st. pete yacht club smooth sailing newsletter, march 2016

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March 2016Membership Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE:On The Water • 2016 Regatta Event Information

Clubs Within the Club • Around the Club • Membership Information • Weekly Specials

ON TAMPA BAY SAILING CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH

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COMMODORE’S LOG

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.

Richard WinningCommodore

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2017 Its Back…….

Yes, I am pleased to announce that in March of 2017 after 58 years, the St. Petersburg to Havana Race will return!

The Havana Race (affectionately known) was once one of the premier regattas first sailed in 1930 with eleven entries. The yachts were captained by sailors of the likes of George Gandy, Wally Bishop, Lew McMasters to name a few and with boats coming from as far away as New Orleans and Mobile.

In 1952 the sailors sailed into a revolution, the first of two (2nd one in “58). The race was rerouted at the last minute before the start in “58 to Miami.

Many of our local sailors like W.W. “Doc” Jennings, Ed Spence and Babe Fogarty participated, and some great stories came out of those races in following years. A few I heard from Bill Lineberger who was Johnny Wilhelm’s son-in-law, and both long time participants. At one race my mother was sitting at the bar next to Ernest Hemingway when my father asked her if she knew who she was sitting next to. She didn’t… as she was too focused on someone else. In 1959 the race returned to Cuba and was held for the last time. My father, Dick Winning, was the Commodore that final year and sailed with George Pearson on his boat “Celia II”.

Recently with the change in U.S. regulations we will be setting our courses (284 miles) to Havana. While the exact dates have yet to be determined, your flag officers recently met with Commodore José Escrich, of the Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba and have started the process to bring back the race in all its grandeur. They are just as excited as we are

to see this historic race return. It is my hope that not only the Sons and Grandsons of those former participants will make the trip on our first return, but that our Junior Offshore Team will also make a historic trip as well.

Yes, we were not the first in recent times to race to Cuba, but we were the Granddaddy of all races when we sailed. A race that has not only been the envy of all sailing enthusiast but the forerunner of some well esteemed ocean races.

¡Deja que comience la regatta!

Let the regatta begin!

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CLUB MEMBERSHIPChris Bergstrom,

Membership Chairman

Amy Spencer, Executive Director of Membership

Welcome

New Members

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Membership Highlight

Reciprocal Program – Guide as to How to Utilize

Of the many benefits that membership with the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has to offer, the Reciprocal Program remains one of the favorites among the members. There are hundreds of clubs throughout the world that are available for SPYC members to take advantage of and 35 Clubs throughout Florida. Below are the steps in order to gain access to participating clubs while traveling:

• To view the full list of reciprocal clubs, visit www.spyc.org, log in to the members section, and scroll over to the “Club Info” tab, click on Reciprocal Clubs, and then click on the Reciprocal List on the right hand side of the page.

Florida Council of Yacht Clubs:• The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is a member of the Florida Council of Yacht

Clubs (FCYC). To visit these clubs, all you need is your membership card to gain access and you may charge directly to your membership account while visiting any of the FCYC clubs.

• It’s always good practice to call the visiting club ahead of time for reservations. There are certain holidays where SPYC members may not have access.

• Each club within the FCYC offers one complimentary night stay in their marina once per month – this includes your home club, SPYC.

• Some Clubs may limit use to Non Resident Members.

Clubs other than the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs:• SPYC members traveling outside of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs, must

obtain a Letter of Introduction from the Membership Office at least five (5) days prior to travel departure and the dates of travel must be indicated. A Letter of Introduction informs the visiting club the SPYC membership is valid and in good standing.

• Payment for services is typically by credit card.

• Again, call the visiting club ahead of time for reservations. There are certain holidays where SPYC members may not have access or the club is closed for maintenance or holidays.

• Some Clubs may limit use to Non Resident Members.

Golf – St. Petersburg Country Club:• SPYC members may golf at St. Petersburg Country Club once per month

at the prevailing member-guest rate. No Letter of Introduction is required and members may call the St. Petersburg Country Club directly for tee times. 727-867-2111

• Dining, pool usage and limited tennis is also allowed.

ACTIVE BOAT OWNER:Mr. Gary Spivack & Mrs. Juliette Clark

Mr. & Mrs. Roger & Susan Thrun

NON RESIDENT:Ms. Marti Cochran

Mr. & Mrs. Gene & Mary McCarthyMr. Philip Orsino

INTERMEDIATE:Mr. Michael BrennanMs. Mary Beth Hillery

Ms. Hilary ZallaMs. Becca HofmeisterMs. Colleen Hartman

REINSTATE:Ms. Colleen Schumacher

PROPOSERS:The Club relies on our members’

proposals and we thank you for your support!

Mr. Peter StanhopeMr. Gerry DouglasMs. Carolyn BruceMr. Charles GoesMr. Ryan Memoli

Mr. James ReichertMr. Frank Malowany

Ms. Karen ParkMr. Adam DePrimo

RESOLUTION2015 YACHTING RECOGNITION AWARDS

Whereas, in the Board Meeting assembled on the 27th day of January 2016

Whereas, the yachtsmen and yachtswomen having fulfilled the Criteria for Selection as set forth:

1: Individuals who have distinguished themselves and brought honor to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and the City of St. Petersburg by outstanding performance in national and international competition.

2: Individual accomplishments in race management of such significance as to draw national orinternational recognition.

3: Individuals who, through long and noteworthy service distinguish themselves to an unusual and unique degree.

Ethan Danielson Callista Hopkins Pearson Payne

Isabella Shakespeare Robert Hopkins Anika Boicheff

Emily Allen Heather Kerns Sam Lindsay

Cameron Delgado Emma Shakespeare

Heidi Hicks Michael Noble

Watt lcely Sidney Moyer

Dorothy Mendelblatt Analise Delgado

Madi lcely Logan Rimel

Colin Lawther Kate Danielson

Trevor Hicks Trent Boicheff

Ava Shakespeare Zachary Jennings

Cecilia Allen Lily Bergert

Karrington Hansen Taylor Brown

Will Fox

Nic Baird Blaire McCarthy

Hannah Steadman Emily Wright

Liam McCarthy Josh Dochoda Kyle Dochoda Grant Boicheff

Nevin Avila

Tom Glew John Gardner Grant Dumas

David Mendelblatt Ron Kinney/Holando Manzano

George Pennington Beth Pennington

Whereas, the Board of Directors of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, desiring to express their appreciation for bringing these many honors to the Club.

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, through its Board of Directors and Flag Officers, extends its thanks and appreciation to the aforementioned yachtsmen and yachtswomen for their efforts and accomplishments on behalf of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and presents herewith a copy of this resolution.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THIS 27th DAY OF JANUARY 2016

Richard B. Winning, Commodore

JUNIOR SAILORS JUNIOR SAILORS, cont.

HIGH SCHOOL

RACING

RACE ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT

Kathy AhernStewart Ahman

Joe Chilberg

LONG RANGE CRUISING

Ken and Corrine St. Jean

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DONALD D. WHITE TROPHY

COMMODORE'S AWARD

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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

Salty Sisters Officers & Directors 2015 - 2016

Alison Hardage FWSA Guest Speaker

Salty Sisters at FWSA Meeting

Interclub at Treasure Island L-R: Nancy Kadau (2nd),

Joanne Simmons (1st), Carroll McClain (3rd MM)

Gloria Lewallen Salty since 1961

CPR Group

Medicare Skit Jackie Brown, Jan Hunter, Carole Bardes, Janet Walker, Gail Falkingham, & Gloria Lewallen

Barbara Deininger & Gail Falkingham

SAILING NEWS: The Participation Series for Prams and Ideal 18s is planned for mid-February through early March. Coach Todd Fedyszyn will begin six weeks of Pram practice sessions on Wednesdays in February in preparation for the Rainbow Regatta. The regatta is to be held on April 11th at SPSC and will be hosted by the Salty Sisters.

FWSA INTERCLUB NEWS: On January 13th, Linda Schwartz and her assistant Ursula Olson from the Luffing Lassies of Sarasota presented a terrific slideshow that told about the many facets of the Florida Women’s Sailing Association (FWSA). On January 20th, Salty Gloria Davis and her committee organized the FWSA General Meeting at SPYC. Nine FWSA sailing clubs from Dunedin to Venice attended this event. Salty Sister Alison Hardage spoke about the history of the Sharpie boat and Clarky Mills, the founder of the Clearwater Pram. There were several Salty Sisters who attended this meeting. On February 3rd, Joanne Simmons (1st Place) and Nancy Kadau (2nd Place) raced at a FWSA Interclub at Treasure Island (TI Tackers - hosts). The Salty Sisters will be hosting one more Interclub at SPSC on February 23rd.

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES: On January 21st, Salty Sister Gretchen Tenbrock-Wolfe’s husband, John Wolfe, presented a class on Parliamentary Procedures. There were over twenty-six people in attendance and at the end of the class everyone received a booklet on Parliamentary Procedures.

On February 3rd, Steve Vizenor from the St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue instructed a 3-hour CPR class on infant/child and adult CPR, the use of an AED, and how to handle drowning as well as heat stroke victims. Fifty-eight Salty Sisters and Briny Brothers completed the class and will receive a two-year certification through the American Heart Association.

SOCIAL: The Salty Sister 65th anniversary luncheon was organized by Gail Falkingham and celebrated on January 27th. Gloria Lewallen was the most seasoned Salty there having joined in 1961. Several ladies dressed in vintage Salty Sister attire. Barbara Deininger and Gail Falkingham dressed in custom designed attire by Helen Larsen. There was a special skit called Medicare for Saltys performed by Jackie Brown, Jan Hunter, Carole Bardes (producer), Janet Walker (producer), Gail Falkingham, and Gloria Lewallen. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the funny skit.


Cruising Fleet Newsby Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain

Welcome Aboard!!!

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We’re off to a chilly start of the New Year. Our first cruise of 2016 was to the old Florida town of Gulfport, scheduled for January 18-20. The weather forecasters could not make up their minds between gale force winds and dead calm for the weekend, so the day before the trip, we decided to cancel the boating portion and redefined the trip to a cruise by iron dinghy. As it turns out, it was a good call as we experienced both kinds of weather that weekend and our cruising boats remained safe.

We chose Saturday for our landside cruise so we could attend the Gulfport’s downtown Art Walk event. The city of Gulfport even modified their trolley route and schedule to accommodate us. We met at the Gulfport Municipal Marina (Hey, this was supposed to be a cruise) to take us downtown so our group could participate in the Art Walk, Art Buying and Art Imbibing at local establishments. Later on that evening we all met at the Boca Bay Grille for dinner and socializing before catching our dedicated trolley back to the marina. A special thanks to Gulfport for their hospitality, and to Chris and Sally Plonsky, our Port Directors for this cruise. The event was well attended by 33 “Iron Dinghy” specialists:

Brian & Angela KowalikRichard & Judi Phagan with guests Eina & Rick FlynnChris & Sally Plonsky Allen & Pam Thomas with guests Jackie & Pete HubbellAndrea Merriman Joop & Annemiek van der KrabbenKen & Corrine St. Jean Arthur & Roseanne MolkenKnHeber & Barbara Weller Dave & Margie SlazasRay & CharloOe Noyes Jim Krause & Linda SakonJohn & Nancy Dunn Pete and Sandy Privatera with guests Jack & Sue Decker

Upcoming Events for the Cruising Fleet to enjoy: • Cruising Fleet Dinner Meeting – Thursday, March 10• Cruise to Sarasota Yacht Club – March 18- 20• Cruise to Little Harbor – April 15- 17

March’s Cruising Fleet Dinner Meeting is Thursday, March 10 beginning at 5:30. Our program features the Manatee Sail & Power Squadron Hurricane Team who will talk to us about hurricane preparedness. We will also begin sign-up for our June cruise at that time. I hope you can join us.

I hope to see you on the water…

- Angela Kowalik, Fleet Captain

Chris and Sally Plonsky, January Port Directors

All Aboard the Gulfport Trolley!

Dinner at Boca Bay Grille


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SPYC Riders Club

LadiesBEACH CLUBS P Y C A T P A S S - A - G R I L L E

Monday, March 21, 2016, 11 a.m. (please arrive by 10:45). Cuba---You will not want to miss hearing John Boardman, a career Foreign Service Officer for 36 years. His last post was as Deputy Chief of Mission, Hanoi, Vietnam (2004-

2006). He was Deputy Principal Officer at the U.S. Interests Section in Havana, Cuba, from 1997-2000. John will draw on his own experiences in Havana to describe the often surreal life — under a microscope in revolutionary Cuba — in the years after the fall of the Soviet Union. He will contrast this with more recent events leading to the reestablishment of full diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba, and relaxation of the embargo on economic activity — including easier travel for both Americans and Cubans. His wife, Chat, will also be with us and can answer questions of Foreign Service life in Cuba from her perspective. John and Chat are now enjoying retirement in St. Petersburg.

February 8th marked our 4th Annual Mah Jongg Tournament. What a fun day it was with cash prizes and door prizes for everyone. Thank you, Barbara Casey, our MJ Maven, for organizing this event.

By Eva Hefner, President, [email protected]

We invite all SPYC women to join our social group. For membrship information contact Sally Roth at [email protected] Is that motorcycle in the garage

gathering dust? Come ride with us!

Join the SPYC Riders Club, gain new riding partners, rediscover Florida and beyond.

The SPYC Riders Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the SPYC to plan new adventures.

Some of our members recently enjoyed a ride to the Field Club in Sarasota. The ride originated in St. Petersburg with more members joining along the way to Sarasota. The Florida weather was perfect for this scenic ride and lunch at the Field Club was fantastic. We will have to do this ride again soon.

Upcoming Rides….In March we will ride to Solomon’s Castle in Ona, Florida, take the interesting tour of the castle then relax at lunch, possibly at the “Boat in the Moat” Restaurant right there in the Castle. Ray and Charlotte will lead this ride. Contact any member for updated ride details.

A ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway is being discussed for June 2016. Preliminary ideas are to Auto-Train bikes one leg of the trip and ride the other. We need to know an interest level for this ride.

Also in the works…. Sturgis South Dakota in August 2016. Bikes would be shipped out and back, but plenty of riding would be done through the western parks throughout the week, and plenty of time to take in the Sturgis Bike Rally. We also need to know an interest level for this ride. To discuss these or other matters please feel free to contact:

Norm Naughton [email protected] Freedle [email protected] Bond [email protected]

Cash Prize winners: 1st Place winner: Eva Hefner; 2nd Place winner: Sally Roth;

3rd Place winner: Mary Ann Aselage; 1st Jokerless Hand & 1st Mah Jongg: Helene Hardick 1st Concealed Hand: Mary Ann Aselage

All our great Mah Jongg Tournament Players Eva, Sally, MaryAnn, Helene


G lf Gr upBy Nancy Strite

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Amateur Radio Clubby Dick Mordaunt, AB1NI

Which is Your Club?

Meet& Greet

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Pass-a-Grille: Monday, March 21st Downtown: Tuesday, April 19th

Both locations are at 5:30pm

Come out to Meet New Friends, Mingle & Network with fellow SPYC Members.

Join a NEW Group!

A chilly, but sunny afternoon in January presented a pleasant day of golf at The Bayou Club for 25 of our members. Two new members to the Golf Group, Rosemary and Jeff Sherman, joined the Scramble format; unfortunately though were not on winning teams. First place, having even par were Larry Heinkel, Sandy Hall and Rich Lander. Second was awarded to David Bertauski, Susan Arsenault, Sonny Croy and Bill Longo. Third was Jack Howard, Pam Gentry, Jim McGourin and Joe Mansir. Straight drive was won by Norm Huff and Close to Pins were David Evans, Jack Howard and John Arsenault.Plans are now being made for our annual Member Guest Tournament on April 7th, at St. Pete Country Club.

We are having a SSB Dxpedition on s/v Mesmeriah. We’re con-tacting hams and talking about islands, cruising and enjoying ourselves socializing on the air and on board s/v Mesmeriah with Captain Frank, KJ4ZHY. Next month I can tell you all about it.

Our social network is our Net when we socialize on-the-air every Monday at 17:30 on VHF 147.030 MHz, and at our meetings the 3rd Monday at PAG. Let’s all stay in contact from wherever we are in the world and have fun with Amateur Radio. ‘73s. https://sites.google.com/site/spycamateurradioclub/

2nd place

3rd place

One of our favorite annual speakers this month was Bob VanSweden who has received his fifth award as Golf Club Fitter of the Year, and is now in his 24th year of business in St. Petersburg. Bob just attended the annual PGA Merchandising Show in Orlando and told us about several of the new products introduced. One he especially liked was a new grip which absorbs shock to the wrist and elbow; great for arthritic conditions and anyone who tends to hit the ground too hard while swinging! He mentioned the three things necessary for a good game: Properly fitted equipment, Good swing (which may require a few lessons) and Fitness.Having Bill as a guest is always a treat. He mixes humor with fact and golf tips with life tips and swears that women are worse putters than men, except, of course, in OUR Golf Group! Thanks to Helen Dewalt for arranging a variety of speakers for our meetings.


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Broad Reachersby Carol Hansen

Joanne Simmons receiving photo book

FWSA Interclub at Davis Island Nita George at FWSA

Carol Hansen @ Davis Island

Broad Reachers at FWSA Meeting

On January 9th, the Broad Reachers held their General Meeting at Pass-a-Grille. We had a great turnout and everyone enjoyed lunch afterwards. Captain Anne O’Dell presented Immediate Past Captain Joanne Simmons with her Captain’s photo book. Joanne was quite surprised and happy to receive it.

Plans were made for the 5th Annual Splash & Bash to be held this year on Saturday, October 8th, 2016. A suggestion was made to ask the members of the Ladies Beach Club if they would help out this year.Julia Sorbo and Carol Hansen presented the proposal at the LBC January Board Meeting, at which time they voted unanimously to lend a hand. Thank you ladies!!! The Broad Reachers have been quite successful in the past in raising funds for Junior Sailing activities and hope to continue that success at the next event.

On January 20th, the Salty Sisters hosted the FWSA General meeting downtown. Nita George represented the Broad Reachers as 1st Delegate and reported on the past events, sailing and other activities since September. The Broad Reachers had 16 members present at the meeting.

Davis Island hosted the next interclub on February 2nd and Carol Hansen sailed representing the Broad Reachers. The weather was wonderful, warm and a little breezy. The Broad Reachers were scheduled to host their second interclub on February 8th, but the weather was uncooperative and provided us with a cold and blustery day. A makeup date will be announced soon.

Next month we start training for the Rainbow Regatta and at that time we’ll select our team to compete. March through June will include the Captain’s Race, Nancy Lucas Regatta, Nona Bolster Race, the Friendship Race, a sail & picnic to Shell Island, and much, much more!!!!

As you can see the Broad Reachers have lots of fun, so if you would like to join in, we are always searching for Saturday sailors who would like to come out and learn how to sail a Pram. For more information, please contact either, Nancy Strite or Anne O’Dell.

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By Patsy Warmack PhD, President ; [email protected]

AT ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB

Woman’s ClubInterest Groups

March is BINGO month with $600.00 in prizes!!

Bev Eddins and Betty Southard will host this ever popular event. There will be $600.00 in prize money so you won’t want to miss the March 16th program. You must be a member of the Woman’s Club to play; no visitors please!

Ballroom – Social time: 5:00 pm 5:30 pm short meeting followed by BINGO

Deja Vous: At our January 21st Program Meeting Nan Colton enlightened us with her portrayal of “Mina Miller Edison - Living with Genius.” As it happens, Nan Colton was the first program guest in the then newly formed Woman’s Club at the SPYC in September 2002. It was truly a special reunion. Pictured: Nan Colton as Mina Miller Edison with Beverly Burchard – founder of

the Woman’s Club and first President

The Second Annual Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea sponsored by the Woman’s Club for all ladies in the SPYC was amazing. Donned in gloves, hats and other afternoon finery, the ladies enjoyed tea, scones and other traditional treats while seeing the latest in fashions by Patchington. Pictured: Our Gorgeous Fashion Show Models

The Annual Mah Jongg Cruise on Brilliance of the Seas was a huge success. Everyone brushed up on their technique while having a great time cruising in the Caribbean. Pictured: The Mah Jongg Cruisers

The annual Mah Jongg Tournament will be held March 31st – details to follow. Sondra Seay has agreed to organize the event for our Mah Jongg facilitator Carolyn Rehberger. Expect cash prizes and a lot more!

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 [email protected] right away so you can participate. Dues are $35.00 for June 1 to May 31 fun and festivities. Email Eve Kress at [email protected] or call her at 727-895-3249.

Note: These are subject to change each month

Book GroupFacilitator: Shirley BarbelMarch 23 - The Miniaturist by Jesse BurtonSocial time: 5:00 pmDiscussion: 5:30 – 6:30 pmMeets the 4th Wed of each month except December Contact: [email protected]

Bridge GroupFacilitator: Susan HuffMeets every Tues @ 1:00pm in the Bridge Room. [Lunch @ 11:45 optional]Contact: [email protected]

Golf GroupFacilitator: Helene HardickMeets each Fri from Oct thru May 8:30 am at Cypress Links Contact: [email protected]

Mah JonggFacilitator: Carolyn RehbergerLessons are regularly offered for new players. Meets every Thurs @ 1:00 pm [Lunch @ noon optional]Contact: [email protected] or 727-895-8243

Travel Group Facilitator: Pat SeifriedMarch 9th at 6:00pm Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (times and dates may vary).Contact: [email protected]

Writer’s GroupFacilitator: Patsy WarmackFocus is on developing skills in a nonthreatening environment. This year we will write our memoirs. Meets third Thursday @ 4:15 pm March 17, 2016 – Topic: The FriendContact: [email protected]

Sunshine Facilitator: JoAnn Wood If someone is ill or could use cheering up Contact: [email protected]


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Fishing Club!Power Boat Competition

Which is Your Club?

Fishing Club Meeting:March 9th ~ 7 pm (the second Wednesday of every month)Guest Speaker, Captain Dennis Machado will be presenting about spring fishing and Tampa Bay tactics.

Inshore Fishing Tournament ~ April 16th, hosted at Pass-a-Grille ClubhouseThe target species for this tournament will consist of a Snook, Redfish and Trout. First place will be awarded by longest inches for each species and also combined slam (Snook, Redfish and Trout) length.

$60 per angler

$240 per boat (4 person max)

To Register, please contact Rich Andretta at: [email protected] or 813-503-6761

Photo of the Month: “Stephen and son Tom catching a beautiful Permit off a Tampa Bay Wreck”

Seeing Florida by Water …You are invited to join the SPYC small boat fleet in discovering and exploring coastal and inland treasures by boat! Our initial boat trip will be a day trip to Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, 2016. For those boaters with trailered boats, we will launch at Centennial Park, enjoy lunch at Sarasota Yacht Club and explore the island communities’ protected waters. Boaters without trailers are not excluded! Please meet for lunch at Sarasota Yacht Club and then explore the local waters.

For more information and reservations, please e-mail me at [email protected]. Sponsored by Power Boat Competition.

Hope to see you on the water …

Barbara Weller

“The Mission of the SPYC Fishing Club is to inform members on what’s biting in the Tampa Bay area, go over fishing tips and techniques to improve trips, have the club members share their favorite fishing stories, and connect club members with others

to become great fishing partners.”

Please submit your fishing photos to [email protected] for Photo of the month.


The Beach Club at Pass-a-GrilleWEEKLY EVENTS

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Entertainment:Big Rich

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CLOSEDMah Jongg 1pm

Happy Hour4-6pm

Bridge 11am

Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pmPineapple Upside-down Cake

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Mah Jongg 1pm

Happy Hour4-6pm

Wine Society6pm

Happy Hour4-6pm

Bridge 11am

St. Patrick's DayComplimentaryCorned Beef &

Cabbage11:30am-2pm

Bridge 11amMah Jongg 1pm

Amateur RadioClub 5:30pm

Meet & GreetGroup 5:30pm

Happy Hour4-6pm

Happy Hour4-6pm

Bloody MaryBar & Brunch

11am-2pm

Entertainment:Doug Bliss

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Entertainment:Jonathan Elgart

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Entertainment:Pat Best

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Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pmHappy Hour 4-6pm in Lounge

Bridge 11am

Trivia Night6:30pm

Unsinkables6-9pm

Happy Hour4-6pm

Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pmMalibu Red Gimlet $5++

Early Bird Special ~ 5-6pmSpringtime Cocktail $6.5++

Easter atPass-a-Grille!

Begins at Noon

Mah Jongg 1pm

Happy Hour4-6pm

Happy Hour4-6pm

Bridge 11am

Hours of Operation:Tues: CLOSED

Weekdays: 11AM-9:30PMFri. & Sat: 11AM-10:30PM

Sunday: Noon-8:00PMMenu Available Weekdays

11:30AM-9:00PMMenu Available Sundays(except Sunday Brunch)

Last Sunday Brunch of eachMonth Limited Menu in LoungeA la Carte Menu 2:00-8:00PM

March 2-5: Lamb Shanks $17++

March 6-12: Oven Roasted 1/2 Chicken $14++

March 13-19: Pork Osso Bucco $18++

March 20-26: Sea Bass $24++/$38++

March 28-31: Lamb Shanks $17++

Upcoming Events April (all dates subject to change)

*Mah Jongg - Every Monday*Bridge - Every Thursday*Broad Reachers - Every Saturday*Happy Hour - Every Monday &Wednesday*Early Bird Special continues -Daily from 5-6pm

6: Unsinkables7: Trivia Night18: Amateur Radio Club24: Bloody Mary Bar & Brunch27: Wine Society


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Family Night: Applewood Smoked Pork Chops, Smashed Potatoes (1st-4th)

New MemberOrientation

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Wine Society 6p"Adobe Road"

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*Wingshooters 6p*Grand Prix

Wknd SpecialBurger Bar

Family Night: Golden Pork Schnitzel, Bacon Scallion Spätzle (8th-11th)

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Charlotte HarborYacht Club

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Woman's Club5p

Trivia Night 7p

St. Patty's DayComplimentary

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Winter LightningChampionships

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Annual LowCountry Boil

7-10p

Breakfast Buffet 7-9AMTiki Hut Happy Hour 4-6PM

Breakfast Buffet 7:30-10AMTiki Hut Open 11:30AM

Breakfast Buffet 7-9AM

Early Bird Specials 5-6PMEvery Tuesday ~ Every Month!

CLOSED

Breakfast Buffet 7-9AMCaptains Wines ~ 1/2 Price!

Thurs-Sat ~ 5:30-8:30PMLounge ~ 5:30-11:30PM

Family Night: Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie (15th-18th)


Fleet Cruise

STRAZ Dinner& Show "Murder

for Two"


Fleet Cruise



Family Night: Fontina Chicken Grille (22nd-25th)

Easter BrunchBuffet

10:30a-3:00p

Easter A la Cartestarts at 4:30pmGrille 1909 &Commodore

Room



Birthday Bash!!6-9p

Last day to book"Jersey Boys"

for STRAZGroup

Excursions!

Family Night: Zabaglione Penne Vodka & Italian Sausage (29th-April 1st)

2- SPYC @ PAG Crown Cars5- Golf Group6-Afternoon Tea Series8-10: Suncoast Raceweek9-Gourmet Wine Dinner10-Flying Club10-STRAZ, Celtic Nights Dinner/Show

11-12: FWSA Rainbow Regatta12-Afternoon Matinees14-Cruising Fleet Lunch/Meeting14-Wingshooters Society15-17: Fleet Cruise to Little Harbor15- SPYC Twilight Series begins!16-17: ISAF & USSA Safety at Sea Seminar

Upcoming Events April (all dates subject to change)19-Meet & Greet Group20-Trivia Night20-Woman's Club21-Wine Society/Roederer Group21-22 Regata del Sol begins!29-Commodores Cruise Kick Off Party29-Regata del Sol Awards Ceremony

Lunch Buffet:Tues-Fri. 11:30-2:00PM

A La Carte Lunch:Tues-Fri. 11:30-2:00PM

Dinner:Tues-Sun. 5:30-9:30PM

Sunday Brunch:10:30AM-1:30PM


Valentine’s Day Regatta 2016!

ON

THE WATER

2016 PUSSER’S CUPSponsored by SPYC and Pusser’s Rum Cup

AT ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB

March 5th, 2016For complete NOR details visit

www.SPYC.org. FINAL Entry Deadline is 1700 on Thursday, March 3rd.

Over the weekend of February 6-7, SPYC hosted just under 300 sailors for the annual USODA Valentines Day Regatta. The Opti Gold Fleet had 165 competitors, Opti Silver had 82 and the Laser division had 49. Conditions for the event varied, as Saturday was drizzly with variable winds and heavy current, and Sunday we saw steady winds in the mid 20’s.

The Opti gold course was able to get in 3 races over the two days and was won by Justin Callahan from the Lauderdale Yacht Club. Justin was followed in 2nd by his twin brother Mitchell and in third was Stefan Baker from the Coral Reef Yacht Club.

On the Silver Fleet course, Freddie Parkin from the Riverside Yacht Club came out on top and was followed by Madi Icely of the St Pete Yacht Club in 2nd and Kaitlyn Leibel from Sarasota in third.

On the Laser Course, sailors were competing for the right to be crowned the Florida State Laser Champion. In the Laser 4.7 division, SPYC’s Blaire McCarthy took home the win and was followed by Cameron Delgado in 2nd and Callista Hopkins in 3rd, both also from SPYC.

In first place in the Laser Radial division was Chase Burwell of Clearwater. Following Chase in 2nd and 3rd were David Perez and Gage Schoenher. In the Laser Standard division, James Pulsford finished 1st, Paul Streater was 2nd and Eric Norman was 3rd.

SPYC was well represented with the following sailors competing across all three courses: Madi Icely, Rosie Simpson, Ava Shakespeare, Karington Hansen, Taylor Brown, Sidney Jones, Trent Boicheff, Trevor Hicks, Zachary Jennings, Sofia Fuller, Summer Gilroy, Emily Allen, Pearson Payne, Bella Shakespeare, Dorothy Mendelblatt, Kate Danielson, Sidney Moyer, Ethan Danielson, Analise Delgado, Emily Wright, Sam Tobio, Heidi Hicks, Grant Boicheff, Blaire McCarthy, Cameron Delgado, Callista Hopkins, Emma Shakespeare, Anika Boicheff, Robert Hopkins and Colin Lawther.

The Valentines Day Regatta is a huge regatta to put on and we couldn’t make it happen without an army of volunteers. We had just over 70 on the water volunteers helping with Race Committee and Safety, and another 80 volunteers on shore who were helping with everything from regatta check in to parking, meals and launching. A special thanks from the SPYC Junior Sailing Team to all those who volunteered their time to come and help put on such a first class event!


SPYC at Pass-a-Grille

For NOR details please visit www.SPYC.org

SPYC at Pass-a-Grille Crown Cars held April 2nd Suncoast Raceweek held April 8th-10th

Crown Cars & Suncoast Raceweek!

For information Call: Shawn Macking, [email protected], 727- 822-3113Or Kathy Ahern, Organizer, [email protected] 727-521-2607

SailBoat and Power BoatsOffshore Safety at Sea Seminar with Hands on Training

Two day participation required for ISAF CertificationISAF Offshore Survival Certificate valid for five years

Preregistration required: SPYC.org, Limited Space available

Lunch will be provided

Valuable Knowledge for all Sailing and Cruising BoatsUS Sailing Sanctioned - ISAF CertificateHosted by Saint Petersburg Yacht Club

April 16-17, 2016

for both days $300 per participant

Junior Offshore Team Wins O

N THE WATER

SPYC’S Youth Trophy at Key West Race Week

Caption: The SPYC Junior Offshore Team blasts downwind on a plane at the 2016 Quantum Key West Race Week. The team finished 4th overall in ORC 2 and won the Sailing World Youth Trophy for best placing team with an average age under 30. Photos Credits: Photoboat.com

critical. The general thought at the end of the day was that we should have gone with our bigger headsail, and would have loved to have a bigger kite.

The final day of racing was set to be a one-race day, with big breeze in the forecast. We were greeted with 18-22 knots from the south and huge seas. At go time, the breeze had built to 25 knots and by the end of the first leg winds were a steady 30+ knots. The kids handled the boat brilliantly and hit 18.5 knots of boat speed downwind with just the main and the jib. Only five boats stared the last race with the SPYC Juniors finishing 2nd in the toughest conditions of the week.

Overall the event was a huge success and the kids showed they could compete on a very high level with some of the best adult sailors in the country. At the final prize giving on Friday, they were presented the Sailing World Trophy for the top youth team; with an average age under 30 and finished 4th overall in ORC 2.

The team would like to say a special thank you to SPYC member Grant Dumas for all his hard work with the SPYC Junior Offshore over the last 3 years! Grant has done an unbelievable job preparing the kids to sail big boats and it certainly showed on the waters of Key West in January.

Four members of the SPYC Junior Offshore Team were selected to compete aboard the brand new Far East 28R at the 2016 edition of Quantum Key West Race Week. Sailing in the crystal clear blue waters south of Key West, 10 races were scheduled over a five-day period from January 18-23.

Team members Blaire McCarthy (skipper/helm), Grant Boicheff (main trim), Nevin Avila (head and kite trim) and Sam Tobio (pit, bow) sailed alongside boat owner Matt Wake of Sturgis Boatworks and SPYC Youth Sailing Director Todd Fedyszyn. The team had been training hard all fall, however they had not competed together as a complete team until two days before the event.

Day one brought 15-20 knots of breeze and lumpy seas, and the team was looking forward to seeing how the boat would stack up in ORC 2 division. Unfortunately, about 30 seconds after the start of the first race, the port lifeline snapped and Nevin, Todd and Sam ending up taking a swim. The remaining sailors scooped up the three swimmers and the kids immediately started to work on a repair. With a temporary lifeline in place, the team was back on the course for race 2 and 3 of the day and scored a 4/3 in the 9-boat fleet.

Day 2 was blown out with 30-40 knot winds, but the team was given the opportunity to take a tour of the 70-foot maxi Bella Mente and the Quantum TP52.

Everyone was back on the water for Day 3 in a beautiful 15-20 knot easterly. Another three races were sailed and team was able to win the last race of the day and finish 3rd overall for the day beating many of the faster boats across the finish line.

Day Four saw lighter winds with 3 more races, and the team struggled to find their top boat speeds finishing with a 6/7/6. Sail selection was

St Petersburg Yacht Club was pleased to host the Ninth Annual Master Driver Team Race this year with teams from across the country. Six teams of six sailors each from Newport Harbor Yacht Club, from Newport Beach CA, American Yacht Club from Rye NY, Texas Corinthian Yacht Club from Kemah, TX, Corinthian Yacht Club from Marblehead, Mass., St Francis Yacht Club from San Francisco, and Annapolis Yacht Club from Annapolis, MD, visited us to sail two sonars on two sonars team race round robin regatta. Each skipper must be 45 years old or older. Tactics and quick reflex timing plus excellent sailing skills by skipper and crew are required to manage and beat the

opposing two boat teams over the short “box” course. Each flight lasts about 10 -15 minutes. Sailors were welcomed by Past Commodore Rich and Char Doyle who started this regatta nine years ago. Saturday was a picture perfect day for team racing with 8 to 10 knots of consistent

Caption: Brent Larlee Commo-dore of Corinthian YC and Past

Commodore Rich Doyle

ON

THE WATER

Master Driver Team Race Regatta JANUARY 15 -17, 2016 JANET WALKER (CHAIRPERSON)

St. Petersburg Yacht Club Come one, Come all... Come have a ball down Mexican Way...Greet the Sailors with a friendly face, and stay to enjoy this AMAZING RACE!!

48th Annual Regata del Sol al Sol

Registration: April 21, 2016 - Start of Race: April 22, 2016

Other Important Island EventsWanted—Support Boats!! Needed for Transporting:

First to Finish Trophy - Meet the New Challenge!

Medical and School SuppliesPerpetual Trophies from St. Pete Yacht Club to Isla Mujeres Yacht Club,

and back to the StatesComplimentary Amenities for Skipper and Crew.Contact Event Chair at: [email protected]

Important Regatta Information & Notice of Race Posted at www.regatadelsolalsol.org

The Entry fee deadlines are outlined below and include $350 Mexican government fees, taxes, and customs charges, transponder rental, six regatta shirts and six regatta event tickets. An additional $35 (subject to change) Immigration Tourist Visa Fee per crew member must be paid for each

person entering Mexico by boat. More information will follow.

Island Dignitaries Honor the Regata Participants attwo parties on Wednesday:

1pm—The House on the RocksLima Family welcomes the Skippers & Navigators,

Mexican O�cials, family & friends!7pm– The Mayor’s Reception

The Mayor & His sta� declare the day a special dayfor the participants of the Regata del Sol al Sol.

Proclamations are read and documents given outCheck Regata website for more information.

Entry Fee Schedule:$1350 Entry submitted & paid March 1st through April 4, 2016

Final Entry Deadline: Monday, April 4, 2016

[email protected] -OR- 727-992-3344

The record time for the �rst vessel to �nish has not been broken since 2009..I believe? If you know di�erently please let the Event

Chair know. All types of vessels have won this very sought after trophy.

Event Sponsors

breeze. Although there was a clear winner for first place with Newport Harbor YC winning, again for the third consecutive year, second place was tied between three teams at the end of the first day. Unfortunately, there was no racing on Sunday due to inclement weather. The tie was broken according to RRS rules. Second place went to Texas Corinthian YC and third place went to Corinthian YC. All results are on www.spyc.org under “Regatta Results”. The winning team from Newport Harbor YC included Chris Raab and John Fuller as skippers, and their team of Tyler MacDonald, Kayla McComb, Mac Mace and Michael Ramming.

The races would not be a success without an excellent race committee. The PRO was Tom Farquhar. The committee was Barbara Farquhar, George and Beth Pennington, Barbara Mehaffey, Gene and Mary McCarthy, on the Baby Doll II, the signal boat, Bob Johnson, Fred Higham, Gene Collins, Shirley Rigo, on SPYC’s Coast Pilot, a mark boat, Tommy Wheatley, Helen Larsen & Janet Walker on a mark boat, plus Stu Greene and Karen Park, on Stu’s boat Dream Machine, the change boat. Umpires included- Eric Johnson -Chief Umpire, with Dylan Hancock, Phil Pape, Henry Moore, Megan Hostetter, Bam Miller, and Lance Smotherman. Brent Larlee, Commodore of Corinthian Yacht Club, presented their club burgee to SPYC’s Past Commodore Rich Doyle.


To make a reservation or for more details on a meeting, please contact Leah Wieter,

Member Services Coordinator, at 727.892.6893 OR

[email protected].

www.floridacouncilofyachtclubs.com/meetings

DEDICATED TO PROMOTE FAIR BOATING LAWS AND SAFER WATERWAYS FOR THE BOATING PUBLIC

FLORIDA COUNCIL OF

Save the Dates Upcoming FCYC Meetings

More information on these General Meetings will be posted to the FCYC

website accordingly.

Yacht ClubsSt. Andrews Bay

Yacht Club May 14, 2016

Pelican Isle Yacht Club July 9, 2016

Coral Reef Yacht Club September 10, 2016

Smyrna Yacht Club November 12, 2016

The Florida Yacht Club January 14, 2017

Next General Meeting:March 12th, 2016

located at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club.

Spring Afternoon Tea SeriesJoin us for a Lovely Spot of Tea

Meet your friends and listen to the piano as you enjoy:

Reservations: 727-822-3873 ext. 203 -OR- [email protected]

Wednesdays: March 2nd, April 6th, & May 4th2:00pm in the Commodore Room

$10++ per person

Variety of Hot TeasScones with Clotted Cream

Cheese StrawsAssorted Tea Sandwiches

Assorted Miniature Tea CookiesFresh Strawberries

Afternoon MatineesYour own Private Movie Theater • An excellent value for your membership

Tuesdays: 3:00pm, Commodore Room

$12inclusive

per person

Call for Reservations today: 727-822-3873 x203

Includes: Movie, Popcorn, Candy & Sodas

March 8th "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

April 12th"The Hours"

May 10th"The Color Purple"

*48 Hour Cancellation Policy for all Club Events: To avoid incurring fees, cancellations must be directly received by the Catering Office 48 hours or more in advance of any event. A $10 per person fee will be charged for cancellations made between 24 and

48 hours prior to any event; full price will be charged if cancellations are received within 24 hours of the event. No shows, which includes a reduction in the amount of people the reservation was originally made for, will be charged the full amount of the admission price per person.

If you would like to be showcased in a Smooth Sailing issue with the SPYC Traveling Burgee, please contact the Member Services Coordinator, Leah Wieter, at member.

[email protected].

Traveling Burgees!SPYC’S

SPYC members Jeffrey and Tammy Plummer with son Austin Plummer, daughter in law, Samantha Plummer and son Christopher Plummer (a new SPYC member). Here they are at the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa while on safari for 12 days.

Mr. & Mrs. Dave & Carol Soderlund visiting the Nassau Yacht Club.

SPYC members Jopie Helsen, Jim Aresty and his son’s Michael and Peter show off the sailboat JADE and the SPYC burgees at Marina Hemingway on Saturday, Jan. 2nd.

Mr. & Mrs. K.C. & Carolann Haffey visiting the Yacht Club Argentino on January 20th. Another stop was made at the Rio de Janiero Yacht Club.


Grand Prix Events

Ladies & Gentlemen

Start Your Engines!

Grand Prix BrunchSunday, March 13th 10:30am-1:30pmComplimentary Bloody Marys & Screwdrivers • Eggs Benedict Oscar Style Cheese Blintzes with Fruit Topping • Carved New York Strip House Smoked Salmon & Gravlax Display Beef Burgundy • Chicken SaltimboccaShrimp Cocktail, Assorted Salads & Tapas • Dessert TableOmelet Stations • Belgian Waffles & Breakfast Favorites

Grand Prix Sunday- VALET PARKING ONLY (no self parking).$25++/person - $12++/person (ages 4-12, 3& under are FREE)Reservations: 727-822-3873

Grand Prix Weekend Access to the Club and Parking - March 13thAccess is easy!! Approach the Club from the North on Beach Drive; it is an unobstructed path into the club’s garage.

Join us for a weekend of specials and fun!!IMPORTANT NOTE: Grand Prix Guest ParkingParking will be reserved for SPYC members only during each day of Grand Prix Weekend. Reciprocal guests and member’s guests may only park in the garage after 6pm March 10th – 13th Parking will be based upon availability. Thank you for your co-operation

11th Annual - Grand Prix Garage Party Sunday, March 13th, 1-6pmFood, Drink and Fun at the Club!

See the cars as they round the bend by our club and have a great time with friends.

$43++/person ($20++/ages 4-12)Buffet served from 1-4pmCOMPLIMENTARY BEER, SODAS & PFO BAR

Reservations Limited to 200 people Reservations Required: 727-892-6882

Cancellations will be honored until: Friday, March 11th by 5pm. If we receive your cancellation after this time, your original reservation will be charged. Check-in will take place in the Lobby from 11am -1pm.Due to safety concerns with many people attending the Garage Party on the 2nd & 3rd floors, Only Valet Parking will be available to members. Guest Parking remains unavailable.

$16++/ per person

Annual Low Country Boil

Street Party

Reservations: 727-892-6882 or [email protected]

Cancellations will be honored until: Wednesday, March 16th by 5pm. If we receive your cancellation after this time, your original

reservation will be charged.An Entertainment Committee Event

Dancing & Dinner in the street between the SPYC docks and club

Friday, March 18th, 7:00-10:00pm

$30.00++ per person

Dinner BuffetA bit of everything Coastal Southern & Cajun featuring

Low Country Boil: Shrimp, Corn on the Cob, Red Potatoes, Andouille Sausage, Lump Crab, and more…

Dancing in the Street with the live music by “Double M Band”

Cash Bar Available; so bring your friends

GourmetWine Dinner

Wines from Portugal featured with each course! Sparkling white wine served at the Cocktail

Reception. Exec. Chef Joseph Van Bemmel to speak on each course. Wine Representative will speak on

the wine pairings.*Limited to 60 attendees – Assigned Seating*

Don’t miss this night & enjoy the best your Club has to offer! 6:00pm: Cocktail Reception & Hors d’Oeuvres in Commodore Room

7:00pm: Dinner Served in Quarterdeck Room

$85++ per guest727-892-6882 or 6887, 48 hour cancellation policy in effect.

“An Entertainment Committee Event”

Saturday, April 9th, 2016

Package A: “Jersey Boys”Wednesday, June 1, 20167:30pm in Carol Morsani HallTony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers “The Four Seasons!” This is the true story of howfour blue-collar kids became one of the greatestsuccesses in pop music history.Front Orchestra-PREMIER Seats Upfront!$215.00 – Includes Dinner | $185.00 without DinnerFront Orchestra-PREMIER Seats (7th Row)$177.00 – Includes Dinner | $144.00 without DinnerFront Balcony $150.00 – Includes Dinner | $120.00 without Dinner

NOW EXTENDING Reservations until March 31st!!Limited Premier Seating Available *BOOK NOW!*

Join us as we take an adventure into the world of the “Performing Arts!”All packages below include: One Discounted ticket to the show, Dinner

& Drinks at the club, Shuttle Transportation to and from the show.

SPYC Presents

2016 Group ExcursionsSTRAZ Performing Arts

Reservations: Please Contact Leah Wieter – Group Coordinator – at 727-892-6893 –OR- [email protected] to book.

All packages are Non-Refundable. Event minimum for excursions is 12 people. Should RSVP's fall below 12, the event will be cancelled. In this

circumstance, event packages will be fully refundable. Seating is based upon box office availability, and is NOT guaranteed.

Birthday BashFeaturing Chef Joesph's special creations!

$17++/per guest 6-9pmReservations: 727-892-6882 or [email protected]

March 31st, 2016

**Limit one per member & one per spouse each calendar year

Complimentary dinner for the member celebrating his orher birthday. Offer is not available to guests. If your birthday

falls within a month that we are not having the bash, noworries, you can redeem your birthday dinner at any time.

G r a n d P r i x S p e c i a l

BURGER BARThursday, March 10th - Saturday, March 12th

Build your own Angus Western Hamburger with Fries & Salad Bar. Drink specials also available.

(Check our Facebook page for the drink special of the day).

$8++ (Available in Grille 1909 & Lounge)


A LA CARTESunday, March 27th

Noon - 1:30pm & 2:30 -4:00pmReservations on the Quarter Hour

Easter Sunday BrunchDowntown Pass-a-Gr illeBRUNCH BUFFET

Sunday, March 27th10:30am-3:00pm

$32++/per person • & $16++/ages 4-12(3 & under are complimentary)

Reservations: 727-892-6882 Cancellations must be made by 5pm on March 25th, or your reservation will be charged.

Reservations: 727-822-3873

A LA CARTE MENUSunday, March 27th, Open at 4:30pm

Grille 1909 & Commodore RoomSOUP:

Fresh Asparagus Bisque with Crispy Shiitake and Dill Crème Fraiche

SALAD: Baby Field Greens & Dandelion Leaves, Sun Dried Apricots,

Shaved Asiago, Pancetta, and Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

CHOICE OF ENTRÉE: Brown Sugar Port Wine Glazed Easter Ham

Haricot Verts, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and Tangerine Chutney $26

Slow Roasted English Cut Prime Rib of Beef Au jus, Creamy Horseradish, Spring Vegetable Bouquet $30

Pan Seared Scottish Salmon Citrus Infused English Pea Risotto, Champagne Beurre Blanc,

Crispy Kale $28

Chicken Breast Milan Stuffed with Buffalo Mozzarella, Wrapped in Prosciutto, Warm Tomato Basil Fonditto $26

Sea Salt and Rosemary Crusted Rack of lambDuo of Asparagus, Smoked Gouda Potato Gratin $34

DESSERT: Duet of Lemon Bombe and Chocolate Tart

MENU• Assorted Salad Bar• Seafood Station• Carving Station, With Prime Rib and Maple Glazed Spiral Ham • Omelet Station• Viennese Dessert Station• Kids Buffet & MUCH MUCH MORE!!

ACTIVITIES• Face Painting: 11am-2pm (Compass room)• Easter Egg Hunt: 12:30pm (North Lawn off the Front Porch)• Magic Show: 1:00pm (Quarterdeck)• Easter Bunny: Around the club 11am-3pm

MENURoasted Butternut Squash Bisque with Candied Pecans, Mixed

Spring Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette & Honey Glazed Ham$25++

Rosemary Marinated Roasted Rack of New Zealand Lamb$33++

Sautéed North Carolina Almond Crusted Trout $28++

12 oz. Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus$32++

Pastry Chef Suzanne’s Dessert Duet

Entertainment by Jerry DeMark Noon - 4pm

COME TO THE BEACH CLUB AND GUESS THE NUMBER OF JELLY

BEANS IN THE JAR!March 1st-25th

Reservations Required: Call 727-360-1646 48 hour Cancellation Policy in effect If you do not cancel your reservation by Friday, March 25, the

club will regrettably impose a $10 per person seat charge.

One entry per visit. SPYC members only. The member guessing closest to the actual number of Jelly beans will receive their Easter Dinner free. (Available at our Beach Clubhouse only)


SpecialsPASS-A-GRILLE BEACH CLUB

WEEKLY

MARCH

MONDAYSHappy Hour • 4-6PM in the Lounge

TUESDAYSClosed

WEDNESDAYSHappy Hour • 4-6PM in the Lounge

SUNDAYSRon Carlos Dark ‘n Stormy $6++

THURSDAYSPineapple Upside-down Cake $4.5++

FRIDAYSMalibu Red Gimlet $5++

SATURDAYSAbsolut Wild Tea Arnold Palmer $5

All Day & Evening

March 2-5 Lamb Shanks $17++March 6-12 Oven Roasted Half Chicken $14++

March 13-19 Pork Osso Bucco $18++March 20-26 Sea Bass $24++/$38++

March 28-31 Lamb Shanks $17++

Drink Specials Available All Day and EveningFood Specials Available 5PM-9PM

PASS-A-GRILLE

Let Us Cater Your Next Special Event!

Our beautiful beach location overlooks the Pass-a-Grille Channel for a spectacular view.

The North Dining Room is perfect for groups up to 40, and we can accommodate larger groups.

Call Vanessa to discuss your next family, company dinner, or special event.

The Club has direct access to our patio and docks, allowing your guests to enjoy outdoor seating.

Reservations/Contact 727-360-1646

WE’VE MADE SOME CHANGES AT PASS-A-GRILLE!

We heard your requests! We responded to your pleas! Now offering salads and sandwiches added to

the lunch menu, and more traditional preparations to the dinner fare.

Come check it out and tell us what you think!For Reservations Call 727-360-1646


Members and Employees

FEEDBACK from the FOREDECK“ ”

AR

OU

ND THE CLUB

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

IN MEMORIAM March 2016

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES

March 2016

Downtown Location “The Fish n’ Chips dinner was great. The early bird was a good idea. Seems to have brought a good turn out.”

“Bobby helped my blind husband with many things. Appreciate his fine service & best of Christophe.”

“The early bird special was a great value. You could charge a few dollars more and we’d still be impressed with the value.” Guest from Milford YC in Milford, CT.

Pass-a-Grille Location “Lamb stew Excellent! Relaxing & comfortable.”

“We love Pass-a-Grille Dining!!”

FEBRUARY 2016, Dustyn Pollard

Please join me in congratulating our Snell Isle Marina Supervisor, Dustyn Pollard, for being voted as SPYC’s February employee of the month! Dustyn began in our maintenance department and quickly earned a promotion to oversee the daily operation of our Snell Isle Marina, where he continues to showcase his strong work ethic skills. Next time you’re in the neighborhood, take a moment to stop in and congratulate Dustyn on a job well done.

Mrs. Dorothy Gustafson Lang - Feb. 27, 1925 to Jan. 23, 2016

Dr. John McFarland Hamilton - July 5, 1925 to Jan. 24, 2016

Mr. Thomas Frederick DeVoe - April 24, 1933 to Jan. 23, 2016

Mrs. Madge McFall - Feb. 1, 1928 to Jan. 21, 2016

Mrs. Margaret McLean - Jan. 19, 1924 to January 30, 2016

James Kellard 4 Years ~ Cocktail Server

Garry Greenough 2 Years ~ Line Cook

Colleen Riley-Finney 3 Years ~ Controller

Jesse Smith 2 Years ~ Line Cook

Our sincerest apologies to the following employees for posting incorrect

anniversary dates in the February Smooth Sailing issue. We have corrected the clerical error and are reposting the

correct dates. Thank you for all your years of service.

Sharon Pena 23 Years ~ Banquet Server

Grace Bowen 20 Years ~ Front Desk Representative

Debra Tatay 9 Years ~ Pass-a-Grille Hostess

Jonathan Rivera 7 Years ~ Beverage Supervisor

John Mackrell 7 Years ~ Pass-a-Grille Bartender

July & August 2015 23

Monthly Events at the Club

ENTERTAINMENTIN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE

TIKI HUTENTERTAINMENT

PASS-A-GRILLEENTERTAINMENT

6:30 – 9:30PM

TRIVIA NIGHT

WINE SOCIETY

SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET

BLOODY MARY BAR & BRUNCH AT PASS-A-GRILLE

MONTHLY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE

FAMILY NIGHT

Tuesday through FridaySelections Change Monthly

TUES. - THURS.: 7:30PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8:00PM

FRIDAYS FROM 5PM-10PM

$14++ PER PERSON$10++/per guest

Downtown: 3rd WednesdayMarch 16th & April 20th at 7pmTakes place in the Regatta Room


Pass-a-Grille: 1st Thursday March 3rd & April 7th at 6:30pmPAG Reservations: 727-360-1646

MARCH 1ST-4TH:Vermont cheddar and broccoli bisque

Applewood smoked pork chop on buttermilk sage smashed potatoes, with

warm maple glaze.

MARCH 8TH-11TH: Crispy potato latkes, cinnamon scented

apple sauce and sour cream,Golden pork schnitzel with bacon scallion

spätzle and braised red cabbage.

MARCH 15TH-18TH: Fresh spinach salad with hot bacon

vinaigretteOld fashioned chicken pot pie.

MARCH 22ND-25TH:

Minestrone soup with arugula pesto and Romano cheese,

Fontina Chicken Grille withSautéed crimini mushrooms and Sherrie’s

shallot cream.

MARCH 29TH- APRIL 1ST:Cream of asparagus with Champagne

Zabaglione Penne Vodka, ricotta cheese and sweet Italian sausage.

“Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t

learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.”

- MUHAMMAD ALI. -

March 1-5 .............................. DAZZLERMarch 8-12 ......................... ExpressionsMarch 15-19 ....................... Green FlashMarch 22- 26 ......................... Royz BandMarch 29-31 ........................... DAZZLER

Friday, March 4th .................................. Big RichFriday, March 11th ........................... Doug BlissFriday, March 18th .................. Jonathan ElgartFriday, March 25th ............................... Pat Best

March 4th...................................Pat BestMarch 11th .......................Dave ValliereMarch 18th ... Scott “Twitch” AndersonMarch 25th .......................... Sam Stone

Downtown: Wed., March 9thCall: 727.822.3873

PAG: Wed. March 16th, 6PM Call: 727.360.1646

Adobe Road, SonomaPlease note: Depending on Wine

Society attendance, non-Wine Society member a la carte dining may be limited

to the Lounge and PatiosReservations Required

Non Wine Society Guests Welcomed - $25

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

Attention Members! Since Easter is the last Sunday of March, the Bloody Mary Brunch will be available on March 20th instead.

Thank you!11am-2pm • $16++/ Buffet

Build your own Bloody Mary!$3++ with Buffet, $5 ++ without Buffet



ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Snell Isle Marina: 895-8142Downtown Marina: 822-3227

Accounting/Billing Issues: 892-6883 or 892-6884

Marc Reydams………….............................823-1219General [email protected]

Colleen Finney, CHAE................................823-1061Chief Financial [email protected]

Amy Spencer…………...............................892-6888Executive Director of [email protected]

Joseph Van Bemmel..................................892-6889Executive [email protected]

Shannon Nylander, CPCE..........................892-6882Director of [email protected]

Pierre Dumaine………...............................892-6880Director of Food & [email protected]

Steaven Harbin ……...............................…822-3873Dining Room Manager ext. [email protected]

Vanessa McCambridge………...............…..360-1646Manager at The Beach Club at [email protected]

Shawn Macking……….....................….….822-3113Waterfront [email protected]

Adam Harnen………............................…[email protected]

Todd Fedyszyn………............................….896-8101Youth Sailing [email protected]

Leah Wieter ………....................................892-6893Member Services [email protected]

Steve Partridge...…………........................892-6892Facilities [email protected]

Micah Giralte……………...........................892-6894Executive [email protected]

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Downtown:Clubhouse Open (Tues. – Sunday): 7:00am

Grille 1909:Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11:30am - 2:00pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Heritage Lounge: (food service hours) Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am - 2:00pm • Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm - 9:30pm(limited afternoon & late night menu available)

Bridge Room:Breakfast Buffet: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am - 9:00am Saturday – 7:30am – 10:00am

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 & TuesdaysWednesday - Friday 8am - 5pm • Saturday & Sunday 7am -5pm

Pass-a-Grille Clubhouse:Menu Available Sundays (except Sunday Brunch and Special Events) Noon-8PMSunday: Noon-8:00pm, Weekdays: 11:00am-9:30pmSunday Brunch (last Sunday of each month) 11:00AM-2:00PM with limited menu in Lounge,and regular a la carte menu 2:00 – 8:00pm. Menu available Weekdays 11:30am – 9:00pm

Hours of Operation:

Commodore Room:Thursdays-Saturdays: Dining 5:30pm-8:30pm, Commodore Lounge 5:30pm-11:30pm, Friday & Saturday: Piano Entertainment 7:30pm-11:30pmReservations Required

Sunday Brunch: 10:30am - 1:30pm

Closed Tuesdays

2301 Pass-a-Grille Way St. Pete Beach, FL(727) 360-1646

11 Central AvenueSt. Petersburg, Florida 33701-3919

(727) [email protected]

st. pete yacht club smooth sailing newsletter, march 2016

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