C MPASSClear water Yacht Club
March 2019
Fair Winds Grace LMWE Regatta
See pages 8 & 9 for more Laser Midwinters East photos
See pages 6 & 7 for more Valentine’s Dinner Dance photos See pages 10 & 11 for more Chowdah Challenge photos
2019 Midwinters East Regatta
Inside
CYC Chowdah Challenge
Will you be myValentine?
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Commodore’s Corner
2019 Officers, DirectOrs,AppOintments & trustees
CYC OfficersPhil Beauchamp Commodore Greg Garner Vice CommodoreMary Kay Delk Rear CommodoreDennis Sheehan TreasurerCurtis Wold SecretaryDick Nordman Fleet CaptainCollin Heimensen Immediate Past CommodoreBoard of DirectorsDan Callahan Greg Crist Bill Cheadle Charles GeraciJim Coats Richard Libonate Board of TrusteesPC David Billing Harry Jamieson PC Dick Boblenz PC Hoyt Nichols Wayne Huneke PC Gary StrohauerAppointmentsFr. Bob Wagenseil Fleet ChaplainDr. Don Collins Fleet Surgeon
CYC Board Highlights
At the February 21 Board of Directors meeting, the following actions were taken:l Approved summer youth sailing schedulel Noted Wi-Fi installation is on schedulel Learned that new members are leaning towards social rather than full membershipsThe next board meeting will be held March 21.
WOW–FebruarY was a bus-tling month at our club!
Many of our Seasonal Members are here, and it’s great to see them partici-pating in the wonderful events we had in February. We also have a number of reciprocal members from clubs across the country visiting us—both by land and sea.
Thank you to all our members for their fantastic participation in February. The club was busy! Many of our highlights included a Super Bowl that brought some Super Scores for a few members who had the right numbers in the football pool, a lovely Valentine’s Dinner Dance, a sold-out Valentine’s Day—complete with Trivia, the return of jazz music at our grand breakfast buffet, a well-attended, record-breaking Chowdah Challenge, and so much support from our members for the Laser Midwinter Regatta.
This prestigious sailing event, a world class qualify-ing regatta, brought us over 150 sailors from half a dozen countries this year. We couldn’t stage such a major event without the assistance from the Clearwater Community Sailing Center, our CYC support team and Race Committee, and members from other yacht clubs who have trained with us for this event—both on land and water. A huge round of applause to all who participated for a job well executed.
In January we purchased a new Boston Whaler to replace an aging boat in our fleet, as well as a new engine for an-other boat. We are having a contest to name our new ves-sel, and I encourage each of you to send in your suggestion. Give us your best one-word name for the newest member of our fleet that will join our other two boats, Gizmo and Pegasus. We will announce the winner this month.
March traditionally brings wonderful weather, the kickoff of dock parties and our most formal event, the Commo-dore’s Ball March 9. Your invitations have arrived in your mailboxes. Carol and I would like to personally invite you to attend this tradition of celebrating past and pres-ent commodores with us. We have a new band, Tinsley’s Project, performing this year. Please consider making a reservation and joining us for this time-honored tradition.
See you at the club!
CommodorePhil Beauchamp
Watersideby Dick NordmanFleet Captain
LOOks LIke sprINg is com-ing a little early this year. Well, after all, Phil (not the Commodore) didn’t see his shadow, so his prediction is correct. It’s totally OK with me. Just means more boating and CYC time for everyone.
Don’t forget to call Linda, our fabulous dockmaster, to get you into a slip for an afternoon or evening cruise to the pool or Tiki bar. She always does a great job accommo-dating everyone she can.
Also, don’t forget to turn in your “one-word” entry for our “Name that Whaler” contest. Just email Virginia in the office with your suggestion. You may be the lucky winner who gets to christen the new boat at the party to be an-
nounced at a later date!That’s it for now. See you March 27 at the Waterside
meeting or around the club.
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Cruisersby Don and Joan Carter Cruising Chairpersons
The CruIsers are off to a fun start with our first trip of the year to Bradenton and the Twin Dolphin Marina. Thanks to planning by our hosts Cliff and Donna Wyatt, thirteen boats arrived on Thursday to a beauti-ful refurbished marina at Twin Dolphin.
Our itinerary for the weekend included a “docktail” party Thursday night, followed by lunch at the Motor Works Brewery and a corn-hole tournament. Then we had a delicious dinner at the Pier 22 restaurant to finish off Friday night. On Saturday we took a leisurely stroll through the Farmers Market on Main Street by the marina, followed by lunch at Council’s Burgers. This establishment, founded in 1923, serves hamburgers and offers billiard tables
for entertainment. Then we were off to dinner at the Bradenton Yacht Club Saturday night before heading home Sunday under beautiful skies. Thanks again to Cliff and Donna Wyatt for planning such a fun weekend.
March 14-17 we’ll be traveling to Tampa for the St.
Patrick’s Day celebration and April 25-28 we’ll be going to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in downtown St. Pete.
I want to invite all yacht club members to come to our meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Please join us if you would like to get involved with our fun club.
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MarCh WINDs may bring April showers, but this month I am looking forward to yet another rain-free celebra-tion for our upcoming CYC Blessing of the Fleet which is scheduled Saturday morning, April 13.
In many places throughout the northern hemisphere, a Bless-ing of the Fleet marks the beginning of a new boating season. Yacht clubs and sailing organizations are finalizing plans for sum-mer cruises, social activities and youth sailing programs that will leave families and individuals with memories that last a lifetime. What a blessing it is to be able to look forward to the days that lie ahead—and to do so with gratitude for all the special memo-ries of days past which we continue to cherish.
Therefore, with winter behind us, March upon us and
Chaplain’s Log
“April, Come She Will” (Simon and Garfunkel), I want to share some of my favorite CYC memories with you via these photos.
Springtime has come, and at Clearwater Yacht Club new mem-ories are just waiting to be made. May yours become a blessing for you and those you love in the days and years to come.
Fr Bob(727) 510-6153 [email protected] frbob.
420s under Sail
Bow Chasers Women Sailors
Brad Kendell’s Silver Medal
PC Tim with crew Blessing of Fleet 2014
Commodore Phil and Carol Beauchamp
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Young Sailor on BUG
Roger Howard at Ted Irwin Sail-athon Dec 2017
Golden Retriever at the Blessing of the Animals 2018
Mayor Cretekos 2016
Intrepid Jr Leaders 2015Intrepid Sailors Graduation 2015
Linda and Greg ARC Day 2016
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pC David billing and barbara Newman
Marcia and pC hoyt Nichols
pC Johnny and phyllis Cardosi
Deb brown and Mike Johnson
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CYC BooK by Diane switalski
The bOOk CLub meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Board Room. All members and their guests are welcome to join our stimulating and fun discussions. If you enjoy reading, this is the place to be!
Many of us stay for dinner, and if you do plan to do so, please make reservations with Virginia at 727-447-6000.
All books are selected by the members prior to discussion. Our upcoming meetings will feature the following:
March 19 BECOMING
by Michelle Obama
april 16 WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
by Della Owens
The prOspeCTIve Member-ship Party February 1 was a chance for members to bring in a guest to see all that our club has to offer—great food, live music, fantastic staff and awesome comradery among members. We didn’t get the turn-out that I was hoping for, but we did get one new member during the party. I would like to thank the six members who brought guests that evening and enjoyed half price drinks, passed appetizers and also received a $20 gift certifi-cate. The member sponsor whose guest signed up that evening received an additional $100 gift certificate.
Recruiting and signing new members is crucial to CYC’s sustainability and longevity. A couple of talking points that members can share with prospective mem-bers include the following:
l CYC has been instrumental in creating many new great and long-term friendships among our members. l Have a spouse that travels? What could be better than coming to the club for dinner where you know you will feel safe and enjoy a meal with plenty of friendly faces?
If you have any ideas, please feel free to contact me in person when you see me at the club, email me at [email protected] or come to the next Member-ship meeting Wednesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m.
by amie Crosby, Membership Chairman
David and Debra aune
kathy and pC rowland Milam
rC Mary kay and Michael Delk
sam and elena slobounov
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2019 Midwinters East Regatta
2019 Laser Midwinters East Awards4.71st Jose Arturo Diaz Guaynabo, San Juan, PR Club Nautico de San Juan2nd Noah Adler Lower Prospect, NS, Canada Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron3rd Ryan Ehnot Manasquan, NJ Spray Beach YC
standard1st Chris Barnard Los Angeles, CA Newport Harbor YC2nd Luke Ruitenberg Head of St. Margaret’s Bay, NS, Canada Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron 3rd Pedro Fernandez Guaynabo, San Juan, PR Club Nautico de San Juan4th Marek Zaleski Norwalk, CT Noroton YC5th Paul Didham San Diego, CA Mission Bay YC
radials1st Connor Nelson Tampa, FL Davis Island YC2nd Asher Zittrer Seabrook, TX Gulf Coast Youth Sailing Association3rd Stephanie Devaux-Lovell Toronto, ON, Canada Stony Lake YC 4th Ryan Anderson Halifax, NS, Canada Royal Nova Scotia YS 5th Tayte Stefaniuk Dubai, Dubai Royal Nova Scotia YS /Dubai Offshore Sailing Club6th Daniel Escudero Peachtree City, GA Lauderdale/Atlanta YC7th Hallie Schiffman Sarasota, FL Lauderdale YC8th Thad Lettsome Marion, MA Royal BVI YC
standard Winners R to L, 1st Chris Barnard, 2nd Luke Ruiten-berg, 3rd Pedro Fernandez, 4rd Marek Zaleski, 5th Paul Didham
Radials 6th Place Daniel Escudero
Radials 4th Place Ryan Anderson
Radials 3rd Place Stephanie Devaux-Lovell
Radials 2nd Place Asher Zittrer
LMWE race commitee volunteer Curtis Wold 4.7 2nd Place Noah Adler4.7 1st Place Jose Arturo Diaz
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by greg garner, vice Commodore
HoUSE and GRoUNDSThe DILIgeNT little elves of House and Grounds continue to work away, mostly behind the scenes. Last month saw the completion of the pavers harvesting and the introduction of our outdoor dance floor. Also completed were many of the touch-up items on our walk-about list. The contractor who did the upstairs remodeling has also agreed to come by and touch up areas in need.
While there is no obvious progress visible on the new phone/internet system, there are many parts in motion. The various installation crew chiefs have been doing their on-site reviews, and we are now waiting for parts to arrive. All are hoping the March 15 start date will happen.
We continue to discuss replacement options for the walk-ins. The project will include not only the units themselves, but also the construction necessary around them and the storage of food items while construction is in progress. Sanitary codes, of course, must be met while the work is underway. It is our in-tent to keep the kitchen in full mode while this is going on, but there may be short periods which require a modified menu.
The dumbwaiter continues to be a problem and is down again. We are awaiting brake parts. It should be up and running as you read this article.
Some of our future discussions will revolve around the sprinkler system and doing updated, eco-friendly landscap-ing for the front of the club. Also, on the upcoming agenda is a review of the parking lot condition and any necessary maintenance.
Each of you, as members, have a stake in the club and its condition. Please help by attending the House and Grounds meeting and adding your input, or by dropping me a line to let us know about anything you’ve noticed that needs our attention. My email is [email protected].
The next House and Grounds meeting is March 5 at 6 p.m. All members are not only welcome but encouraged to attend. Please join us!
It’s your club…..don’t be a stranger!
CYC New MembersAt the February 21 Board of Directors meeting, the following memberships were approved:
Bill and Paige Christian William Cooke Lance and Sherri MeyersonFran NealeTom and Kim SchumacherPaula Swickard Jim and Moira Turner
If you see the pineapple flag on a table, please introduce yourself and give them a warm CYC welcome!
standard Winners R to L, 1st Chris Barnard, 2nd Luke Ruiten-berg, 3rd Pedro Fernandez, 4rd Marek Zaleski, 5th Paul Didham
Radials 7th Place Hallie Schiffman
Radials 6th Place Daniel Escudero
4.7 3rd Place Ryan Ehnot Radials 1st Place Connor Nelson
Radials 8th Place Thad Lettsome
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CYC Chowdah Challenge
RC Mary Kay Delk and Frank Dame Helen Correia-N.E. Clam ChowdahBest overall Monstah Lobstah Chowdah by Terry and Tom Brusini
L to R-Phyllis Cardosi, Jim Forsberg and Suzanne Boyd
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Now enrolling Intrepid Sailors! This summer we have expanded our youth programs.
We are offering high quality programs for all levels of youth sailors. All sessions are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clearwater Yacht Club. TheY INCLuDe The FOLLOWINg: Youth Summer Sailing—Sailors of all skill levels will learn and advance their sailing skills while gaining confi-dence on the water and focusing on teamwork. Tuition: $225 per session. Dates: Session 1: June 3-14 Session 2: July 8-19 Intro to Sailboat Racing—One-week performance-ori-ented class for experienced sailors. On the water, short course races will allow sailors to get a feel for racing. Tuition: $150 Dates: June 24-28 Advanced Sailing—Goal of this class is to build con-fidence as experienced sailors get extended time on the water and refine boat handling skills. Tuition: $225 Dates: July 22-August 2
Sailors must be 7-14 years old on the first day of camp and able to swim at an intermediate level or above. Reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Application deadline for summer programs is April 30. Applications can be picked up in the CYC office or email [email protected]
We are looking for volunteers for our summer pro-grams. If you can help for any amount of time, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website: https://indianrocksfamilysailing.wordpress.com/
To get ready for our summer programs, we are offering a CPR class March 12 at 6 p.m. in the Dry Dock. If you are interested in attending, email [email protected] to reserve a spot.
Sailing Activitiesby Claire english
If you enjoy:l Sailingl Imbibingl Dining l Telling sea storiesl Cruising in company with other sailboats
We’re gathering in the Grille on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for drinks and blather, 7 p.m. for dinner. The next Sailors’ Table will be March 27.
Most Unique-Smoked Salmon Chowdah, RC Mary Kay Delk
Best Decorations-John Chalmers and Pat Wooten
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social updatesWe’ve had some SOUPER activities this winter! Cathy McNally represented the Bow Chasers for the club’s
Chili Cook-off. She prepared a great White Bean Chicken Chili which earned us the prize for Most Unique Chili. Thanks to all our volunteers who helped serve and lend support.
Our next Social will be our annual Soup Cruise Saturday, March 2, at the home of Connie Maynard. We’ll include a 50/50 raffle with proceeds going toward a special charity. Members have received invitations with details. Guests are welcome. Contact Theresa Haverkamp for information.sailing updates
The Bow Chasers hosted the FWSA Interclub Regatta, “For the Love of Sailing,” February 12, with sailors from SPYC Pass-A-Grille Broad Reachers, SPYC Salty Sisters and Treasure
by pC sandie ramsden, bow Chasers publicity
Island Tackers racing in our basin. Mary Lou Dean placed third, and Anita Cafferty also sailed for the Bow Chasers. Our Race Committee was delighted to use the new club Whaler. Members and guests attended the Valentine-themed lun-cheon afterward with awards presentation. Thanks go out to Cathy McNally and Theresa Haverkamp for their efforts to make it a special day for all who attended.
Anita Cafferty and Mary Lou Dean sailed in an Interclub at SPYC Pass-A-Grille February 18 with the Broad Reachers. Thanks, ladies, for representing the Bow Chasers once again.
Sailing continues on Tuesdays. See the included sched-ule on page 13. We are happy to help anyone learn to sail. Contact Mary Lou Dean, Race Captain, for more information. Florida Women’s sailing association
The Bow Chasers and the Dunedin Windlasses will spon-sor the FWSA Rainbow Regatta for prams and sunfish at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center Monday, March 18. Volunteers will be needed on and off the water. Contact Theresa Haverkamp for information.
Many regatta participants will arrive Sunday, March 17. The Bow Chasers and CYC have invited them and their guests to a St. Paddy’s-themed Dock party with corned beef and green beer, along with the regular Tiki menu. There will be music on the patio until 7 p.m. Bow Chasers are encouraged to be hostesses for our guests and make them feel welcome. So come join us!
“For the Love of Sailing” LuncheonMaiden voyage of CYC’s new Whaler with Race Commit-tee Steve McNally and Ned Covel
Asst Race Captain Cathy McNally and sailor Anita Cafferty check riggingDan gets Mary Lou Dean launched
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Entertainmentby rC Mary kay Delk
CaLLINg aLL parTY peOpLe! March is coming on strong at CYC. One of our signature events, the Com-
modore’s Ball, is Saturday, March 9. The evening starts with appetizers on the Tiki Deck and moves upstairs for a delicious dinner and dancing to the band, Tinsley’s Project. Make your
reservations now for this lovely occasion that honors past and present commodores.
Find something purple, gold and green to wear; grab your beads, feathers and masks—it’s Mardi Gras time! That means a party, and CYC is throwing a Mardi Gras bash Saturday, March 2. Chef John is preparing a sumptuous buffet with all the traditional Mardi Gras food, and there will be a band that will make you want to get up and dance. Let the good times roll!
Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day! Celebrate the wearing of green Saturday, March 16. You know the corned beef and cabbage will be delicious. The band will play just enough Irish music before switching to your favorite tunes.
The Clearwater Challenge Kick-Off Party is Friday, March 29. If you have attended this party before, you remember how much fun it is. Join us on the Tiki Deck for a great time.New and upcoming
How can we make Sunday Brunch any better? Add mu-sic, that’s how! Come to the initial Second Sunday Smooth Jazz Brunch April 14 and see for yourself.
Watch for news about Fourth Fridays when special bands will play.February at the Club
Check out the pictures in this issue of the Compass, and you’ll see that February was a month full of tradi-tional celebrations. Starting with a super Super Bowl Party. CYC has such a big heart that we needed two Valentine’s celebrations—our traditional dinner dance and Valentine’s Trivia.
Kudos to the winners of the annual Chowdah Chal-lenge. Terry Brusini captured first place for her Monstah Lobstah Chowdah. Michael and Mary Kay Delk’s Smoked Salmon Chowdah was voted most unique chowdah, and Pat Wooten won for best decorations.
MarCh saILINg sCheDuLeTuesday, March 5 Spring Series RaceTuesday, March 12 Spring Series RaceMonday, March 18 Rainbow Regatta at CCSCTuesday, March 19 Fun Sail, Make-Up Race or ClinicTuesday, March 26 Spring Series Race
upcoming eventsWednesday, April 10 Tampa Bay Downs Horse Racing
with lunch. Information to follow.Saturday, April 20 Breakfast with Mrs. Bunny.
Volunteer to help us entertain the kids.
Our MarCh Ladies Luncheon should be really thrill-ing. Our program will be presented by Susan Santangelo, the author of the Baby Boomer Mystery series. If you haven’t read any of these stories, you are really missing out on a treat. You still have time to do so before the luncheon. They are available on Amazon.
The Luncheon will be:Wednesday, March 20Social Hour 11:00amLunch noonProgram following lunchApril will bring our final Ladies Luncheon. Don’t miss
a great Fashion Show presented by Sign of the Dolphin. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 17.
On all other Wednesday some group of ladies will be meeting in the Gulls Nest between 10:30-11am to socialize and then have lunch upstairs at noon.Come join us for some or all of our adventures.
Gulls Tracksby Lynne shackelford
gulls president
L-R: Regatta winner, BC Mary Lou Dean, 3rd Place, Cathy McNally, Race organizer, Judy Umeck, BC Captain
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March 16March 16
Club Dining hoursTuesday-Thursday 11:30 am - 9:00 pmFriday & Saturday 11:30 am - 9:30 pmSunday Breakfast 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tiki hut hoursTuesday-Thursday 6:00 -10:00 pmFriday 2:00 pm - closingSaturday & Sunday 11:00 am - closing
March events
saturday 2nd
Mardi Gras Partysunday 3rd
New Member orientation 11:30 a.m. Tuesday 5th
House & Grounds Meeting 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 6th
Membership Meeting 6:30 p.m.Thursday 7thIRFSA Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.saturday 9th
Commodore’s ballsunday 10th
Daylight Savings Time BeginsTuesday 12th
Entertainment Meeting 6:30 p.m.Wednesday 13th
Finance Meeting 6:00 p.m.Cruisers Meeting 6:30 p.m.Thursday 14th
Land Cruiser’s 5:30 p.m. Bow Chasers Meeting 6:00 p.m. Team TriviaFriday 15th
Private DD Cruisers to Tampa Convention Centersaturday 16th
St. Patrick’s Day Partysunday 17th
happy st. patrick’s DayTuesday 19th
Yachting Meeting 6:00 p.m.Book Club 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 20th
Ladies’ LuncheonJazz Night 7:00 p.m.Thursday 21st
Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 p.m.Bingo Night 7:30 p.m. saturday 23rd
Birthday and Anniversary Night, KaraokeSunset Cruise 7:44 p.m.Tuesday 26th
Trustees Meeting 5:30 p.m.Wednesday 27th
Waterside Meeting 6:00 p.m.Sailor’s Table 7:00 p.m.
Friday 29th
Clearwater Challenge Kick-Off Partysaturday 30th
Clearwater Challenge
april events
Tuesday 2nd
House and Grounds Meeting 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 3rdMembership Meeting 6:30 p.m.Thursday 4th
Land Cruisers Meeting 5:30 p.m.sunday 7th
New Member orientation 11:30 p.m.Tuesday 9th
Entertainment Meeting 6:30 p.m.Wednesday 10th
Finance Meeting 6:00 p.m.Cruisers Meeting 6:30 p.m.Thursday 11thBow Chaser’s Meeting 6:00 p.m. Celebration of Yachting Team TriviaFriday 12thBurning of the Socks 6:30 p.m.saturday 13thBlessing of the Fleet Private MDR PM Southern open Spear Fishing Weigh-In Tiki/DDSunset Cruise 7:55 p.m.sunday 14thMaster’s Par-Tee Tiki DeckSmooth Jazz Sunday BrunchTuesday 16th
Yachting Meeting 6:00 p.m.Book Club 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 17th
Ladies Luncheon Sponsored by the GullsJazz Night 7:00 p.m.Thursday 18thBoard of Directors Meeting 6:00 p.m.Bingo Night 7:30 p.m. saturday 20thBreakfast with the BunnyPrivate MDRsunday 21stEaster Sunday Buffets 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
CYC committees and organizationsCOMMITTeesentertainment, RC Mary Kay Delk Finance, Richard Libonatehouse & grounds, VC Greg GarnerMembership, Amie Crosby Nominating Committee, PC Collin Heimensenpolicy, Commodore Phil Beauchampsailing activities, Ned Covel, Jim EnglishWaterside, Dick NordmanYachting, Bill CheadleCYC OrgaNIzaTIONsbow Chasers, Judy UmeckCruising, Don and Joan Cartergulls, Lynne Shackelfordip’s store, COMpasseditors: Janis Howard, PC Sandie Rams-den, Judy Umeck photo Credits: Abbey Heimensen, Janis Howard, PC Sandie Ramsden, Lynne Shackelford, Judy Umeck, Father Bob WagenseilThe deadline for all copy, ads and photos is the Friday following the Board of Directors’ meeting each month.
CYC EVENTS save These Dates Tuesday 23rdTrustees Meeting 5:30 p.m.Wednesday 24th
Waterside Meeting 6:00 p.m.Sailor’s Table 7:00 p.m.Friday 26th
Cruisers to SPYCsaturday 27th
Spring Fling Dock Party
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general Manager’s Letterby Tom brusini, general ManagerIT’s DIFFICuLT to believe that the month of March is already upon us. Wasn’t it just New Year’s Eve? Since time flies so fast, we must all be having fun! Please make sure to open every “Constant Contact” you get--it holds updates on all the good parties coming up!
Our first party couldn’t be better--Mardi Gras on the
Tiki Deck! Find those beads, hats and masks. Come pre-pared to dine and dance under the stars! Seafood Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee and more!
Get out that tuxedo, nice suit, or cocktail dress and plan
on dressing “to the nines” for our annual Commodores Ball Saturday, March 9! If you’ve not joined us before--and yes, that means some of our new members!--THIS IS THE SEASON OPENER FOR US! This is the evening we recognize all Commodores, past and present, with a formal, sit-down dinner. We’ll begin on the Tiki deck downstairs, enjoying butler-passed appetizers. Then we’ll move upstairs to con-tinue the party! Once the Commodores have been intro-duced, we’ll enjoy a fabulous multi-course dinner followed by dancing the night away!
Now’s the time to reserve your table for our annual St.
Patrick’s Day Party Saturday, March 16! Past Commodore Sandie “O’Ramsden” is hosting this fun evening once again, and she knows how to throw a party! Irish buffet, including corned beef & cabbage and bangers (sausage) & mash! So, check your costume closet (doesn’t everyone have one?) for something green, call your friends and make a table.
Let’s Karaoke! Saturday, March 23 is our Birthday &
Anniversary Night for January, February and March…and Karaoke as well! If your birthday falls in the first quarter,
your dinner buffet is on the house! If your wedding anniver-sary falls during that same time, enjoy a refreshing compli-mentary adult beverage!
Thanks to all members and guests who attended our an-
nual Chowdah Challenge—how fun was that? From New England Clam Chowder to Smoked Salmon Chowder to Corn Crab Chowder to Lobster Chowder to Chick Pea Chowder…it was awesome! Huge thanks go out to our hosts, Joe and Helen Correia. We had the highest attendance ever for this party. My team even had to bring out extra tables for the patio since the weather was perfect!
Keep those comments coming! It is important that we
know how your experience is here--from the taste of the meals to the quality of your service. We want to make your club the first place you choose to dine, and the place you want to bring friends and guests to impress them!
At your service, I remain,Tom Brusini
bINgO NIghT WINNers
Clearwater Challenge regatta and Kick-Off Party
hosted by Clearwater Yacht Club
Friday March 29Clearwater Challenge Kick-Off Party
on the Dry Docksaturday March 30
Clearwater Challenge RacingTrophies will be awarded to the first, second
and third place winners in each class
For more detailed information go to clearwateryachtclub.org/regattas
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Clearwater Yacht Club830 S. Bayway Blvd.Clearwater, FL 33767Phone: 727 447 6000
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.clearwateryachtclub.org
CYC StaffTom Brusini General ManagerJohn Yingling Executive ChefVirginia Vollenweider Office ManagerMichelle Geis Accounting ManagerDan Geis Maintenance SupervisorLinda Carter Dockmaster
DON’T MIss These upCOMINg eveNTs
Wednesday March 20th
saturday March 23rdThursday March 21st
birthday & anniversary karaoke Night
saturday, March 16th
Commodores BallSaturday, March 9
Formal attire or Club uniform
6:30 p.m. cocktails and appetizers at the
Dry Dock, followed by a Four-course surf & turf dinner
Music and dancing by Tinsley’s Project $49.95 per person
