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JIB SHEET JULY 2018
Major Off
Event To
The
Races
USODA
CHARTER MEMBER GULF YACHTING ASSOCIATION
MEMBER FLORIDA COUNCIL OF YACHT CLUBS
JULY 2018
1st Junior Olympics AUGUST 2018
1st PYC Etiquette Class
4th 4th of July at the Club ~ Make your reservations today 8th PYC Dance Lessons ~ RSVP Required
FCA Chapter Dinner
5th Thursday Night Sailing 10th PYC Seafood Dinner Buffet ~ No Menu Service
USODA Committee Meeting 5:30pm ~ Reservations Required
11th Raft Up
6th FCA Sundowners Ceremony 7:00pm 12th Family Fun Day at the Club ~ Reservations
Required - 11:00am to 2:00pm
12th USODA Committee Meeting 5:30pm 14th Finance Committee Meeting
PYC Board Meeting 6:00pm
13th Raft Up ~ Blue Angels at Lil’ Sabine Bay 17th PYC New Member Reception
21st PYC Seminar Series 6:00pm
14th ~ 22nd USODA Optimist Nationals Championship 22nd PYC General Membership Meeting
25th Preemie Cup Regatta
24th PYC Board Meeting 6:00pm
30th PYC Dance Lessons ~ RSVP Required
Event Cancellation Policy: A 48-hour Event Cancellation/No Show Policy is in effect for all Club and Planned Events.
Any cancellations made with 48 hours of the event, or non-attendance to an event with a reservation, will be billed at full price.
Event Reservations - reservations@pyc.gccoxmail.com or 433-8804 ext. 109
FLAG OFFICERS
ABOUT THE COVER
JIM REEVES................................................b 438-4400 c 221-0308
Commodore...............................................................jjr@jjrfirm.com USODA 2018 Optimist National Championships
They’re coming, and PYC is ready! We anticipate up to 450 young sailors, at
CARLTON PROCTOR............................................c 323-791-3304 one coach per 10 participants, plus the sailor’s parents and family. In 2015,
Vice Commodore..................................................carlproc@aol.com the positive economic impact to Pensacola was over $ 1.2 million. We expect
NICOLE FERRY.........................................c 291-2325 H 453-1173 2018 to see an even bigger impact, and we are proud that PYC is such an asset
Rear Commodore...........................................nkferry@bellsouth.net to our community!
HAL SMITH.............................................................c 864-275-6290 This race showcases the nation’s best international Optimist dinghy sailors
Fleet Captain......................................... hal_smith@mindspring.com between the ages of 8 and15-years-old. The event features 3 championships.
DR. ANDY CANDELA...............................c 291-1114 H 916-2230
Registration and miscellaneous activities will occur July 13-14.
Secretary......................................................... acpath@earthlink.net The actual racing schedule is as follows:
4 days: (July 15-18) Optimist Nationals Championship
TIM KANE................................................ b 434-2374 h 433-7316 1 day: (July 19) Optimist Girls National Championship
Treasurer..................................................... tim@kanesherman.com 3 days (July 20-22) Optimist Team Race National Championship
PYC MANAGEMENT Important contacts for participants and followers:
Overall Race Chairman:
JIM WARWICK ..................................................... 433-8804 ex 104 Tom Pace, Jr. - 850-572-6727 - tgato@prodigy.net
General Manager .............................. jwarwick@pyc.gccoxmail.com
Principal Race Officer (PRO)
DEON BOATMAN ................................................ 433-8804 ex 101 Hal Smith, PYC Fleet Captain - 864-275-6290
Office Manager.........................................deon@pyc.gccoxmail.com hal_smith@mindspring.com
JENNIFER LANGHAM ......................................... 433-8804 ex 100 In case you don’t know the most important acronym, you needn’t ask.
Accounts Payable ...............................Jennifer@pyc.gccoxmail.com USODA means United States Optimist Dinghy Association
Webmaster
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SCOTT SEGERS .................................................... 433-8804 ex 102 DR. DAVID CHANDLER..................................................H 932-3012
Clubhouse Mgr/Events ..........................events@pyc.gccoxmail.com spinemd@bellsouth.net
STEVEN ORR.................................................. 206-3881 H 469-1472
ANDREA VANDAL .............................................. 433-8804 ex 105 steven.orr@pfgc.com
Bar Manager .............................................. bar@pyc.gccoxmail.com BOB SUTTON.......................................C 662-397-9285 H 466-2929
rrsutton01@cox.net
ARTIE GLESS ........................................................ 433-8804 ex 107 MURT GUILD.............................................. C 384-7846 H 455-9826
Executive Chef ....................................kitchen@pyc.gccoxmail.com natsum@bellsouth.net
DR. JOSH HACKEL..................................................... C850-698-2516
GREG SPITZER ..................................................... 433-8804 ex 108 jghackelmd@yahoo.com
Dockmaster.................................. DockMaster@pyc.gccoxmail.com CYNTHIA CANNON........................................................ C 384-0407
cannonwilliams99@yahoo.com
CÉSAR TRAVADO..................................................c 850-723-1278 TOM PACE, JR............................................................... 850-572-6727
Sailing Director.......................................................... pyc@post.com PYC SATORI MEMBER.......................................... tgato@prodigy.net
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ommodore’s Comments
hanks again to P/C Larry Bowyer and P/C Ron Bruce, as well as the outstanding work of
Jim Reeves
our own dock master Greg Spitzer! The East Marina is 99.9% complete, only needing the wooden
cap rails on the sheet piling, and hopefully THE FINAL PAYMENT to Dale Marine. Our insurance
agent has insured the East Marina, so we now have $1,250,000.00 in Dock Insurance & Business
Interruption Insurance (the sheet steel is not insured). Our legal team (Bruce Partington, P/C Tim
Burr, P/C Robby Youd, and our Fleet Captain Hal Smith) has resolved the details of the 12-month
Marina Leases which will be assigned to our bank.
Fleet USODA Captain Hal Smith and Chairman Tom Pace, Jr. continue their efforts to have “the
world’s greatest” USODA event right here, in Pensacola, Florida. In addition to the event itself, they
have secured a sponsor (Mike Papantonio, Esq.) for a giveaway of a brand new Full Race Opti for the
opening Ceremony event at the Saenger Theatre. Read about the other sponsors in the Fleet Captain’s
Report this month. Additionally, we will have US Sailing CEO Jack Gierhart, Commodore Phil
Lotz and members of the New York Yacht Club, and Paul Cayard, who is essentially the “Tom
Brady” of sailing (2 Olympic victories, 7 World Titles, 7 America’s Cups). Congratulations to the
leadership and all of the volunteers for planning and executing this great event for the Pensacola Yacht Club!
Our Membership Team of Dean Kirschner, Tiffany Meece, R/C Nicole Ferry, our Staff, and the Membership Committee
continue to break all records. The Board approved the applications and posting of 8 New Members at our June 20th meeting. Total
Membership is approaching 610 members!
The Board has appointed a committee to study the “capping” of all membership classes, other than the Regular Voting Membership.
Stay tuned, but if you have friends that would like to enjoy the benefits of Pensacola Yacht Club Membership, you need to get their
names to one of our membership leaders listed above, soon!
P/C John Matthews has announced a “Command Performance” of the Sundowners Ceremony on Friday, July 6th (at sundown).
Please make every effort to ATTEND!
PYC JUNIORS
“How do we love thee?
Let us count the ways!”
SMART, ENERGETIC, TALENTED, GORGEOUS, SUCCESSFUL, SAILORS EXTRAORDINAIRE . . .
PYC’S FUTURE!
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE USODA OPTIMIST NATIONALS - JULY 15-22
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Vice Commodore’s Comments Facilities Report – June 2018
Carlton Proctor
With the impressive new East Marina now completed – on time and on budget -- your Board of
Directors is turning its attention to several other smaller but much needed improvement projects.
• Perhaps the most noticeable is the addition of the gravel road and angled parking spaces that lie
between the pool and our east beach. The project was the brainchild of Tom Pace, Board Member
and Chair of the 2018 USODA National Championships that get under way July 13. The
grading of the gravel road and the marking of the parking spaces were accomplished at minimum
cost by PYC’s outstanding Dockmaster Greg Spitzer. The new road and parking spaces will enable
USODA participants, parents and judges much better access to the beach area where the boats
will be launched. It will also give more direct access to the East Marina by those members renting
boat slips.
• Greg also built a new and expanded loading dock at the rear of the clubhouse. The new dock will make ingress and egress
much easier for service truck deliveries. Which begs the question: Is there anything this guy can’t do?
• On another front, your Board of Directors has authorized General Manager Jim Warwick to negotiate with local carpet
companies to replace the carpet on the Club’s ground floor, including the main entrance foyer and throughout the Grill
Room.
• It’s estimated the cost will be in the $10,000 to $15,000 range to replace the six-year-old carpet, which is definitely showing
its age. Once bids are in and a contract signed, installation of the new carpet will take place sometime shortly after the
USODA event, which concludes July 22.
• Elsewhere, the Club has finished installing four RV hook-up sites on the west side of the Club’s property. The sites will
provide electrical and water services. A per-night cost for RVs utilizing the four sites, which will remain grassy, has not yet
been determined.
All in all, 2018 has been a banner year for PYC improvements, both large and small. And there’s more to come! Stay tuned.
Respectfully submitted, Carlton Proctor, Vice Commodore
A LIFELONG LEARNER!
Congratulations to our “already highly accomplished”
member, Dr. David Chandler. David recently added a
Masters Degree in Health Care Leadership to complement
his other numerous titles and awards.
Dr. Chandler, we are proud of your achievements!
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ear Commodore’s Comments
emorial day is always epic at PYC. This year was no different, even though the weather didn’t allow us to
Nicole Ferry
have our waterslides! So now, Summer is officially here! Our membership is growing. We have 610 members to
date. Clearly our members are talking to others about how great membership at PYC really can be. While our
growth is commendable, it is only as good as our retention. We need to nurture our new members! You can help
by introducing your self or by mentoring a new member. It gives you an opportunity to renew your love of PYC as
seen through the eyes of a new member who is seeing it for the first time. If you want to join me in retaining our
new members, contact me at 850-291-2325 or email: nkferry@bellsouth.net
Have you checked out our “swag”? Coral Reef Sailing offers towels, shirts and hats. We are ordering items to have
on hand but if it isn’t fast enough, look on our website in the member section. There is a ship store link that will take you to their
site. Your swag is only limited by your imagination!
Did you know that you can access our members’ contact information? Check out our website and enter the member section. You can
actually see their information and access your own monthly bill. The website is always a work in progress. If you have any suggestions,
don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
We have dance lessons at PYC for the first time, or at least for the first time in a long time. Starting September 7th, and every
Thursday thereafter in the month of September, you can learn the “West Coast Swing “or the “Cha-Cha.” Sign up soon!
A round of applause should be given to our own Commodore’s wife, Susan Reeves. She had a dream. Etiquette classes at PYC
have officially begun. A HUGE thanks to Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward for handing out the certificates of completion to the
participants. The class was full! We are going to hold the classes again! Maybe even adult classes, if there is interest! If you see me
around, don’t hesitate to stop me and give me feedback. I want this Club to do more than you think it can. This is your home away
from home. This is your Club!
We have our weekly blast each week that is sent via email on Saturdays. If you aren’t receiving them, please call our main line and
ask for Jennifer. She can add you. The blast also has links to each event and how to make reservations. It is ideal for our staff to have
a head count for each event so that we have enough food for each member and their guest.
Welcome to our Newest Members!
Active Members:
Casey & Debbie Hyman and their three children, Tracey, Hayley & Sarah. They all love to fish, and
you can spot them aboard their boat, “Plumb Crazy.”
Douglas & Alma Caux & their three children, Camila, Oliver & Gabriella. We are so glad to have them.
Transitional Actives:
Social Members: Myron & Sandy Rosenthal
Nik & Danlee Budney from Ocean Springs, MS. They have two children, Bradford & Nash, both of
Non-Resident Members:
whom are looking forward to learning to sail.
New Member Spotlight
We welcome Larry and Lynn Morris as Active Members at PYC. Lynn and Larry have been married for 46 years, having
been high school sweethearts at PHS! They have three children, Abigail, Lea and Brandon, and six grandchildren. Their son,
Brandon, and his wife, Addi, recently joined PYC, as well, as Transitional Actives.
Larry, also known as “Moose,” graduated from the University of Florida where he played center
on their football team. In 2013, he was inducted into Florida’s Hall of Fame as a “Distinguished
Letterman.” He completed his law degree at Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, and
has practiced in the State of Florida for 41 years.
Larry alleges that he is retired in January 2017, having last worked for the Levin Firm where he
was a partner. Larry now has his own firm and has been known to officiate weddings, too!
Lynn worked for 20 years as an educator with students ranging in age from Kindergarten to
Jr. College. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida and Masters
Degree from Univ. of Alabama in Birmingham. She likes to play tennis and, bless her, run after Welcome!
the grandchildren! Larry and Lynn Morris
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PYC’s 1st Etiquette Class!
New Graduates
This wonderful new class is the
brainchild of our “First Lady” Susan
Reeves. The participants had a great
time – and, the renowned instructor,
Connie Barnes, was wowed by our
young members and their friends.
Club Members, you had better watch
your manners –
“they” will be watching!
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ntertainment Nicole Ferry & Cassie Redmyer
o you feel the HEAT? Me too! Keep cool this summer by taking advantage of several of the activities going
on at the Pensacola Yacht Club this July! Why cook yourself and spend money at a water park when you can
bring the kids to the PYC pool and order food while you sunbathe and take in the beautiful new Marina? The
Pensacola Yacht Club is the perfect place to enjoy ALL that summer has to offer without ANY of the hassle!
Keep tuned for other fun activities planned for the summer that will keep you and your little ones entertained,
cool and happy!
We hope you didn’t miss the 4th of July Celebration at PYC this year! It’s far better to skip the crowds and beach
traffic and opt for an amazing afternoon and evening of great food, camaraderie and FIREWORKS right here on Pensacola Bay! It’s
always great to visit with all our wonderful members while celebrating our country’s independence while sampling wonderful food
made by the amazing PYC cook staff!
Future Dates to Mark: Family Fun Day 8/12/2018 (11:00-3:00); Honky Tonk on the Bayou 10/19/2018; Comedy Night 11/9/2018;
Commodore’s Ball 12/1/2018; New Year’s Eve Ball 12/31/2018.
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∏LA SOCIEDAD de LOS VILLISTAS!
Official Villista Pin
Congratulations! Linda, Karen & LeAnne
LeAnne Pickering
Newest Villista Member
Over the past month I have fielded several questions about pictures in the Jib Sheet and on the web site in which various people,
male and female, seem to be wearing mustaches. The mustachioed people are all proud members of the Villista Society. This limited
society is an important part of Regata al Sol, honoring those who have sailed or actively participated as race committee in 10 or more Regatas
al Sol. Considering that the regatta is raced every other year, society members must be actively participating for a minimum of 20
years!
The society was named for Pancho Villa, one of the most prominent figures of the Mexican Revolution who always sported a thick,
heavy black mustache. He is credited for several decisive rebel victories forcing Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz from power. There
are many conflicting stories about Pancho Villa, leading one to wonder if he were a “good guy” or a “bad guy.” He had little
appreciation for any government or authority. He had several wives without the benefit of divorce or annulment. He robbed trains
and stole work animals then gave all proceeds to the poor, earning him the nickname of “The Modern Robin Hood.” He eventually
made his way to Hollywood where he starred in movies about his life. The Villista Society name was chosen because the life of Pancho
Villa was as ever changing and unpredictable as the Gulf of Mexico. He sought victories over dictators as we seek victories over
weather and seas.
During the regatta awards ceremony all members of the society are introduced as they take their place on the stage. With backs
turned to the audience they apply their mustaches. New inductees are then introduced and brought to the stage. They are then
awarded their own mustaches and pins by the current members. Its all very official, ceremonial, and flamboyant. This year our own
LeAnne Pickering was inducted into the Villista Society. Needless to say, it is quite an honor to be wearing a mustache at the
awards party.
Currently there are 28 members in the Villista Society, including nine PYC members. PYC members who are also Villista Society
members include Mike Beard, Ron Bray, Paul Gillette, Bob Kriegel, John Matthews, Jim Oyler, Linda Oyler, Talbot Wilson,
and LeAnne Pickering. I might add there are only three women in this group and they all sail for Pensacola Yacht Club. Besides LeAnne
and Linda, Karen Kriegel is also a Villista. When you see any Villista member, ask them for a Regata al Sol story. Their stories are
many and varied.
Article by: Linda Oyler
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Successful Rescue Completed at PYC
Coordinated Efforts of a Good Samaritan, the EMS and PYC
Source: The Pensacola News Journal
Provided by Talbot Wilson
June 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM
PENSACOLA — A family of four whose boat sank in the rough waters of Pensacola Bay was rescued by a “Good Samaritan”
who performed CPR on their baby, saving her life, before taking the family to shore.
According to a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, on Friday, May 18 the family from East
Brewton, Ala., had taken out their brand new boat, a 15-foot stick steer vessel that they had just purchased the day before,
for a family outing on Pensacola Bay.
The boat’s operator, 30-year-old Russell Lassiter, told FWC officials they launched the boat from Bill Dickson Boat Launch,
left Bayou Grande and headed east toward Deer Point in Gulf Breeze. They were halfway across the bay when they realized
the water was too rough, so they turned around and headed back toward Bayou Grande.
On their way back, a large wave came right across their boat and swamped the entire vessel immediately, sinking it. Lassiter
was thrown into the water along with, his wife, 25-year-old Shelby Shatto, and their children, a 3-year-old boy and 9-month-
old girl. Both children were wearing life jackets at the time, the report said.
The family treaded water for 25 minutes in 3- to 4-foot waves before being spotted by a sailboat operated by Michael Kirk,
a catamaran charter captain and “Good Samaritan.” The report said Kirk struggled to get close enough to the family due to
the rough waves, but was eventually able to pull all four from the water.
The baby, however, wasn’t breathing when she made it onto the sailboat, the report said. Kirk called 911 and performed CPR
on the baby, getting her to breathe again before rushing them to the Pensacola Yacht Club where help was available and
coordinated with EMS.
The mother and baby were taken to Sacred Heart Hospital and treated for saltwater ingestion, the report said. Shatto was
released the same day she was admitted, but the baby was held another day for observation.
An FWC officer who went to visit the pair in the hospital noted the baby was “alert and smiling” when he entered the
family’s room. The same officer met with Kirk a few days after the incident and thanked him for his “heroic deeds.”
By May 21, the family had returned to Alabama and the baby was continuing to see a doctor, but had “zero deficiencies.”
The mother said all four family members were “doing great.”
FWC officers tried to locate the capsized vessel but were unsuccessful.
NOTE:
Pensacola Yacht Club is proud to coordinate with the EMS, Fire & Rescue, and Florida Fish & Wildlife
Conservation - we try to be in a state of readiness for any potential emergencies.
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PAGE 10 | JIB SHEETShip’s Log Dave Hoffman
This month I am excited to report that after 110 years we now have
a photograph of our first commodore, George T. Morgan (1908-1909).
Commodore Morgan was a prominent local attorney, city comptroller and
attorney for the Escambia county commission before moving to Tallahassee
to serve as a state tax auditor. The photo will be framed by our own Jean
Russ and put in its proper place in the Commodores’ Lounge.
The accompanying photo was discovered by UWF “super archivist” Jackie
Wilson in the Henry Hilton-Green Research Center. Henry Hilton-Green was a prominent
member of PYC and was a generous benefactor to our club as well as the UWF Historic Trust.
Another connection to this discovery is that Commodore Morgan was elected county attorney
in 1909 by a tie-breaking vote cast by then Commission Chairman H. Mck. Oerting. Mr.
Oerting’s descendants have held leadership positions at PYC over the decades including John
Oerting as PYC Commodore and as GYA Commodore. And who can forget our unforgettable
D.O.?
PYC’s 1st Commodore
George T. Morgan
The 2018Optimist Nationals Opening Ceremony
July 14th at Plaza Ferdinand and the Saenger Theater
American Magic is Coming!
All Opti sailors entered in the Optimist National Championships are requested to attend a Gala Ceremony keynoted by an exciting,
inspirational America’s Cup presentation in Downtown Pensacola’s historic Saenger Theater by USODA, The Pensacola Yacht Club
and the PYC Satori Foundation and the New York Yacht Club American Magic, U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup.
Note: Sailors entered in any of the three Opti events, and their coaches and children under 12, will be admitted for FREE.
General Admission $15
Details at www.usoda2018optinationals.com
1700 Gathering of sailors with flags of States and Nations
Plaza Ferdinand at TT Wentworth Museum steps
1730 Welcome Ceremony and Keynote Presentation
by American Magic
Saenger Theater • 118 South Palafox Place
Sailors Door Prize drawing — A Racing Opti with a Quantum Sail
PAGE 11 | JIB SHEETFleet Captain’s Report VOLUNTEER FOR FUN – and a FREE LUNCH
Hal Smith
JOIN THE PRESTIGIOUS PYC RACE COMMITTEE!
Assignments are made for all positions, but reserves are welcome and sometimes needed for the Junior
Olympics June 30 – July 1 and the Optimist National Championship July 14-22. Contact our Race Committee
chairperson, Betsy Moraski moraskib@cox.net, and Betsy will welcome you to our team.
DO YOU HAVE A 14’ – 26’ CENTER-CONSOLE OR SIMILAR POWERBOAT?
IF SO, WE NEED YOU!
There will not be too many smaller powerboats for the Optimist Nationals. We need you, or rather your boat, and preferably the
two come together. We need lots of small boats for mark setting, umpiring, safety, etc., for these large coming regattas. It is always a
ton of fun to participate, and driving around your boat is a great way to play. Someone who knows where to set a mark, or what to do
in a medical emergency, will be on your boat to do that work. This is yet another way to earn a free lunch. How can you beat that?
ONE MORE COMMENT ABOUT REGATA AL SOL:
Last month we reported that PYC members Paul and Rachael Gillette and Bob Kriegel won their respective classes. John Matthews
coordinated events for PYC. But there is more: The Gillette’s “Atlantic Union II” walked away with “1st in the Racing Division,”
“The President de Mexico Award” (1st Racing Division), “The Club de Yates Isla de Mujeres Award” (Navigator), the “Madden
Randle Award” (Best Performance), “The Gulf Marine Award” (Ist Florida Racing Division), and “The Florida Governor’s Award” (Ist
Florida Racing corrected) perpetual trophies. Bob Kriegel not only won the Non-Spinnaker class, but also beat all of the spinnaker
boats in the two cruising spinnaker divisions – sailing non-spinnaker! Bob picked up the Class and Division trophies, as well as
the “Van Cleef Award” (Cruising Division corrected), “La Secretaria de Marina Award” (Navigator), and non-spinnaker overall
perpetual trophies.
JUNE EVENTS:
1.
Fiesta of Five Flags Boat Parade: PYC hosted the starting and end of the big event. Over 20 boats participated with a
huge party in our ballrooms to initiate the craziness.
2. Navy Cup: We had some great individual efforts but participation was embarrassingly low. We will do better next year.
3. hallenge Cup: The PYC team launched a valiant effort on Saturday establishing a second place position, but slipped on
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Sunday in tight scores.
4. Gulfport to Pensacola Race: Congratulations to Michael Patterson and his “Belafonte” crew for finishing just seconds
behind world famous Randy Smyth and taking 2nd in the multihull class by finishing in 7 hours and breaking the previous
course record by 3 hours! In addition, John Mathis and crew on “Forerunner” finished 2nd correcting just ahead of 3
other boats in the PHRF B fleet. “Atlantic Union II” and “Shanti” also proudly represented PYC in the 37 boat fleet.
5. I nternational Billfish Tournament: This tournament is for serious anglers in some of the best fishing waters anywhere.
Hopefully, you were one of the lucky ones to participate. The Jib Sheet deadline was too early for results, but last year PYC
members won big!
6. J unior Olympics: June ended with a big bang hosting the Junior Olympics for Optimists, Lasers and 420’s, while
executives from US Sailing were here to observe. PYC is on the national stage.
COMING EVENTS:
July brings not only the traditional 4th of July Celebration, Blue Angels, and classic hotdogs and beer! It brings the Optimist
Nationals with 350-450 boats/competitors from at least 12 different countries for 8 days of competition, July 15-22. Again we will be
seen around the world with media keeping up with the regatta action and results. A huge team of great volunteers have organized
an amazing event with Tom Pace leading us. His enthusiasm is infectious. You want to catch this. Talbot Wilson is making sure
the world notices. Don’t miss coming to the Club and seeing all of the fun.
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ruiser’s Corner
ere and Karen Allen ordered some nice weather for the June raft up. Saturday saw mid 80s with a nice
Jim & Linda Oyler
southerly breeze and bright sunny skies. Jere and Karen arrived at Fort McRee early enough to plant the
PYC flag and secure a great spot on the beach for our feasts. They were soon joined by several more boats
and almost 50 people. We were happy to welcome three new members and a potential member to our raft
up group. Everyone enjoyed swimming, snorkeling, dinghy riding, and boat hopping all Saturday afternoon.
What was Dave Norfleet searching for while he was snorkeling? Could it have been his anchor? As the
afternoon progressed, the boaters began to assemble on the beach. A loud cheer was heard when Club
Manager, Jim Warwick and Dock Master, Greg Spitzer arrived in a PYC boat loaded with delicious fried chicken and potato salad.
That added the finishing touches to the many sides, salads, and desserts brought from the various boats. Many thanks to Jim and
Greg for brining our dinner to Fort McRee. Y’all are the best!
During the night a thunderstorm attacked the anchorage and flashlights could be seen all around as captains and crew were checking
or adjusting anchors to make sure their own boats were secure and other boats were not a threat. We lovingly refer to this as the
“3 AM anchor dance.” The storm was brief and all boats remained happy.
Sunday morning brunch was tasty and varied as always. The weather was looking a little iffy so most everyone made the decision to
head home early in the day and all were safe and secure by the time the afternoon thunderstorm arrived.
Next raft up is scheduled for July 14 at Little Sabine. This is the annual Blue Angel Air Show and the biggest weekend of the year for
Pensacola Beach. Everything that floats will be on the water for the show so it’s a good idea to get there early. Some boats arrive on
Wednesday or Thursday. Ken and Shelli Branch will be hosting this raft up in conjunction with the Elks Club. Saturday afternoon
after the air show the Elks will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs in the picnic area under the building. There will be a nominal
fee for the burgers and dogs. PYC members and Elks are asked to bring side dishes. The Sunday brunch will boast the usual Bloody
Marys and Mimosas in the same location at the Elk’s lodge. Bring a brunch dish and celebrate the morning. This raft up is accessible
by auto so if you are on “The Beach” come join us on Saturday evening or Sunday morning.
See you on the water or around The South’s Finest Yacht Club.
2018 RAFT UP SCHEDULE
Date: Hosts: Destination:
July 14 Ken/Shelli Branch Little Sabine/Blue Angels
August 11 Tom Pace TBD/Predicted Log Race
September 8 TBD Larry/Ann Marie Bowyer
October 6 Chip/Joyce MacMillan Pirate’s Cove/Lost Bay Regatta
November 3 Jimmy/Lisa Bradley Fort McRee/Blue Angels
December 8 Jim & Linda Oyler Marina Party & Brunch
December 15 PYC “Lighted Boat Parade”
January 1, 2019 Jim & Linda Oyler Brunch in the Sailing Center
YOU CAN’T TOP THIS !
Please note: Do you have any outdated flares and are wondering how to dispose of them safely?
Take them to your local fire department. I don’t know about all of them but Gulf Breeze fire department
was happy to take ours. They use them for demonstrations and practices. Linda
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S
o You Ride?
everal of the PYC Sons of Boaters motorcycle gang met June 5th at the Club to discuss
Bob Kriegel
activities for the remaining year and to share libations. We agreed to try to pick out dates
well in advance for our planned rides not only to accommodate scheduling, but to encourage
impromptu rides, as well. Anyone, anytime, can send out an email to our ride list (see above
mailing list) suggesting a ride anywhere, anytime!
(L-R): Bob Kriegel, Barbara Wade, Jim Oyler,
Bob Kriegel, Steve Harp, and Ian & Susan McKinnon touring
Dave Norfleet, Alan McMillian, Bob Sutton,
Jim Oyler the west.
Steve Harp, and Ian McKinnon
Our planned rides include the following:
Bob Sutton, ride leader, will schedule the July ride soon, possibly the 15th, and possibly northern Santa Rosa
July:
County with a lunch at Grover T’s in Milton.
We will schedule a get together at PYC for a show and tell – with the McKinnons and their Colorado trip,
Jim, Bob, and Steve and the Key West trip, and Bob and Steve with their point-to point – continguous and
continental US trips!
August: Weekday ride Wednesday the 15th, meet late afternoon at PYC and return early evening.
Need a ride leader!
September: Another weekday ride Wednesday the 12th, Steve Harp to coordinate.
October:
Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally in Panama City for both a day ride (27th) and an overnighter!
Jim Oyler will be the ride leader.
November:
Dave Norfleet will be the ride leader for a day ride for Saturday the 17th.
We will plan on a distance ride up the Natchez Trace to the Rattlesnake Saloon in northern Alabama the
weekend of November 10th. - or alternatively a ride to Apalachicola if the weather looks too wintery.
Need a ride leader for this ride!
December:
Bob Kriegel will be the ride leader for the “Last Ride of the Year” to the Stagecoach Café in Stockton, Al. –
most likely the 29th!
Steve Harp, Bob Kriegel and Jim Oyler rode to Key West and back in June – and this was be the start of Steve’s SE to NW
(Prudhoe Bay, Alaska) US ride, and Bob’s contiguous US ride! Bob accompanied Steve into Canada – Edmonton – before heading
for Bellingham, in northwest Washington. Both joined up later to ride back spending time in southeast Utah.
Ian and Susan McKinnon took their bikes to Telluride for the Telluride Music Festival in mid June. Then they joined up with the
UnBound USA group to celebrate their twentieth anniversary riding the Colorado Rockies! Unbound USA (unboundusa.com) is a
group of “wild hogs” who get together annually for a destination ride. The route this year included Breckinridge, Gunnison, Crested
Butte, Durango, Glenwood Springs and Steamboat Springs.
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A guest “dressed up for dinner” at the USODA Chairman Tom Pace and
PYC LUAU! Katrina Pace
50-year-old red snapper speared
by PYC member Ray Contis
(Not a part of the Billfish Rachael & Paul Gillette with their beautiful Bob Fleege & Jere Allen
Tournament) granddaughter Fiona “Roughing it” at Ft. McCree
Prior to
“pigging out”
at the Luau”!
Dr. Hackel is proud to be a board member of the
Pensacola Yacht Club and to serve its members! He
specializes in:
• Diagnosis, management, and minimally-
invasive treatment of musculoskeletal and
orthopaedic injuries;
• Research into the clinical applications
of orthobiologics, including platelet rich
plasma therapy (PRP) and stem cells; and
• The use of ultrasound in the diagnosis
and treatment of orthopaedic injuries.
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Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
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CLUB SPECIALS PYC Bar Specials FRIDAY NIGHT WINNERS
June 2018
SUNDAY
PYCAvailable
Bar Specials
5-8PM
Available 5-8PM JUNE 1
Brunch Specials
Jackpot: Stephen Simpson $100 NP
$3.00 Champagne & Mimosas Tuesday Absolut
Tuesday Absolut Wine: Dana & EJ Jackson
$4.00 Bloody Marys
$4.00
$4.00
Dinner for 2: Lou McKorowski
Split Ticket: Dana & EJ Jackson $100
WEDNESDAY
ALL YOU CAN EAT
Wednesday
Wednesday JUNE 8
Peel & Eat Shrimp Wine $6.50
Wine $6.50 Jackpot: George Gamble $125
$10.00++ Wine: Ray Etheridge
Dinner for 2: Dean Kirschner
Thursday Mt.
Thursday Mt. Gay
Gay Split Ticket: Murt Guild $ 89 NP
FRIDAY $4.00
$4.00 JUNE 15
Menu Dining
Saturday Martini Jackpot: Steven Simpon $150 NP
Friday Night
Drawing
Saturday Martini
$6.50 Wine Marie Meece
$6.50 Split Ticket: Joe
Dinner for 2 Meeks
Sunday not identified $ 74
SATURDAY Champagne
Sunday
ALL YOU
JUNE 22
CAN EAT
$3.00
Champagne Jackpot: Jim Oyler $175 P
Prime Rib Bloody Mary Wine Murt Guild
$19.00++ $3.00 Dinner for 2: Ron Bray
No To Go Boxes $4.00
*Sunday 11-2 pm Bloody Mary
Split Ticket: Eric Gleaton $ 157
$4.00
CALL FOR RECIPES
From Your Own Special “Ports of Call”
We recently announced a new column which should be a fun
addition to any Jib Sheet member who loves to eat! (All of us!) You
are invited to submit a favorite recipe from your travels. We will try
to include one recipe each month. These can be recipes that you fell
in love with, that reflected your trip, and perhaps even recipes that
you obtained by “hook or by crook.” If you don’t have the exact
recipe, make your best guess. It will be close, and may turn out even
better!!
We had a delicious recipe last month for Mexican Corn Etapes,
submitted by Linda Oyler. We didn’t receive one for this month.
Come on, now! Our readers are hungry!
This new column is just in time for a summer season for cruising and
chowing down! Send to Marcia Roberts: rsailer@aol.com.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
BRUNCH 11AM - 2PM LUNCH 11AM - 2PM LUNCH 11AM - 2PM LUNCH 11AM - 2PM LUNCH BUFFET LUNCH 11 AM - 2PM
CLUB CLOSED DINNER 5:30 - 8:30PM DINNER 5:30 - 8:30PM DINNER 5:30 - 8:30PM 11AM - 2PM DINNER 5:30 - 8:30PM
HORS D’OEUVRES HAPPY HOUR 5 - 6PM
3 - 6PM HAPPY HOUR 4 - 7PM HAPPY HOUR 4 - 7PM HAPPY HOUR 4 - 7PM DINNER 6:00 - 9:00PM
BAR CLOSES 7:30PM JACKPOT DRAWING
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
PYC 4TH OF JULY THURSDAY NIGHT
JUNIOR OLYMPICS CELEBRATION SAILING FCA SUNDOWNERS
CEREMONY
YOGA - Begins@5:30 USODA COMMITTEE
YOGA - Begins@5:30 MEETING 5:30PM
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP PRIME RIB
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
RAFT UP ~ BLUE
ANGELS AT USODA OPTIMIST
USODA COMMITTEE LIL’ SABINE BAY NATIONALS
YOGA - Begins@5:30 MEETING 5:30PM
YOGA - Begins@5:30
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP PRIME RIB
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
USODA OPTIMIST
USODA OPTIMIST NATIONALS
USODA OPTIMIST USODA OPTIMIST NATIONALS USODA OPTIMIST USODA OPTIMIST USODA OPTIMIST
NATIONALS NATIONALS PYC BOARD MTG. NATIONALS NATIONALS NATIONALS
YOGA - Begins@5:30 YOGA - Begins@5:30
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP PRIME RIB
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
PYC BOARD
USODA OPTIMIST MEETING
NATIONALS YOGA - Begins@5:30
YOGA - Begins@5:30
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP PRIME RIB
29 30 31
YOGA - Begins@5:30
AUGUST 2018
1 2 3 4
PYC ETIQUETTE
CLASS
YOGA - Begins@5:30
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP PRIME RIB
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
PYC DANCE
LESSONS PYC SEAFOOD
FCA CHAPTER DINNER DINNER BUFFET ~ RAFT UP
YOGA - Begins@5:30 NO MENU SERVICE
YOGA - Begins@5:30
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP PRIME RIB
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
FAMILY FUN DAY FINANCE
AT THE COMMITTEE MTG.
CLUB PYC NEW MEMBER
PYC BOARD MTG. RECEPTION
YOGA - Begins@5:30
YOGA - Begins@5:30 PEEL & EAT SHRIMP PRIME RIB
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
PYC GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP PREEMIE CUP
MEETING REGATTA
YOGA - Begins@5:30 YOGA - Begins@5:30
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP PRIME RIB
26 27 28 29 30 31
YOGA - Begins@5:30 PYC DANCE
LESSONS
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P.O. Box 989 • Pensacola, Florida 32591
1897 Cypress Street • Pensacola, Florida 32502
www.pensacolayachtclub.org
PYC COMMITTEE CHAIRS
AUDIT COMMITTEE HOSPITALITY
John R. Williams.���������������������������������������������850-501-2634 Gwen Herrin�����������������������������������������������������850-438-1843
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Jean Fleege��������������������������������������������������������������������������������850-221-1211
BY LAWS jfleege@aol.com
P/C Alan McMillan............................................850-449-3101
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Richard and Marcia Roberts�����������������������������404-202-8518
CRUSING & RAFTING rsailer@bellsouth.net
Jim & Linda Oyler �������������������������������������������850-572-3789
jnlagain@gmail.com JUNIOR PROGRAMS
Stuart Smith�����������������������������������������������������850-497-8706
ENTERTAINMENT
smithfamily4032@cox.net
R/C Nicole Ferry�����������������������������������������������850-291-2325 Melissa Hackel��������������������������������������������������������������������������850-777-1155
nkferry@bellsouth.net jghackelmd@yahoo.com
Cassie Redmyer�������������������������������������������������������������������������910-330-2957
credmyer@nationalflightacademy.com LONG RANGE PLANNING
P/C Ron Bruce�������������������������������������������������850-293-5018
FACILITIES
kg4rlb@gmail.com
V/C Carlton Proctor..........................................323-791-3304 STRATEGIC PLANNING SUB COMMITTEE
carlproc@aol.com Linda Brent�������������������������������������������������������������������������������850-572-2956
lindaw@cox.net
FINANCE
Tim Kane, Treasurer�����������������������������������������850-434-2374 MARINA & DRY STORAGE
tim@kanesherman.com Dr. Josh Hackel..................................................850-698-2516
GULF YACHTING ASSOCIATION (GYA) jghackelmd@yahoo.com
Hal Smith, Fleet Captain����������������������������������864-275-6290 MEMBERSHIP
hal_smith@mindspring.com R/C Nicole Ferry�����������������������������������������������850-291-2325
FLEET CHAPLAIN nkferry@bellsouth.net
Reverend Brandon Bures����������������������������������850-432-1434 PARLIAMENTARIAN
bbures@fumcpensacola.com P/C John Fogg���������������������������������������������������850-479-9962
FLEET COUNSEL thefogggroup@aol.com
John Merting, Esq.��������������������������������������������850-916-9645 PERMANENT INVESTMENT FUND
jmerting@bellsouth.net John Gross��������������������������������������������������������850-380-3766
FLEET SURGEON Jggross4@cox.net
Dr. David Chandler............................................850-554-0612 PUBLICITY
acpath@earthlink.net V/C Carlton Proctor..........................................323-791-3304
FLORIDA COUNCIL OF YACHT CLUBS (FCYC) carlproc@aol.com
V/C Carlton Proctor�����������������������������������������323-791-3304
RACE COMMITTEE
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