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C MPASSClear water Yacht Club

May 2019

See pages 8 thru 11 for more Blessing of the Fleet photos

See page 5 for more Burning of the Socks photos

InsideSocks—Burning Time

Breakfast with the Bunny

See page 13 for more Breakfast with Bunny photosSee page 6 for more Clearwater Challenge photos

A Windy Challenge

What a Way to Count Our Blessings!

CYC Compass May 20192

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 Amie CrosbyJim Coats Charles GeraciGreg Crist 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 April 18 Board of Directors meeting, the following actions were taken:l Elected Amie Crosby to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors for the rest of the club year.l Spectrum completed their work on the building and docks for the new internet/Wi-Fi/phone/cable system.l March continued the trend of more members using the club and spending more during visits, including a strong March Trivia Night and Mardi Gras.The next board meeting will be held May 16.

Our annual Blessing of the Fleet was once again very well at-tended—so fine to see all the boats underway with excited members aboard! I had the honor of sharing the elevated viewing stand with our Fleet Chaplain, Father Bob Wagen-seil, as he blessed the fleet in review. Thanks to Dr. Pat Snair for her bag-pipes—how awesome to hear Amaz-ing Grace piped in! Thanks as well to Clearwater High School’s JROTC for their presentation of colors on the boardwalk, now over 15 years with us.

Members came forward with ideas and sponsorships for new ways to enjoy our club…take a look:n In February, we held a food and wine tasting using

wines from Andretti Vineyards, owned by CYC member, Mario Andretti—yes, that Mario Andrettin Our first Smooth Sunday Jazz Brunch was a huge

hit, sponsored by CYC member Jim Crist—outstanding jazz duo plus a super Bloody Mary & Mimosa bar!n CYC member Jim Hannigan continues to impress us

with his generosity by hosting the Captain Morgan bar and photo op at many of our parties—regattas, Pirate party, Masters Par-Tee and more!n Another big thanks goes out to Past Commodore

Tish Wold for sponsoring a fundraiser for the Ha-ven—what a great help for our community and a super cause!

Why not introduce a potential member to our summer membership program? What a great way to try before you buy! Contact the Club today for details and we’ll help you get started!

See you at the club!

CommodorePhil Beauchamp

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 May 29.

CYC New MembersAt the April 18 Board of Directors meeting, the following memberships were approved:

Fran Bartlett Karen Blanchette Jim & Sandy BlockJeff Cole & Betsy LeBlond Casey & Melanie Cordonnier Dodie Forsyth James & Michelle McNelis David & Barbara Roberts Leonard & Jan Spencer

If you see the pineapple flag on a table, please introduce yourself and give them a warm CYC welcome!

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HellO frOM WatersIde!As everyone can see, we’re working hard

to spruce up our docks, boats and water-side areas.

I want to send a very special “thank you” to Jack France, Reinhard Opitz, Dan, our overworked maintenance spe-cialist, and Tom Brusini for helping make the main board-walk to our docks look brand new with a fresh coat of stain. Things are really looking up with all the hard work!

Cable and Wi-Fi improvements are now complete, which will benefit all our slip holders and guests. Special thanks to our leadership team for outstanding work!

If you plan to attend our next Waterside meeting, please bring your list of helpful professionals you have used for any boat related problems so we can share with others who have experienced similar issues. We can all benefit by spreading that info.

Coming into cruising season, be sure to check with our Cruisers Club for their upcoming trips and join the fun. Don and Joan Carter can fill you in, but the monthly meet-ings are a good way to meet other like-minded people. That’s all for now. See you at the club!

WatersideBy dick nordmanfleet Captain

By steve McnallyYachting Chairman

Yachting

2019 SUNSET CRUISE SCHEDULE DATE SUNSET

May 18 8:16 p.m. June 29 8:32 p.m. July 27 8:25 p.m. August 24 8:02 p.m. September 21 7:30 p.m.

Boaters should meet at the Tiki Bar one hour before sun-set. If you want to go but do not have a boat, or if you will be joining us please contact Reinhard Opitz at [email protected]

aprIl BrOugHt us a new pro-motion for membership. I would consider it a success as we now have some new FULL members! This is very exciting. The goal of Membership Committee is to increase and sustain members. We are so grateful to those who recruit new mem-bers by sharing all the wonderful amenities of Clearwa-ter Yacht Club. A new item to share with prospective members is that the club has new Wi-Fi and cable in the building and at every slip.

If you ever have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or think about joining the Membership Committee. We meet the first Wednesday of every month in the Board Room. We would love to see you. Our next meeting is May 1 at 6:30 p.m.

By amie Crosby, Membership Chairman

tHe ClearWater CHallenge was held March 30th. Jim Hannigan kindly hosted the cocktail party the night before. Then he joined the race com-mittee to perform mark boat duty for the competitors. PC Ed Proefke was PRO for the race. Reinhard Opitz generously offered his boat as Race Committee. And he was supported by Pierre Maneri and Fred Rijke.

We’re also continuing Beer Can racing in concert with the Dunedin Boat Club. The race schedule is as follows:

gulf series September 28 Dunedin Cup

October 26November 23

Bay seriesMay 24 3:53p High Tide 2.4 11:03p Low Tide 0.3May 31 5:33p Low Tide 0.1 11:45p High Tide 2.4June 21 2:41p High Tide 2.8 9:56p Low Tide 0.2June 28 3:18p Low Tide 0.7 9:25p High Tide 2.1

All Bay Series races start at 6:45 p.m. with the attempt to get two races in per date. Signal will be located at the Dunedin boat clubhouse floating dock.

Skippers can register for the Gulf races online at http://dunedinboatclub.org/racing-2 . NOR is posted there as well. Only the P-A-G Run and Dunedin Cup have a registration fee. For CYC participants, the Gulf Race results will count toward the Robert Word award.

God Save the Poor Sailor.


MaY Is a MOntH of both tradi-tional and fun events at the club. One of our heart-warming traditions is the ARC Fun Day Saturday, May 11. CYC employees and members treat our special ARC guests to a day of swimming, boat-ing, dancing and eating. The staff at ARC tells us that many groups help them, but CYC is the only group to invite ARC into their home.

Not once, but twice in May, we’re offering you a weekend-long approach to fun. Friday, May 3, join us upstairs for dinner and dancing. Saturday, May 4, bet on the Kentucky Derby, run in a horse race and listen to music at our annual Derby Day Party on the Tiki Deck. If you are still ready to party, why not close out

the weekend at the Cinco de Mayo party Sunday on the Tiki Deck when Chef John and his crew serve a great Mexican buffet.

We have something entertain-ing every day of the Memorial Day Weekend as well, with the

Hot Rod Hornets Friday, May 24. The Hornets are the second in the series of Friday-featured bands. Memorial Day fun continues with a Saturday Night movie by the pool. We’ll have music on the Tiki Deck Sunday, followed by our traditional cook-out Monday.

Did you attend the inaugural Smooth Jazz Sunday? If so, you were one of nearly 150 people who enjoyed the great food, music and Mimosa/Bloody Mary bar. We had a sold-out event and it was awesome! Make your reservations early for the May 19 Smooth Jazz Sunday.

Thanks go out to Tish Wold, Khris Thurpin, Deb Matt-son, Christy Crist, Amie Crosby, Olivia Prince and Abbey Heimensen for planning and hosting the Spring Fling Party April 27 to benefit The Haven, a domestic abuse shelter. Thanks also to our members for their very generous dona-tions.

Our new events are rockin’ the club. Todd and Amie Crosby and Jim Hannigan made our first Master’s Watch Par-Tee a great success. Scott Koffman was a crowd pleaser at our initial Friday featured band.

Check out this column every month to find out how to have fun at CYC!

By greg garner, Vice Commodore

HouSe and GrouNdSsOCKs are gOne, boats are blessed, and summer is just around the corner! Our antiquated phone system has been replaced and is functioning as I write this. We’ve completed the new cable TV on the docks, as well as a totally new Wi-fi/internet system for the docks and drydock area, including the pool. I’m sure some tweaking will be necessary, but the fiber optics internet should handle our members’ and guests’ needs for some time to come.

A new icemaker has been installed close to the Tiki bar to help ease the load on Gage and Kane while serving our thirsty members poolside. A new over-pool umbrella replaces the broken one. The pool heater is keeping the water temp right at a comfortable 86 degrees, and all is ready for summer.

Spring is planting time, and with Cheryl Schulz’s help, we are attempting to get new, Florida friendly landscaping ap-proved, ordered and planted to brighten up the front of our club before the summer heat arrives. More to come on that.

We were finally able to obtain the necessary bids for our “walk-in cooler” replacement. The project will be a large one and will require a club closing. Dates will be determined after talking to all parties involved, but we will keep the Tiki bar open. We are working on ideas for limited food service.

We continue to work in the background, giving our “lady” lipstick and polish (otherwise known as touch up paint and repair) with Tom and his crew completing many of the necessary repairs, as well as the desired items (such as hair dryers) that are needed or requested. John is back from vacation, and we have new monthly menu items for everyone to check out, so stop by and look or watch for Tom’s Constant Contact email.

House and Grounds meets at 6:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting is May 7. All members are not only welcome but encouraged to attend. Please join us!

It’s your club….don’t be a stranger!

CYC Water aerobics “Mermaids”Come join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for water aerobics!

entertainmentBy Mary Kay delk, rear Commodore


Gulls TracksBy lynne shackelford

gulls president

I HOpe YOu were one of the 60+ ladies who enjoyed the new fashions from Sign of the Dolphin in Seminole at our Ladies Luncheon April 17. Our thanks to Linda Wolbert and her staff for a wonderful show. Also, thanks to Terry Brusini, Carmen Marsh, Sharon Crist, Mary Lou Dean, Mitzie France and Lynne Shackelford who modeled. Our thanks also go to Virginia for really picking up on the theme with table decorations, chop sticks and fortune cookies.

Our Thought for the Day winner was Sue Paris with the win-ning thought: A girlfriend is a sister you choose for yourself.

The Gulls are proud to support our veterans again by donating 12 handmade lap robes and hats to the VA Hospital. We also donated 15 cancer hats to patients at Morton Plant Hospital.

This will be our last luncheon for the season. However, we still have opportunities for people to help.

Saturday, May 11, is ARC FUN DAY AT CYC. We need volunteers to help fold shirts prior to the event and then we need volunteers the day of the event to pass out shirts and name tags, help with food service and general assistance. If you can help, please contact Lynne Shackelford at [email protected] or Helen Correia at [email protected].

Although formal luncheons are over, a group of us still meets every Wednesday in the Gulls Nest between10:30-11:00 a.m. to socialize and then have lunch upstairs. Please come early or just for lunch. We’d love to have you join us!

Models: Back row: L-r: denise Vought (Sign of the dolphin) and Linda Wolbert (Sign of the dolphin) Front row: L-r: Lynne Shackelford, Mary Lou dean, Terry Brusini, Mitzie France, Sharon Crist, Carmen Marsh and Pat Meyer (Sign of the dolphin). GM Tom Brusini and Sharon Crist.

Table decorations.

donated lap robes and hats.


Th e Clearwater Challenge

saturday, May 4th Post Time 3:00 on the big screen Join us on the dry dock Complimentary Mint Juleps derby day Menu Specials Stick Horse races & Gambling derby day Attire: Formal from the Waist uP! 727-447-6000

Sunday, May 5 promises to be a big fiesta! Enjoy Margarita specials all afternoon, along with tacos, nachos, salsa, queso and much more…Ole!

Party on the Tiki deck!

Sunday, May 12th

all so Mom doesn’t have to cook!Make the Mom in your house happy –

Two seatings: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Reservations Required. 727-447-6000


2019 of the Socks


A Spectacular 107th Blessing of the FleetWHat a GLORIOUS DAY we had for the well attended Blessing of the Fleet. Helping to make the occasion so special was the return of Clearwater High School’s USMC Jr.ROTC cadets and Dr.Pat Snair play-ing, “Amazing Grace” on her bag-pipes. Fr. Bob blessed each boat as it passed including the Coast Guard.

Following that blessing the Coast Guard boat participated in the har-rowing rescue of 13 passengers on a sinking boat the next day. As Fr. Bob has said before, “What do we do with the blessings we receive? We pay the blessings forward.”


A Spectacular 107th Blessing of the Fleet

Blessing of the Fleet continued on page 10


Blessing of the Fleet continued from page 9


Members and loved ones of members who have passed away during the year

Terry AidmanDee Ann AndrettiRon AugustineBob HorstErma HudsonMarvin IveyRichie KeastElizabeth MannionEugene Miller

In Memory of…

Monsignor Edward MulliganVirginia MurphyFay NicholsonPeggy PowellMarc RickeyKen SwanickDavid WelbyNanci Wilson


Our final Meeting of the YearAll Bow Chasers are invited to our annual Change of

Watch luncheon May 7 in the Dining Room. The program will include sailing awards, annual awards and installa-tion of the new Advisory Board. Members have received invitations with details. Guests are welcome. Please make your reservation in advance with the club. Contact Theresa Haverkamp with any questions.2019-2020 advisory Board

Thanks go to our Nominating Committee of Theresa Haverkamp, Mitzie France and PC Sandie Ramsden for put-ting together our new slate of officers and chairmen:

Captain – Linda DornCo-Captain - Lynne McCaskillSecretary – Judy UmeckTreasurer – Terry RadfordRace Captain – Mary Lou DeanAssistant Race Captain – Cathy McNallyCruise Captain – Phyllis NordmanAssistant Cruise Captain – Sherril YoderEducation – Cheryl SchulzFleet Captain – Anita CaffertyMembership – Terry BrusiniPublicity/Historian – PC Sandie RamsdenFWSA Delegates - Theresa Haverkamp, PC Sandie

Ramsden and Linda Dornflorida Women’s sailing association

The FWSA Annual Meeting will be hosted by the Salty Sisters Thursday, May 16, at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. The morning meeting will include end of the year reports, annual awards and officer installation followed by a lun-cheon. Contact PC Sandie Ramsden for reservation details.Blessing of the fleet

The Bow Chasers participated in the club’s Blessing of the Fleet April 13. Members climbed aboard boats belong-ing to Mitzie and Jack France, Sherril and Dave Yoder and Phyllis and Dick Nordman to participate in the blessing on the water and then gathered at the picnic table to share snacks afterward.Breakfast with Mrs. Bunny

The Bow Chasers provided entertainment for the club’s annual Bunny Breakfast April 20. Mitzie France dressed as Mrs. Bunny, ready for photo opportunities with the chil-dren. Anita Cafferty played the piano, led songs and dem-onstrated steps for the bunny hop. Staff members Jason provided amazing balloons for the children, and Rosie made adorable pancakes.

By pC sandie ramsden, Bow Chasers publicity

Chaplain’s Log

tHIs Year’s Blessing of the Fleet not only featured perfect weather but will be remembered as a day when the blessing received was quickly extended where needed most.

Shortly after joining the CYC Fleet and receiving their blessing, the United States Coast Guard crew was dis-patched to an emergency near Anclote Key and partici-pated in the rescue of 13 persons whose vessel had taken on water and eventually sank. What could have become a tragedy ended with a blessing as all 13 persons were safely rescued from the Gulf of Mexico. When I later learned the details of this rescue, I was reminded once again that the blessings we receive always have the potential to become a blessing for others in return.

May the days to come continue to bring blessings to our CYC family, and through each of us may those good gifts become a special blessing for all those whom we encounter along the way.

Fr Bob (727 )510-6153 [email protected]

A Day of Blessings Meant to LastBy fleet Chaplain father Bob Wagenseil


Bunny Breakfast was Hoppin’


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

May events

Wednesday 1stMembership Meeting 6:30 p.m.saturday 4thKentucky derby Partysunday 5thNew Member orientation 11:30 a.m.Cinco de Mayo Fiestatuesday 7thBow Chasers Change of Watch House & Grounds Meeting 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 8thFinance Meeting 6:00 p.m.Cruisers Meeting 6:30 p.m.thursday 9thTeam Trivia 7:00 p.m.saturday 11thArC Fun daysunday 12thHappY MOtHer’s daY!Mother’s day Grand Brunch 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. seatings reservations requiredtuesday 14thYachting Meeting 6:00 p.m.entertainment Meeting 6:30 p.m.Wednesday 15thJazz Nightthursday 16thBoard of director’s Meeting 6:00 p.m.Bingo Night 7:00 p.m.saturday 18thPrivate ddsunday 19thSmooth Jazz Sundaytuesday 21stTrustees Meeting 5:30 p.m.Book Club 6:00 p.m.thursday 23rdBingo 7:30 p.m.thursday 23rd -sunday 26thCruise-out to the Keysfriday 24th

4th Friday Night entertainment—red Hot Hornetssaturday 25th

CYC Movie Night

Monday 27thMemorial day BBQtuesday 28thNo Lunch ServedClub opens at 5:00 p.m.Wednesday 29thSailors’ Table 7:00 p.m.

June events

saturday 1st

Private Mdrsunday 2ndNew Member orientation 11:30 p.m.tuesday 4thHouse and Grounds Meeting 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 5thMembership Meeting 6:30 p.m.sunday 9th

Smooth Jazz Sundaytuesday 11th

entertainment Meeting 6:30 p.m.Wednesday 12th

Finance Meeting 6:00 p.m.Cruisers Meeting 6:30 p.m.sunday 16thHappY fatHer’s daY!!Father’s day Breakfast 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.dad’s eat Free (Members)Free Hot dogs for dad’s at Tikituesday 18th

Book Club 6:00 p.m.Yachting Meeting 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 19th

Jazz Night 7:00 p.m.thursday 20th

Board of directors Meeting 6:00 p.m.Bingo Nightsaturday 22nd

Castaway Three rooker Bar tuesday 25th

Trustees Meeting 5:30 p.m.Wednesday 26th

Sailors’ Table 7:00 p.m.saturday 30th

red, White and Blue party

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, Steve McNallyCYC OrganIzatIOnsBow Chasers, Judy umeckCruising, don and Joan Cartergulls, Lynne Shackelfordip’s store, COMpasseditors: Janis Howard, PC Sandie rams-den, Judy umeck photo Credits: Tom Brusini, Gwynne English, Bob Griffin, Jim Hannigan, Janis Howard, Patti Morrison, dick Nordman, Phil Pinol, PC Sandie ramsden, Lynne Shackelford, Judy umeck, PC Tish WoldThe deadline for all copy, ads and photos is the Friday following the Board of Directors’ meeting each month.

CYC eVeNTS save these dates


general Manager’s letterBy tom Brusini, general ManagersOMeOne slOW tHIs Year dOWn! Are we almost half-way through 2019?

Have you seen the new BINGO set-up? A real lighted Bingo board makes it easier for all to see and play! What’s next? Dabbers? Come play on the 23rd and find out!

Have you ever been to Team Trivia, hosted by our very own Stacey Bridenback? The operative word here is “team,” folks! Get a table together and join in this fun evening—prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!

save these dates for the month of May:saturdaY, 4tH: Kentucky Derby Party! Hosted by Terry Brusini, Mitzie France and Brenda Brennan, this one’s for the ponies! We’ll have the Tiki TV’s on all day, awaiting the running of the Derby around the 6:00 hour. We’ll feature Hot Browns and Mint Juleps for everyone, and even have our very own horse race and betting, plus pictures with our horse!sundaY, 5tH: Cinco de Mayo party on the Tiki deck! Hosted by Past Commodore Sandie Ramsden, this promises to be the big fiesta! We’ll enjoy Margarita spe-cials the entire afternoon, along with tacos, nachos, salsa, queso and much more…Ole!saturdaY, 11tH: ARC Foundation Fun Day! Join us as we volunteer cooking, serving our friends, taking them on boat rides, and singing and dancing with them. This is truly a ‘count your blessings’ day, so very rewarding for all of us more fortunate folks.sundaY, 12tH: Mother’s Day Grand Brunch Buffet! Chef John pulls out all the stops for this fantastic once-a-year brunch: carving station, oyster & shrimp boat, entrées, desserts and breakfast items! We’ll be taking reservations for seatings at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., so make sure you think ahead and take care of the one that brought you into this world! Both seatings always sell out!sundaY, 19tH: Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch re-

turns! For those of you who came to this in April, you know what a blast it is! Same great omelet station and all your favorites for the low, low price of $10.95…wow!MOndaY, 27tH: Memorial Day Cookout & Games! The big waterslide will be here for the kids, cookout on the patio, boardwalk games and pie-eating contest!

As always, details to follow for all parties and functions—

times, cost, location, and more. Call or email now and make your reservation so we know how many to expect!

Keep those comments coming! It’s 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 remainTom Brusini

CYC BooK CLuBBy 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. 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:

May 21 LILLIAN BOXFISH TAKES A WALK

by Kathleen rooney

June 18 MY BRILLIANT FRIEND

by elena ferrante

April Team Trivia winners


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 april 17th

Monday May 27th

sunday May 5th sunday May 12th

saturday May 25th

CYC/Bee Bee ARC FUN DAY!

Saturday, May 11 th10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In 1993 – 26 years ago – Tom and Beverly ‘Bee Bee’ Brewer helped launch CYC’s Fun Day for the Upper Pinellas Association of Retarded Citizens.

Come out for the Fun Day! Volunteer for one of the best experiences of the year– and Enjoy:l Hamburgers and hot dogs l Pontoon boat rides from the Clearwater Marine Aquariuml Music and Dancingl Swimming in the chilled pool, plus games and ... l CYC’s fabulous Ice Cream Sundae Station

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