March 2013 Latitude N 30 21.65 - Longitude W 89 05.35 Alfonso Jr. Regatta - Sutter Cup - Laser Gulf Coast Champs Boating Season is almost here! March 16-17, 2013 Get your Boat Slip before it s too late! Race Committee Help & Boats Needed! Forms are available on the website or in the office.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - Types of Memberships $250.00 Initiation Fee for full Resident and Non Resident Membership for a Limited Time Only Full Resident Member Age 35 years of age and up Initiation Fee $2,000 Dues $1,750 per year - $153.13 per month Has voting rights and can hold office You can pay your dues each year in full or pay monthly with a 5% interest charge Jr. Resident Member Age 21-35 Initiation Fee 10% of Resident Fee $200 Balance of full Resident Member Fee must be paid by the age of 35 Dues $875 per year - $76.56 per month You can pay your dues each year in full or pay monthly with a 5% interest charge
It is already the end of February and the club is full of great activities. As many of you know, we had a packed crowd at both the Super Bowl/Chili Cook-off and the Mardi Gras Party. Both events were very successful. I wish to thank the Entertainment Chair and her committee, and all of you who helped make these events run so well. The atmosphere in the chart room was also perfect for the Valentine s Dinner; a background saxophone player you could easily talk over, dim lights, and excellent food. Be sure to make reservations to attend the next similar event. All Committee Chairs and Committees are busy preparing for spring and summer activities around the club. Again, I thank them for all their work and know that you, as members, will benefit from their effort during this year. Be sure to mark your calendar to attend the upcoming events at our club. This year, we have two important tasks underway at the GYC: a Membership Drive and the Sailing Foundation. Although we had a successful drive last year, our membership numbers are still slightly down from normal. Hurricane Katrina and the slow economy of the past few years have reduced private club memberships throughout the Gulf Coast. In order to avoid raising dues and having assessments, we need a few more quality members. Under the direction of our membership Chairman Dickie Dunnaway, the board has approved one last membership drive this year. The Board expects this to be the last drive, returning to a waiting list after this drive is completed. Please make sure your family or friends take advantage of this last opportunity to join the GYC with a minimal initiation fee. THE GULF COAST SAILING FOUNDATION is fully established now and NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS. This non-profit corporation is created to support amateur sailing in the community through avenues like our busy high school sailing program. We sponsored two high school sailing teams, one of which has won the state championship the last three years. Because the Foundation is a Mississippi nonprofit corporation qualified under IRS section 501(c)(3), YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE! The Spaghetti Dinners and Silent Auctions have helped, but we now need substantial donations. I too hate to ask for money, but after three years of looking into the details of this type of Foundation, it is now formed and in position to help our sailors and indirectly help our club in its effort to support the Foundation. The Foundation will accept Cash, Checks, Credit Cards, etc... Additionally, you can donate cars, boats, RVs, motorcycles, etc however these type donations must be approved by the Foundation s Committee. Please contact Sam Hopkins or Sam Vasquez to begin your tax deductible gifting. And finally, prepare to set sail as we enter the fair weather season and enjoy the GYC though boating, sailing, fishing or just good fellowship and great food inside our fine club. See you at the Club, Dr. Michael Seichnaydre Boater Safety Tips: Use Common Sense: One of the most important parts of boating safety is to use your common sense. This means operating at a safe speed at all times, especially in crowded areas. Be alert at all times, and steer clear of large vessels and watercraft that can be restricted in their ability to stop or turn. Also be respectful of buoys and other navigational aids, all of which have been placed there for one reason only: to ensure your own boating safety. Be Weather-Wise: Always check local weather conditions before departure- TV and radio forecasts can be a good source of information. If you notice darkening clouds, volatile and rough changing winds, or sudden drops in temperature, play it safe by getting off the water. Adult Sailing Starts in April Contact Sailing Director Samson Vasquez to recommend dates and times!
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Saturday, March 23 at 9:00am Pictures with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt St. Patrick s Day Menu Sunday, March 17, 2013 11:00am 2:30pm Carved corned beef with accompaniments (cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in broth, mustard). Omelet Station, Fried Chicken, Sliced Ham/ Bacon, Grits, Sweet potato casserole, Biscuits and Rolls, Guinness Beef Stew, Irish Benedict (hash brown, Irish bacon, poached egg and a potato leek sauce). Harp Lager glazed lamb chops, Colcannon (mash pot., shredded cabbage, and green onions). Braised Brussel Sprouts Desserts: Irish Bread Pudding with an Irish whiskey sauce and Irish Cream Crème Brulee with a sugar shamrock $14.95 Adults, $7.95 Children 6-12, 5 and under Free GYC Crawfish Boil Saturday April 27, 2013 Save the Dates: Cinco de Mayo Party Sunday May 5, 2013 Sunday March 31, 2013 Two Seatings-11:00am & 1:00pm Reservations Required $21.95 Adults $10.95 Children 6-12, 5 and under Free Soups: GYC Seafood Gumbo & Shrimp and Tasso Chowder Omelet & Salad Stations Whole Smoked Salmon Display GYC Boiled Shrimp W/ Cocktail Sauce Carving Station: Rosemary Leg of Lamb with accompaniments Carved Spiral Ham Buffet: Scrambled Eggs Grits/Bacon Biscuits and Rolls GYC Fried Chicken Roasted Turkey Breast with Pecan Cornbread Stuffing Seasonal Catch w/ wild rice and Lemon Butter Sauce Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli Casserole Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes Mac-n-Cheese Chicken Nuggets Dessert Station: Assorted cakes, pies and bars Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
SAILORS WANTED! GYC Spring Sailing Camp - April 2-5, 2013 All members that would like their kids to participate in the GYC Spring Sailing Camp, must fill-out & submit the Spring Sailing Camp Registration Form located in the GYC office of on the website. We will offer Harbor Mice (6-8yrs) as well as the older kids. Camp is held from 12pm - 4pm. Price per student $125 Contact Sailing Director Samson Vasquez for any questions or concerns. 228.323.1336 sam@gulfportyachtclub.org 2013 GYC Hosted Regatta Dates March 16-17 Alfonso Sutter/ Laser Gulf Champs May 11 GYC Opening Day Races May 26 45th Annual Race for the Case June 8 New Orleans to Gulfport June 14-16 Challenge Cup June 21 Gulfport to Pensacola June 21-23 US Sailing Area D Jr. Semi Finals July 24-23 Memorial Hospital Jr. Regatta July 25 Sailing Banquet 6pm RSVP July 27-28 Weatherly Regatta August 17-18 Galloway Regatta / D-14 Champs August 24-25 GYC Lipton Eliminations August 29 GYC Lipton Team Send Off Party Sept 14-15 Race Week November 2-3 MS High School Sailing Champs Optimist Racing Schedule March 17-18 Alfonso Sutter GYC April 6-7 Wet & Cool FYC April 13-14 Mobile Bay Youth Champs BUCYC May 4-5 GYA Opening Regatta PCYC June 1-2 Back to School Regatta PontYC June 29-30 US Jr. Olympic Fest PYC August 17-18 Galloway Regatta GYC September 7-8 Back to School Regatta PontYC Sept 14-15 Race Week GYC Sailing Camp Schedule Spring Break Sailing Camp April 2-5 (Tue-Fri) 12:00-4:00pm $125 Summer Sailing Camp Session 1 June 10-13 (Mon-Thu) June 17-20 (Mon-Thu) June 24-27 (Mon-Thu) Summer Sailing Camp Session 2 July 8-12 (Mon-Fri) July 15-18 (Mon-Thu) July 22-25 (Mon-Thu) July 23-24 (Wed-Thu) - Memorial Hospital Jr. Regatta July 25 (Thu) - Sailing Banquet - 6pm **RSVP** May 4-5 May 14-15 May 18-19 June 8-9 July 6-7 July 13-14 July 19-21 GYC Jr. Lipton Team 2013 Schedule GYA Opening at PCYC Eliminations (Tues & Wed) Spring Regatta at BUCYC Chapman Regatta at BYC Meigs Regatta at FWYC Summer Regatta at MYC Jr. Lipton at PCYC Summer Sailing Fes: Full Day (9am-4pm) $380 Half day (12pm-4pm) $255 Ext. Family & GYA Club +$65 Non-Member +$100 Own Boat (must use) -$50 Practice Tues & Wed May 7-8 May 14-15 June 4-5 June 18-19 July 9-10 July 16-17 How do I register my sailor for Summer Sailing? Print out and complete the Summer Sailing Camp Form & The Medical Form located on the website and send to: info@gulfportyachtclub.org or fax: 228-863-9843 or drop-off/mail forms to GYC Office. All sailors must have the 2013 GYC Camp Registration Form and Current Medical Form/Waiver signed by Parent/Guardian before participating in any GYC Sailing Camps. High School Sailing Schedule 2013 Spring Season March 2-3 Northshore Leukemia Cup PontYC April 13-14 Team Racing Clinic GYC Practice April 20-21 MS Team Racing Champs LBYC Schedule 2013-2014 School Season Mar 19-20 Oct 12-13 Monk Smith BWYC Mar 26-27 Nov 2- High School Champs GYC Apr 9-10 Nov 23-24 Great Oaks SYC Apr 16-17 Nov 23-24 Hawaii Invitational HYC Apr 23-24 Dec 7-8 Sugar Bowl Regatta SYC
What a busy and successful February we had at the club. The ambiance was perfect and the food was exceptional for the three events hosted by the Entertainment Committee. For the Superbowl/2nd Annual Chili Cook Off we had 120 in attendance. Our Mardi Gras Party housed 225 people and we sold over 900 oysters from the buffet. On Valentine s Gourmet Dinner and Lobster Night we served 77 members. We had nothing but praises about the quality of food and service provided for all events. This year, because the Gulfport St. Patrick s Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 17 at noon, we will celebrate the Irish Holiday with a Traditional Irish Sunday Brunch from 11:00am to 2:30pm. This will give members the opportunity to come dine for Brunch either before or after the Parade. Don t forget to wear your green! We will follow this Brunch with a visit from the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 23. Our annual Easter Sunday Brunch is Sunday, March 31- RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. I m very excited about our membership drive getting off to a good start. Thanks to all of you for shaking the trees and reaching out to your community to help us provide a sound future for the club. The dedication and support from our Membership Chair Dickie Dunaway and his Committee has been superb. The simple concept of Ownership of your club while keeping our dollars working for us in our community speaks for itself. Thanks again for your help. February has been an exciting month for Ladies Auxiliary at GYC. Our monthly luncheon was held on February 20 th with special guest speaker Vicki Moppert of Mignon Faget. We were very honored to have her present a delightful array of Mignon Faget pieces accompanied by historical facts and antic dotes. Chef Jason prepared a delicious meal consisting of Shrimp Linguini, Squash Casserole, Caesar salad and Triple Chocolate Cake. Warm thanks are extended to our hostesses: Camille Puckett, Kay Simmons, Mary Frances Martin and Lucy Phoenix. Fresh cut camellias from the garden of Kay Simmons made for lovely tablescapes- Thank you, Kay! Bridge winners were 1) Deane Melson, 2) JoAnn Van Atta. Coming soon on March 20 th, The Ladies Auxiliary is excited to feature clothing and accessories from Gabrielle s. We anticipate a lively presentation of today s fashions along with descriptions of the latest trends and fashion tips. Don t forget- Peter Cottontail is on his way! Saturday, March 23 rd we will host our annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Members are invited to bring their children and grandchildren to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy breakfast as well as many activities, including our traditional Easter Egg Hunt. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank You, Kathy Hage Steve Chatelain
GYC SKIMMERS SWIM SEASON-2013 SKIMMER SWIMMING: LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-4. Swim lessons will be taught with focus on survival, water safety, and basic water introduction. Children will be broken up into small groups of 5-10 according to swim ability. WILL OF- FER SWIM SCREENINGS ON THURS. MAY 23 and FRI. MAY 24. COST $135.00. Additional $25 fee for sponsors, grandchildren or GYA members MAY 27- JUNE 28: 9:00-9:30 OR 3:00-3:30 JUNIOR SKIMMERS: ARE CHILDREN AGES 5-8. Children must be able to jump in deep end and swim to lifeguard stand independently. Basic stroke instruction and improvement with emphasis on endurance, starts and water safety will be taught and mastered at all levels. If you have questions regarding ability due to age, please call Christine to test swimming ability. COST $135.00 MAY 13-23: 3:30-4:15 (NO FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES) MAY 28 - JUNE 28: 9:30-10:15 OR 3:30-4:15 (NO FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES) SENIOR SKIMMERS: ARE CHILDREN AGES 9 AND OLDER. Children are accepted at all swim levels. Stroke instruction and improvement, endurance, turns and starts will be taught and mastered at all levels. MAY 13-23: 4:15-5:00 (NO FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES) MAY 28 THRU JUNE 28: 10:15-11:00 OR 4:15-5:00 (NO FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES) AGES 9-10- $75.00 AGES 11-12- $25.00 AGES 13-14- $10.00 Additional $25 fee for sponsors, grandchildren or GYA members SWIM LESSONS AND SWIM TEAM PACTICE: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND AT LEAST 3X S WEEKLY IN ORDER TO MASTER SWIM SKILLS. Our goal is for each child to learn optimal swim skills. Discipline will be strictly enforced. If a child is disruptive during practice, a timeout discipline will be enforced. Safety for all children is our main concern. Parents are required to pick up children after practice. COACHES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILDREN AFTER PRACTICE. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND ASSIST WITH VARI- OUS JOBS DURING SWIM MEETS. The coaches will contact you prior to meets to discuss job options. The meets will run more smoothly with your assistance. If possible, please notify one of the coaches if your child is unable to attend a meet so we will not schedule them on a relay team. The meets are held on Tuesday evenings approximately 5:00 and generally last 3 hours. If your child has transportation problems, please notify one of the coaches to assist you and your child with this need. Participation in the meets is encouraged but not mandatory. Each child is encouraged to swim a variety of strokes. This is to enhance individual improvement and team competitiveness. We must accumulate times on each child s individual strokes prior to Championships. BATHING SUITS-GIRLS-NAVY BLUE ONE/TWO PIECE-- BOYS-NAVY BLUE TRUNK OR JAM- MER-MAY HAVE A STRIPE ON THE SUIT-PREFER RED. If you have any questions about the swimming program, please contact Christine O Bannon, 228-861-0273. OBSConstruction@aol.com or CCObannon@gmail.com WATER AEROBICS Please join us for basic stretching and simple exercises during our Water Aerobics class. COST-$5.00 PER CLASS: May 28- June 28. We will continue class in July if there is a request. CLASS TIMES: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY - 8:00-8:45 A.M. Please pre-register for a class time you would like to attend by contacting Christine O Bannon at the above number. GYC MS. COAST SWIM TEAM LEAGUE SCHEDULE 2013 SWIM MEETS BEGIN 4:30-5:00 P.M. MAY 30 (THURSDAY): GYC AT DH JUNE 4 (TUESDAY): GYC AT EFIT JUNE 11 (TUESDAY): GYC AT GPT. REC JUNE 18 (TUESDAY): PCYC AT GYC JUNE 25 (TUESDAY): GYC AT BB JUNE 29 (SATURDAY): CHAMPIONSHIPS AT GYC 7:00 WARM UPS-10 AND UNDER-25 S 8:00 MEET STARTS-ALL 25 S 11:00 WARM UPS-11 TO 18 YEAR OLD-50 S 12:00 MEET STARTS-ALL 50 S SECOND SESSION MAY CHANGE AFTER SEEDING IS DONE FOR 25 S
Grouper 49 S. 4 6oz. Grouper filets 4oz. All Purpose Flour 1 T. Zatarains Creole Seasoning ¼ Cup Vegetable Oil ½ Cup 49 S. Sauce (recipe below) Heat oil in a cast iron skillet to 325 degrees. Combine the flour and creole seasoning together in a small pan or bowl. Dredge the grouper filets in the seasoned flour mixture and shake the excess flour off. Carefully lay the floured grouper filets in the hot oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the filets are golden brown, flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until the fish is done. Lay on a paper towel to wick off the excess oil. Serve over dirty rice or mashed potatoes and top with 1 oz. of the 49 S. sauce. Kevin Gabbert 7 Bayou View Drive Jaye Travis 719 Commerce St Rush Galloway 9024 Greymonte Cr Gulfport, MS 39503 Sylvia Booth 1529 Magnolia St Christopher Romano 411 Carter Place Craig Nicholls 1800 Beach Blvd Damian Jakubik 11540 Briarstone Pl Gulfport, MS 39503 Richard Mueller 31 Shoreline Lane Gulfport, MS 39503 Jason Rollins 10 51st Street 49 S. Sauce ½ Stick of unsalted butter ¼ Cup diced yellow onion ¼ cup diced celery 1 small diced green pepper 1 T. chopped garlic 2 T. all purpose flour ¼ cup chicken broth ¼ lb. crawfish tails 2 oz. andouille sausage-diced 2 oz. heavy cream 1 T. Zatarains creole seasoning Melt butter in a sauce pan. Add the vegetables and sausage and saute until the onions are translucent. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and cream. Bring to a boil. Add crawfish and creole seasoning. Let simmer for 2 minutes. Serve on your grouper and enjoy!!! Chef Jason Sperbeck
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