P e n s a c o l a Ya c h t C l u b. January PYC FLAG OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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1 P e n s a c o l a Ya c h t C l u b January PYC FLAG OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2 ON THE HORIZON THIS JANUARY... Friday, January 1 New Year s Day (CLUB CLOSED) Saturday, January 2 Take Down Club Xmas Decorations - 9am Sunday, January 3 Sundowner Ceremony 4:30pm Change of Watch follows Tuesday, January 5 Guest Night 7pm Wednesday, January 6 Entertainment Meeting 11:30am Yachting Seminar 7pm Thursday, January 7 Hospitality Meeting - 12 noon Friday, January 8 FL Council of Yacht Clubs Meeting Sundowner Ceremony 4pm Carnival Dinner & Steel Drum Band 6pm Saturday, January 9 FL Council of Yacht Clubs Meeting FCYC Cocktails & Hors d oeuvres - 6pm FCYC Seafood Buffet & Dancing 7pm RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Wednesday, January 20 PYC Board Meeting Tuesday, January 26 Game Day - 9:30am to 2:30pm Tuesday, February 2 Guest Night 6:30pm Page January 10 COMING IN FEBRUARY... Wednesday, February 3 Entertainment Meeting 11:30am Yachting Seminar 7pm Thursday, February 4 Hospitality Meeting 12noon Sunday, February 14 Valentine Day Brunch RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Wednesday, February 17 PYC Board Meeting Tuesday, February 23 Game Day - 9:30am to 2:30pm Saturday, February 27 Safety at Sea Seminar 8am 5pm US SAILING FLAG OFFICERS SAM FOREMAN c h Commodore samannasea@aol.com ALAN MCMILLAN c h Vice Commodore/Facilities mcalan@cox.net EPA/Community Relations GYA Offshore Rep. JERE ALLEN c h Rear Commodore/Membership jere.allen@mchsi.com SUSAN MCKINNON c h Fleet Captain susanmckinnon@cox.net BERNIE KNIGHT c w Secretary/By-laws bknight5619@bellsouth.net DAN SMITHSON c h Treasurer/Finance capndan@panhandle.rr.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS TIM BURR c h Commodore Emeritus/ tburr@gjtbs.com Long Range Planning TONY COLE c h Marina & Dry Storage/ tonycole4@cox.net Storm Preparedness/ FCYC alternate FR. JACK GRAY w h Fleet Chaplain/ plato518@cox.net Membership Committee CONRAD HAMILTON c h Developmental Committee conwadham@aol.com LEE HARGROVE c Juniors/Sea Scouts l.hargrove@mchsi.com Sharon Pettit c h Entertainment sharonpettit@msn.com Linda Whitman c h Risk Management/ lwhitman@whitmanandwhitman.com Human Resources lindaw@cox.net PYC MANAGEMENT STEPHEN SUCHY o General Manager Stephen@pyc.gccoxmail.com DEON BOATMAN o Office Manager deon@pyc.gccoxmail.com JENNIFER LANGHAM o Accounts Payable/Webmaster Jennifer@pyc.gccoxmail.com KELLY RING o Event Coordinator/Reservations events@pyc.gccoxmail.com

3 COMMODORE S COMMENTS Sam Foreman A new year is upon us giving us a chance to not only reflect on the past year, but also look forward, renew, and rededicate ourselves for the coming year. I can t say it too many times, thanks to Commodore Tim and Marguerite Burr, PYC is in great shape for Every year the Club has its special challenges. We had to navigate through a tough economic landscape in 2009 and we will be faced with the same circumstances in It caused us to postpone building a new kitchen. It is still a need that won t go away and becomes more necessary everyday. We still have a set of plans ready to go if we can figure out the funding. SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULED IN 2010 PYC s schedule is busy every year with regattas, parties, raftups, member programs, and meetings. Each year has something that makes it unique. This year on January 8 through 10, we will be the host club for the quarterly meeting of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs (FCYC). Thirty-six clubs, including PYC, make up the membership of FCYC. Then on February 27, our Club will host its first US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar, which we hope will be an annual event. On May 12 and 13 will be the starting dates for the Regatta al Sol race to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. These events are only a few of the happenings that will make the year 2010 different. PYC IS A GREAT CLUB WITH GREAT MEMBERS Our Club is blessed with great members, staff, Board of Directors and facilities. It is no wonder we attract the attention of racers nationwide wanting to locate their regatta here. We have a group of dedicated members on our Race Committee and they are always happy to share their enthusiasm with those who would like to volunteer. We have a very dedicated group in our Hospitality Committee that make both members and visitors feel at home. We have many dedicated members serving on many important committees who help ensure the success of our Club. With all we have going for us, why not share our enthusiasm for PYC with a friend, family member, or co-worker and invite them to become a member. A vibrant and growing membership will go a long way in steering PYC through the storms, whether they are natural or man made. I am honored to be Commodore of the South s Finest Yacht Club for Anna and I are looking forward to sharing a great year with each of you. Commodore Sam Foreman January 10 Page

4 VICE COMMODORE S COMMENTS Alan McMillan 2009 was a challenging economic year, but under the steady leadership of Commodore Burr and the Board, PYC had a very successful year will be no less so! I look forward to being part of the new Board and working with Commodore Foreman and our Flag Officers. VOLUNTEERS WELCOME TO JOIN COMMITTEES Sam leaves the Vice Commodore s role in great shape. I inherit an excellent Facilities Committee of Tim Burr, Jack Grey, Ed Helms, Susan McKinnon, Stephen Solice, Linda Whitman and our General Manager, Stephen Suchy. PYC also has an equally excellent EPA Committee consisting of Tim Burr, John Buziak, Vickie Fletcher, Eleanor Godwin, Charles Harp, Chuck Smith, Richard Snyder, Stephen Solice and again, our General Manager, Stephen Suchy. We ended the year with a flurry of City, State and Federal EPA meetings and will continue to press forward on reclaiming the full use of our property and satisfactorily resolving the EPA/PYC Ditch. Watching progress, over the years, has been like watching the hour hand on a clock. But no matter how frustrating, our club representatives have made progress and we may now see some cautious optimism in the outlook ahead. I do not want to get ahead of myself or put a jinx on the process, but keep your fingers crossed that some consensus among the parties appears possible. In addition to requesting all of these contributing members continue to serve, I am asking for any other members with an interest and background in these committees to contact me. I would be more than happy to include you in either of these committees, if you are interested in serving our club in these important areas. We thank Susan McKinnon for her service as Chair of the Landscape Committee and improving our club grounds. Anna Foreman will lead our Landscape Committee this year. She also would be delighted to hear from interested volunteers to serve on this important committee. Contact her if you are interested in digging in the dirt at PYC. membership report Jere Allen One of the benefits of Membership in PYC that immediately comes to mind is reciprocity with other yacht clubs. Through reciprocity you are able to utilize the facilities of other yacht clubs throughout the United States. PYC belongs to three different yacht club organizations, which offer our members reciprocity. The Florida Council of Yacht Clubs (FCYC) is comprised of 36 clubs in Florida. They range in location from close to home like Fort Walton Yacht Club and St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club in Panama City to Marathon Yacht Club in the Keys to the Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville. The PYC office has a guide to the FCYC clubs that will provide assistance to PYC members in visiting other clubs either by land or by sea. When planning a visit to a FCYC club, please make sure that you make reservations ahead of time. By making arrangements in advance you enable the host club to make proper preparations for your visit and avoid any scheduling conflicts. If your plans change, please also make sure that you notify the club accordingly. Two benefits to note are that you may charge on your PYC card and be billed through your PYC statement. If traveling by sea, the first night s dockage is free if slips are available. The Gulf Yachting Association (GYA) is comprised of 33 clubs along the Gulf Coast from Panama City to Houston. Nearby clubs include: Fairhope, Mobile, and Gulfport to name a few. Southern Yacht Club is a great place to stop by for drinks before dining out in New Orleans. The same guidelines apply as with FCYC when visiting. Be aware that some of the GYA clubs are smaller and may only be open on selected days. The PYC office has a GYA directory for your reference. The third organization is one that our membership may not be familiar since we have only been members for a couple of years. This group is the Yachting Club of America and is made up of some 400 yacht clubs across the United States. When PYC joined this organization, we felt that they provided an outstanding benefit to our members who wish to visit other yacht clubs outside the FCYC and GYA. The list of clubs include some names I know you will be familiar - San Diego Yacht Club, St Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, Chicago Yacht Club and Annapolis Yacht Club. A Yachting Club of America Directory is available in the PYC office and available for sale in the Ship s Store. When visiting these clubs, you definitely need to call ahead to see if the club can accommodate your plans. You will need to get a letter of introduction from the PYC office that can be faxed to the club or you may take with you. Also, you will not be able to charge on your PYC card. We hope you will take advantage of this great club benefit in your travels. I can tell you that there are a lot of our fellow yachters who visit PYC under these organizations. I have found them to be warm and interesting folks as I listen to their stories of where they have been and where they are going. I am sure they will return the PYC hospitality when you visit their clubs. Page January 10

5 HOSPITALITY Gwen Herrin & Jean Fleege Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday enjoying the Club with your friends at the many parties and events on and off the water in December. At the annual Egg Nog Party Don Rock on the piano and the PYC Children s Chorus were a big hit leading us all in a good old fashion sing along. Thanks for putting us all in the spirit of the season! The Christmas Boat parade was a magical sight of powerboats and sailboats lighting up the night. A picture of the floating parade taken by Kim Kimenski even made the Channel 3 news! Of course our annual seasonal celebrations the Commodore s Ball, Children s Christmas Party, and New Year s Eve Party were rocking. If you missed it, you missed a P-A-R-T-Y! We look forward to the new year of fun on and off the Bay. The Ladies Fashion Show luncheons have been scheduled in April for our Spring Show and October for our Fall Show. As always there will be lots of door prizes, shopping, and wonderful fashions. Game day is still on this year s calendar on the last Tuesday of the month. Get a table together and spend the day playing cards or your favorite board game with friends. MEMBER NEWS: Congratulations to PYC members Bob and Patricia Bowman who celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on December 28, The Bowman s enjoyed a Champagne Brunch at PYC with family to commemorate the occasion. Bob and Patricia shared their memories of Patricia s High School Prom held at the PYC in The magical evening began when they arrived in a chauffeur driven limousine owned by Bob s uncle. Past Commodore John Matthews recently celebrated his 70th birthday in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. He and Nancy enjoyed a fun week with family on this lovely island off Cancun. In May many Sailboat racers from the Gulf Coast will participate in the Regatta Al Sol off shore race that starts on Pensacola Bay and finishes on this very same island. In December Past Commodore Roger Moraski and his wife, Betsy joined the cruising Past Commodore Larry Bowyer and his wife Ann-Marie in the BVI to celebrate their mutual wedding anniversaries. PYC HOSTS FCYC GENERAL MEETING JAN 8-10 By Tony Cole, Chair PYC Steering Committee The Florida Council of Yacht Clubs (FCYC) includes 36 clubs all over Florida, and supports safe boating, access to Florida waterways, monitors and influences Federal and State legislation, works closely with the US Coast Guard and is a valuable resource to all boating interests in Florida. It offers full reciprocity to member clubs. Pensacola Yacht Club has been a member of the Council since FCYC will hold a General Meeting at PYC during the weekend of January 8-10, This will be PYC s second time for hosting an FCYC General Meeting; the first was in January, 2005, in the wake of Ivan. This time we are expecting up to 150 guests from out of town. The weekend will kick off Friday night with a Carnival Dinner at 6 PM with a steel drum band. Dress will be our normal Friday evening casual. The cost for this event will be $21 per person. This should really liven-up our Friday night get-together. PYC members are welcome and encouraged to take part. Please make reservations for the Carnival Dinner. Saturday morning we will take our visitors to the Museum of Naval Aviation at NASP for a special tour. In the afternoon, the delegates will hold a series of business meetings which are open to all members of FCYC clubs. The festivities really get rolling Saturday evening with our formal banquet featuring a Seafood Market theme. After a very short meeting, there will be lots of dancing and mingling. Dress code for this event is Yacht Club Formal/Service Dress for gentlemen, which includes blue blazer, white shirt, club tie, white shoes, white belt, etc. The cost will be $40 per person. If you would like to assist in greeting the visitors as they arrive Friday afternoon, January 8, please call Peg Watson at January 10 Page

6 fleet captain s report The PYC 2009 Sailors Awards held in December was an outstanding success! A record-breaking crowd of over two hundred sailors and guests attended the event to pick up trophies and support the racers. During this past year, winners of Club sponsored regattas were only awarded brag flags for placing in club races. At this event, the competitors received their engraved trophies. In addition to the trophies, awards were presented to very deserving Junior and Senior PYC sailors. The Sailor s Awards photos are in the Jib Sheet. Congratulations to all the winners! As we look to 2010, it promises to be a year filled with exciting racing opportunities. In addition to our regularly scheduled bay regattas, we look forward to hosting the East Coast Flying Tiger Championships, Opti s Gulf Coast Championships, well as Jr. Olympic Festival, US Sailing s Single Handed Championships, Regatta Al Sol, GYA Challenge Cup, and WFORC. You will find a tentative Regatta Schedule published in this month s Jib Sheet that will be confirmed following the January GYA meeting. Your Cruising Chairpersons for 2010 are Steve and Lesa Stack and Bob and Carla Kriegel. They have the cruising dates set and are planning lots of exciting events in the year ahead. Mark your calendars and plan to attend the US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar, February 27, This certified safety program is recommended for anyone who ventures offshore. This course is designed by experts and will provide information and skills required for sailing offshore, boat preparation, handling heavy weather, recommended safety equipment, and emergencies. Page January 10 RACE RESULTS PYC CHAMPIONSHIP #4 OVERALL WINNER J.P. Knoll - Black Ice SPINNAKER A 1st- Black Ice - J.P. Knoll 2nd- Finesse - Alan McMillan SPINNAKER B 1st- Average White Boat - Tim Dunton 2nd- Rush - Bert Rice Jr. Non-SPINNAKER Kanaloa - Mike Beard PYC CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SPINNAKER Radio Flyer - Neil McMillan Non-SPINNAKER Roka Dobi - Ron Bray 2009 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES Black Ice - J.P. Knoll Susan McKinnon 2010 GOTTA REGATTA SCHEDULE JANUARY 1.2 Frostbite PBYC 1-23 Super Bowl PYC FEBRUARY 2-5 thru 7 Flying Tigers East Coast Champs PYC 2-6 Mardi Gras PYC 2-13 Valentine PBYC MARCH 3-6 Maxine #1 & NYCP Commodore s Cup #1 NYCP 3-13 Maxine #2 PBYC 3-20 Maxine #3 PYC APRIL 4-3 Cruising Couples #1 PYC 4-10 Commodore s Cup #2 NYCP 4-17 Preemie Cup PBYC 4-24 Dauphin Island Race MAY 5-1 GYA Opening Regatta PtYC 5-8 Sea Buoy Race PBYC 5-12&13 REGATTA AL SOL 5-15 PYC Championship #1 PYC 5-22&23 Navy Cup NYCP 5-29 Memorial Day Race PBYC JUNE 6-5 Cancer Society Regatta PYC PYC Championship #2 PYC 6-11&12 Gulfport to Pensacola PYC 6-12 We Found the Bay PtYC 6-18,19&20 GYA Challenge Cup JULY 7-2,3&4 Jr. Olympic Festival/ PYC Opti Regionals (Jr) 7-3 Patriot s Regatta PBYC 7-17 Fast Women s Regatta PtYC 7-24&25 Jr. Liptons SYC 7-24 Bikini Regatta NYCP 7-29,30,31&8-1 USSA Single Handed Champs AUGUST 8-7 Race for the Roses PBYC 8-28 Big Mouth Regatta PBYC SEPTEMBER 9-4 thru 5 Senior Lipton s BucYC 9-11 Commodore s Cup #3 NYCP 9-18 Race to Pier PBYC Chappell-Stitt (Jr) PYC 9-25 PYC Championship #3 PYC OCTOBER 10-2 Commodore s Cup #4 NYCP 10-9 Lost Bay Regatta PtYC 10-15,16&17 WFORC PYC GYA Fish Class Champs MYC Schreck Regatta PYC NOVEMBER 11-6 Cruising Couples #2 PYC 11-13&14 Jubilee Regatta PYC PYC Championship #4 PYC DECEMBER Santa Claus Regatta PYC

7 junior sailing report Stephen Wagner Wow! What a great year of sailing we had under the watch of Commodore Burr, Flag Officers, Board, and staff at the Pensacola Yacht Club during It was a record-breaking year in yacht racing and one design regattas. Thanks to all who put in so much time serving on the PYC Race Committee and volunteers who supported the many Club sponsored events. Sailors who raced in PYC regattas from all over the world look forward to campaigning and racing in future regattas to be held at PYC. The PYC Junior Race Team took our yacht club to the pinnacle in the Junior Lipton s Regatta. This competition is the most challenging of inner club racing in the GYA. The Junior Lipton Team not only won, but they also in two of the three races won with over a three-minute lead from the next Flying Scot boats to cross the finish line. PYC s Junior Laser Team is ranked in the top three positions in the Laser radial fleet. PYC Commodores escorting Santa to the Club. JUNIOR SAILING CLINICS Sailing clinics are scheduled on Sunday afternoons from 1PM-4PM for all one-design boats. Just or call me to reserve a boat. The clinics are for our Junior Sailors, but adults are welcome to come out and sail a Flying Scot on the Bay while the coaches are on the water. RACE COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Santa handing out gifts. We are in need and recruiting a PYC Race Committee for our 2010 PYC hosted regattas. Our schedule is filled with many events needing volunteers on and off the water. Volunteers are trained by the best and have fun making new friends along the way. SUPPORT PYC JUNIOR SAILING The silent auction for the Junior Sailing Sponsor reserved parking space in front of the Club is still accepting bids. Minimum bid is $250. This is a fundraiser that supports PYC Junior Sailing your bids to Stephen Wagner at sailingdirector@pyc.gccoxmail.com or place bid in PYC suggestion box. Donations are tax deductible. A very happy little girl. US SAILING LEVEL I COURSE AT PYC PYC will host a US Sailing Level One Instructor training course April 1-4. One must be 16 years old to be eligible. Registration information and requirements are available at You will need to click on education and training. GYA CAPDEVIELLE RACING Our goal this year is to compete in all the GYA Capdevielle events. PYC s One Design Chairman, Hunter Riddle will help organize teams to travel to compete. If you are interested in adult lessons or practicing with the PYC Sailing Team on any of our one-design boats, contact Stephen Wagner at sailingdirector@pyc.gccoxmail.com or call (850) ext January 10 Page

8 SUNDAY BRUNCH Champagne Brunch 11am to 2pm $ Hors D oeuvres at Bar 4-6pm Limited Menu 2-6:30pm Main TUESDAY NIGHT 2 for 1 Steak Night $ THURSDAY NIGHT BBQ Buffet - rotates with - Italian Buffet $ Children 10 & under Eat FREE at Buffet WEDNESDAY NIGHT Early Bird Special $ Raw Oysters $.25 each - rotates with - Peel & Eat Shrimp $ Side Item or Small Salad ½ price with oysters or shrimp only You are invited to attend SUNDOWNER CEREMONY On the PYC lawn beginning at 4:30pm followed by CHANGE OF WATCH CEREMONY Commodore Tim Burr will be relieved By incoming Commodore Sam Foreman In PYC BALLROOM SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Following the Ceremony join the 2010 PYC Flag Officers and Board of Directors for cocktails and hors d oeuvres. SATURDAY NIGHT ALL YOU CAN EAT Prime Rib $ BAR SPECIALS begin at 7:00pm Tuesday Ladies Night $ Wednesday Martinis (well liquor) $ Thursday Well Drinks $ Friday No Bar Specials Saturday Mt. Gay $ Domestic Draft $ Imported Draft $ Sunday No Bar Specials Page January 10 FRIDAY NIGHT Dining from menu or Friday Night Buffet $ Friday Night Drawing PYC GUEST NIGHT Tuesday, January 5 at 7pm Hor d oeuvers & Cocktails BOARD ROOM Bring your friends to the Club To learn about becoming a member. Primary sponsors of NEW members Receive $500 club credit. Please reserve your table before dining or attending a party at PYC by phone or or events@pyc.gccoxmail.com

9 Events CLUB HOURS SUNDAY Champagne Brunch 11AM-2PM Hor d oeuvers 4-6PM Limited Menu 2-6:30PM Bar Closes at 7PM CLOSED ON MONDAY TUESDAY thru THURSDAY Lunch 11AM-2PM Happy Hour 4-7PM Dinner 5-8:30PM Ship s Store Open by Request FRIDAY Lunch 11AM-2PM Happy Hour 5-6PM Jackpot/Split ticket Drawing 8PM Dinner 6-9PM Ship s Store Open 11am-2pm Reopens 6-8pm SATURDAY Lunch 11AM-2PM Bar Menu available All Day Dinner 5-8:30PM Ship s Store Open by Request January 10 Page

10 CRUISER S CORNER Jim & Linda Oyler The November raft-up attendance at Fort McRae was a record breaker. We had two dozen PYC boats in the anchorage and over 60 people on the beach for dinner. It was great to see several new members, as well as some long time members enjoying their first raftup. We think four-week old McKenna Harrell broke the record for the youngest raftee ever. Everyone enjoyed the perfect weather that we ve been missing all year. The sun was shining brightly without a cloud in the sky. The temperature was in the mid-70s, making it a perfect day for an air show. All the flight teams were amazing and the Blue Angels were awe inspiring. The evening temperature cooled just enough to make a big bon fire on the beach feel really good. Our fire was perfect for roasting hot dogs on genuine birch skewers imported from the north woods of Maine to the deep South especially for PYC. Some boaters learned for the first time that nothing tastes as good as a weenie roasted over an open fire. After we ate our fill of hot dogs and other yummy fare the Girl Scouts amongst us demonstrated the fine art of making S mores. The night air show and fire works capped off a delightful evening of great fun and good food. There were well over 100 boats anchored at Fort McRae for the night. The array of anchor lights after dark made a breath taking display that captured the attention of everyone and the imagination of the romantics. On Sunday morning the weather was even more beautiful with a cloudless sky and temperature reaching 80 degrees by mid-morning. We all enjoyed our usual delicious brunch in short sleeves on the beach. This is our last Jib Sheet article as Cruising Chairman. We want to thank all of you who have helped transporting food, ice chests, tables, etc to cruising destinations and those who worked to make The Wharf raft-up one to remember. Also we thank everyone who participated in PYC raft ups throughout 2009 even though the weather, at times, was questionable. You all made PYC raft-ups one of the really great PYC activities. Steve and Lesa Stack and Bob and Carla Kriegel have agreed to Co-Chair the Cruising Committee for They have some really great ideas and we know they can count on everyone for their help and support. See you at the next raft-up. LANDSCAPING Anna Foreman It s the start of a new year and a new PYC Landscape Committee. We have a few new additions joining our seasoned veterans on the committee. Everyone is ready for another fun time out on the PYC lawn. This year I will have big shoes to fill, because Susan McKinnon did such an excellent job steering last year s Landscape Committee. I will do my best even though I have such small feet, but how can I go wrong with such great people by my side. Our 2010 Landscape Committee includes Lesa Stack, Dave Keleher, Dana Jackson, Libba Dennis, Randy Hobgood, Dave Hoffman, and of course, Mr. Suchy and the PYC staff. If you have an interest in working on the Landscape Committee, let me know. The Committee will use January to plan for the coming year, so we will be ready to break out their tools in February. A PYC work day will be scheduled after Valentine s Day to prune the roses, crape myrtles, and pull weeds (if any), have some fun, and shoot the breeze with the Landscaping Committee group, because as we all know, gardeners know the best dirt. Watch for the work date in February s Jib sheet. Look forward to seeing you at the Club. Page 10 January 10

11 Manager s NOTES Despite the economy this was a great year! As 2009 draws to an end, there is one last thing the staff at PYC is looking forward to, the Employee Christmas Party. This is always the highlight of the year for our staff. The Board of Directors and their wives do an outstanding job. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy holiday schedules to make this Christmas Party such a special occasion! MANY, MANY THANKS It has been my honor and pleasure to work with Commodore Tim Burr and his lovely wife Mrs. Marguerite Burr. I look forward to working with Commodore Sam Foreman and his wife, Anna, as well as, the 2010 Board of Directors in this coming year. As always Mrs. Libba Dennis continues to do wonderful job making sure the tables in the Grill Room have fresh flowers to enhance your dining experience. We appreciate her time and talents. EARLY BIRD SPECIALS ON WEDNESDAYS The PYC Early Bird Special begins on Wednesday, January 6. It will be offered every Wednesday except for once a month on Oyster Night. The Early Bird Special includes a small salad, an entrée choice from three Chef s Specials, and a Chef s Choice Dessert all for $ We will begin scheduling the FOOD & WINE DEMO in April. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Stephen Suchy Jackpot: PYC Shirt: Wine: Dinner: Split Ticket: Jackpot: PYC Shirt: Wine: Dinner: Split Ticket: NOTICE TO MEMBERS PYC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: PYC will host the US Sailing Single-handed Championships for laser sailors on July 28 through August 10, An organizational meeting for volunteers will be held in Ballroom A at PYC at 6pm on Tuesday, January 11, Many volunteers are needed on and off the water. Will train. No experience is necessary. If you are interested in getting involved contact Event Chair, John Matthews, JIB SHEET DISTRIBUTION: Beginning this month the PYC Jib Sheet will be ed each month to the membership. Printed copies of the Jib Sheet will be available for members in the lobby of the Club. Please contact the PYC office if you would like to continue to get your copy of the newsletter in the mail. FRIDAY NIGHT WINNERS $125 Scot Trawick - NP Ed Helms NP Mike Beard Linda Oyler $110 JoAnn Bryan $150 Robert Leidner NP Lawrence Pede - NP Pat Hilton-Green Jere Allan $58 Phyllis Nearn* Winnings donated to PYC staff s Holiday Fund. All Friday Night Winners need to check in with the volunteers at the Ticket Table. Please join me in congratulating Mr. Steven Gifford, Pensacola Yacht Club s Employee of the Year for Steven has worked with us for several years now. He is one of our senior cooks. Steven Gifford loves to eat out. If you ask him what to order from any restaurant in Pensacola, he will tell you his favorite menu item! In his free time, Steven enjoys riding his Shetland Pony, Twinkle Toes. Twinkle Toes was given to Steven as a Christmas present. Steven Gifford is a pleasure to work with. Congratulations on a job well done! See you around the Club! Santa Claus Regatta was canceled, but Finesse Chicago guest crew and Columbia YC Commodore took a short sail on Black Ice. Could that be Alan McMillan in the Santa suit? January 10 Page 11

12 2009 JUNIOR SAILING AWARD WINNERS Jr. Male Sailor of the Year - Dodge Rees Jr. Male Crew of the Year - Drew Werner Jr. Female Sailor of the Year - Mallory Buechler Jr. Female Crew Sailor of Year - Abigail Stitt Jr. Sportsman of Year - Michael Rice Most Improved Opti Sailor of the Year - Kathryn Messer Most Improved Sailor of the Year - Brandon Addison Opti Sailor of the Year - Gorham Partington Outstanding Adult contributing to PYC Jr. - Hunter Riddle Ed Helms was named Ambassador to the PYC Jr. Program. (Photo not available.) Page 12 January 10 Photos by Julie Connerley

13 2009 PYC SAILORS & BOATERS AWARDS Yachtsman of Year - Neil McMillan Boat of the Year Award - Hunter Riddle s Rodent Male Sportsman of the Year - Tim Dunton Female Sportsman of the Year - Rachael Gillette Male Crew of Year - Dave Richards Female Crew of Year - Terri Swift Male Offshore Sailor of the Year - Mike Beard Female Offshore Sailor of the Year - Carla Kriegel Male One Design Sailor of the Year - Dodge Rees Female One Design Sailor of Year - Margo Partain Eugene Taylor Award - Derek Riddle Power Boater of the Year - Sam Foreman Safety At Sea Award Alan McMillan, George Gambel, David Johnson, & Stephen Wagner Photos by Julie Connerley Cruisers of the Year Cindra & Dave Anderson (Photo not available.) January 10 Page 13

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15 JANUARY 2010 SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 11 AM - 2 PM HORS D OEUVRES 4-6 PM LIMITED MENU 2-6:30PM BAR CLOSES 7PM MONDAY CLUB CLOSED TUESDAY LUNCH 11 AM - 2 PM DINNER 5:00-8:30 PM HAPPY HOUR 4-7 PM WEDNESDAY LUNCH 11 AM - 2 PM DINNER 5:00-8:30 PM HAPPY HOUR 4-7 PM THURSDAY LUNCH 11 AM - 2 PM DINNER 5:00-8:30 PM HAPPY HOUR 4-7 PM FRIDAY LUNCH BUFFET 11 AM - 2 PM HAPPY HOUR 5-6 PM DINNER 6:00-9:00 PM JACKPOT DRAWING 1 SATURDAY LUNCH 11 AM - 2 PM DINNER 5:00-8:30 PM 2 NEW YEAR S DAY CLUB CLOSED FROSTBITE REGATTA SUNDOWNER CEREMONY 3 CHANGE OF WATCH 4 5 GUEST NIGHT 6:30 PM 2 FOR 1 STEAK NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT MEETING YACHTING SEMINAR EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PEEL & EAT SHRIMP 13 HOSPITALITY MEETING ITALIAN BUFFET 7 14 FCYC MTG. SUNDOWNER CER. Carnival Night Menu 8 15 FCYC MTG. & DINNER FOR 1 STEAK NIGHT OYSTERS or PEEL & EAT SHRIMP 20 BBQ BUFFET 21 FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET PYC BOARD MEETING SUPER BOWL REGATTA 24 2 FOR 1 STEAK NIGHT EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PEEL & EAT SHRIMP 27 ITALIAN BUFFET 28 FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET GAME DAY FLYING TIGER CHAMPS VALENTINE CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH GUEST NIGHT 6:30 PM 2 FOR 1 STEAK NIGHT FOR 1 STEAK NIGHT FOR 1 STEAK NIGHT FOR 1 STEAK NIGHT GAME DAY 2 FOR 1 STEAK NIGHT EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PEEL & EAT SHRIMP 3 ENTERTAINMENT MEETING YACHTING SEMINAR OYSTERS or PEEL & EAT SHRIMP 10 OYSTERS or PEEL & EAT SHRIMP PYC BOARD MEETING 17 OYSTERS or PEEL & EAT SHRIMP 24 OYSTERS or PEEL & EAT SHRIMP BBQ BUFFET FEBRUARY 2010 HOSPITALITY MEETING ITALIAN BUFFET BBQ BUFFET ITALIAN BUFFET BBQ BUFFET FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET 5 FLYING TIGER CHAMPS - FEB VALENTINE REGATTA 6 MARDI GRAS REGATTA SAFETY AT SEA SEMINAR US SAILING PYC Bar & Dining Room Reservation Line Office January 10 Page 15

16 Pensacola Yacht Club P.O. Box 989 Pensacola, Florida Cruising STEVE & LISA STACK c h stackshack@gmail.com BOB & CARLA KRIEGEL h kriegel@infionline.com Endowment Fund JOHN SHAFFER c w john@johnshafferagency.com ROBERT LEIDNER h rleidner1@cox.net CHIP MACMILLAN h cnjmacmillan@hotmail.com COMMITTEE CHAIRS JIB Sheet Editor/Hospitality JEAN FLEEGE c jfleege@aol.com Jib Sheet Mailing LESLIE YOUD h CHARLEY & PHYLLIS NEARN h Junior Sailing BRUCE PARTINGTON h bruce.partington@gmail.com or b.partington@cphlaw.com FCYC DON WATSON c h radiodon@bellsouth.net Fleet Counsel JOHN MERTING w Fleet Surgeon ROGER MORASKI, MD h topgunu20@aol.com GYA Coordinator CHIP MACMILLAN c cnjmacmillan@hotmail.com GYA Multihull BERT RICE h Bert.rice2010@yahoo.com GYA One Design/Capdevielle Team HUNTER RIDDLE c w loft@schurrsails.com Historian/Heritage Committee DAVE HOFFMAN c w dave.antares@gmail.com Hospitality GWEN HERRIN h talkingwen@cox.net Landscaping Anna Foreman c h annam555@att.net Member Seminars BOB DAWKINS h rdawkinsphdmph@bellsouth.net Photo Coordinator ANN PLEUNE h apleuneus@aol.com Publicity JULIE B. CONNERLEY c jjjbean@aol.com h Race Committee BETSY MORASKI h topgunu20@aol.com Sea Scout Ship #411 SKIPPER ERIC FRITZ c ericfritz@mchsi.com USCG Liaison BOB FLEEGE c bobpyc1776@aol.com