September through May
Contact: patsywarmack@tampabay.rr.com
Sharon Preston-Folta,
Louis Armstrong’s Daughter
Bev Burchard at her
birthday party – isn’t
she beautiful!
June Wedding, Pat Seifried and Helen Dewalt in
Tenerife, Canary Islands with friends.
We had a wonderful outing to the
Museum Of Fine Arts and had lunch
followed by a tour led by our own Shirley
Barbel. She knows so much about the
museum and the works housed there.
Thank you Shirley!
The Mission of the Woman’s Club is
to embrace new friendships, promote
social activities and increase women’s
involvement in the SPYC.
If you have not yet joined contact Eve
Kress, Membership Chairwoman at
oceanchild@verizon.net right away so you
can participate. Dues are $35.00 for June
1 to May 31 fun and festivities. Email Eve
Kress at oceanchild@verizon.net or call
her at 727-895-3249.
Sunshine
Facilitator: Sondra Seay-Frisbie
If someone is ill or could use cheering up
Contact: sondra.seay@gmail.com
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Smooth Sailing
Helene Hardick had an
amazing Mah Jongg win!
Museum of Fine Arts Luncheon and Tour
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by Eva Hefner, President, eva12023@tampabay.rr.com
Ladies Beach Club Board
2016-2017 (left to right)
Programs Angela Kowalik,
Treasurer Maryette Miller,
President Eva Hefner, Past
President Helene Hardick,
Vice President June Wedding,
Membership Sally Roth,
Secretary Sondra Seay-Frisbie
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Amateur
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by Dick Mordaunt, AB1NI
Our Amateur Radio Club assisted the Regata del Sol al Sol committee
with the start of the race by providing timely information over our 2-way
radios. All of our volunteers met for breakfast to get prepared for the
event. This was a great activity for everyone!
Our social network uses our Net when we socialize on-the-air every
Monday at 17:30 on our radios or in person at PAG. No formal meetings in June, July or August. Let’s all stay in contact on the Net from
wherever we are in the world and have fun with Amateur Radio. ‘73
https://sites.google.com/site/spycamateurradioclub/
Derby Day, May 2, 2016
Our Derby Hat Winners:
(left to right)
Most Original Sondra
Seay-Frisbie
Funniest Patsy Warmack
Prettiest – Barbara Casey
Summer Luncheons –
For July & August, there
are no formal meetings,
“Just Lunch” and friendly conversation on Monday
the 3rd. Be sure to call Pass-A-Grille at 360-1646 for a
reservation & arrive about noon. Mah Jongg players
continue to meet every Monday at 1 p.m.--contact
Barbara Casey at barbarahap@aol.com
Power Boat
Competition
Hope you are enjoying great boating this summer ... wherever
you are!
With Fall approaching faster than you think, we are planning
for some small boat trips and venturing into gearing up for
Boat Rallies. Not a Poker Run, not a speed contest against
another boat ... a Boat Rally lets you use all your boating skills
and instruments to maximize your performance around a
course. Entertainment and party to follow events and trips.
Dates to follow! We will get the info out to you by email,
Smooth Sailing and via website, so please stay tuned.
Don’t miss out on our upcoming informative and entertaining
programs, join our social group or renew your membership by
contacting our Membership Chair, Sally Roth at TouhySally@aol.com
Dues are $30.00 for our events from June 1 to May 31.
Hope to see you on the water!
Barbara Weller
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Salty Sisters Officers & Directors 2015 - 2016
Captain: Shirley Rigo, Co-Captain: Selga Sakss, Treasurer: Rosemary Sherman
Secretary: Lisa Avila, Awards: Tricia Billings, Parliamentarian: Connie Beckman
Immediate Past Captain: Carol Hansen, 2nd YR Directors: Gloria Davis, Joanne Simmons,
and Barbara Arnold, 1st YR Directors: Gail Falkingham, Nita George, and Els Wiemken
ALLISON JOLLY REGATTA: Twenty-three girls
sailed in the Allison Jolly Regatta. Honored
guests present were: Allison Jolly and her family, Hazel Hough, and Vice-Commodore Bob
Birkenstock. Blair McCarthy, daughter of Salty
Sally McCarthy, was the recipient of the gift certificate for two hours of laser racing coaching
with Allison Jolly.
She received this award for exemplifying the following qualities through her membership with
either the FWSA or any one of the FWSA Member Clubs: leadership, motivation, organization,
participation, involvement, good sportsmanship
or contribution to the social aspect of sailing.
She gets to bring home the trophy for a year and
also received a beautiful keeper necklace.
PRAM SAILING NEWS: PROs Gina BowdenPierce (Sunfish) and Selga Sakss (Prams) set the
courses for the FWSA RAINBOW REGATTA
hosted at SPSC. Our COP team sailors taking
1st place were Joanne Simmons, Nancy Strite,
Trisha Birkenstock, and Lori Leadbetter. Additional COP awards were given to Nancy Strite
for 2nd Place Masters (sailing on a Team) and
Individual Winner: 3rd Place First in Fleet – Overall (sailing on a Team). Trisha Birkenstock for 3rd
Place Masters (sailing on a Team). Lori Leadbetter was awarded the Individual Winner: 1st Place
First in Fleet – Overall (sailing on a Team). Our
IOD team sailors taking 1st place were Nancy
Kadau, Carol Hansen, Iris Mastry, and Dee Gill.
Additional IOD awards were given to Nancy
Kadau for 3rd Place Masters (sailing on a team)
and Individual Winner: 3rd Place First in Fleet Overall (sailing on a Team). Sailing as Individual
IODs were Ellen Pavone and Kathy Remke. Ellen Pavone received an IOD award for Individual
Winner: 2nd Place First in Fleet - Overall (not on
a Team). The FRIENDSHIP REGATTA between
the Salty Sisters and Broad Reachers was held at
PAG. Salty Sister, Joanne Simmons, won this regatta. The NOTTA MOMMA Pram race winner
was Carol Hansen.
This year’s FWSA YOUNG WOMAN SAILOR
OF THE YEAR AWARD went to SPYC’s nominee Blaire McCarthy. The recipient of this award
should be dedicated to training to compete in
the world of sailboat racing. Blaire has many
Laser 4.7 accomplishments, such as, the United States National Champion, N A Midwinter’s
East 4.7 Champion 2015 and 2016, Florida State
Champion, Florida State Girls Champion, and
the Sailing World Youth Trophy at the Quantum
Key West Race Week. Blaire is also a member of
several sailing teams affiliated with the SPYC, the
Barnegat Light Yacht Club, St. Petersburg High
School, and the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Offshore Racing Team. She has also been involved
in the 2015 Cuban Cultural Exchange Team in
Snipe Sailing, the San Diego Area Yacht Club
Exchange, and she was the only female amateur
crewing member on “Yo Momma” a Melges 20
in the Miami Winter Series Team. We are proud
to have our SPYC member recognized for her
many sailing accomplishments.
IDEAL 18 SAILING NEWS: The MAGGIE MUG
Perpetual Trophy series winners were as follows:
1st place Skipper Ellen Pavone + crew Tricia Billings and Els Wiemken, 2nd place Skipper Trisha Birkenstock + crew Carole Bardes and Kathy
Ahern, 3rd place Skipper Janet Walker + crew
Dee Gill and Mary Alice Bolline and 4th place
Skipper Rosemary Sherman + crew Maureen
Twombly and Bonnie Drake.
FWSA NEWS: The LILLY KAIGHIN AWARD
went to our very own Salty Sister Nancy Vildibill.
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CRUISE: In spring, there was an educational
program outing to Tampa Bay estuary given by
Tampa Bay Watch.
SOCIAL: The Salty Sisters have celebrated St.
Patrick’s Day and the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby hat winners were 1) Most Unusual:
Barbara Deininger for a stunning creation of red
roses, black tulle and feathers, 2) Most Creative:
Ginny Daniels for her hat decorated with red roses, and 3) Prettiest Hat: Jackie Brown wearing a
chic black and white wide brimmed style.
Photos captions from Top to Bottom and Left to Right:
[1] 1st Pl COP Team Simmons, Strite, Birkenstock, & Leadbetter [2] 1st Pl IOD Team
Kadau. Hansen, Mastry, & Gill [3] 2nd Pl Individual Ellen Pavone [4] Notta Momma Race
L-R: Charms Tricia Billings and winner Carol Hansen [5] Maggie Mug 1st Pl L-R: Tricia
Billings, Ellen Pavone (Skipper) & Els Weimken [6] Lilly Kaighin Award Nancy Vildibill
[7] Derby Hat winners L-R Barbara Deininger, Ginny Daniels and Jackie Brown
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As you know, in May we were on our annual Commodore’s Cruise. But what you might knot
know is what went on with some of our 22 fellow boaters: There were rides on bikes, paddle
boards, dinghy’s and trolleys, and lighthouse tours, bean races, shell contests, and pirate
counting, then some shopping and the ever favorite specialty drinks; not to mention the pirates
and ladies in their finery, a shipwreck and lots of other usual (and not so usual) shenanigans.
We had so much fun and it was a great cruise, but most enjoyable was the greater weather
and camaraderie. A Special Thanks to our Port Directors for all their planning, hospitality and
support in making this an exceptional cruise!
The following 22 cruisers made the Commodore’s cruise by vessel:
Port Directors:
Brian & Angela Kowalik on Marquesa
Pink Shell & Field Club
Kevin & Debbie Hopper on Island Hopper Longboat Key
Barbara & Heber Weller on Clifton Boca Grande
Ken & Corrine St. Jean on Phantom
Naples
Larry & Joy Wissing on Patient Wader
St. Charles
Participants:
Bob & Andrea Merriman on Just Us II
Tim & Dianne Connolly on Lady Di 3
Richard & Judi Phagan on Phantasy
Ed & Isabel Hanna on Isabella
Elwyn & Carol Segrest on Fish E Business
Ed & Gay Lazur on Compromise
Les & Nancy Bauer on Bella Vita
Camille Iurillo & Joe Petrella on Moondancer
Roy & Jeannie Chapman on Blue Eyes
Allen & Pam Thomas on Satisfaction
Steve & Dian Ravenel on Moondancer
John & Nancy Dunn on Nan Sea J
Steve & Charlotte Miller on Charlotte Marie
Paul & Marlene Daverede on Ditto
Bob & Linda Potter on Final Edition
Nick & Betty Southard on Aquasition
Also joining us were:
Commodore Richard Winning and Ada, by Iron Dinghy
Vice Commodore Bob & Trish Birkenstock, by Iron Dinghy
Past Commodore Sandy & Isabel Schoenberg, on Tribute
Kevin & Debbie Hopper,
Port Directors at Longboat Key
Moorings (Sarasota)
May Commodore’s Cruise
Heber & Barbara Weller,
Port Directors at Boca Grande Marina (Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande)
Joy & Larry Wissing,
Port Directors at St. Charles
Yacht Club (Ft. Myers)
In June, we had our cruise to the Venice Yacht Club, and coming up in July we will be at our
own SPYC downtown docks for the ever anticipated 4th of July celebrations (maybe you might
want to stop by the docks and say hello!). You might hear more about these events when
Smooth Sailing returns after the summer.
Allen & Pam Thomas,
Hosted Docktails aboard
Satisfaction at Pink Shell
Ken & Corrine St. Jean,
Port Directors at Naples
Angela & Brian Kowalik,
Port Directors at Pink
Shell Marina (Ft. Myers
Beach) and Field Club
(Sarasota)
Upcoming events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy include:
• Cruise to SPYC downtown docks – July 2-5
• Cruising Fleet Dinner Meeting – Thursday, July 14
• Cruise to Pasadena Yacht & Country Club – Aug 26-28
Join us for our next Dinner Meeting on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 5:30pm. Our program will
feature our own Barbara & Heber Weller who have been Bumming around the Bahama’s
with fellow cruisers Kevin & Debbie Hopper. The Wellers will share their first-timer impressions
and experiences. And since there is no monthly meeting in August, our meetings will resume
in September.
Looking forward to seeing you on the water this summer…
- Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain
July Program: Bumming Around the Bahamas
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by Nancy Strite
The Member Guest event held at St. Pete C.C. was a great day with 69
golfers and an additional 7 spouses joining for the poolside cookout,
with a free keg of beer! All players were also given a pass to come back
and play for cart fees only. Thanks SPCC for providing a memorable
day of golf, and to John and Susan Arsenault for arranging the day.
Loads of prizes and door prizes were also awarded. Fred Alberg and
his 3 guests won first gross and Dawn Eckhart and her 3 guests were
second. Net winners were Greg Fisher and guests and Jack Boyle,
1 guest, Norm Huff and Dennis Augur. Maurice Goldman won the
putting contest at 4 ½ inches. Kent Wilson won close to the line….
pictures will tell the story.
SPYC
Riders Club
Rider Club Leadership
Norm Naughton, President Wayne Bond, Vice President Douglas Freedle, Secretary/Treasurer
capnorm@earthlink.net
wbond@dwightdarby.com
janusfla@tampabay.rr.com
Hey Motorcycle Riders!! Come and check us out. Our Riders Club
meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month in a meeting room at the
club. We discuss and plan rides, share stories and photos, and enjoy
our time with other enthusiasts. Check in at the reception desk to
confirm the meeting location.
Recent Rides:
April 26, 2016 we enjoyed a 150 mile round trip ride to Solomon’s
Castle. With perfect weather, lunch was enjoyed by all on the patio
of the Castle’s restaurant.
May 3, 2016, another beautiful day, this ride took us to Weeki
Wachee., where we enjoyed the Mermaid Show and a boat ride.
Future Rides Up For Discussion:
A tour of North Carolina in the fall ~ Wayne suggested August or
September to avoid getting caught in an early snowfall.
St. Augustine, FL ~ The oldest city in the US and known for its
Spanish colonial architecture. We may want to visit The Castillo de
San Marcos, a 17th-century Spanish stone fortress with views of the
St. Augustine Inlet.
Homosassa, FL ~ You can tour the scenic Fort Island Trail and
Ozello Trail where there are some nice twisty turns, and an ending
at a community park/fishing area on Crystal Bay. A reviewer of this
local ride listed Peck’s Old Port Cove Restaurant as a great local
seafood eatery.
Contact Denise at 813-831-7771 or janusfla@tampabay.rr.com.
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It is with great pride that we announce Leah Wieter as May’s
Employee of the Month! Leah began her employment with SPYC in
July of 2015 as Member Services Coordinator and has implemented
and improved many benefits for our members. Just to name a
few of her achievements: she brought back the group excursions
to the Straz Performing Arts Center, increased exposure on Social
Media, she is continually focused on making Smooth Sailing better,
improved the weekly Monday morning e-blasts, and was instrumental in documenting
and coordinating the placement of the new burgee display in the main hallway of the
Clubhouse. She also works in assisting many of the Clubs Within the Club like Cruising
Fleet and Regatta General. Leah continues to bring innovative and creative suggestions
to the forefront to make our member’s experience better and is a wonderful asset to the
Yacht Club.
Congratulations Leah, you are very deserving of this prestigious award!
“Excellent Steak Diane! I Loved it, everything fantastic!”
Mrs. Martha Baird, April 26, 2016
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald & Marie Stempinski,
April 30, 2016
Mr. Gilbert Fortune, May 7, 2016
Mrs. Bojka Stan, 2016
July 2016
Todd Fedyszyn- 11 years
Junior Activities Director
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Sarah Boggs-3 years
Banquet Bartender
Mercedes Cardenas Mura-2 years
Line Cook
Leah Wieter- 1 year
Member Services Coordinator
John Taylor-1 year - R&M
August 2016
Shannon Nylander-16 years
Director of Catering
“Anna was wonderful & took great care of us. She gave us a warm
welcome as reciprocal guests.”
Kerrie Paquette-12 years
Beverage Supervisor
“Perfect day at the Beach Club!”
“We all (5) enjoyed the early bird menu so very much.”
“Fish TacosJuly/August2016
were AWESOME! Thx!”
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Mr. Michael L. Lowe, April 20, 2016
“Betty was an attentive, efficient & friendly server- she went beyond the
call of duty, excellent server!”
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Mr. John Helmut Moser, April 18, 2016
EMPLOYEE
ANNIVERSARIES
“Visiting at the marina from San Diego, hungry and tired after a day of
sailing - our server made us feel very much at home. Thank you.”
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Mrs. Ellen Kuebel, April 14, 2016
Mrs. Janet Root, June 14, 2016
We would like to extend a heartfelt Congratulations to Horace
Hewlett, who won the title of “Employee of the Month” for June.
Horace has been a part of the Yacht Club Staff since November 2004,
as one of our fine Bar Backs. He assists in the Lounge, at the Tiki
Hut and with many banquets throughout the Club. Although Horace
is in the beverage department, he exemplifies teamwork, helping
out whoever may need a hand. His easy going attitude makes him
a pleasure to work with and I can’t think of anyone more deserving
at this time. Congratulations Horace, keep up the phenomenal job!!!
“Love it here! I’m a visitor from CYC in L.A. Marina.”
Mrs. Ardith Rutland Richards,
April 9, 2016
Mrs. Jonell Shoemaker, May 31, 2016
JUNE 2016, Horace Hewlett
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Thank you for a job well done!
Downtown Location
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Members and Employees
David Irby-11 years
Purchaser
Michael Franzke-8 years
Banquet Bartender
Micah Giralte-3 years
Housekeeping Manager
Marcida Freeman-3 years
Banquet Captain
Gabriel Harrelson-3 years
Line Cook
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Member Life Events
SAILBOAT CHRISTENING AT SPYC!
SPYC’S
Traveling Burgees!
Congratulations to Gerry Douglas for the launch of his new 425 model by
Catalina. General Manager, Marc Reydams & Gerry Douglas enjoyed the new
boat’s Christening at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Downtown Marina on May
24th, 2016. BIG CONGRATS!!
CELEBRATING HER 100TH
BIRTHDAY ON JUNE 1ST
April 2016 ~ Visiting the Vatican in Rome,
Italy here are SPYC members Walt & Vicki
Posner and Helen Dewalt.
Margery Kaniss was born in 1916 and has seen a Century
of Changes. When asked if she felt like she was 100, she
replied “No, I really feel great; which makes me mad,
because I can’t get around like I used to anymore.” Mrs.
Kaniss has been a long time member of SPYC for 35
years, since 1981. Many special Happy Birthday wishes
to you!!
If you would like to be showcased in a
Smooth Sailing issue with the SPYC Traveling
Burgee, please contact your Member
Services Coordinator, Leah Wieter, at
member.services@spyc.org.
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Pass-A-Grille!
Marys
“Breakfast at Bob’s”
Meat Lovers:
6oz. Bacon Vodka, Beef Jerky Straw, Bacon, Turkey,
Prosciutto & MORE!
SPYC MEMBER MEMORIES!
Steaven, putting on a show one Saturday evening in the
Commodore Room, preparing a special Steak Diane
dinner as an early Mother’s Day for Mrs. Patsy McNichols.
(Photo submitted by Mr. Gene McNichols)
$15++
“Bloody Winner”
Seafood:
6oz. Absolut Peppar Vodka with Shrimp,
Tuna & a Crab Claw
$20++
$10++
“Instead of a Cup of Joe”
Vegetarian:
6oz. Absolut Peppar Vodka piled high with veggies
for your health!
Dinner & Movie in
The Commodore Room
Thursday, July 21st (Catch Me If You Can)
Thursday, August 25th (Murder in the First)
6pm, Join us for Dinner
7:30pm, Movie will begin in the Commodore Lounge
July 21st Menu
$35++/per guest
Includes
Dinner ordered from a
limited menu
ONE Complimentary Beer,
Wine or House Cocktail with
the movie
Popcorn, Candy & Sodas
Make your reservations
today: 727-822-3873
*Limited to 30 people*
Chilled Shellfish Cocktail
French Quarter Remoulade
Choice of
Grilled Shrimp Arrabiata
Pasta Pappardelle & New
Garden Baby Vegetables
-OrEnglish Cut Prime Rib of Beef
Rosemary jus
-OrAirline Chicken Bruschetta
Melted fresh Mozzarella &
Sweet Basil Chiffonade
Ahhhh…
BURGER BAR is Back for the Summer!
June 1st - September 29th
Build your own Black Angus Hamburger
with Fries & Salad Bar
$8++ per person
Downtown: Wednesdays 6:00-8:30 pm
(Available in Grille 1909 & Heritage Lounge)
Pass-a-Grille: Thursdays 6:00-8:30 pm
Come for a Burger, and enjoy the Ice Cream Sundae Bar for Dessert!
Additional $3++/person (OR $5++/person without the Burger Bar)
from Summer to Fall
August & September • Every Wednesday at 6pm
Heritage Lounge
Learn how to Swing dance, then stay & practice
to live music when the band plays at 7:30pm!
in the Summer
Italian Buffet Offered on Saturday Evenings Throughout the Summer
Every Saturday, June 25th - September 24th
5:30 – 9:30pm • $20++
• Buffet Selection of Entrees
• Dessert Table
• Chef Attended Pasta Station with many
veggie and protein options – your choice!
9 Week Course:
Weds. Aug 3 through Weds. Sept 28, 2016
Lessons are $10/weekly charged to your member account.
Sign up with the bartenders when you get here,
no need to sign up ahead of time!
You will be introduced to fun, fast, & comfortable crowd pleasing
Swing dance moves that won’t break your back! Including tips and
tricks to lead and follow any dance partner better. Classes progress
weekly, but join in anytime as the instructor re-caps the basics.
(For best results it’s important to attend the entire course)
*48 Hour Cancellation Policy for all Club events* Reservations cancelled 48 hours
prior to any event will not be charged a fee. A $10/per person fee will be charged
for cancellations made 24-48 hours prior to any event (inclusive of tax & service
charges). Full price will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours of any event, or the
reservation is a No Show.
For Dinner
Friday, September 23rd, 7-11pm
Doors open at 7pm, Dinner Stations open at 7:30pm
$40.00++ per guest
Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres, Carved New York Strip,
Chef Prepared Pasta Your Way, Salad Station,
Dessert & Coffee Station
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Buffet
3 Phenomenal Jazz Bands each performing
throughout the night leading up to one big
Grand Finale Jam Session!!
Cash Bar Available & Martini Specials
(bring your friends)
Monday, July 4th
5:30-8:30pm
$10++ per person
MENU
Featuring Music by:
Harry Galloway Trio
Standing 8 Count Band
& All That Jazz Band
4th of July
Grilled Chicken
Hamburgers & Hotdogs
Cole Slaw, Potato Salad
Baked Beans & Corn on the Cob
Watermelon & Cookies
À la carte menu will not be available.
Bar menu will be available.
Reserve your table today: 727-892-6882 or spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com
Seating will be tables of 6, 8 & 10, so put a group together.
An Entertainment Committee Event (48-hour cancellation policy in effect)
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Thursday, October 20th, 2016 • 6:00pm
$30++/per guest
Join us on this journey of the land of the rising sun.
Reservations Call: 727-360-1646
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PASS-A-GRILLE
Is Getting the Weekend Party Started this Summer!
Tampa Taiko is a professional drumming ensemble, using a collection of
Taiko drums made by themselves from discarded wine barrels. Tampa
Taiko has developed a dynamic fusion of old and new styles of
drumming. This will be a fun show to watch and then you will have a
chance to participate in playing the drums too.
Menu:
Sushi Station
Roast Peking Duck
Hoisin BBQ Pork Ribs
Stir Fry Vegetables
Asian Pasta Salad & Fried Rice
Tempura Battered Bananas
Green Tea Ice Cream
Rice pudding
Fortune Cookies
& MORE!
See you at the Beach for a Jammin’ Good Time!
Saturdays & Sundays:
• Enjoy Music on the Patio
• All Day Drink Specials, Burger Bar,
& Peel & Eat Shrimp by the Pound
• And...an offering of three massive
Bloody Marys to choose from!
48 hour Cancellation Policy in effect • Cash Bar available
Reservations: 727-892-6882 or catering@spyc.org
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Bring Your Own Catch &
We Will Cook it For You
$12++ per person
• Lobster: July 27 & 28 and
August 17 – Labor Day
• Fish: Bring Your Fresh Caught
Fish Filet on Any Date
(must be cleaned ahead of time)
Dock attendant now available every Saturday & Sunday!
SPYC Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse:
2301 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach 33706
727-360-1646 (Dock & Dine Reservations)
Pass-a-Grille Marina
Overnight Reservations:
Dockmaster, Adam Harnen,
727-822-3227
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Annual Shutdown Party!
Monday- August 1st, 2016 • 5:30 – 8:30PM
Just $15++ per person
Come join us at The Beach Club for our annual Shut Down Party
featuring our Rotating Buffet! We will be cooking up everything
we have in the kitchen because we will be closed for 2 weeks
starting August 2nd.
Welcome Back to
Pass-a-Grille!
Come out to the Beach Club & enjoy a
FREE Appetizer as a Welcome Back Gift
on Wednesday, August 17th!
One free appetizer per
SPYC member number please.
Bruschetta • Spring Rolls • Onion Rings
There is NO SET MENU, and you never know what you may find
your second time through the buffet line. We donʼt order in any
food for this event. Weʼre cooking what is in the kitchen, and
when it is gone…itʼs gone! So come help us celebrate and empty
out our refrigerator. Plus if you make a reservation 24 hours in
advance, youʼll receive a complimentary glass of house wine!
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Saturday,
September
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Come Dunk Commodores, Vice-Commodores,
Managers, and Broad Reachers
Saturday, July 23rd, and Saturday, August 20th
5:30 – 8:30PM
Just $15++ per person
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Weekly Dinner Specials
July 1-2 – Rainbow Trout, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes,
Vegetable $18++
July 3-9 – Scallops-n-Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Pasta,
Vegetable $29++
July 10-16 –Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon, Au Gratin
Potatoes, Vegetable $26++
July 17-23 – Crab Boil with Snow Crab, Shrimp, Andouille
Sausage, Corn, Potatoes **Market Price**
July 24-Aug 1 – 8 oz. Bacon Wrapped Top Sirloin, Baked
Potato, Vegetable $25++
Aug 17-20 – Maryland Crab Cake, Vegetable $23++
Aug 21-27– Tamarind Glazed Pork Chops with Cheddar
Mashed Potatoes $19++
Aug 28-31 – Maryland Crab Cake, Vegetable $23++
All entrées come with your choice of Soup or House Salad
Pass-A-Grille
Weekly Drink Specials
JULY/AUGUST
Martini Madness at the Beach!
SUNDAYS
Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini $5++
MONDAYS
Happy Hour • 4-6PM in the Lounge
TUESDAYS
Closed
WEDNESDAYS
Happy Hour • 4-6PM in the Lounge
THURSDAYS
FRIDAY
Spiked Tea Martini $5
SATURDAY
Blackberry Pie Martini $5
FRIDAYS
Pass-a-Grille
ly Bird Special
r
a
E
Three Course Dinner
$12++ Includes:
House Salad & Choice of Entree
Beef Mushroom Stroganoﬀ  Havana Chicken Grille*
Fish n’ Chrips  Mahi Mahi* or Rainbow Trout*
Dessert: Ice Cream du Jour with Hot Fudge
*Denotes Gluten Free  Full À la’ Carte Menu Available
Substitutions charged at regular à la carte prices.
Served Daily from 5-6pm
Reservations: 727-360-1646
(Closed Tuesdays)
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Monthly Events at the Club
ENTERTAINMENT
IN THE
HERITAGE LOUNGE
TUES. - THURS.: 7:30PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8:00PM
July 1 - 2 ................ The Charlie Morris Band
July 5 - 9 .....................................Green Flash
July 12 - 23.................................... DAZZLER
July 26 - 30 ............................... Club Closed
August 2 - 13 ............................. Green Flash
August 16 – 20....................................... TBA
August 23 – 31 ............................. DAZZLER
TRIVIA NIGHT
FAMILY NIGHT
$10++/per guest
$14++ PER PERSON
Downtown: 3rd Wednesday
July 13th & August 17th – 7pm
Takes place in the Regatta Room
JULY 5TH-8TH
Wild Berry Salad with Fresh Spinach &
Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette, Peaches
& Cream Chicken Supreme with fresh
rosemary & Chives
Pass-a-Grille: 1st Thursday
July 7th – 6:30pm (No Trivia in August)
PAG Reservations: 727-360-1646
JULY 12TH-15TH
Anti-Pasta Salad, Lasagna de Carnival with
Sweet Italian Sausage & Ricotta Cheese
WINE SOCIETY
TIKI HUT
ENTERTAINMENT
FRIDAYS FROM 5PM-10PM
July 1st............................................. Pat Best
July 8th .................................... Dave Valliere
July 15th ................. Scott ‘Twitch’ Anderson
July 22........................................... Sam Stone
July 29th.......................................... Pat Best
Aug. 5th........................................... Pat Best
Aug. 12th ................................ Dave Valliere
Aug. 19th ................ Scott ‘Twitch’ Anderson
Aug. 26th .................................... Sam Stone
MEET & GREET
JOIN A NEW GROUP!
Come out to meet new friends, mingle and
Network with fellow SPYC members.
No Meet Up in July
Will resume August 16th at
Downtown Clubhouse.
SUNDAY BRUNCH
BUFFET
GRILLE 1909 • 10:30AM-1:30PM
$16.00++ | Unlimited Mimosa Bar $15.00++
($20/Unlimited without entrée, or $6 each)
Reservations Suggested: 727-822-3873
Don’t forget to use your Brunch Punch Cards!
JULY 19TH-22ND
Yellow Tomato Bisque with Arugula Pesto
& Toasted Pine Nuts, Roasted Texas Quail
filled with Cremini Mushrooms & Fontina
Cheese
Downtown:
Thursday- July 21st at 6pm
Call: 727.822.3873
PAG: Wednesday- July 20th at 6pm
Call: 727.360.1646
Please note: Depending on Wine Society
attendance, non-Wine Society member à la carte
dining may be limited to the Lounge and Patios
Reservations Required
Non Wine Society Guests Welcomed - $25
BLOODY MARY BAR
& BRUNCH AT
PASS-A-GRILLE
AUG. 2ND-5TH
Avgolemono soup, Greek Salad with
Potato Skordalia & Herb Grilled Chicken
with Feta Cheese
AUG. 9TH-12TH
Iceberg Wedge Salad with Beef Steak
Tomatoes & Amish Blue Cheese Dressing,
Kansas City BBQ Boneless Short Ribs with
Chef Joseph’s Baked Beans & Corn on the
Cob
AUG. 16TH-19TH
Chilled Strawberry Soup with Raspberry
Ice, Pan seared Medallions of Pork
Tenderloin topped with Stone Fruit Confit
& Vidalia Onion Marmalade
JULY 31ST & AUGUST 28TH
11am-2pm • $16++/ Buffet
Build your own Bloody Mary!
$3++ with Buffet, $5 ++ without Buffet
AUG. 23RD-26TH
Thai Spiced Coconut Shrimp Soup,
Chicken Pad Thai with Rice Sticks Noodle,
Toasted Peanuts, Tamarind & Sprouts
EARLY BIRD
SPECIALS
AUG. 30TH-SEPT. 2ND
Minestrone, Meatloaf Milan with Sun Dried
Tomato jus & Potato Parmesan.
AT DOWNTOWN
Three Course Dinner | $12++ Includes:
House Salad -OR- Soup of the Day
Choice of Entree with Sides & Fresh Baked
Bread
Meatloaf • Beef Stroganoff
Fish and Chips • Chicken Picatta
Finish your Dinner off with the
Early Bird Dessert of the Day
Every Tuesday in Grille 1909, From 5-6pm
Tuesday through Friday; Selections Change Monthly
BIRTHDAY BASH
NEXT BASH IS… Wednesday, July 20th
$17++/ Per Guest • 6-9PM
Reservations: 727-892-6882 or
catering@spyc.org
July & August 2015
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Prsrt Std
US Postage
Paid
Tampa FL
Permit 2622
11 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-3919
(727) 822-3873
spycfrontdesk@tampabay.rr.com
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
2301 Pass-a-Grille Way
St. Pete Beach, FL
(727) 360-1646
Marc Reydams………….............................823-1219
General Manager
gm@spyc.org
Colleen Finney, CHAE................................823-1061
Chief Financial Officer
controller@spyc.org
Amy Spencer, CMP …...............................892-6888
Executive Director of Membership
membership@spyc.org
Joseph Van Bemmel..................................892-6889
Executive Chef
executivechef@spyc.org
Shannon Nylander, CPCE..........................892-6882
Director of Catering
spyccatering@tampabay.rr.com
Pierre Dumaine………...............................892-6880
Director of Food & Beverage
pierre@spyc.org
Steaven Harbin ……...............................…822-3873
Dining Room Manager
ext. 227
steaven@spyc.org
Vanessa McCambridge………...............…..360-1646
Manager at The Beach Club at PAG
Vanessa-spyc@tampabay.rr.com
Shawn Macking……….....................….….822-3113
Waterfront Director
Waterfront-director@spyc.org
Hours of Operation:
Downtown:
Clubhouse Open (Tues. – Sunday): 7:00am
Commodore Room:
Thursdays-Saturdays: Dining 5:30pm-8:30pm, Commodore Lounge 5:30pm-11:30pm,
Friday & Saturday: Piano Entertainment 7:30pm-11:30pm
Reservations Required
Grille 1909:
Adam Harnen………............................…..822-3227
Dockmaster
Dockmasterspyc@gmail.com
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11:30am - 2:00pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday Brunch: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Todd Fedyszyn………............................….896-8101
Youth Sailing Director
youthsailingdirector@spyc.org
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am - 2:00pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
(limited afternoon & late night menu available)
Leah Wieter ………....................................892-6893
Member Services Coordinator
member.services@spyc.org
Breakfast Buffet: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am - 9:00am Saturday – 7:30am – 10:00am
Steve Partridge...…………........................892-6892
Facilities Manager
facilitiesmgr@spyc.org
Micah Giralte……………...........................892-6894
Executive Housekeeper
housekeeping@spyc.org
Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142
Downtown Marina: 822-3227
Accounting/Billing Issues: 892-6883 or 892-6884
www.spyc.org
Heritage Lounge: (food service hours)
Bridge Room:
Tiki Hut:
Thursday, Friday: 5:00pm - (Closing varies based upon weather & business levels)
Saturday: 1:00pm - 11:30pm • Sunday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sailing Center:
Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Snell Isle Hours:
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Wednesday - Friday 8am - 5pm • Saturday & Sunday 7am -5pm
Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse:
Closed Tuesdays
Monday, Wednesday - Friday & Saturday: 11:00am-9:30pm (Menu available until 9pm)
Sunday: Noon – 8pm | Sunday Brunch 11:00am-2:00pm (Last Sunday of every month)
*Menu available on Sunday, except during Sunday Brunch. Limited menu in Lounge available
on this day, with regular a la carte menu served from 2:00-8:00pm.*
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