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Pensacola Yacht Club 

May 2009 

Maxine Series Winners

ON THE HORIZON 

THIS MAY….. 

Sunday, May 3 

SPLASH DAY 

Summer Sailing & B.A.Y. Camps 

Open House - 2 to 4pm 

Tuesday, May 5 

Guest Night (Cinco de Mayo) - 6:30pm 

Wednesday, May 6 

Boating Topics in Sailing Center - 7pm 


Mother’s Day Brunch 

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 


Waterfront Banquet/Propeller Club - 5:30 pm 


Thursday, May 14 

General Membership Voting Meeting - 6:30 pm 


FOOD & WINE DEMO - 6:30 pm 

Chef Daro previews a variety of Shrimp Dishes 



Game Day 

Friday, May 29 

Date Night with Babysitting - 6 to 9 pm 


COMING IN JUNE ..... 

Monday, June 1 

SUMMER SAILING CAMP BEGINS 

Tuesday, June 2 

Guest Night - 6:30pm 

Wednesday, June 3 

Boating Topics in Sailing Center - 7pm 

Tuesday, June 16 

FOOD & WINE DEMO - 6:30 pm 

June 19 - 26 

Snipes Regatta @ PYC 

Sunday, June 21 

Father’s Day Brunch 


Tuesday June 23 

Game Day 

June 27 & 28 

Gulfport to Pensacola Regatta 

On Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 

Nights, there will be a drawing from the 

night’s dinner receipts. Winner will receive 

a $25.00 PYC Dinner Certifi cate. 

Page 2 • May ‘09 

FLAG OFFICERS 

TIM BURR c 516-7212 h 916-0869 

Commodore tburr@gjtbs.com 

SAM FOREMAN c 748-0498 h 470-0866 

Vice Commodore/Facilities 

EPA/Community Relations 

samannasea@aol.com 

SCOTT HARRELL c 910-0833 h 932-0501 

Rear Commodore/Membership lscottharrell@bellsouth.net 

ALAN MCMILLAN c 449-3101 h 456-6264 

Fleet Captain mcalan@cox.net 

BERNIE KNIGHT c 516-6218 w 995-1452 

Secretary/Bylaws/ 

GYA Offshore Rep 

bak37bav@msn.com 

DAN SMITHSON c 449-7843 h 968-1260 

Treasurer/Finance capndan@panhandle.rr.com 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

JERE ALLEN c 529-0927 h 916-4480 

Marina & Dry Storage/ 

Storm Preparedness 

jereallen@mchsi.com 

TONY COLE c 384-9360 h 434-8855 

FCYC Rep Tonycole4@cox.net 

FR. JACK GRAY w 456-5966 h 449-5966 

Fleet Chaplain/ 

Human Resources 

plato518@cox.net 

CONRAD HAMILTON c 516-0959 h 934-6625 

Director conwadham@aol.com 

ED HELMS c 377-3213 h 477-3956 

Juniors/Sea Scouts Ehelms7477@yahoo.com 

SHARON PETTIT 377-9841 515-1110 

Entertainment sharonpettit@msn.com 

STEPHEN SOLICE c 380-8268 h 432-6197 

Commodore Emeritus/ 

Long Range Planning 

so42son@aol.com 

PYC MANAGEMENT 

STEPHEN SUCHY o 433-8804 

General Manager Stephen@pyc.gccoxmail.com 

DEON BOATMAN o 433-8804 

Offi ce Manager deon@pyc.gccoxmail.com 

JENNIFER LANGHAM o 433-8804 

Accounts Payable/Webmaster Jennifer@pyc.gccoxmail.com 

KELLY RING o 433-1382 

Event Coordinator/Reservations events@pyc.gccoxmail.com

COMMODORE’S COMMENTS 

TIM BURR 

The fi rst quarter of 2009 was overall a very good one at PYC. We had lots of varied, 

well-attended activities both on and off the water. New initiatives brought members out in 

force. As we analyze where we are and need to stay fi nancially, however, the conclusion 

is inescapable that despite cutting costs and improving effi ciencies, we must revisit and 

revive the dues increase initiative postponed from last Fall. The good news is that your 

Treasurer and Board have come up with a way to balance our needs with some incentives 

and restructuring all designed to build member use of the Club and greater member retention. 

MONTHLY DUES INCREASE RECOMMENDED 

The Board has voted to recommend for member approval at the May 14 General Membership Meeting, an 

increase in dues from $100 per month to $145 per month, while reducing the charges for food and drinks 

by 22% across the Board (excluding banquets). As part of that recommendation, we would also end the 

requirement that members spend $75 per quarter at the Club. 

As our Treasurer explains in greater detail in his column, that package of changes will allow us effectively 

to support the current operating costs with dues, and give our members a strong, added incentive to use 

the Club. The result will be a benefi t to members in many ways and mitigate against what otherwise would 

be accurately viewed as simply a hefty percentage increase in dues. It’s true that we haven’t raised dues in 

years, but if we were simply to raise dues, but less, and keep pricing the same, we would be poor stewards 

of your Club in our view. Better not only to build a sound fi nancial footing, but also provide an additional 

membership benefi t in the form of lower food and beverage costs. 

INITIATION FEE INCREASE RECOMMENDED 

We also have voted to increase the initiation fee for Active Members from $1,500 to $2,500 effective July 

1, 2009. The cushion there is that we will collect half with the application, and allow the new member to pay 

the other half over the following 12 months, if they choose. Members converting from young adult to active 

status would be allowed to pay their initiation fee (whether $1,500 if before July 1 or $2,500 if after) over the 

12 months following their conversion. 

Overall, we hope that these changes and restructuring will be viewed as positive and proactive initiatives, 

adding to our strength and stability for years to come. We welcome your feedback and input, as ever. 

We have a lot to look forward to at PYC in May, not the least of which is our spectacular Mother’s Day 

Brunch. Please make your reservations early so we can be sure to accommodate you in the dining room. I 

look forward to seeing you at the Club. 

PROPOSED MEMBERSHIP DUES INCREASE BY DAN SMITHSON, TREASURER 

One reason to belong to a club is to be able 

to have access to the club’s facilities, goods and 

services at bargain prices. 

My fellow members, the time has come for a dues 

increase. However, just raising the dues won’t allow 

us to reduce prices to bargain levels in the bar and 

dining areas. In 2008 approximately $214,000 of 

the ownership costs of the club were subsidized by 

the costs charged for food and drinks. 

The fi nance committee and the Board have looked 

at this situation and have determined that now is 

the time to set the club’s fi nances straight. This 

requires two changes to be made simultaneously. 

First: The ownership costs of the club should 

be paid by through our dues. These costs, which 

are approximately $145.00 per member, include 

Property taxes, Insurance, Building and Grounds 

maintenance, Offi ce Administration, etc. 

Second: We want to lower the costs of food and 

drinks an average of 22 percent and at the same 

time discontinue the $75 quarterly minimum spending requirement. 

It is our goal to make membership at PYC an obvious bargain and your “Restaurant of Choice” whenever you want 

to go out to eat. 

To see how these changes will affect you, put the data from your bill into the example worksheet above. 

I will be glad to discuss these changes anytime but I will make sure to be available at the club on Thursday May 7. 

May ‘09 • Page 3


VICE COMMODORE’S COMMENTS 

It was great to participate in PYC’s Opening Day Ceremony, the Blessing 

of the Fleet, and Sundowner Ceremony. It is a series of traditions worth 

continuing. PYC in all of its splendor showcased its greatest asset, 

the hospitality of the Membership. My Rotary Group Study Exchange 

(GSE) Team from Milan and their host families were greeted warmly and 

enthusiastically. The GSE team enjoyed all of the activities and the fi sh 

fry. I want to personally thank those members who took aboard their 

vessel some of the GSE team members and their host families for the Blessing of the Fleet. 

Pier Marco Romagnoli, Silvia Aiello, Carl and Ingrid Backman joined Commodore 

Roger Moraski and Betsy on board Jubilee. Jim and Linda Oyler entertained Davide 

Belloni, Michela Fumagalli, Guy Gascard, Paul and Beverly Stanley on board their 

sailboat Parley. On board Alafair with Johnny and Ruth Smith were Cristina Bianchi and 

Tom Smith. Many thanks to all of you for making the GSE Team feel at home. 

The landscape of PYC is beginning to show improvement thanks to the efforts of Susan 

McKinnon, her Landscape Committee, and the PYC staff. Susan welcomes volunteers 

just call her at 477-9951, and she will be happy to put you to work. 

Halt the presses! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes action! Relax, nothing has 

changed in the time line for the resolution PYC’s environmentally affected land. Apparently, 

the Corps of Engineers needed to clear the land to better assess the next step for the 

remediation. Sadly, Shay Jones our EPA Environmental Scientist/Project Manager is 

moving on and being replaced by Peter (Pete) Thorpe. Pete is the fi fth replacement since 

this effort has started. He has an undergraduate degree in environmental studies and a 

Masters degree in geology. We can only hope he is a quick study and a man of action. The 

saga never ends. 

membership report 

L. SCOTT HARRELL 

REAR COMMODORE/MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN 

Please join me, in welcoming new member Rick Martin and his 

partner Cindy Ott to the club. While they currently live in Texas, they 

spend a lot of time here in the Pensacola area and they have owned 

an assortment of boats over the years. Here is a bit of member history 

I found fascinating: Member Dr. Don Rock delivered Rick’s daughter 

in Subic Bay, Philippines in 1983 while they were both serving in the 

U.S. Navy. Apparently there were some tense moments as the father, 

Rick, anxiously awaited the arrival of the doctor, Don, as he and his wife, 

Beverly, were sailing in from Taiwan on their new Tayana 37. Don did make it in on time and 

Rick’s daughter was his 5,000th delivery! (Babies… not yachts.) 

PYC INITIATION FEE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JULY 1 

Active Voting Member $2,500 + tax 

Active Duty Service Member $ 250 + tax 

Clergy $ 500 + tax 

Young adults 30-34 years $1,000 + tax 

25-29 years $ 500 + tax 

18-24 years $ 100 + tax 

Young adults must convert to Active Voting Adult membership upon turning 35 years 

old; their Active Voting Membership initiation fee will be billed at the fee in effect when they 

upgrade, minus the amount of the initiation fee they’ve already paid. 

In an effort to make the increased initiation fees more palatable, PYC will be offering the 

following payment plans: 

After July 1, 2009, new Active Voting Members will be required to remit 50% of 

the initiation fee with their application and may elect to pay the remaining balance over the 

following 12 months with their monthly statement. 

Young Adult Members may elect to upgrade to Active Voting Membership prior to 

July 1, 2009 by paying the current $1,500 initiation fee (minus their initial initiation fee of 

$100) over 12 months. To take advantage of this option you must contact either Deon or 

Jennifer in the club offi ce prior to July 1. 

Young Adult Members upgrading to Active Voting Membership at age 35, or are 

electing to do so early, after July 1, 2009, will be given the option of paying the $2,500 

initiation fee (minus their initial initiation fee) over the following 12 months as well. 

This means that NOW is the time to encourage your friends to join the club or upgrade 

your current Young Adult membership before the new fees go into effect July1. Guest Night 

is held on the fi rst Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. 

If you have any questions about the new initiation fee or introducing a potential new 

member to the club, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. 

Photos by Julie Connerley 

SAM FOREMAN

HOSPITALITY 

Every family has traditions and events that they 

repeat year after year. These traditions give us all 

a sense of place and community. There is no better 

place than PYC to create family memories and enjoy 

special occasions. In fact now you will receive a free 

meal at PYC to help celebrate your birthday! 

Wasn’t the Opening Day and Blessing of the Fleet a wonderful Club event!! The PYC 

Fleet Judges Gwen Herrin, Ann Pleune, Marguerite Burr, Page Lee, Nancy Matthews, 

& Kim Hamilton had a tough job reviewing the “decked out” boats during the boat parade 

as they selected the best decorated boats in sail and motor categories for trophies. 

Congratulations to all who participated and the creative winners! It was truly a memorable 

PYC event. 

The April Cruising into Spring Ladies Fashion Show Luncheon featured fabulous fashions 

from Linda Merting’s Ladies Quarter Boutique. Our PYC models, Marguerite Burr, 

Wendi Fairchild, Lyn Harrison, Kathleen Logan, Pam Mitchell, Ruth Nurnberger, 

Pat Remke, Diane Robbins, & Cameron Smith looked stunning in the latest fashions. 

Commodore Tim Burr and Commodore Ronald Bray were handsome escorts for the 

models. Co-Chairs Quinlyn Bray and Jean Fleege thank Fr. Jack Gray for leading the 

prayer, Linda Whitman for doing the door prizes, Millie Cascone and Ann Owczarczak 

for handing out tickets, and PYC Chef Daro and the staff for the wonderful luncheon and 

service. 

Summer is around the corner! Drinks on the PYC deck watching the sun go down is 

the best way to end your day anytime of the year, but particularly nice in the Spring. Also 

the pool opens and the Water Aerobics Ladies are working it out in the deep end of the 

pool every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 9am. It is great fun, no sign up, just show up 

and join the class. Bring a noodle if you don’t have those cute little booties that help you 

fl oat. 

AS THE TILLER TURNS 

We are happy to report that Pat Eldridge is recovering nicely from injuries due to recent 

fall. Her visiting Nurse Nancy Matthews is making sure Pat and Winn have wonderful 

meals and Pat’s favorite bottled water to assist in her recovery. 

Our sincere sympathies go out to PYC member Terry Bryan who recently lost the love 

of his life, his wife and companion of 28 years, Rose Mary. 

We wish to congratulate PYC Members, VADM & Mrs. Timothy Wright (Tim & Dixie) 

who celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary last month. 

Last month PYC members, Jere & Karen Allan, Roger & Betsy Moraski, & Mike 

& Sharon Pettit enjoyed cruisin’ together on a BIG boat. Rumor has it that Betsy won 

$2,000 and Mike won $100. We wonder what Cruise Line they booked? Betsy was later 

seen skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado with Marguerite Burr. Don’t think Roger got any 

of that loot! 

Recently Larry & Ann-Marie Bowyer left Paradise and made a quick trip back to 

Pensacola. We all enjoyed seeing them around the Club and hearing about all their 

wonderful adventures. They have excellent tips on squeezing 8 people on their boat for a 

week of fun in the islands. Their daughter Christa’s family joined them for Spring Break! 

Not sure if it was a break for Grandpa and Grandma. 

Other cruising couples away from the bay, Ron & Joanne Bruce are in Scarborough, 

Australia. Scarborough is a small coastal city with a nice marina near Brisbane. Everything 

is within bicycle range. They took a brief land trip to Hobart, Tasmania. The weather, the 

mountains, the sea, and wildlife were magnifi cent. They also toured the wine country 

north of Adelaide and the city of Sydney. Now they are getting ready to sail north then 

west to Darwin and will pass inside the Great Barrier Reef. Ron reports “There are several 

boats here that we have sailed with in various parts of this great adventure extending back 

as far as Isla Mujeres, Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The cruising community is huge.” 

Gwen Herrin’s son-in-law, Weldon Holcombe participated in his company’s invitation 

to ring the opening bell at the NYC stock exchange Tuesday, April 21, which was televised. 

He commented, “Afterwards touring the Stock Exchange was extremely interesting.” 

Many of you know that I have been battling colon cancer for the last several months. 

The latest news that I have received is that the doctors are very optimistic the cancer 

is now gone. I will know more after a few more tests. I will return to work, as I am able. I 

want to thank all of you who kept me, and my my family in your prayers. The cards and the 

phone calls also meant a great deal to me. I look forward to seeing you all around the 

club! 

Sincerely, DEBBIE BLOCKER, Dining Room Manager 

GWEN HERRIN & JEAN FLEEGE 

Photos by Julie Connerley 


Congratulations to Paul & Rachael Gillette who 

took Atlantic Union to the Maxine Championship 

Win. It was also nice to have Doug Samson there 

to help present the trophy, which was named for his 

mother. Good racing by Triptonite and Radio Flyer in 

Spinnaker A, with Mike Beard in Kanaloa winning the Spinnaker B 

Class. The Non Spinnaker Class Maxine Trophy was won by Sunset 

Raider with Tom Elliot’s Dream Maker in second. 

PYC CHALLENGE CUP TEAM 

PYC has selected a terrifi c Challenge Cup team to represent the 

Club at the June 19 through 21 competition at Gulfport. Our A boat 

is Black Ice, skippered by Rick Zurn and JP Nolls, B boat, Rooster, 

skippered by Hunter Riddle, C boat, Radio Flyer, skippered by Neil 

McMillan and D boat, Average White Boat, skippered by Tim Dunton 

and Susan McKinnon. Paul Gillette will help organize our team 

and again provide us with great shore logistics. As Fleet Captain, I’ll 

Captain the team and try to stay out of their way, and let PYC’s team 

do their winning on the water. 

APRIL RACING ACTIVITIES 

In April PYC was busy hosting the Corsair Nationals to determine 

the best of the multihull. Bert Rice chaired the Regatta and sailed as 

well. Betsy Moraski and her Race Committee team provided support 

for the week long racing venue. The Cruising Couples #1 Regatta 

followed by the raft up at Ft McRae was the start of fun racing for all 

the Cruising Couples in the Club rounded out PYC regatta events on 

the bay last month. 

Volunteers Needed for Snipe Nationals 

by Betsy Moraski, Regatta Chair 

PYC is hosting the Snipe National Regatta on June 

19-26, 2009. We are expecting about 60 boats with 2 

people per boat to participate plus family members and 

friends for a total of possibly 150-200 people. Volunteers 

are needed to support this event. As Regatta Chairman, 

I invite you to become involved on land or water. To 

volunteer email me @ topgunu20@aol.com. 

The Club will remain open to the PYC membership 

throughout the week with hopefully a minimum of 

inconvenience. However, the member parking lot will 

be roped off for boat parking, as it was for the Thistle 

Regatta. Please frequent the Club that week and help 

us show the Snipe sailors our special brand of “Southern 

Hospitality”. 


fl eet captain’s report 

ALAN MCMILLAN 

GOTTA REGATTA 

ON THE BAY 

May 2 GYA Opening Regatta GYA 

May 9 Sea Buoy Race PBYC 

May 16 PYC Championship #1 PYC 

May 23 Memorial Day Regatta PBYC 

May 30 Navy Cup NYCP 

Jun 6 Cancer Society PYC 

Jun 7 PYC Championship #2 PYC 

Jun 13 We Found the Bay PtYC 

Jun 19-21 Challenge Cup GYA 

Jun 19-26 Snipe Nationals PYC 

Jun 26-28 Gulfport-Pensacola PYC

junior sailing report 

Summer Sailing Camp begins on Monday, June 1, and 

classes are fi lling up. All sessions are Monday through 

Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Classes are available 

for Junior sailors ages 6 to 18. Class size is limited. 

Registration forms are available on the PYC website at www. 

pensacolayachtclub.org. Please do not wait to sign up and 

end up on a waiting list. To ensure enrollment payment must be received 

with completed registration forms. 

Don’t forget to join us for Splash Day (Opening Day for Junior Sailing) at 

PYC on May 3rd from 2:00PM-4:00PM. This will give Junior Sailors and 

parents an opportunity to meet the Sailing Instructors and tour PYC, plus 

kids can enjoy a sailboat rides, jump castle, ice cream bar and games. 

The Wet N Cool Regatta held at Fairhope Yacht Club on April 4 & 5 was a 

great regatta. Our PYC Junior Sailors represented our club with great pride 

and sportsmanship and trophies for their excellent performance. 

The PYC Junior Sailors earned excellent results at this year’s Preemie Cup 

hosted by PBYC on April 18, with PYC running the Optimist course. Winds 

were blowing 18 knots and the optimist sailed fi ve races, with Michael Rice 

and Gorham Partington turning it into a match-racing event both placing 

at the top of their fl eet. In the Laser Radial class, Dodge Rees earned 

1st place, followed by Harrison Prochaska in 2nd place, and Brandon 

Addison in 3rd place. As good as these results sound, they don’t tell the 

whole story when taking account the boats they raced against included 

boats rated the same or higher than the Laser Radial. These young sailors 

received 2nd, 3rd, and 4th overall with unadjusted times. The boats they 

raced against included Laser Full Rigs, Hobie Waves, and a Nacra. 

Adult Sailing lessons can be scheduled by appointment. Classes will be 

3 hours long, including classroom time and on the water. Your instructor will 

teach basic sailing terminology, points of sail, knots, rigging, safety, and 

how to sail aboard a Flying Scot, which is the GYA club racing sailboat. 

This course is designed for beginners. PYC will offer clinics throughout the 

year for those interested in racing. 

The PYC Junior Sailors greatly appreciate the many contributions made 

in honor of Commodore Staff Pulford. We thank Commodore Pulford’s 

family for requesting donation be made to the PYC Junior Yacht Club in lieu 

of fl owers. 

To participate in the Wednesday afternoon club racing- one-design boats, 

call or email me to reserve boat. Boats should be rigged and ready to sail by 

5PM. Races begin east of PYC at 5:30PM until sunset then sailors will derig 

their boats and meet for Hamburgers in the Club. Come out and watch 

your sailors from shore, any help launching and recovery on the beach will 

be appreciated. If you are interested in helping out with race committee 

(RC) and learn the basics this is a perfect time for you to learn. 

If you are interested in sailing for PYC on the Junior Lipton Team, contact 

the PYC Sailing Director to learn more about Junior Lipton tryouts and 

skipper eliminations. 

In July PYC will be hosting both the Jr. Lipton Regatta and the Jr. Olympic 

Regatta at PYC. We need volunteers on land and safety boats on the water, 

please consider helping out with both of these Junior events. 

For more information about PYC Junior Sailing programs or volunteering 

to help with any of our fun races or scheduled Junior Regattas, please 

contact Stephen Wagner, PYC Sailing Director at (850) 433-8804 ext. 111 

or sailingdirector@pyc.gccoxmail.com. 

STEPHEN WAGNER 


SUNDAY BRUNCH 

Champagne Brunch 

11am to 2pm $16.95++ 

Hors D’oeuvres 

at Bar 4-6pm 

Limited Menu 4-7pm 

THURSDAY NIGHT 

Italian Buffet 

rotates with 

Family Night Buffet. 

$9.99 ++ 

Children 10 and 

under eat for Free 

ONLY at the buffet 

SATURDAY NIGHT 

ALL YOU CAN EAT 

Prime Rib $16.95++ 


WEDNESDAY NIGHT 

ALL YOU CAN EAT 

Peel & Eat Shrimp 

$9.95++ 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

Dining from menu or 

Friday Night Buffet 

$17.99 ++ 

Friday Night Drawing 

BAR SPECIALS 

Tuesday Night - $2 Sam Adams 

Wednesday Night - $3 Well Martinis 

Thursday Night - $3 Mt. Gay Drinks 

Saturday Night - $3 Premium Drinks 

Mother’s Day Brunch 


BREAKFAST 

Omelets station 

Belgian waffl es or French Toast 

Eggs Benedict 

Bacon and Sausage 

Grits and Breakfast potatoes 

SOUP 

Chilled Strawberry 

AN ARRAY OF SALADS 

CARVE 

Honey Glazed Ham 

Herb Roasted Baron of Beef 

CHAFTERS 

Blackened catfi sh with crawfi sh mache choux 

Moroccan grilled chicken w/ tomato couscous 

Rosemary roasted potatoes 

Fettuccine with wild mushroom parmesan cream 

Ratatouille 

Asparagus 

DESSERTS 

Bread Pudding 

Lemon Cake and Red Velvet Cake 

Angel Food Cake and Mixed Berries 

Sunburst of fresh fruit, chocolate fondue 

Apple Caramel Pie and Blueberry Pie 

Mini pastries 

KIDS MENU 

French Toast Sticks 

Hot Dogs 

Mac’n Cheese 

French Fries 

Cheese Raviolis Marinara 

Chicken Fingers 

Cookies 

Rice Krispie Treats 

Brownies 

Banana Pudding 

Adults $25.25++ Children under 12 $10.95++ 

11AM to 2PM 

Main

Events 

CHEF DARO’S 

FOOD & WINE 

DEMO 

May 19 - 6:30pm 

This Food & Wine Demo features a variety 

of shrimp dishes. The favorite will become a PYC 

Menu Signature Shrimp Dish. Limited Seating. 


PYC Pool Opens 

Memorial Day Weekend! 

Ladies Water Aerobics 

Begins M-W-F @ 9 am 

Celebrate 

your 

birthday 

at the club 

and receive 

a FREE 

Birthday 

meal! 

CLUB HOURS 

SUNDAY 

Champaign Brunch 11AM-2PM 

Hor d’oeuvers 4-6PM 

Limited Menu 4-7PM 

CLOSED ON MONDAY 

TUESDAY thru THURSDAY 

Lunch 11AM-2PM 

Happy Hour 4-7PM 

Dinner 5-8:30PM 

Ship’s Store Open 

FRIDAY 


Happy Hour 5-6PM 

Jackpot/Split ticket Drawing 8PM 

Dinner 6-9PM 

Ship’s Store Open 

SATURDAY 


Bar Menu available All Day 

Dinner 5-8:30PM 

Ship’s Store Open by Request 


April proved to be quite a social month for our families. First, 

Opening Day with the Blessing of the Fleet was a wonderful 

afternoon. Congratulations to Steve & Lesa Stack’s “Stack 

Shack” for their 1st place prize for Best Dressed Powerboat. 

Gilligan’s Island has never been so much fun to watch! Thanks 

to Wendi & Jeff Fairchild’s agreeing to wear sombreros and moustaches 

to help “Mucho Gusto” win the prize for Best Dressed Sailboat! 

The Easter Brunch was phenomenal, with Big Billy the Clown’s magic 

show & balloons, the Easter Egg Hunt where more than 1,400 eggs were 

found, and the Easter Bunny’s appearance. What a delightful day thanks to 

our wonderful PYC staff and tireless volunteers who made it all happen! 

NEW DATE NIGHT WITH BABYSITTING 

Then to conclude the month, we had our fi rst of hopefully many-to-come 

“Date Nights” complete with babysitters at the Club. Be sure to watch your 

email and for fl yers at the club announcing future Date Night events. 

For the month of May, we are working on another Family Fun dinner so 

look for an email for additional information as this develops. As always, if 

you have any suggestions for other events (family-friendly or otherwise), 

please email me at lynharr3@cox.net or call me at 261-5971. Thanks for 

your involvement! 


CRUISER’S CORNER 

JIM & LINDA OYLER 

Another raft-up and another dire weather 

prediction. An expected 30 knot blow and a 15 

degree drop in temperature did not deter 7 boats 

from enjoying the March raft-up in Little Sabine. 

We all arrived before the cold front and took extra 

precautions with our anchors. Many others arrived by land yacht bringing 

a delightful array of side dishes to compliment the roast pork. A big thank 

you goes to Pensacola Beach Yacht Club for their warm hospitality. The 

weather did change dramatically. The wind increased as the temperature 

decreased but Sunday morning found all 7 boats riding safely at anchor. By 

all accounts, the pub crawl was a rousing success and all crawlers survived 

without incident. Sunday brunch brought even more fun and camaraderie, 

not to mention more wonderful food. This was a great raft-up in spite of the 

weatherman. 

MAY RAFT UP TO PORT ST. JOE 

If you haven’t made your Memorial Day reservations for Port St. Joe, now 

is a good time to do it. We will be at the Port St. Joe Marina (www.psjmarina. 

com) from Saturday, May 23 to Wednesday, May 27. Slips are $1.75 per 

foot per night. There are many great activities planned. It will be a great 

adventure. Don’t miss it. Make your reservations as soon as possible. 

LITTLE SABINE RAFT UP JULY 11 

Check the 2009 Cruising Schedule and note the change in dates for the 

July raft-up in Little Sabine. The Blue Angel Air Show is defi nitely scheduled 

for July 11 so we are changing from July 18 to July 11. 

CENTERBOARDS & SWABBIES 

LYN HARRISON 

2009 CRUISING 

SCHEDULE 

MAY 23, PORT ST. JOE 

JUN. 13, FORT MCRAE 

JUL. 11, LITTLE SABINE 

Blue Angel’s Show 

AUG. 15, THE WHARF 

Gulf Shores, AL 

SEP. 5, POINT CADET 

Biloxi, MS 

OCT. 31, LITTLE SABINE 

Haunted House & Party at 

PBYC 

NOV. 14, FORT MCRAE 

Blue Angel’s Show 

DEC. 12, PYC MARINA 

Progressive Boat Party

PYC POOL RULES 

1. Pool privileges are extended to 

all club members in good standing, 

their immediate family, and guests. 

Local guests of members will be 

allowed to use the pool twice during 

the summer, unless prior arrangements are made 

with the Club Manager. Local guests are persons 

who live within 50 miles of Pensacola Yacht Club. All 

persons, including members, are required to sign in 

upon entrance to the pool if the lifeguard is present 

and the pool is open for use. 

2. All guests must be identifi ed and accompanied by 

their PYC sponsor. 

3. Normal hours of operation are from 9 am to 6 

pm, Tuesday through Sunday. These hours may 

vary due to special club events, and will routinely be 

extended to 7 pm, if so requested. The pool will be 

closed all day Monday. 

4. Lifeguards will be on duty during all hours of 

operation of the pool. They are empowered to 

enforce all rules of the pool. 

5. Group parties hosted by members are permitted 

at the pool when special arrangements are made 

with the General Manager. 

6. Children under ten and all non-swimmers, 

regardless of age, are not allowed in the pool unless 

accompanied by a responsible person designated 

by a parent or guardian. 

7. No one is permitted in the pool in any attire other 

than swimming attire. Wet bathing suits are not to 

be worn in the bar, dining room, or lobby of the main 

clubhouse. When entering these areas in swimming 

attire, a suitable covering, such as beach coat, shirt, 

jacket, etc., must be worn. 

8. Any action or activity that might endanger lives 

or safety, such as running, horseplay, unnecessary 

roughness, will not be allowed in or around the pool 

area. 

9. All persons are required to shower before entering 

the pool. 

10. Dining is permitted adjacent to the pool; however 

all food and beverages must be catered by the club. 

No glass bottles or glass containers are permitted 

inside the fenced area of the pool. Trash receptacles 

are provided for disposal of waste. Please do not 

litter the pool area. 

11. Violation of Pool Rules may result in revocation 

of all pool privileges. 

All comments and suggestions regarding the House 

Rules or Pool Rules should be directed to the Vice 

Commodore, Pensacola Yacht Club. 

MANAGER’S NOTES 

STEPHEN SUCHY 

Please join me in congratulating 

our April Employee of the Month, 

Kourtney Clopton! She has 

been with us for just under a year. 

Kourtney is a great employee, 

and a pleasure to be around. She 

was born in Pensacola, and raised 

in Georgia. Kourtney made the move back to 

Pensacola with her family a few years ago and 

we are glad she did! Dancing is a favorite hobby 

of hers. She is currently enrolled in the Nursing 

program at Pensacola Junior College. Kourtney 

also enjoys collecting clowns. Congratulations on 

a job well done!! 

POOL OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 

Summer time is just around the corner and the 

PYC pool offi cially opens this month on Memorial 

Day Weekend. Please take the time to review the 

pool rules published in this month’s Jib Sheet. 

MONTHLY DININNG SPECIALS CHANGE 

This month the Early Bird Specials and the Two 

for One Steak Night will end. However we will 

continue to offer All You Can Eat Peel and Eat 

Shrimp every Wednesday for $9.95. In addition 

you may order one side item or a small salad at 

half price with this Wednesday night special. 

SPECIAL EVENTS ALWAYS SPECIAL AT PYC 

We would love for our members to sponsor 

events (card parties, business meetings, wedding 

receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday dinner, etc) 

here at PYC. Contact our Events Coordinator, Kelly 

Ring at events@pyc.gccoxmail.com to reserve a 

date for your next special event. 

Speaking of special celebrations, PYC members 

who celebrate their birthday at the Club will receive 

a complimentary meal. 

Just in case you are not aware, let me remind 

you that PYC will accept credit cards from guests 

of our members. 

PYC SHIP’S STORE HOURS 

The PYC Ship’s Store is now open Tuesday 

through Friday from 11am to 6pm, since Kelly 

Ring, our Events Coordinator’s offi ce is located in 

the store. However in her absence any manager 

will be happy to assist you with a purchase. Our 

Ship’s Store has an outstanding inventory of 

PYC logo sailing items in both adult and youth 

sizes. Also all PYC Centennial items are now ON 

SALE. 

See you around the club! 


SHIP’S LOG BY DAVE HOFFMAN 

One of my fi rst articles during our centennial year mentioned that the 

fi rst event PYC hosted after forming in December 1908 was a cruise 

to Camp Walton. Commodore Morgan led a fl eet of power boats there 

for a weekend of partying. The event was such a success, that it set 

the stage for an annual cruise, which became the highlight of the PYC 

social scene. However, as any yachtsman knows, once two boats 

head in the same direction the adrenaline starts to pump and a race is 

on! It did not take long for the cruise to become a very serious race. 

At fi rst the race was a “fi rst to fi nish is the winner” event. A huge silver perpetual 

trophy with a speed boat on top was dedicated and still resides in our ballroom trophy 

case. However, it soon became obvious that only a few members had any real chance of 

winning, so handicaps were calculated to give cruisers an opportunity to collect a prize. 

Each boat was given a start time based on their estimated speed. The slowest boats 

started fi rst and the others started throughout the day with everyone fi nishing about the 

same time to enjoy the big party at the Miramar Hotel. 

And everyone had a great time, right? Well, maybe not everyone! Stories are told of 

gunshots fi red across a competitor’s bow, fi st fi ghts at the picnic, arguments over the 

scoring, competitors adding multiple and bigger engines and the speeds becoming so 

fast that it became unsafe to participate. To get the adrenaline under control our wise 

forefathers changed the format to a predicted log race, which became an immediate 

success. Members would predict the time of day they would arrive based on their engine 

speed, currents, winds and other factors. It quickly became the grandest event of the 

year. If you owned anything that would fl oat you entered this race, estimated your time 

to the nearest second, loaded up your friends, stashed away all timepieces and motored 

to Ft Walton for party central! And what a party they had around that pool. Current 

members that recall those days are cautious about just how much they tell about those 

weekends. 

Unfortunately, the membership lost interest in this event and it has been many years 

since the race was held. However, our annual cruise to The Wharf might be an occasion 

to resurrect the predicted log format, polish up the trophy and get that adrenaline fl owing 

again. Let’s just be sure to check our fi rearms in addition to our watches before the 

start! 

FL COMMODORES’ ASSOCIATION 

HONORS LIBBA DENNIS 

BY PAST COMMODORE JOHN MATTHEWS 

Mrs. Allen M. Dennis, Jr., better known of all PYC members as Libba, was recently 

admitted to membership in the PYC Chapter of the Florida Commodores Association 

as an Honorary Member. The Florida Commodores Association was recently created 

to strengthen the ties between Past Commodores of recognized yacht clubs throughout 

the State of Florida. With the creation of this new association, the founders realized that 

all Past Commodores had received the benefi t of signifi cant others in their yacht clubs 

in order to successful serve as the Commodore. As a result, the membership category 

of Associate and Honorary Member was created to permit these individuals to join the 

organization and be recognized for their contributions. So it is with Libba Dennis. 

Libba’s husband was Vice Commodore of Pensacola Yacht Club and was in line to serve 

as Commodore when he died suddenly. Since his death, Libba has continued to serve our 

yacht club and each Commodore who has served since the death of her husband. Libba 

continues to ensure that fresh fl owers are always on the dining tables at the club. She 

places beautiful fl ower arrangements throughout the club on many occasions. In addition, 

Libba is always willing to help the Commodore’s wife whenever she is asked. Libba has 

been known to be actively involved in the Summer Sailing Program with some of her 

younger relatives. 

In honor of Libba’s continuing service to Pensacola Yacht Club and in recognition of her 

commitment to the membership, Libba Dennis was made an Honorary Member of the 

Pensacola Yacht Chapter of the Florida Commodores Association. Welcome Aboard!!! 

Page 12 • May ‘09

PYC MARINA HURRICANE 

PREPARDEDNESS by Jere Allen 

The following action is to be taken when the 

Commodore activates our “Hurricane Plan” due to 

an expected landfall of a hurricane in our area: 

1. The DOCK MASTER will immediately call all 

wet slip tenants to remove their boats from the 

marina within 24 hours. No boats will be allowed 

to remain in the marina during a storm. Electrical 

service will be one of the fi rst things to be shut off 

to allow time to remove the pedestals. Following 

the 24-hour boat removal period, the dock boards 

will be removed. 

2. All marina tenants should have a plan in place 

for removing their boats from the PYC marina. If a 

marina tenant is out of town or lives outside of the 

PYC area they must have someone designated to 

move their boat. 

3. Boats in dry storage do not have to be removed. 

However, masts must be taken down and the boat 

properly secured. 

4. A contractor has been lined up to remove the 

dock boards in the marina but any volunteers that 

can help with the process are welcome. Please 

call the offi ce and let us know if you are willing to 

help. 

6. All tenants are requested to return their 

updated information to the offi ce by June 1, 2009. 

!Sailboat Partner Wanted! 

Live your dream, no experience required! 

Call Tom Elliott at 478-6872. 

e-mail: thomas.b.elliott@hotmail.com 

Raisa Overstreet 

Financial Advisor 

Global Wealth Management 

815 S. Palafox Street 

Pensacola, FL 32502 

850.434.7052 Direct 

850.434.7000 Ext. 7052 Main 

800.937.0898 Ext. 7052 Toll Free 

850.434.7061 Fax 

raisa_overstreet@ml.com 

FRIDAY NIGHT WINNERS 

3-20-09 

Jackpot: $225 Henry Shannon Jr. – P 

PYC Shirt: Staff Pulford Jr. – NP 

Wine: Katherine Dorion 

Dinner: M. Leccese 

Split Ticket: $79 Ann Owczarczak 

3-27-09 

Jackpot: $25 Thomas Gunter – NP 

PYC Shirt: James McCreary- NP 

Wine: Rick Lawrence 

Dinner: Bonnie MacPherson 

Split Ticket: $83 Charley Nearn 

4-3-09 

Jackpot: $50 James Cox – NP 

PYC Shirt: Fr. Jack Gray – NP 

Wine: Diane Clinton 

Dinner: Walt Smith 

Split Ticket: $113 Not available 

4-10-09 

Jackpot: $75 Dari Cook - NP 

PYC Shirt: Robert Kahn Jr. – NP 

Wine: Jo Ann Bryan 

Dinner: John McPherson 

Split Ticket: $75 Don Decker 

4-17-09 

Jackpot: $100 Robert Dawkins – NP 

PYC Shirt: Janice Miller – NP 

Wine: Scott Traweek 

Dinner: Ann Simmons 

Split Ticket: $93 Hank Shannon 



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USPTA Certifi ed Tennis 

Professional 

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PRESIDENT

May 2009 

SUNDAY 

CHAMPAGNE 

BRUNCH 

11 AM - 2 PM 

HORS D’OEUVRES 

4 - 6 PM 

LIMITED MENU 4-7pm 

BAR CLOSES 8 PM 

3 

SPLASH DAY 

SUMMER SAILING & 

B.A.Y. CAMPS 

OPEN HOUSE 2 - 4 PM 

31 

MOTHER’S DAY 

BRUNCH 

FATHER’S DAY 

BRUNCH 

MONDAY 

CLUB CLOSED 

21 22 

4 5 ENTERTAINMENT 6 7 8 

9 

GAME DAY 

26 

23 

24 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

BUFFET 

10 11 12 PYC BOARD 13 14 15 16 

17 18 19 20 21 22 MEMORIAL DAY 23 

24 25 

TUESDAY 

LUNCH 11 AM - 2 PM 

DINNER 5:00 - 8:30 PM 

HAPPY HOUR 4-7 PM 

GUEST NIGHT 

6:30 PM 

WATERFRONT 

BANQUET/ 

PROPELLER CLUB 

5:30 PM 

CHEF DARO’S 

FOOD & WINE DEMO 

6:30 PM 

PORT ST. JOE RAFT-UP MAY 23 - 27 

SUMMER SAILING 

CAMP BEGINS 

WEDNESDAY 


DINNER 5:00 - 8:30 PM 


PEEL & EAT SHRIMP 



THURSDAY 


DINNER 5:00 - 8:30 PM 


FAMILY BUFFET 

GENERAL 

MEMBERSHIP 

VOTING MTNG - 6 PM 

ITALIAN BUFFET 

FAMILY BUFFET 


FRIDAY 

LUNCH BUFFET 

11 AM - 2 PM 


DINNER 6:00 - 9:00 PM 

JACKPOT DRAWING 

1 2 

3 4 5 

6 

7 8 9 

10 

11 12 

13 

GUEST NIGHT 

6:30 PM 

FAMILY BUFFET 

GYA 

14 15 16 17 18 19 

CHEF DARO’S 

FOOD & WINE DEMO 

6:30 PM 

MEETING - NOON 

BOATING TOPICS 

7 PM - SAILING CTR 


MEETING 


HOSPITALITY 


27 28 

ENTERTAINMENT 

MEETING - NOON HOSPITALITY 

BOATING TOPICS 

7 PM - SAILING CTR 


SNIPES REGATTA JUNE 19 - 26 

GAME DAY 




FAMILY BUFFET 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

BUFFET 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

BUFFET 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

BUFFET 

DATE NIGHT 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

BUFFET 

SATURDAY 


DINNER 5:00 - 8:30 PM 

1 2 

June 2009 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

BUFFET 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

BUFFET 

CHALLENGE CUP 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

BUFFET 

20 

25 26 27 

FRIDAY NIGHT 

BUFFET 

GYA 

OPENING REGATTA 

PRIME RIB 

SEA BUOY RACE 

PRIME RIB 

PYC CHAMP #1 

PRIME RIB 

REGATTA 

POOL OPENS 

PRIME RIB 

29 30 

PRIME RIB 

RAFT UP 

FT. MCRAE 

PRIME RIB 

PRIME RIB 

GULFPORT TO 

P’COLA REGATTA 

PRIME RIB 

PYC Bar & Dining Room - 432-7006 Reservation Line - 433-1382 Offi ce - 433-8804 


Pensacola Yacht Club 

P.O. Box 989 

Pensacola, Florida 32591 

www.pensacolayachtclub.org 

Cruising 

JIM OYLER c 572-3789 h 932-1737 

LINDA OYLER c 637-7112 

joyler4250@aol.com 

Dining Experience 

STAN NURNBERGER h 934-9862 

SLNURNBE@southernco.com 

Endowment Fund 

JOHN SHAFFER c 554-4338 w 433-4343 

john@johnshafferagency.com 

ROBERT LEIDNER h 433-6323 

rleidner1@cox.net 

FCYC Alternate 

DON WATSON c 525-3218 h 492-8601 

radiodon@bellsouth.net 

Fishing Fleet 

JEFF FAIRCHILD h 433-3132 

Jeff.fairchild@cox.net 

Fleet Counsel 

JOHN MERTING 

Fleet Surgeon 

w 916-9645 

ROGER MORASKI, MD h 969-1995 

topgunu20@aol.com 

Grill Room Flowers 

LIBBA DENNIS 

GYA Coordinator 

h 433-3503 

CHIP MACMILLAN c 255-8697 h 934-5377 

cnjmacmillan@hotmail.com 

GYA Multihull 

BERT RICE h 932-2093 

Bert.rice2010@yahoo.com 

GYA One Design/Capdevielle Team 

HUNTER RIDDLE c 380-3531 

loft@schurrsails.com 

Heritage Committee 

w 438-9354 

CHUCK SMITH, MD 

Historian 

h 455-1854 

DAVE HOFFMAN c 529-2939 w 995-5211 

dave.antares@gmail.com 

COMMITTEE CHAIRS 

Hospitality 

GWEN HERRIN h 438-1843 

talkingwen@cox.net 

JIB Sheet Editor/Hospitality 

JEAN FLEEGE c 221-1211 

jfl eege@aol.com 

Jib Sheet Mailing 

LESLIE YOUD h 934-0471 

CHARLEY & PHYLLIS NEARN 

Junior Sailing 

h 456-3653 

BRUCE PARTINGTON h 433-7208 

b.partington@cox.net 

Landscaping 

SUSAN MCKINNON h 477-9951 

susanmckinnon@cox.net 

Seminars 

BOB DAWKINS h 429-7214 

rdawkinsphdmph@bellsouth.net 

Photo Coordinator 

TARIS SAVELL 

radiotalk@juno.com 

Publicity 

JULIE B. CONNERLEY c 293-4031 

jjjbean@aol.com 

Race Committee 

h 932-5958 

BETSY MORASKI h 969-1995 

topgunu20@aol.com 

Risk Management 

LINDA WHITMAN w 477-8060 

lwhitman@whitmanandwhitman.com 

Sea Scout Ship #411 

SKIPPER ERIC FRITZ c 554-4515 

ericfritz@mchsi.com 

USCG Liaison 

BOB FLEEGE c 291-8528 

bobpyc1776@aol.com

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