April 2017

We didn’t have quite the number of fans at CYC for March Madness that the basketball folks have, but we filled up the Club almost every day with amazing activities. The Gulls celebrated their 40th anniversary as the Bow Chasers hit 30 years! Mardi Gras was as silly as ever and the Low Country Shrimp Boil as delicious as ever. St. Patrick’s Day took the cake (a Paddy Cake?); Blue Gavel came to us; the Clark Mills Regatta was ter-rific, and at the end of the month, the Snipes came back to town and the Commodores had a Ball. Look for pho-tos of those last two events in next month’s Compass – this issue was already too full of fun!

March madness at CYC

See page 5 for more Clark Mills Regatta photos

See page 8 for more Country Boil photos

See page 4 for more Bow Chasers 30th Anniv. photos

See page 6 for more Gulls 40th Anniv. photos

See page 11 for more Mardi Gras photos

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Commodore’s Corner

CommodoreEd Proefke Jr.

CYC Board HigHligHtsAt the Board of Directors meeting March 16, 2017,

the following actions were taken:l Minutes of the February meeting were approved.l New membership applications were approved.l Approved the revised 2017 budget proposed by

the Finance Committee for submission to the 2017 BOD and Trustees.Next meeting of the Board of Directors will be April 20, 2017.

2017 Officers, DirectOrs,AppOintments & trustees

CYC OfficersEd Proefke Jr. CommodoreCollin Heimensen Vice CommodorePhil Beauchamp Rear CommodoreDeborah Wilder TreasurerCurtis Wold Fleet CaptainMary Kay Delk SecretaryJohnny Cardosi Immediate Past CommodoreBoard of DirectorsJim CoatsCharles GeraciGerard KaneBoard of TrusteesP/C David Billing P/C Dick Boblenz James Eaton AppointmentsFr. Bob Wagenseil Fleet ChaplainDr. Don Collins Fleet SurgeonPeggy Powell FCYC DirectorJoe Slavin FCYC Alternate Director

Mike Jansen Richard LibonateTim Walsh

Wayne HunekeHarry JamiesonP/C Gary Strohauer

By Charlie Geraci, Membership Chairman

anniversary at Clearwater Yacht Club. Both of these groups have done so much over the years in service to the club, donations of needed items and providing social functions at CYC.

Tom is back with us on a full-time basis now after recovering well from his hip replacement. Welcome back Tom!

By the time you read this edition of the Compass, the Commodores Ball will be history. I would like to congrat-ulate all past Commodores of Clearwater Yacht Club and thank also them for their service to CYC.

Remember that during the season it is helpful to call ahead to make reservations on our busier nights. Also, be sure to come by for dinner and experience the new menu offerings.

Nancy and I look forward to seeing you around the club.

What a Month March has been!My valiant crew and I entered the St.

Petersburg to Habana regatta, which started the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 28. Our crew of six included yours truly, CYC members Gerard Kane and Pierre Maneri, my brother-in-law Hugh Ott, friend Larry Steele, and Marianne Hal-las, the brave only woman on board.

We sailed south, but on Wednesday evening, the wind dropped out and we sat for hours. Not wanting to be in the middle of the Gulf Stream Friday afternoon when a strong cold front would overtake our path, we started the motor and continued toward Cuba, no longer racing.

We arrived at Marina Hemingway greeted by Nancy and her brother and proceeded to learn about the culture of the Cuban people. After our visit and delaying a couple of days for a weather window to head back across the ocean to Key West, we left at 5 a.m. Wed., March 8. The trip across was a bit rough on everyone, but Valhalla handled the seas wonderfully.

We made our way back up the coast, arriving at CYC on Saturday, March 11. Our fantastic youth sailing team and many of our great CYC members welcomed us home. My crew and I truly appreciated the warm greetings and are happy to be back.

It was an honor also this month to congratulate the Gulls on celebrating their 40th anniversary and to also congratulate the Bow Chasers on celebrating their 30th

our MeMBership continues to grow thanks to members signing up their family and friends. We will continue our summer membership program, running from May 1 through Sept. 30, in which new members pay no initiation fee and dues of $125 per month. For more information, contact GM Tom Brusini in the of-fice at 727-447-6000.

We will hold a membership appreciation party on Sunday, April 23rd at the dry dock. There will be plenty of complementary food and beverages for all, so mark your calendars to share a fun outing with all our members. The next membership meeting date is sched-uled for Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m.

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WatersideBy Curtis WoldFleet Captain

By tim WalshYachting Chairman

Yachting

the FeBruarY Waterside meeting had continued discussions on a number of efforts, including club boat maintenance and dock main-tenance. Ress Marine has replaced and added a few pilings in the marina to help sustain our docks, while Tim Roberts and Dan recovered the concrete pad with artificial turf. Jack France is order-ing LEDs to try out on a few pedestal lights to see how they work. Letters have gone out to inactive slip holders encouraging boat and club use. We’re hoping to finish soon a review of slip and shore-power fees. The next Waterside meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 26th at 6 p.m.

Thanks to Gerard Kane, we started a monthly sunset

cruise for CYC members to gather on the Gulf to watch the sun go down, with our inaugural event on Feb. 18. The next sunset cruise will be on Saturday, April 22, getting underway about 6:30 p.m. We invite both power and sailboats planning for high tides and sunset (8:01pm that day), with a post-sunset reception/gather-ing at the Tiki. The intent is to keep it simple, make it fun, and exercise boats from the CYC Marina (and build some skills around dusk/night boating). We will send out more information by Constant Contact and e-mail or you can contact Gerard at gkane63@gmail.com or me (info below) if you’d like assistance with a running-light check prior to the event.

nautical trivia of the Month: Back by [some-what] popular demand. What is the name of the navigational instrument of double reflection by means of two mirrors used for the measurement of vertical and horizontal angles at sea? Text or e-mail the correct answer to me; the fifth correct answer will get a drink on my account at the Tiki.

As usual, I can be reached at cwold@tampabay.rr.com or on my cell phone by text or voice at 727-641-8633.

hooraY and thanK You! Our winter regatta season is a complete SUCCESS and it’s all because of YOU!! We’ve just completed the Laser Mid Winters East, the Clark Mills and the Snipes regattas and you volunteers made these regattas happen! Now we get to relax for the summer till the Clearwater Chal-lenge on Oct. 21, 2017.

Beer Can Races will continue with two races in April and May; participants will accrue points for CYC’s Robert Ward Trophy. Here is the remaining schedule for the Spring series:

Sunday, April 2, 2:30 p.m.Saturday, April 15, 1:30 p.m.Saturday, May 6, 1:30 p.m.Sunday, May 21, 2:30 p.m.

If you have a sailboat and want to race, check out the West Florida PHRF Gulf Race calendar. Note that Sun Coast Race Week out of St. Petersburg Yacht Club will be April 7-9.

I look forward to seeing you at The Club and on the water!

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 read-ing, 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 predetermined by the members prior to discussion. Our upcoming meetings will feature the following:

april 18“Hidden Figures”

By Margot lee shetterly

May 16“The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper”

By phaedra patrick

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Bow Chasers Celebrate turning 30The Bow Chasers celebrated our 30th anniversary with

a fabulous, fun party. More than 100 people joined to-gether in the dry dock to dance and dine the afternoon away. We shared memories of our 30 years of sailing, socials and service and, in true Bow Chaser fashion, made new memories of good times.

Many thanks to the 30th Anniversary Committee for all their hard work to make the event successful. Thanks also to Tiki master Gage for concocting our signature drink, the Capsize Cocktail.

rock the dock luauThe dry dock will be transformed into a tropical

paradise for the Rock the Dock Luau on Saturday, April 8. This is the very first time the Bow Chasers are sponsoring a Rock the Dock party, so you know that means lots of fun is in store. There will be flowered shirts galore, lots of leis and a special luau menu. Join the good time!

Breakfast with Mrs. BunnyThe annual Breakfast with Mrs. Bunny is an Easter egg

hunt and so much more! If your kids or grandkids like games, singing and winning prizes, be sure you make a reservation to join us on Saturday, April 15. The bunny-shaped pancakes are always a hit with the kids and grownups too.

sailing newsCongratulations to our Rainbow Regatta Team of

Dorothy Connor, Luce Gray, Cathy McNally and Joy Sheets. High winds meant that we will reschedule our own Love of Sailing regatta. In April, we are sending racers to interclub races put on by the Bitter Ends, Salty Sisters and Windlasses.

aPRIL SaILInG SCHEDuLE 4/4 Bunny Race (Team relay race)4/11 Spring Series Race 54/18 Spring Series Race 64/25 Grandmother’s Race / Sunlovers race – Charm race

Until next month, remember that the cure for anything is salt water.

By Mary Kay delk, Bow Chasers publicity

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By Fr. Bob Wagenseil Fleet Chaplain/sailing activities director

Sailing Activities

saturdays at Clearwater Yacht Club: April: 1, 8, 22, 29 (Blessing of the Fleet at CYC, 29th; Easter is the 15th, no classes)Youth after-school programTuesdays and Thursdays 1600-1730)April: 4 & 6, 25 & 27summer Camp 2017Mondays-Fridays 0900-1600 Session 1: 12-23 June (Graduation 1100 23 June)Session 2: 10-21 July (Graduation 1100 21 July) Session 3: 24 July – 4 August (Graduation 1100-04 August)

Winter/sprinG sailing classes have featured enthusiastic “Intrepid Sailors” of all ages enjoying the gift of fine weather and fair winds! This has been a winning combination for us, enabling both kids and adults to fine-tune their upwind sailing skills.

We are especially proud of our young sailors who volunteered to offer their time and service during the Laser Mid-Winter Regatta by preparing coffee and transporting food to the Sailing Center. They arrived ready for work at 0700. (Not too bad for typical kids who might have preferred to sleep in on a Saturday morning!) Service to the community is an important aspect of the universal values we hope to instill in the lives of our children, and over the past several months they have exemplified the values of service and sac-rifice not only during the Laser Regatta but through their participation in the Ted Irwin Memorial “Feed the Hungry” Sailathon.

Our Winter/Spring programs will continue to meet through the month of April. Saturday classes will con-clude with CYC’s Blessing of the Fleet on 29 April, and our After-School program will finish up on Thursday 4 May. We will then move into high gear in preparation for the start of our six-week summer camp.

I know that I speak for all our Intrepid Sailors when I say that we are truly thankful to be part of the Clear-water Yacht Club “family.” We wish you “fair winds,” the love of family and friends, a Happy Passover, and Easter Blessings.

Fr Bob WagenseilFleet Chaplain(727) 510-6153 frbob.wagenseil@gmail.com

The Intrepid Sailors were out in full force for the Clark Mills Regatta and Commodore Proefke was on hand to congratulate the young winners.

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By linda humphers, Compass editor

CYC’s veneraBle Gulls celebrated their 40th anniversary in March with a lovely luncheon and historical display that showed just how much this group has contributed to the Club in the past four decades.

Over the years, this group has raised nearly $95,000 from various fund raisers and the sale of their beautiful handmade crafts, all so they can provide gifts to the Club. Here’s a short list of what they have given to CYC: three pianos, two pool heaters, kitchen equipment and blinds. They have remodeled the ladies’ restrooms at least five times, paid for carpeting, the chandelier and the outside canopies. Most recently, the Gulls installed the beautiful Memorial Garden Wall.

The Gulls have also sponsored Toys for Tots and Break-fast with Santa; they’ve supported yachting with nu-merous landside activities, and they address, stamp and mail out the Compass each month. They take CYC into the community by contributing to the Marine Science Center, UPARC/ARC, Morton Plant Hospital and other outreach programs.

More than a dozen past presidents attended the luncheon to reminisce about the days when dues were $5 (now $15) and when 1985 president Hank Hardy purchased a camera with S&H Green Stamps. Gulls’ early scrapbooks from the 1970s and 1980s were filled with local newspaper articles that chronicled the Club’s advancement into sailing and of Club members just hav-ing fun.

Without any doubt, CYC owes the Gulls much appre-ciation for their generosity and their role in making CYC the warm, friendly Club that it is.

Gulls celebrate 40 yearsGulls Past Presidents 1977 Mary Lou Straker1978 Ann Cornett1979 Tibby Scheffer1980 Jan Dugan1981 Ann Welbon1982 Mary Ewell1983 Hank Hardy1984 Jean Wilson1985 Doris Sieburg1986 Dottie Hancock1987 Carol Brown1988 Carol Brown1989 Jean Stuart1990 Jane Christie1991 Marjorie Brandt1992 Betty Jean Schutz1993 Betty Jean Schutz1994 JoAn Medvedeff1995 Marie Krampert1996 June Hosner1997 Anne Emslie

1998 Mary Lou Spoto1999 Lois O’Donnell2000 Marie Bard2001 Jean Yocum2002 Jean Yocum2003 Marie Raptoulis2004 June Hosner2005 Liz Smith2006 Carol Dolan/ Sandee Pfister2007 Sandee Pfister2008 Marie Bard2009 Marie Bard2010 Nancy Perrigo2011 Nancy Perrigo2012 Lynne Shackelford2013 Lynne Shackelford2014 Joyce Jenkyn2015 Joyce Jenkyn2016 Lynne Shackelford2017 Lynne Shackelford

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tina Fitzgerald, a long-time CYC member and the first-mate of PC Robert de Vos, died on March 1. Tina was also co-editor of the Compass for many years, a job she was perfectly suited to thanks to her dazzling smarts, im-peccable memory and stringent command of grammar.

She was born in Darby, Pa., just five miles southwest of downtown Philadelphia and was an avid fan of both home-town teams, the Eagles and the Phillies. Tina graduated from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania, where she happened to take a class in economics from Robert de Vos (the PC insists she wasn’t a teenager when they met).

After the couple moved to Florida in 1994, Tina got her master’s degree at the University of South Florida, became a CPA and taught accounting classes at USF. She was quietly ac-tive in all CYC activities, pitching in wherever there was a need without any fanfare or expectation of acknowledgement.

Tina was a unique combination of brainy and kind. She was gentle and humble and funny. She was soft-spoken and un-pretentious, a pure soul who could deliver a three-word quip that could land with a laugh, not a sting.

For those of us who will always miss her, a celebration of Tina’s life will begin at noon on Sat., April 8 at CYC.

Tina was a strong supporter of Fr. Bob Wagenseil’s Youth Sailing Program at CYC. She had requested that any donations be sent to the Indian Rocks Family Sailing Association (c/o Fr. Bob at CYC).

InMemoriam

CYC New MembersAt the March 16 Board of Board of Directors meeting, the following memberships were approved:

Frank & Lynn Dame albert & Theresa Farrell Christine Melendy & Harrison Wilkes Jim & Connie Sutika Larry & Jeannine Schaub Katherine Schoelch Edward & Marian Eggert

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

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By tommy Meyer, Cruising Chairman

our trip to Venice Yacht Club was a hit-or-miss, depending on your perspective. For those who made the trip, it was wonderful being there during the annual Downtown Venice Art Festival. Despite chilly and windy conditions, crowds were huge and we had a wonderful time.

Dinner at Venice Yacht Club Friday night couldn’t have been better. We were treated extremely well, in fact, we closed the club down. After a long day at the art show we decided to just spend the evening at the Venice Tiki bar and play games, knowing that we had to cross Tampa Bay on Sunday.

The conditions were brutal with seas of five to seven feet and wind gusting to 20 knots. For one couple, it was so bad that they are buying a bigger boat, swearing to never go through that again. Those of you who didn’t make it were possibly being astute, figuring out that the weather was not cooperating. Nevertheless, everyone had a great weekend.

Next trip is our annual long cruise which will take us to Sarasota, Naples, Key West, Marathon, Marco Island, Ft. Myer, Longboat Key then home.

See you on the water.

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Country boil fills the bill

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CYC hosted the International Order of Blue Gavel during the association’s winter regional meeting on March 3 and 4. Blue Gavel is an international association of past yachting commodores that engages in educational and humanitarian activi-ties. Thirty-three attended the executive meet-ings, and on Friday night, with invited guests (totaling over 40) they enjoyed dinner and live music. Many compliments were given with regard to their dinners. Our own Fleet Captain, Curtis Wold, was the featured speaker and gave a very interesting and informative presenta-tion on the Joint Reconnaissance Branch at U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. At the Saturday Executive Meeting, CYC was presented with a plaque thanking us for hosting this year’s Regional Meeting. Most of the group also stayed for the Sunday Brunch before returning home.

Blue Gavel officers Robert “Buzz” Bisanz, SE Region VP, Woodstock, Ga.; Rosalie Davis Green, International President, San Pedro, Calif.; Hoyt Nichols, Clearwater Yacht Club Chapter President; and Karen E. Shea, District 8 Director.

CYC hosts Blue Gavel

Traveling Compass

CYC members are reading the Compass on their travels! Jim and Sandee Pfister took an issue to the Lowest Place on Earth (the Dead Sea) and to the King David Hotel in Jerusalem; Joe Correia and family read their Compass on Harmony of the Seas in the Caribbean.

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By phil Beauchamp, rear Commodore

Your entertainment Committee has been hard at work planning lots of new and different activities as well as some favorites that you’ve requested. So here goes…

Breakfast with the Bunny is on the 15th at 9 a.m. Let’s guess who will be the Easter Bunny this year! Reservations also, please. Easter Sunday, April 16

we feature our Grande Easter Brunch with two seatings, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

A Membership Appreciation event is being planned for Sunday, April 23rd. More details will be coming soon on how we’ll give back and thank our loyal club members!

Fr. Bob Wagenseil, our Fleet Chaplain will do the Bless-ing of the Fleet on Saturday, April 29th.

This ceremony is for all boaters, so plan to pass in review on your boat for this very special blessing and cookout on

the dock to follow. Here’s a new one…Salsa, Salsa, Salsa

on Sunday, April 30th at 3p.m. Christian and our Bar staff will teach us how to make some famous Margarita drinks, and Chef John and his kitchen team will demonstrate Salsa making. We’ll also have a dance instruc-

tor and music as we all learn Salsa dancing. Too much fun!

Still in the planning for May…. Cinco de Mayo May 5th at the Tiki, Kentucky Derby Party May 6th, ARC Fun Day May 13th,

Mother’s Day May 14th, plus live music every Sunday 1-5 pm at the Tiki, movie

Nights, family nights and much, much more!

Wait, don’t forget Live Music every Friday night, Jazz Night every 3rd Wednesday with Too Close, Trivia Night Shrimp

and Pasta night on the 13th and Bingo Night with an Italian Buffet on the 27th.

So, mark your calendars – daylight savings is here as we spring forward with lots and lots of good times for us all!

See you at the Club!

CYC/Bee Bee ARC FUN DAY!Saturday, May 13th, 2017

In 1993 – 23 years ago – Tom and Beverly ‘Bee Bee’ Brewer helped launch CYC’s Fun Day for the Upper Pinellas Association of Retarded Citizens. They served as hosts until Beverly’s passing in January, and to celebrate her memory, the event has been renamed Bee Bee Arc Fun Day.

Come out for the Fun Day! Volunteer for one of the best

experiences of the year – and Enjoy:l Hamburgers and hot dogs from Venus Restaurantl Pontoon boat rides from the Clearwater Marine aquariuml Dancing and music by JRl Swimming in the chilled pool, plus games and ... l CYC’s fabulous Ice Cream Sundae Station

Watch for more details on these upcoming fun events

Wednesday, April 19th

Saturday, april 15th Sunday, april 16th

Saturday, april 29th

Sunday, april 16th Friday, May 5th

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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

save these dates

april events

saturday 1stPrivate Event DD Sailing Programs Youth and Adult

sunday 2ndNew Member Breakfast 10:30am Beer Can Racing

tuesday 4thBow Chasers,Youth Afternoon Sailing House & Grounds 6:30pm

Wednesday 5thGulls Social 10:30, Membership 6:30pm

thursday 6thLand Cruisers 5:30pm,Youth Afternoon Sailing

saturday 8thSailing Programs Youth & Adult SailingBow Chasers Dock Party

sunday 9th Palm Sunday

tuesday 11thBow Chasers. Entertainment 6:30pm

Wednesday 12thGulls Social 10:30, Cruisers 6:30pm

thursday 13thFinance 6:00pm Bow Chasers Board Meeting 6:30pm Team Trivia 7:00pm

saturday 15th Breakfast with the Bunny Beer Can Racing, Private DD

sunday 16thEaster Sunday Buffets 11:00am & 1:30pm

tuesday 18thBow Chasers, Book Club 6:00pmYachting 7:00pm

Wednesday 19thGulls Social 10:30, Jazz Night Too Close

thursday 20thBoard of Directors 6:00pmapril 21stCruisers Long Cruise Begins

saturday 22ndSailing Programs Youth & Adult SailingPrivate Party MDR pm

sunday 23rdMember Appreciation Event

tuesday 25thBow Chasers, Youth Afternoon Sailing Trustees 5:30pm

Wednesday 26thWaterside 6:00pm, Sailor’s Table 7:00pm

thursday 27thYouth Afternoon Sailing

saturday 29thBlessing of the Fleet, DD Private

sunday 30thSalsa Sunday Margarita Party DD/Tiki

May eventstuesday 2nd

Bow Chasers, House & Grounds 6:30pmYouth Sailing pm

Wednesday 3rdGulls Social 10:30amMembership 6:30pm

thursday 4thYouth Sailing pm

Friday 5thCinco de Mayo at the Tiki

saturday 6thBeer Can Racing, Private MDR

sunday 7thNew Member Orientation 10:30am

tuesday 9thBow Chasers , Entertainment 6:30pm

Wednesday 10thGulls Social 10:30amCruisers 6:30pm

thursday 11thBow Chasers BOD MtgFinance 6:00pmTrivia Night

saturday 13thBee Bee ARC Foundation FUN DAY @ CYCPrivate DD pm

sunday 14th Mother’s Day Grand Brunch 11:30 & 1:30 Seatings

tuesday 16th Bow ChasersBook Club 6:00pmYachting 7:00pm

Wednesday 17thGulls Social 10:30amJazz Night Too Close Playing

thursday 18thBoard of Directors 6:00pm

Friday 19th CYC Fishing Tournament PM on the Golden Eagle

sunday 21st

Fish Fry Games 12pm

Beer Can Racing

tuesday 23rd

Bow Chasers

Trustees 5:30pm

Wednesday 24th

Gulls Social 10:30am

thursday 25thBingo Night Games Begin @ 7:30pm

Monday 29th Memorial Day Cookout & Games

tuesday 30th

Club Closed for Lunch Open at 5pm

Wednesday 31stGulls Social 10:30am, Waterside 6pmSailor’s Table 7:00pm

CYC committees and organizationsCoMMittees entertainment, Phil BeauchampFinance, Richard Libonatehouse & Grounds, Collin HeimensenMembership, Charles Geracinominating Committee, Johnny Cardosipolicy, Ed Proefke Jr.sailing activities, Fr. Bob WagenseilWaterside, Curtis WoldYachting, Tim Walsh

CYC orGanizationsBow Chasers, Theresa Haverkamp and Mitzie France Cruising, Tommy MeyerGulls, Lynn Shackelford

CoMpasseditor Linda Humphers photo Credits: Mary Kay Delk, Becky and Bob Griffin,Linda Humphers, Hoyt Nichols, Billy Shackelford Fr. Bob Wagenseil The deadline for all copy, ads and photos is the Friday following the Board of Directors’ meeting each month.

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General Manager’s LetterBy tom Brusini, General Manager

By Collin heimensen, vice Commodore sprinG has sprunG! Weather improving (did we even have a winter?), more boating, Club is busier than ever! Thanks to all members that helped us record yet another great month…you all are abso-lutely awesome!

Mark your calendars! April brings us more fun than ever! Thanks to our Entertainment Committee, chaired this year by our Rear Commodore, Phil Beauchamp, and his lovely wife Carol, for planning such fun events. Our St. Patrick’s Day Party was a complete success – thanks to host Past Commodore Sandie Ramsden and her decorating team for turning the clubhouse Irish!

“Don’t miSS” fUnctionS for thiS month:SaTuRDaY, aPRIL 8TH: Bow Chaser’s Dock Party! You know these ladies know how to throw a party, folks!SaTuRDaY, aPRIL 15TH: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Grab the kids, grandkids, nieces & nephews and come in for a fun time with Mrs. Bunny!SunDaY, aPRIL 16TH: Easter Sunday Grand Brunch Buffet! Not our regular breakfast buffet – this has all of that and lots more – carving station, entrées, vegetables, dessert!WEDnESDaY, aPRIL 19TH: Jazz night! Peggy Morris plays an awesome saxophone & flute!

Sunday, April 23rd: Member appreciation Party! Join us on the Tiki deck for an afternoon of music, great food and free stuff!SaTuRDaY, aPRIL 29TH: Blessing of the Fleet! One of our most time-honored traditions, folks. Be a part of the fleet, even as a guest on another boat, as our Fleet Chaplain, Father Bob Wagenseil, blesses all the boats in the procession!SunDaY, aPRIL 30TH: Salsa Sunday Party! Make & taste different salsas and margaritas, then learn how to dance the Salsa!

As always, details to follow for all parties – cost, time, location, and the like. The important thing is to call or email now and make your reservations so you don’t miss out!

Thanks again for your continued patronage of the

Club, and especially for recommending your friends to join our yacht Club family!

At your service,I remain,tom

MarCh Was another great month at the Club! The house and grounds committee was busy with many projects. Chef John has put together a new menu and some new specials that have been well received. The membership pro-vided many suggestions to us. Many of the suggestions are already on the new menu, and some will be featured as specials.

The next project we are working on is remodeling the dry dock restrooms and showers. We are in the process of designing the scope of the work and getting bids for the job. Todd Crosbie and PC Tim Roberts are leading the charge on the project.

The Dockmaster’s office is being remodeled and should be finished by the end of the month. Member Ken Schroeder has been generous to design and build out the project.

We have purchased a hand held VHF Radio for the Tiki Bar to back up the dockmaster and office staff to better serve our members.

We have many projects in progress that we will be sharing with you in the coming months as we get more of the details worked out.

As we look forward to the rest of 2017, we are organizing a list of proposed projects to improve the Club. We would love your input on ideas to improve the facility and the op-erations. The committee will be meeting on Tuesday, April 4th at 6:30 in the board room. Please join us for a short (I promise) meeting and then stay for dinner!

See you at the club!

If you enjoy:l Sailingl Imbibingl Dining l Telling sea storiesl Cruising in company with other sailboatsWe’re gathering in the Grill on the 4th Wednesday of each

month 6:30 p.m. for drinks and blather, 7 p.m. for dinner.next Sailors’ Table will be Wed., april 26.

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Clearwater Yacht Club830 S. Bayway Blvd.Clearwater, FL 33767Phone: 727 447 6000

Email: office@clearwateryachtclub.org

Website: www.clearwateryachtclub.org

CYC StaffTom Brusini General ManagerJohn Yingling Executive ChefVirginia Vollenweider Office ManagerMichelle Geis Accounting ManagerDan Geis Maintenance SupervisorLinda Carter Dockmaster