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FLAG OFFICERSALAN McMILLAN ....................................c 449-3101 h 456-6264Commodore [email protected]

JIM REEVES .............................................. c 438-4400 b 469-9125Vice Commodore.................................... [email protected]

LINDA BRENT ............................................c 572-2956 h 477-8060Rear Commodore ............................................... [email protected]

DAVE OERTING .......................................c 336-0220 h 444-6512Fleet Captain [email protected]

TIM KANE ................................................b 434-2374 h 433-7316Treasurer ............................................... [email protected]

R. CARLTON PROCTOR ....................c 323-791-3304 b 435-8522Secretary ........................................................ [email protected]

PYC MANAGEMENTJIM WARWICK .................................................... 433-8804 ex 104General Manager [email protected]

DEON BOATMAN ............................................... 433-8804 ex 101Offi ce Manager [email protected]

JENNIFER LANGHAM ......................................... 433-8804 ex 100Accounts Payable [email protected]

SCOTT SEGERS ................................................... 433-8804 ex 102Clubhouse Mgr/Events [email protected]

ANDREA VANDAL .............................................. 433-8804 ex 105Bar Manager ..................................... [email protected]

ARTIE GLESS ....................................................... 433-8804 ex 107Executive Chef ........................... [email protected]

GREG SPITZER ..................................................... 433-8804 ex 108Dockmaster ......................... [email protected]

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DR. DAVID CHANDLER ..................................................... h 932-3012 [email protected]

NICOLE FERRY ..............................................c 291-2325 h [email protected]

DENIS McKINNON ........................................c 455-8050 h449-8604dammwmus@yahoo,com

DR. DAVE NORFLEET .....................................c 585-5826 h 689-8004fl [email protected]

KIRBY SMITH ................................................ c 341-3081 b 483-9585 [email protected]

IVEN STRECKEL ............................................ c 380-1490 b 450-5266 [email protected]

DR. BOB DAWKINS ........................................................... c 380-5713 Commodore Emeritus [email protected]

COMING UP IN MAYSaturday 2nd - Kentucky Derby Party (Grill Room)Thursday 7th - Hospitality MeetingSunday 10th - Mother’s Day at the ClubTuesday 19th - PYC Seminar SeriesWednesday 20th - Board MeetingSaturday May 23 (through Monday, May 31st)PYC Cruise & Raft Up at Eagle HarborMonday 25th - Memorial Day (The Club will be open)Tuesday 26th - Club Closed for the DayWednesday 27th - Scheduled General Membership MeetingSunday May 30th - American Cancer Society Regatta - PYC

Thursday 2nd - Hospitality Meeting

Sunday 5th - Easter Day

Thursday 9th - FCA Dinner

Sunday 12th - Blessing of the Fleet

Wednesday 15th - Board Meeting

Saturday 18th - Big Sabine Raft Up

Tuesday 21st - PYC Seminar Series

Tuesday 28th (through Sunday, May 3rd)Corsair Trimaran Regatta

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COMING UP IN MAYSaturday 2nd - Kentucky Derby Party (Grill Room)Thursday 7th - Hospitality MeetingSunday 10th - Mother’s Day at the ClubTuesday 19th - PYC Seminar SeriesWednesday 20th - Board MeetingSaturday May 23 (through Monday, May 31st)PYC Cruise & Raft Up at Eagle HarborMonday 25th - Memorial Day (The Club will be open)Tuesday 26th - Club Closed for the DayWednesday 27th - Scheduled General Membership MeetingSunday May 30th - American Cancer Society Regatta - PYC

Spring is in the air! Actually it was in the air last month, and now it is definitely here!

“The South’s Finest Yacht Club” had a very good first quarter! Our Membership Committee, led by Vice Commodore Jim Reeves has been doing a super job of recruiting new members. Fifteen new members, across all categories, joined the Club. The Committee held a big reception to welcome all of them on Tuesday evening, March 24th. Special thanks to P/C Susan McKinnon for her PowerPoint orientation.

The Club has been packed every Friday evening, and the “all you can eat” boiled shrimp on Wednesday evening has also been a sell-out.

April will be even better! Warm weather is here, and kids are playing on the lawn. Our junior sailors are practicing and honing their skills, getting ready for the USDOA National Championship scheduled for July 18 through 26, 2015July 18 through 26, 2015. We will be talking frequently about this summer’s huge event. PYC will be hosting approximately 400 kids, ages eight-to-fifteen, from across the USA and several foreign countries. It will be our Club’s biggest regatta, ever. Regatta Chair, Jim Baus and his volunteers are preparing both our Club and the City of Pensacola for this historic event.

In the meantime, plan on getting your boat, big or small, sail or power, blessed by our Fleet Chaplin, Father Nick Schumn. The Blessing of the Fleet is Blessing of the Fleet is Blessing of the FleetSunday, April 12, 2015.Sunday, April 12, 2015. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated, so start planning now!

Let me also give a “heads-up” to the membership regarding the May 27, 2015,May 27, 2015, General Membership Meeting. The By-Laws Committee, Chaired by Dr. Jay Williams, has been meeting for many, many hours since mid-January, reviewing and updating

our By-Laws. This month, the Committee will be sending a number of proposed changes to the Board. Some of these changes are significant, some are minor.Their work will be reviewed by the Board and then sent to the General Membership for acceptance. Any “By-Law issue” is important to the members, so an early alert is appropriate. Because a large number of our very active members will be on a PYC-sponsored Caribbean Cruise in May, I am proposing a late May date - May 27, 2015May 27, 2015 - for the meeting, to allow those members to participate.

Finally, as you have noticed, the porch from the parking lot to the Club is sinking and must be repaired. The beauty and grace of our more than100-year-old clubhouse requires our attention. This repair is not an option, but together with repairs to the dock, boat launch and parking lot, it is taxing our Facilities Committee. We are indeed fortunate to have Rear Commodore, Linda Brent at the helm of these challenging repairs. As you know, at the February General Membership Meeting, the Board committed to the membership to bring back proposals and recommend priorities for approval. At that time, we didn’t know the porch needed repair. Be prepared to give the Board your best thoughts on these important matters at the May 27, 2015, General Membership Meeting. We will have written proposals to you, well in advance, on both theBy-Laws and the Club repair issues.

In spite of some challenges, let’s focus on the positive: We have GREAT members, the membership is GROWING, our financials are OK, participation is UP, and we are having lots of FUN, enjoying our great PYC. As a friend of mine says… “All is Good!”

COMMODORE’S COMMENTS ALANMcMILLAN

Savannah Baus and “Jules” HeitmanCould there be a “COMMODOR-A” in this talented twosome?

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CUBA – Here We Come!Aquí Venimos!

Pictured above: PYC Member Charles Liberis

exchanging burgees with the José Miguel Diaz Escrich, Commodore of the Hemingway Yacht Club

in Habana, Cuba! (March 13, 2015)Our own Charles Liberis recently returned from his

second visit to Habana, Cuba. During his visit, Charles was wearing “dos sombreros.” Traveling with some of his own clients, he was there to establish business contacts at the new port at Mariel, which is set to open in the fall 2015, as the largest port in the Caribbean. His other purpose was serving in his role as a member of the Board of Overseers of Stetson Law School, which Stetson Law School, which Stetson Law Schooljust started a Masters program in International Law. The first class with la Universidad de Habana began on March 3, 2015, and Charles, himself, was a participant. He should probably be credited with a third “sombrero,” since, to our benefit, Mr. Liberis is “paving the way” for a future PYC/Habana sail! He is helping by investigating proper procedures and documentation through a US Coast Guard contact in Cuba.

Pictured above is the Hemingway Yacht Club and Marina. When Castro took over the marina in the late 1950’s, it was being developed as the largest resort casino in the world, destined to be known as the “Monte Carlo de la Habana”! It boasts 656 rooms and has a casino, a marina, and property frontage on the canal for piers and mega yachts. All, but the casino and showroom, were already in existence before Castro took over the marina. In fact, early stockholders included high-ranking members of the Tampa and Miami mafias, as well as such celebrities as Frank Sinatra and Donald O’Conner! Although Hemingway Marina is in need of Hemingway Marina is in need of Hemingway Marinarepair, it still provides good moorings and has a great bar with a bartender named José, of course!

It is nice to hear that all of Habana is very safe and all vessels are protected. Americans are welcome at the Hemingway Yacht Club, as well as throughout Cuba. A car and driver can be had at $100 per day (less than a rental car). Nevertheless, in spite of all of the positives, “a state of flux” still exists in Cuba, as people try to get

answers from the still existent communist bureaucracy. Can you say “mañana”?

Happily, Charles is planning a third trip in May, and he will continue to explore business opportunities, further his knowledge of international law, and pave the way for those PYC friends who have the itch to “viajar a Habana”! ¡Gracias Carlos Liberis!

Note: Havana is the English spelling of Cuba’s English spelling of Cuba’s Englishcapital city of Habana. In Spanish, the “b” and “v” are pronounced the same way, sort of a cross between a “b” and a “v.” When converting to English, the Spanish “b” was often converted to “v”. When pronouncing “Habana,” the “h” is silent, and each “a” is pronounced like “ah.” Thus we get “ah-bah-nah.” Your free Spanish lesson!

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Your Board of Trustees approved Board of Trustees approved Board of Trusteesfive new members at our meeting on March 18. They are William McGuire Martin, Dean and Estelle Kirscher, John Hoban, Stephanie Kress, and Darren Skitt. Soon after, on March

31st, we signed two more memberships, namely Carol and Charles Carlan, and Barry Beroset/Laura Keene.And, returning ”home” from a leave-of-absence, is Joe Goodard! Since January we lost four members, but as we have gained fifteen new members, we have a net of gained fifteen new members, we have a net of gainedeleven new members since January 1, 2015!eleven new members since January 1, 2015!

As mentioned in Commodore McMillan’s article, the Membership Committee hosted a New Member Appreciation Reception on March 24th. We invited all new members since January 2015. We welcomed John and Susanne Hoban; Dean and Estelle Kirschner; McGuire Martin; Stephanie Kress and Jaime White; Mary Jane and Oliver Soule; Iva Prosser; Terri Carter and Jennifer Beck; Barry Beroset and Laura Keene; Stephen Simpson and Tina Tortomas! The new members were all welcomed by Commodore Alan McMillan; Past Commodore Susan McKinnon; New Member Chairman, Julie Denton; Nicole Ferry; Claire Rees; Mark and Tonya Newbill; Jim and Susan Reeves; and Past Commodore Ron Bray. Thanks to our great members and staff. A good job by all!

At the last Board Meeting, the Board approved waving the initiation fee of any prior member of the PYC who had left in good standing and now desires to come back. While this action was approved, there is no assurance as to how long this new policy will be in place. Therefore, if you know of someone who meets this requirement, please sign him or her up right away while the offer exists. The Board also approved a membership transfer from another yacht club to PYC

based on the current initiation fee at the club from which they have transferred being a credit against our entry fee at PYC.

Finally, the Board approved a “Try-Us-Out Membership” which is a six-month-membership with the entry fee to be held in escrow until the seventh month. At the seventh month, the entry fee will be posted or returned, dependent upon their decision regarding membership. We are hoping that, after six months in our wonderful Club, everyone would hope to stay with PYC! Thank you again for your support and please help us build member numbers by telling your family members, friends and business associates about all the great benefits to be had by joining the “South’s Finest Yacht Club” See you around the Club!

New PYC Members Charles andCarol Carlan and Buddy Brothers March 13.

VICE COMMODORE’S COMMENTS JimReeves

TRIVIA QUESTION:What is the origin of the phrase

“son of a gun”?

No, these are not new members - at least, not yet!

They are the lovelyAnsley, Maddie, & Max!

(niece of Kristen Roberts and granddaughters of Jim & Linda Oyler)

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This month there is good news andbad news. The good news is that we good news is that we good newshave saved over $65,000, which is in our Capital Improvement Fund to be used for our major projects! The bad news is that our list of major projects news is that our list of major projects news

seems to be growing and everything needs to be done now!

Member Entrance: I am sure all of you who have come in this entrance have noticed that temporary sup-ports are now holding up the second floor porch. It was noticed during routine maintenance that some of the siding was buckling. Further investigation revealed that one of the support posts and some beams are failing. A contractor was called in to assess the damage and to install the emergency shoring of the first floor ceiling and the second floor. Bids are now being taken to get the repair of this area done. Our first bid came in at about $29,000.

Boat Ramp: We have gotten some further advice on how the ramp was originally installed and how it might be replaced. We are still waiting for the report from an engineer and a diver as to the strength of the ramp. It is estimated that this ramp could be replaced at a cost of between $35,000 and $50,000. Some members have suggested that the ramp be moved to the east end of the marina, and we will be investigating that possibility also. We want to get the best solution for our ramp, and I appreciate your input.

Marina: We would really like to have all of the dock boards replaced along the front lawn and down the east side by July, when USODA is being held at PYC. This will be a very active area during this event, and we want

it to be as safe as pos-sible. Greg continues to try to get 20 feet

done at-a-time, but the project is too large for him to complete it by USODA and attend to his other duties, as well. A bid from a contractor (to finish the job more quickly) came in at a little over $32,000.

The Bottom Line: In round numbers the estimated costs for the major projects are as follows: $30,000 for the porch, $32,000 to complete the marina upgrade, $45,000 for the parking lot and $50,000 to replace the ramp. You can quickly see that we are about $100,000 $100,000 short. The porch project must be taken care of now. There is no choice about that. We will continue to press forward to find solutions for completing the others. I welcome your input or ideas on how this could be ac-complished.

The Really Good News: The members of the “South’s Finest Yacht Club” are a hardy crew, capa-“South’s Finest Yacht Club” are a hardy crew, capa-“South’s Finest Yacht Club”ble of taking on even the most daunting of tasks. Let’s all get on board and find a way to get the job(s) done.

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CRUISER’S CORNER Chuck & Peg Minnich

The March raft-up was held in Josephine, Alabama in Pirate’s Cove. The event was hosted by PYC & Point Yacht ClubMembers, Neil and Janet

Davies. PYC participants were invited to join the Point Yacht Club in a wheelbarrow race on Saturday afternoon. In this sailboat race, the entrance fee is one bottle of adult beverage, each of which is placed in a wheelbarrow to be used as “trophies”! These “trophies” are drawn from the wheelbarrow and presented to the winners of the various classes. The trophy presentation was held at the Point Yacht Club facility, which is currently under construction. PYC’s own Larry and Tracy Cost on Tra-sea, with Neil and Janet Davies crewing, won First Place in the Guest Class, and won Second Place Overall.

Following the race festivities, all were invited back to the Davies’ home for a delicious dinner headlined by two main courses of lamb and chicken curry. This feast was prepared by Janet and supplemented by sides and desserts brought by yacht club members. Janet said she counted at least 40 people from PYC and Point Yacht Club, collectively!

Sunday morning, PYC members were invited to use the Point Yacht Club Clubhouse for our famous brunch!Later that afternoon, several boats returned to Ft. McRee for an overnight stay on the way home. In all, it was a great weekend that was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

There was only one problem! We consumed so much food that it was tough to food that it was tough to food squeeze insqueeze in a Pirate’s Cove cheeseburger – Nevertheless, Peg and I managed!

Next Raft-up:Next Raft-up: April 18th at Big Sabine, hosted by Peg & Chuck Minnich

Jon Bozeman of Point Yacht Club presents PYC’s PYC’s PYC’Larry Cost with a liquid prize for placing 1st Place in the Guest Class, and 2nd Place Overall, in the Wheelbarrow

Regatta, Saturday, March 14.

2015 RAFT-UP CALENDARApril 18th - Peg & Chuck Minnich - Big Sabine

May 23-31 - Committee - Port St. Joe/Apalachicola

June 13th - Patty & Tom Waien - Navarre (Joint with NBYC)July 11th - Dave Oerting, Lee Hargrove and Michele

Sutherland- Little Sabine (Blue Angels)August 15th - Barbara & Roger Orth - TBD

September 5th - Rusty & Trish Bond - TBDOctober 3rd - TBD (Possible Joint Raft-Up with Point Yacht

Club) - Barbers MarinaNovember 7th - Jere & Karen Allen - TBDDecember 19th - Linda & Jim Oyler - Sailing Center -

Progressive Boat Party.As the months get closer the details of the raftups will become

firmer. Notice: We still need volunteers for October.

PYC SEMINAR SERIES Neil Thorsen

Our seminar for April 21st features member David Hoffman. David will be presenting exciting information on the history of our own Pensacola Yacht Club. We only think we know a lot. There is so much more to our enchanting club. Don’t miss this one!

Our March seminar was certainly a program of interest to all of our members. Our speaker, member Lee Hargrovemember Lee Hargrovemember , presented a program on his America’s Great Loop Cruise in 2008. I’m sure that many of us would have loved to be crewmembers on that journey! Coming Attraction:Coming Attraction:

May 19th: Ms. Amy Miller, Port of Pensacola DirectorTopic: Port UpdateFor questions or information contact Neil Thorsen at 982-2442

APRIL 21st

SEMINARHistory of the

Pensacola Yacht ClubSpeaker:

Member Dave Hoffman

Nautical Trivia Answer:In historic sailing ships, women were occasionally smuggled aboard - and many became pregnant at sea. Childbirth on the ship traditionally happened between cannons, on the gun deck, and the child was recorded in the ship’s log as a “son of a gun.”

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FLEET CAPTAIN’S REPORT Dave Oerting

Ahhh… Daylight Savings Time and Springtime are finally here! The water temps and winds are warming up, and so is the action at the regattas and raft-ups on the Bay. Saint Patrick’s Day weekend marked the completion of the Maxine Sansom Regatta Series. We had a great turnout and super nice weather for our Maxine #3 Regatta. The overall leader going into this 3rd and final regatta of the series was Atlantic Union, and she thrived under pressure and in and in and

an unexpected brisk breeze to win the finale and claim the “2015 Maxine Series Overall Championship.” Congratulations, Atlantic Union! See more about this speedy sailing yacht and her crew in the May Jib Sheet, as we present our first in the new Racing Crew spotlight series to help you get to know the sailors. Special thanks go out to PYC’s expert Race Committee for putting on a fine regatta, as well as to junior sailor Heather Baus at The Living Tea Cup for the unique and appropriately themed Irish spring “green” trophies handmade by Heather and her family for the Maxine Regatta.

Maxine #3 Regatta ResultsMaxine #3 Regatta ResultsSpinnaker Fleet, Class A:1st Atlantic Union Paul Gillette2nd Finesse Alan McMillan3rd Richard Parker Savannah Baus 4th Coyote Rick Zern 5th Little Wicked Mark Knoll 6th Helldiver Kim Kaminski

Spinnaker Fleet, Class B:1st Reach Around Jeff Hunt2nd Phoenix Stephen Nichols3rd Hoot Mark Mager4th Pink Meanie Bobby Patroni5th White Shell Woman Julie ConnerleyWhite Shell Woman Julie ConnerleyWhite Shell Woman6th Sea Breeze Dan Owczarczak

Coming in May JibSheet SAILOR SPOTLIGHT: Paul & Rachael Gillette

L-R: Helldiver, Finesse, Cayote, Atlantic Union, & Richard Parker Helldiver, Finesse, Cayote, Atlantic Union, & Richard Parker Helldiver, Finesse, Cayote, Atlantic Union, & Richard Parker

MAXINE SANSON REGATTA SERIES

Spinnaker Fleet Overall Results CONGRATULATIONS!

1st Place ATLANTIC UNION

2nd Place FINESSE

3rd Place REACH AROUND

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Coming to the Bay in April & May…Corsair Trimaran National Championships April April 28 –May 328 –May 3. Be sure and come to the Club on Saturday, Saturday, May 2ndMay 2nd to see these 3-hulled sailing craft called “trimarans!” To mix a few metaphors, “These high performance, Water World-Water World-Water World looking little fillies looking little fillies lookingwill be flying around as if they were in their own Derby on the Bay!”

Kentucky Derby “After-Party” Saturday, May 2Saturday, May 2. Watch the real Kentucky Derby at the Club after the Kentucky Derby at the Club after the Kentucky DerbySaturday trimaran race. Don’t forget to wear YOUR derby and try out a Mint Julep at the bar as we bring everyone together for a couple of the fastest races (boat and horse) and most fun after-parties of the after-parties of the after-partiesyear.

Sunday Fun Days, Spring Fever got you? PYC has

the cure! April will begin the Sunday Fun Days at PYC. We will be breaking out our Club sailboats and rigging them up for family sailing and friendly competitions on Sunday afternoons. Look for the fun little boats (Hobies, Sunfish, & Flying Scots) and be ready to join us on Sunday afternoons as we begin a series of learning, growing and sailing together as the big family we are here at PYC. The “big boats” are invited to join in the fun too! Stay tuned for more news as we plan to give everyone a chance to sail and participate in some fun activities at our beautiful club. It’s just another Sunday Fun Day at the Pensacola Yacht Club!The spirit of sailing lives…it is in you! HIHO, DO

Sea Breeze – Skipper Dan Owczarczak

Reach Around - Skipper Jeff HuntReach Around - Skipper Jeff HuntReach Around1st Place Maxine 3; 3rd Place Overall!

That must be PeeWee, “a’wearin’ o’ the green!”

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Three short years ago, during the fall months, I used to spend Sunday afternoons throwing marks into the water for a few hearty kids. For them, that was the high point of their week. Also

during that time, Kirby Smith was taking “young Kirby” down to Southern Yacht Club (SYC) for coaching and competition. On his long drives to New Orleans, a small business model formed in his mind. A talented sailing coach, based in the central Gulf Coast (we are talking Pensacola here) could draw enough students to support a comparable program to that of Southern Yacht Club! I was skeptical, but we could not continue on the trajectory we were on at the time. We had no idea then, that Bert Rice was going to take a job as a high school teacher and have his summers free.

If you have been following this column from month-to-month, you know that we have been growing. But, you may not have noticed the robust turnout we have had for the spring clinics! While Bert has had our Advanced GroupGroup of 6-8 kids out on the water continuing to hone their team’s racing skills, Eric has been bringing along a fresh Green Fleet of 10-11 Opti sailors. We have been scrambling to put together ten boats! Our own Pensacola Yacht Club has stepped up and procured dollies and rigs to help meet the sudden demand. The coaching team of Rice, Whitehurst and Amos is now drawing kids from St. Andrews Bay to Ocean Springs! Upon chatting with some parents from the Mobile Yacht Club, they said their junior programs are in a “down” phase. They are not only willing to make the drive over here; they are willing to pay the coaching fee!

Four of our advanced fleet sailors took their game on the road to the USODA Gulf Coast Championship at Bay Waveland Yacht Club. The sixty-eight-boat fleet was dominated by the Texas programs (Lakewood 12 boats, Austin 7 boats and a smattering of other Texas teams). SYC added another 8 boats. SYC added another 8 boats. SYC Savannah Baus was our highest placing sailor at 12th. Kirby Smith, Matt Grove and Jules Heitman were scattered through the middle of the fleet. Savannah had SIX Lakewood boats in front of her, and Lakewood boats were in the top four spots. So why am I harping on Lakewood? It is important to understand how the sport has changed over the years. This is not the competitive environment in which many of our kids were reared. The casual approach will not gain any ground at these larger events. Numbers matter because that breeds more competition. Competition makes better sailors. Bigger fleets are more fun!

As I write this article, a larger contingent of our Juniors is preparing to head for the Dogwood Regatta in Fairhope. For some of the Green Fleeter’s, this will be their first real regatta. One more step in building our numbers!

The gnats at Bay St. Louis were awful!

Anticipation!!

DODGE REES – Ever the“High Achiever”!

Sailing | Junior | Pensacola, Fla.Sailing | Junior | Pensacola, Fla. –Dodge Rees son of Member Claire Rees, led the nationally-ranked College of Charleston coed sailing team to victory at the Graham Hall Team Race regatta hosted by the U.S. Naval Academyover the weekend at the Robert Crown Center in Annapolis, Md. Source: College of Charleston Sports March 25, 2015

JUNIOR SAILING John Buziak

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ENTERTAINMENT Nicole Ferry

I must admit that this year’s crawfish boil was so much fun! The crawfish were not too spicy and huge! We had more than 140 members and guests attend the event. The music by Swamp Daddies was upbeat Swamp Daddies was upbeat Swamp Daddies

and toe tapping! A big thanks to Broussard’s for boiling up Broussard’s for boiling up Broussard’swhat was my first crawfish of the season. And yes, to all of you unfamiliar with an authentic “Louisiana crawfish boil,” authentic “Louisiana crawfish boil,” authenticpeople stand at the table to eat! (Claire Rees stood the entire time. She is a true Louisiana gal!)

I’m not sure who is more ready for spring than I, other than maybe the Easter Bunny! It is that time of year to celebrate the resurrection of Christ with PYC’s annual Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt. The brunch is from 11am-2pm and is already “booked solid.”

The Egg Hunt will be at 1:00 pm, with separate areas reserved for the smaller children and older children. We don’t want anyone getting hurt by the ferocious egg hunters!!! We have games and sack races for the kids. Even if you are not eating brunch with us, please bring your children or grandchildren at 1:00 pm Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance!

Commodore Alan & the “Swamp Daddies” Beloved former member, Bill Mayo

Commodore McMillan with Board Director,Denis McKinnon and wife Maureen.

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Please welcome to our Regular Membership, Please welcome to our Regular Membership, Please welcome to our Regular Membership, Chris Chris & Wendy McCullar and their children, and their children, and their children, Will (18), Max (12), and Jackson (6)! Wendy, a Pensacola native, is (6)! Wendy, a Pensacola native, is (6)! Wendy, a Pensacola native, is a sales representative for a sales representative for ETC., a high-end women’s , a high-end women’s clothing line whose clothes are sold through seasonal clothing line whose clothes are sold through seasonal clothing line whose clothes are sold through seasonal “trunk shows.” She is also one of the “trunk shows.” She is also one of the “trunk shows.” She is also one of the top tentop ten national national representatives for representatives for J. Hilburn ClothiersJ. Hilburn Clothiers, a gentleman’s , a gentleman’s custom clothing line. In her “spare time,” Wendy is an custom clothing line. In her “spare time,” Wendy is an custom clothing line. In her “spare time,” Wendy is an avid tennis player and creates custom draperies from creates custom draperies from and creates custom draperies from andher home. Her husband, Chris, grew up in Mobile, her home. Her husband, Chris, grew up in Mobile, Alabama, where he was ranked the #1 tennis player in Alabama, where he was ranked the #1 tennis player in the State. He attended the State. He attended Rhodes College in Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, playing at #1 in singles and doubles Tennessee, playing at #1 in singles and doubles for 4 years. He began his tennis teaching career in for 4 years. He began his tennis teaching career in Birmingham, where he served as the Birmingham, where he served as the Head Teaching Head Teaching Pro at Mountain Brooks Swim and TennisMountain Brooks Swim and Tennis, followed by seven years of service as the seven years of service as the Director of TennisDirector of Tennis at The Club at at Rock Creek in Fairhope, Alabama. He has in Fairhope, Alabama. He has Rock Creek in Fairhope, Alabama. He has Rock Creekbeen the Director of TennisDirector of Tennis for the Pensacola Country Pensacola Country Club since 2005. Their oldest son, Will, is a freshman since 2005. Their oldest son, Will, is a freshman

at the at the University of Florida. Max is a 7. Max is a 7th-grader at grader at Brown Barge Middle SchoolMiddle School, and their youngest, Jackson, is a youngest, Jackson, is a 1st grader at 1st grader at N.B.Cook ElementaryElementary. We feel so fortunate that this family fortunate that this family has chosen to be part of has chosen to be part of the the PYC Family!

“Friday Nite Lights!” Hungry juniors in line. Why won’t they turn around?

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Blessing of the FleetThe Pensacola Yacht Club Chapter of the Florida Commodores Association will host the traditional “Blessing

of the Fleet” on Sunday, April 12, 2014. The Florida Commodores Association is a statewide organization of Past Commodores of recognized yacht clubs whose mission is to maintain the customs, traditions and history of yachting and to educate future yacht club leaders.

All Pensacola Bay area boat owners and skippers are encouraged to participate in this historic event. You do not have to be a member of any yacht club to participate. As a Bay area boater you are invited to participate in this event.

Skippers of all boats, both sail and power, regardless of membership in a yacht club, are encouraged to join in the festivities at PYC. Boats may be tied up at the T-dock prior to the event but must depart the T-dock NLT 1530. In addition, prizes will be given for the top 3 best-decorated sail and powerboats.

Schedule of Events1600 All boats assemble in the vicinity of Bayou Chico Channel Marker Number 2. Form up in a circle

(counterclockwise) in sequence with at least 3 boat lengths between boats. PYC Race Committee Boat MAXINE will be in the vicinity to organize the parade. Maintain VHF Communications on Channel 72.

1655 The Lead Boat MAXINE will lead the parade of boats toward the PYC T-dock.1700 MAXINE will pass in front of the PYC T-dock to Salute the Commodore and receive their blessing from

PYC Fleet Chaplain and then continue into the turning basin near the old Runyan’s boat yard. After all boats have passed the T-dock, skippers may return to the T-dock for docking and continuation of festivities on the lawn at PYC.

1730 Fried Chicken and Fried Shrimp Dinner on the Patio. Cost per person will be $18.00 inclusive. Awards given for top three decorated sailboats and powerboats.

Entry fee: $25.00 per boat minimum donation. Make checks payable to the PYC Chapter, FCA.Registration: Registration form is available on line at www.PensacolaYachtClub.orgwww.PensacolaYachtClub.org.

You may complete the form online & email to [email protected] or you may mail your registration with check to the PYC Chapter FCA, Pensacola Yacht Club, P.O. Box 989, Pensacola, FL 32591. Payment also accepted at dinner on the patio.

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PYC Bar Specials Available 5-8PM

Saturday Martini $5.50

Thursday Mt. Gay (includes souvenir cup)

$3.00

Sunday Champagne $2.50

Wednesday Wine $5.50

Tuesday Absolut $3.50

Bloody Mary $3.50 *Sunday 11-2 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT WINNERSAll Friday Night winners need to checkin with the volunteers at Ticket Table.

March 6Jackpot: Richard Roberts $200 NPWine: Ray Etheridge Dinner for 2: Joe WilliamsSplit Ticket: Tom Chastant $100

March 13Jackpot: Innes Richards $225 PWine: Mary StittDinner for 2: Rusty WellsSplit Ticket: Linda Oyler $143

March 20Jackpot: Dana Jackson $ 25 PWine: Nancy MatthewsDinner for 2: Ian McKinnonSplit Ticket: Nancy Matthews $146

March 27Jackpot: Robert E. Lee $ 25 NPWine: Bob Barnett Dinner for 2: Ann SmithsonSplit Ticket: Tracy Cost $103

IMPORTANT REMINDER: House Rule #2: As stated in the House Rules, updated in 2012, House Rule #2 reads“Under No Circumstance may anyone under the age of 21 be seated at the Bar, either with or without parents”.

No Alcoholic Beverages will be served to anyone under the age of 21. Scott Segers, Clubhouse Manager, (850) 433-6773

SUNDAYBrunch Specials

$2.50 Champagne & Mimosas$3.50 Bloody Marys

FRIDAYMenu Dining orSoup & Salad

Buffet Friday Night

Drawing

SATURDAYALL YOUCAN EATPrime Rib $18.95++

No To Go Boxes

WEDNESDAYALL YOU CAN EAT Peel & Eat Shrimp

$9.76++

CLUB SPECIALS

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APRIL 2015

PYC BAR & GRILL ROOM - 432-7006 • RESERVATIONS - 433-8804, EXT. 105 • OFFICE - 433-8804

1

YOGA

FRI. NIGHT DINING IN BALLROOM A

2KENTUCKY DERBY

PARTY(GRILLE ROOM)

PRIME RIB

3 4 5 6

YOGA

PEEL & EAT SHRIMP

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HOSPITALITY MEETING

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9

PRIME RIB

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MOTHER’S DAY AT THE CLUB

11 12 13

YOGA

PEEL & EAT SHRIMP

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PRIME RIB

17 18 19

PYCSEMINAR SERIES

20BOARD MEETING

YOGA

PEEL & EAT SHRIMP

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23PYC CRUISE &

RAFT UP AT EAGLE HARBOR

through May 31stPRIME RIB

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25MEMORIAL DAY(THE CLUB WILL

BE OPEN)

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CLUB CLOSEDFOR THE DAY

27GENERAL

MEMBERSHIP MEETING

YOGAPEEL & EAT SHRIMP

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YOGA


30AMERICAN

CANCER SOCIETYREGATTA

PRIME RIB

SUNDAYBRUNCH 11AM - 2PM

HORS D’OEUVRES3 - 6PM

BAR CLOSES 7:30PM

MONDAY

CLUB CLOSED

TUESDAYLUNCH 11AM - 2PM

DINNER 5:30 - 8:30PMHAPPY HOUR 4 - 7PM

WEDNESDAYLUNCH 11AM - 2PM


THURSDAYLUNCH 11AM - 2PM


FRIDAYLUNCH BUFFET 11AM - 2PM

HAPPY HOUR 5 - 6PMDINNER 6:00 - 9:00PMJACKPOT DRAWING

SATURDAYLUNCH 11 AM - 2PM

DINNER 5:30 - 8:30PM

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YOGA

PEEL & EAT SHRIMP

2

HOSPITALITY MEETING

3

YOGA


4

PRIME RIB

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EASTER DAY

6 7 8

YOGA

PEEL & EAT SHRIMP

9BOARD MEETING

FCA DINNER

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PRIME RIB

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BLESSING OF THEFLEET

13 14 15BOARD MEETING

YOGA

PEEL & EAT SHRIMP

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BIG SABINERAFT-UP

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PYCSEMINAR SERIES

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PEEL & EAT SHRIMP

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REGATTA BEGINS(THROUGHMAY 3RD)

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PEEL & EAT SHRIMP

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MAY 2015

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Pensacola Yacht ClubP.O. Box 989 • Pensacola, Florida 325911897 Cypress Street • Pensacola, Florida 32502

www.pensacolayachtclub.org

PYC COMMITTEE CHAIRSBY LAWS

Jay Williams, M.D. ......................................... [email protected]

CRUSINGChuck and Peg Minnich ............................... [email protected]

ENDOWMENT FUNDBernie Knight ................................................. [email protected]

ENTERTAINMENTNicole Ferry ................................................... [email protected]

FACILITIESLinda Brent, Rear Commodore ..................... [email protected]

FINANCETim Kane, Treasurer ......................................Tim Kane, Treasurer ......................................Tim Kane, Treasurer [email protected]

FLEET CAPTAIN & GULF YACHTING ASSOCIATION (GYA)David Oerting, Fleet Captain ......................... [email protected]

FLEET CHAPLINReverend Nicholas Schumm ......................... [email protected]

FLEET COUNSELJohn Merting, Esq. ........................................ [email protected]

FLEET SURGEONBarbara Wade, M.D. ...................................... [email protected]

FLORIDA COUNCIL OF YACHT CLUBS (FCYC)Lynn Dell ........................................................ [email protected]

HISTORIANTom Pace Jr., ................................................. [email protected]

HOSPITALITYGwen Herrin .................................................. [email protected]; Jean Fleege ................................................... [email protected]

JIB SHEETRichard and Marcia Roberts .......................... [email protected]

JUNIOR PROGRAMSNeil McMillan ................................................. [email protected]

LONG RANGE PLANNINGTim Burr .........................................................Tim Burr .........................................................Tim Burr [email protected]

MARINA & DRY STORAGEDavid Norfleet, MD ........................................ 850-585-5826Marina: Pete Doyle ........................................ [email protected]; Dry Storage: Carlos Melville .......................... [email protected]

MEMBERSHIPJim Reeves, Vice Commodore ...................... [email protected]

PARLIAMENTARIANJohn Fogg ..................................................... [email protected]

PUBLICITYCarlton Proctor ..............................................Carlton Proctor ..............................................Carlton Proctor [email protected]

RACE COMMITTEESean Hickey .................................................. [email protected]

SEMINAR SERIESNeil Thorsen .................................................. [email protected]

USODA National Championship, Regatta ChairJim Baus ........................................................ [email protected]

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