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Clear water Yacht Club

C MPASSJanuary 2021

Inside

See page 6 for more Change of Watch photos

See page 8 for more Tinsel & Tides Social photos

Change Of Watch —Oh What a Night! Tinsel and Tides brings

Christmas Cheer

CYC Compass January 20212

Commodore’s Corner

2021 Officers, DirectOrs,AppOintments & trustees

CYC OfficersMary Kay Delk Commodore Gregory Crist Vice CommodoreCurtis Wold Rear CommodoreDennis Sheehan TreasurerMisha Kelly SecretaryRod White Fleet CaptainGreg Garner Immediate Past CommodoreBoard of DirectorsJoan Carter Kelley LesperanceAmie Crosby Rich LibonateJim Hannigan Jamie Patchett Board of TrusteesPC David Billing Harry Jamieson PC Dick Boblenz PC Hoyt Nichols Wayne Huneke PC Gary StrohauerAppointmentsFr. Bob Wagenseil Fleet Chaplain Dr. Don Collins Fleet Surgeon

The Year 2020 will be re-membered for changing the way we all define normal. The year 2021 offers us hope that as the Coronavirus vaccine is administered, we will return to some-thing close to our old normal.

At CYC, 2020 has also been a year of unprecedented change, led by the resignation of two general managers. What are we going to do during the interim when we are without a full-time manager?

Our very well-regarded Office Manager, Virginia, will once again serve as Acting GM. She will be assisted by our Food and Beverage Manager, Michael Irwin. Assistant Office Manager Mary will also step up to help.

In early January, the Board will also develop a six-month business plan to guide us through this interim time. We will hone our selection criteria and focus on how to set up the new general manager for success.

One of the questions members ask is, what is the condition of our docks and clubhouse? How can we ever afford to replace one or both of them? The Board approved forming a Capital Improvements Committee. The committee will focus on evaluating our facilities, determining if they need repair or replacement and how to pay for any improvements.

Please know that we are enforcing Covid safety measures. If you have seen the plexiglass dividers used to shield the food stations at our Sunday Brunch, you know the lengths our staff goes to keep you safe.

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your Commodore for 2021.

CommodoreMary Kay Delk

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 January 27.

bOard HigHligHTs

The Board of Directors took the following actions at the December 17 meeting:

l Received reports from the interim General Manager, Fleet Captain, House and Grounds, Treasurer, Yachting and Finance. l Approved new members (two trial and one rejoin) and one status change (seasonal to social).l Approved modifying the dry dock men’s room to make it accessible to female members.l Approved extending CYC support and membership access to participants of the US Open Racing Series (OCR) Regatta.

The next Board of Directors meeting is January 21.

By Misha Kelly, Secretary

CYC’s Chowdah Challenge Sunday, February 21

Are you happy as a clam at high tide? Are you corny as they come?

Either way, chowdah’s what you need! Do you make a wicked chowdah?

Show us what ya got and maybe win a prize or two! All chowdahs are welcome!

If cooking’s not your thing, get in your cah, head to the club and sample CYC’s

finest chowdahs. It’s going to be mahvelous!

YUM! YUM! YUM! Vote for the Most Unique the Best Decorations & the Best Overall

3January 2021 CYC Compass

IT IS MY pleaSure to be con-tinuing in the role of Yachting Chair for 2021. With such a challenging year in 2020, we managed to pull off our goal to “Put the ‘Y’ back in CYC,” and I greatly appreciate the support of our dedicated Race Committee mem-bers and volunteers who made that possible.

For 2021, we are starting off strong supporting the Florida Olympic Class Series https://ocr.ussailing.org/ February 4-7. We have a team of volunteers, led by Gerard Kane, gathering up the necessary equipment and volunteers. This is a great opportunity to get out on the water and witness Olympic class racing. Train-ing will be provided.

March 6 is the Clearwater to Pass-A-Grille Run Re-gatta, in partnership with the Dunedin Boat Club (who can field the most boats—them or us?). We will begin the regatta Friday, March 5 with a skippers’ meeting at the Tiki bar. Gather up your boat and crew now, and plan to join us for a fun race. We will finish up Satur-day night with awards and merriment at the Pass-A-Grille Yacht Club, where we will be provided compli-mentary dockage.

For those who are more interested in cruising than rac-ing their sailboats, Rob and I are traveling to Captiva Island and points in between from January 16-24. I hope to plan more of these cruising trips throughout the year. Where do you want to go?

The next Yachting meeting is Tuesday, January 26 at 6 p.m.

I hope everyone had a joyous holiday season - Happy New Year!

By Kelley lesperanceYachting Chairman

Yachting

At the December 17 Board of Directors meeting, the following memberships were approved:David & Tracy PhillipsIf you see the pineapple flag on a table, please introduce yourself and give our newest members a warm CYC welcome!

CYC New Members

I aM honored to be elected to serve as CYC’s 2021 Fleet Captain and will do my best to deserve that honor. I appreciate the help I have received from our Rear Commodore and offers of support from many others.

CYC is a long-standing member of the Florida Council of Clubs (FCYC), the most exclusive yacht club organi-zation in Florida. Because of our membership, we need to maintain our docks to represent our club to others as well as for the enjoyment of our members.

We will start implementing a plan to improve the ap-pearance of our marina. I will begin by walking the docks with the GM and scheduling time with Dan and Linda (Maintenance and Dockmaster) to discuss some necessary improvements.

I will ask the board for approval, in the future, for ad-ditional help needed to maintain our current docks until we can replace or recondition them. We will also be reviewing the slip leases, updating the hurricane check-list, log sheets and procedures for the use of our fleet. I will gain a better understanding of the duties of each staff member that takes care of the fleet and sailing equipment.

Waterside committee meetings are on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. There will be an extra committee meeting in January right after the holidays.

WatersideBy rod WhiteFleet Captain

CYC bOOk ClubBy diane Switalski

The BooK CluB meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the boardroom. 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 or Mary at 727-447-6000.

All books are selected by the members prior to discus-sion. Our upcoming meetings will feature the following:

January 19THE EVENING AND THE MORNING

by Ken Follett

February 16CONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45

by lisa unger


one Year ago, we had no idea what was coming our way. Perhaps that’s the definition of a “New Year!” We enter it with resolutions (in some cases hangovers), but in most cases with hopes and dreams for the days and months that lie ahead. It all starts off as a clean slate, but at times what will be written lies well beyond our control.

Those who celebrated the New Year in 1941 had little if any idea that Pearl Harbor would bring the year to a tragic and life-changing conclusion; one that would turn the world upside down for years to come. And much the same will surely be written about the events which followed January 1, 2020. However, whether 1941 or 2020, there are many choices which do remain within our power to make, no matter what the future may hold, among which are the following:

We have the power to: n Love the people around usn forgive n be generous n be kindn bring comfort to those who mournn encourage one anothern over come evil with goodn pray and not to cursen respect the dignity of othersn seek the common good

“We do not have the power to change the wind, but we do have the power to adjust our course and trim our sails.”

A new year has begun. With what ever may come, may God give us the wisdom, power and courage we need to make 2021 a good one.

Happy New Year!Fr [email protected]

Chaplain’s LogBy Fleet Chaplain Father Bob Wagenseil

By Curtis Wold, rear Commodorehappy new Year, CYC!

As an early Christmas/Hanukkah pres-ent to all committee members, in thanks for their efforts this past year, we did not hold an Entertainment Committee meet-ing in December.

December 19 we held the Tinsel and Tides social on the drydock. Thanks to Christy Crist, Jim Hannigan and Olivia Prince in putting that together.

We celebrated New Year’s Eve, bidding good riddance to 2020 and welcoming in 2021 at the Tiki bar and dry-dock with music by Shades. We held it downstairs so more members could participate while maintaining COVID re-strictions. We took advantage of the food station concept that worked so splendidly at Sunday Brunch and Change of Watch.

Saturday, January 16, plan to come to the Pirate Party. Even though Gasparilla is postponed, we will still hold an outdoor gathering at the Tiki bar for this January tradition. Jim Hannigan, CYC’s “Captain Morgan,” will be leading the effort.

Finally, Saturday, January 23, we have booked, by popular demand, Dueling Pianos. This time it will be outside on the drydock. Join us for some great entertainment. More details will follow.

And now for something completely different: Yacht Club Trivia. I recently learned why some yacht clubs include the word “Corinthian” in their name. Any ideas? Text me at (727) 641-8633 with your answer and your name. I will buy the third member who texts me the correct answer a drink at the Tiki bar.

Finally, we are looking forward to scheduling a couple of key events each month in 2021, taking the latest COVID restrictions into account, and continuing to find and book live music when practical so that when you are looking for somewhere to go, you continue to join your CYC family for a great time!

The next Entertainment meeting is Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m. Until then, I can be reached at [email protected] or on my cellphone by text or voice at (727) 641-8633.

Happy New Year, CYC!

entertainment

every Friday night and sunday afternoon we will feature live music on the Tiki deck


Change of Watch Feast and Festivities

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Tinsel&

TidesChristmas Social


11-15 YearS:

6-10 YearS:

21-25 YearS:Gary & Patricia Strohauer

Mary Farnham & Bob LavinRobert de Vos

Ann GuthrieJohnny & Phyllis Cardosi

Ange BoudleJoe & Helen Corriea

Roy Turner & Madeline Conner

Gerhard ErtingshausenCraig & Janice Joy

Paula ArgyrosPhil & Carol Beauchamp

Donna GollahanShirley Iarrobino

Paul Lightfoot & Barbara LoubierHal & Patricia Bodley

ReJane Cameron & Anthony MeskawyMichael & Kiffie Hester

Judy UmeckLinda Welby

Michael MaddenBill & Cathy Athanson

Gene & Linda DornEd & Bonnie Justeadt

Ron & Pam WardDave & Deb Aune

Delmar LewisKelly & Sandy McCarty

Joseph & Patricia MonteroStephanie Sen & Stephan Brandstadter

Robert & Ducksie StoddardKen & Jeannette Doran

Bill & Paige ChristianBill Cooke (Cookie)

Lance & Sherri MeyersonJim & Moira TurnerBrian & Lori Glover

Melissa Honeycutt & Michael LesterJim & Debbie KrchmarDavid & Susie LouiselleBob & Joanne McIntyre

16-20 YearS:

35 YearS:

1-5 YearS:

CeleBraTIng YearS WITh CYC In JanuarY

CYC MeMBerS!


HOuse and grOuNdsBy gregory Crist, Vice CommodoreWelCoMe To 2021 and a whole new year!

Traditionally, the turning of the calendar brings about time for reflection and New Year’s resolutions. As we wave goodbye to 2020, our House and Grounds team has one simple resolution this year! Make CYC a club our members feel is warm, welcoming and a safe environment.

First, we appreciate your patience with the facilities. Our clubhouse is going through a number of important updates which include bathrooms, electrical and other

construction/maintenance items. While some of these repairs were anticipated, other items were also in need of attention, which caused significant and unexpected delays. The great news to share is that work is nearly complete.

Next, our culinary team has brought back some of your seasonal menu favorites in the Grille and down at the Tiki bar. If you haven’t checked out Chef John’s new specials yet, be sure to do so.

Finally, we have a number of important objectives to ac-complish in 2021. If you have an interest in getting more involved at CYC, the House and Grounds Committee is a great place to start.

I look forward to seeing you around the club! Have a question or comment? Share it with me at: [email protected]

Cheers!

By Anita Cafferty, Bow Chasers Publicity“I goT noThIng!”

I always wanted to start an article that way, and unfortunately today, that is the grim reality. The Bow Chasers have always been known to be a fun-loving group of gals. We are either trying to fit our less than ‘swell-t’ shapes into our itty-bitty prams and sail…er…frolic around the basin of CYC, or gathering at various holiday parties, drinking wine, having ecstatic taste feasts, sam-pling each and every culinary masterpiece, and we always man-age to save room for Carmen’s out-of-this-world homemade flan.

Although we are, of course, elated that our own Mary Kay Delk has become the new Commodore, every other activity we had planned for December was cancelled. I guess the silver lining is that without all the parties, imbibing and eating ... our less than ‘swell-t’ bodies might just be able to fit into our itty-bitty prams a little easier.

Happy New Year all!


sunday 27th

Colin Hughes—Tiki 12-4 p.m.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 Bar hoursTuesday-Thursday 5:00 -10:00 pmFriday 2:00 pm - closingSaturday & Sunday 11:00 am - closing

CYC eVeNTs Save These dates

January eventsFriday 1sthappY neW Year 2021!Tiki open 1:00-6:30 p.m.Tuesday 5thbow Chasers 5:30 p.m.House and grounds 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 6thMembership 6:00 p.m.Friday 8thlive Music—TikiTuesday 12thentertainment 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 13thFinance 6:00 p.m.Cruisers 6:30 p.m.Friday 15thlive Music—TikiSaturday 16thPirate PartyTuesday 19thbook Club 6:00 p.m.Thursday 21stboard of directors 6:00 p.m.Friday 22ndlive Music—Tiki

CYC Committees and OrganizationsCoMMITTeeSentertainment, rC, Curtis WoldFinance, richard libonatehouse & grounds, VC, gregory CristMembership, amie Crosby nominating Committee, iPCgreg garnerpolicy, Commodore, Mary kay delkSailing activities, Claire englishWaterside, rod WhiteYachting, kelley lesperanceCYC organIzaTIonSBow Chasers, linda dorn Cruising, gary and sondra Newcomgulls, lynne shackelfordip’s Store, CoMpaSSeditor: Janis Howard, Joseph lane, scott Newmark, Judy umeckart production: randy gdovin photo Credits: Jim Hannigan, scott Newmark, Judy umeck

The deadline for all copy, ads and photos is the Friday following the Board of Directors’ meeting each month.

Saturday 23rddueling Pianos—TikiTuesday 26thYachting 6:00 p.m.Waterside 6:30 p.m.Wednesday 27thsailors’ Table 7:00 p.m.Friday 29thlive Music—Tiki

February eventsTuesday 2nd

bow Chasers 5:30 pmHouse & grounds 6:00 pmWednesday 3rd

Membership 6:00 pmFriday 5th

live Music—TikiSunday 7th

Super BoWl lVTuesday 9th

entertainment 6:30 pmWednesday - 10th

Finance 6:00 pmCruisers 6:30 pmFriday 12th live Music—Tiki

Saturday 13th

2nd annual sweetheart Car showValentine’s dinner/danceSunday - 14th

happy Valentine’s day sweetheart brunchTuesday 16th

book Club 6:00 pmWednesday 17th

Jazz NightThursday 18th board of directors 6:00 pmFriday 19th

live Music—TikiSunday 21st

Chowdah ChallengeTuesday 23rd

Yachting 6:00 pmWaterside 6:30 p.m.Wednesday 24th

sailors Table 7:00 pmFriday 26th

live Music—Tiki

2nd Annual Sweetheart Car Show

Saturday, February 13th


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

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.clearwateryachtclub.org

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

It’s Time to Party like a Pirateat the dry dock

on the Sixte e nth of January in the ye ar 2021.

Ye be st be we aring your be stpirate attire ARRR!!!

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