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Saturday, October 20th
Chef ’s Fresh
Market Menu
Florida/ Georgia Cocktail Party
Featuring “The Craig Woolard Band”
Friday, October 26th
www.TheFloridaYachtClub.org
www.facebook.com/thefloridayachtclub
Commodore
COMMENTS FROM YOUR
I was helping one of my kids with their
homework recently and my attention drifted
momentarily to leaves falling from one of the
big Sycamore trees in our yard. Trees are one
of God’s truly beautiful creations. They start
off as a small seed, but grow large enough
to provide cool shade on hot summer days.
Some can grow large enough to break
concrete or lift houses off their foundations.
This reminds me of one of my favorite
exhibits in the nature center of Highlands,
North Carolina. The cross section of a very
large and ancient tree is on display there.
The rings of the tree date all the way back to
before Columbus first set foot on American
soil. Each ring varies by thickness based on
the climate and rainfall the tree experienced
at the time. Some years were lean, therefore
the rings are thin. Other years of great
abundance created rings that are thick and
full. Trees are a lot like life. We all experience
years that are abundant and others that are
lean. The Florida Yacht Club has endured
much since its founding in 1876. Our Club,
like a tree, contains a history tested by time
and a willingness to adapt to change.
While the last few years have been full of
challenges, I believe we are ready to once
again experience great abundance and new
growth. Membership has stabilized and is
now trending in the right direction. Associate,
Non-Resident and Near-Non Membership
are all hitting new highs. We are welcoming
new members and we are welcoming back
past members returning from time away.
All of our sports programs are seeing
fantastic growth and vigor. Our sailing team’s
recent success in the New York Invitational
Qualifiers in Newport, Rhode Island added
new prestige to our national sailing reputation
and showed some of the best sailors in the
world that FYC was there to win. Our Tennis
and Fitness are seeing participation levels
not seen in years. I encourage you to read the
columns in this Newswaves for more details
on each of these programs.
We’ve had one of the best summers that
I can remember. The Club had bigger,
better and more innovative programs than
in recent memory. The Summer Camp
participation was the best in many years,
Flag Officers and Board of Governors
with members taking advantage of the new 5
day format for tennis, sailing, and swimming
instruction. The power boat program was
heavily attended and the line of kids fishing
on the docks on Sunday afternoons is terrific
to see. I want to personally thank the many
members and staff who worked long hours
to make it all work. General Manager Darren
Betz has added new energy and innovative
ideas, and is working hard each day to propel
our Club forward.
Looking forward, the Board is working to
provide superior value for our members
and has already conducted three strategic
planning sessions. We continue to set goals
defined by the Membership Survey that
you completed in 2011. Most goals have
already been accomplished. Improved food
service, operations efficiency, improvement
of the grounds and buildings and increased
committee involvement have all made the
Club experience much more enjoyable.
One step along the way is our effort to
go paperless in our Board meetings. The
initiative will save thousands of pages
of paper each year and cut down on the
labor it takes for meeting preparation. We
continue supporting projects designed to
honor the architectural integrity that Mr.
Kenyon Drake designed in our beautiful
clubhouse. We plan to continue painting,
repairing signs of age and removing visible
wires on the clubhouse. We have numerous
initiatives underway led by members and
staff all focused on making FYC the best
yacht club in America.
With Fall returning once again, our
attention turns to football, especially college
football, homework, the approach of the
Holiday Season, great club activities and
the joy of cooler weather. Please remember
your Club is here for you. Be sure to check
the Newswaves and the website for a list
of all activities and celebrations scheduled
at the Club. Enjoy the experience, bring
friends to dinner, especially at our 1876
Steakhouse, and celebrate the wonderful
lady we call The Florida Yacht Club.
Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore
Secretary Treasurer
Mr. Thomas A. Bryan
Dr. R. Stephen Lucie
Mr. Robert S. Steeg
Mr. J. Palmer Clarkson
Mr. Russell E. Grooms, Jr.
Members of the Board & Committees
Mr. H. Bradford Berg
Mr. A. Lynn Ellis
Mr. Kevin E. Greene Mr. Wade M. Hampton
Mr. George A. Ralston III
Mr. Stephen J. Shewbrooks
Mr. Wilson S. Studstill
Capt. Matthew W. Tuohy
Mr. Jeremy P. Miller
Tennis
Fleet Captain
Pool & Fitness
Entertainment
Membership Communications
Food & Beverage
Membership Co-Chairman
Membership Co-Chairman
Membership Co-Chairman
Contact Information
FYC Front Office: Fax: Tennis Pro Shop: Fleet Center: Fitness Center:
Front Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday & Monday
(904) 387-1653
(904) 389-9993
(904) 389-4281
((904) 387-1653 ext.414
(904) 387-1653 ext.413
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Closed
New Pirate’s Den Hours
Monday
Tues. - Thurs.
Friday Saturday
Sunday Club Closed
11:00 am - 9:00 pm 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 11:00 am - 9:00 pm 10:30 am - 3:00 pm New Pirate’s Den Bar Hours
Monday
Tues. - Thurs.
Friday Saturday
Sunday Club Closed
11:00 am - 11:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:00 am 11:00 am - 12:00 am 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Formal Dining Room Hours
By Reservation Only
Friday
Saturday Sunday
6:00 - 10:00 pm
6:00 - 9:00 pm
11:30 am - 3:00 pm
The 1876 Grille Seatings
Open October 6th, 13th & 20th
By Reservation Only at 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 pm
Snack Bar Hours
Closed for the Season
Fitness Center Hours
Monday - Sunday
4:00 am - 10:00 pm
Maligayang Bati, mag-kita kita ulit tayo.
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Tom Bryan
Commodore
For information on our events, check out our page!
www.facebook.com/thefloridayachtclub and select “Like.”
The Florida Yacht Club is a Member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs
Save The Date:
Membership
Signature Chefs
Gourmet Tasting & Silent Auction
Thursday, November 1st I 5:30 pm
Live Auction I 8:00 pm
Astor Room & Ballroom
$150 per Ticket, Open Bar Included
Attire: Cocktail/Business
The Florida Yacht Club and Chef Stephen Bechan are
hosting this year’s March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gourmet
Tasting & Silent Auction! The Jacksonville Signature Chefs
Auction features the signature dishes of some of the best
Northeast Florida chefs and an exciting live auction. Our Chef
Stephen Bechan, invites you to attend an evening of culinary
excellence. North Florida’s best-loved chefs eagerly await to
please your palate with their signature dishes. A few of the
chefs in attendance will be Chef Steven Gaynor of Biscottis,
Chef Dylan Hauge of III Forks, Chef Hector Gonzalez of
Nineteen (the Restaurant at TPC Sawgrass), Chef Micah
Windham of Pele’s Wood Fire and many more!
Book Your Tickets and Reserve a Table by Calling
The March of Dimes at (904) 398-2821.
FYC Kid’s Fishing Club
Membership Information:
Partnering for Membership Growth
Welcome New Members!
LCDR Joseph Kovacocy
Mr. George McDowell III
Mr. Matthew Miller
Mr. Gary Nakarado
Ms. Nicolle Piquet
Mr. Herschel “Mike” Roberts
Mrs. Caroline Zitzke
Welcome Back!
Mr. James J. Buxton
In Memoriam...
Mrs. W.M. “Scrap” Bliss
Mr. William H. Walton III
09/23/1917 – 08/10/12
In Our Prayers…
Mr. Mac McGehee’s Wednesday Night Bible Study has graciously
agreed to pray for any members in need. If you or someone you
know would like to receive prayer, please email Bailey Stephens,
at [email protected] who will forward your email
to the prayer group.
Do you come across people at
work or in your neighborhood
that you think would make good
FYC members but “selling the
Club” is not your thing? Well, our
Membership Committee has you
covered. Simply pass on a word to
Bailey Stephens, FYC’s Membership
Director, and she will work with the
Membership Committee to find a “recruiter” that is best suited
to work with you in developing that prospect based upon their
age and their areas of interest (like tennis or boating).
Bailey’s Email: [email protected]
Bailey’s Phone: (904) 387-1653 ext. 408
Celebrate what you want to see more of.
- Thomas J. Peters
Fleet
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St. Johns River | Jacksonville, Florida
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Although
fearless foursome did not bring home any hardware this time, they
learned a lot and had a boat-load of fun! This was not the biggest
regatta for Reedy Monahan, but it was for Bridget Monahan, Wes
Myler and Lizzie Grich who were racing in the more competitive
Red, White and Blue Fleet for the first time against 72 competitors!
On the 1st of September, we conducted the “Get Hooked” FYC
Kid’s Fishing Tournament and I want to give props to William
Cook who finished the tournament winning “Biggest Fish”,
“Ugliest Fish”, “Weirdest Fish”, and “Last Fish”; Palmer Dunn who
won “Smallest Fish” and “Prettiest Fish”; FYC Guestest.1876
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Stanley won “First Fish” and “Most Fish”; Hallie Raye Nelson
won “Biggest with Dad Assist”; Collin Poe won “Most Dedicated
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I want to publicly thank our much appreciated member volunteers.
Thank you to Ira Sonn for his assistance with installing additional
cleats along A dock and Pat Bryan for re-securing all of the
loose boards on the docks in the cove. Also, thanks to Steve
Fry for supervising the cove dock project. These members have
given their time and, in some cases, materials to assist our Fleet
Department with routine maintenance and much needed repair and
enhancement projects.
See you on the docks,
Steve Crowder
Fleet Director
(904) 403-2480
“Get Hooked”
FYC Kid’s Fishing Tourney
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All of us at The Florida Yacht Club want to thank J/Boats for
bringing the exciting J70 to our Club for all of us to experience
a demo sail. Over 50 members and guests took part in the demo
sails over a weekend in mid-August. I was one of the last to sail on
Saturday and that boat made for an exciting yet extremely stable
sailing experience. All of those that experienced the J70 would
certainly agree. Thanks again J/Boats.
I am happy to announce that we reached our fundraising goal of
$18,000 during the last two weeks of August. Thanks to all who
contributed to our campaign, including those that bid on silent
auction items or purchased team gear and raffle tickets.
Summer usually ends on Labor Day in most parts of the USA but
not for our fleet of sailors and cruisers at The Florida Yacht Club. On
October 6th, we will host the Crab Trap Regatta here on the St. Johns
River. Just after the PHRF boats get going, we will start the J24s
from Fleet 55. They will be sailing for honors in the Boat of the Year
(BOTY) #1 race. These BOTY’s are a highly contested race series that
starts in April with Wednesday Night Racing and continues through
to the BOTY #2 and North American Championship held here in
November. One boat has won this race series eight out of the last ten
years. Is it time for an upset?
Our cruisers are not to be outdone by the sailors. On October 20th,
we will celebrate the Second Annual Driftwood Landing Small
Boat Cruise at Bob Gay’s property on the Ortega River. This cruise
will feature an oyster roast and chili with all of the fixings. Adult
beverages are B.Y.O.B. Come out by car or enjoy a cruise on your
boat. Bring along all of the kids for a fun day of fishing on the river
and shucking oysters.
In November, we will see more action for the J24s of Fleet 55. On
the 3rd, they will sail in the BOTY #2 Regatta on the St. Johns. All
of this is a prelude to one of the biggest events of this year or any
other year. The Merrill Lynch/Bank of America J24 North American
Championship and Kings Day Regatta will be celebrated from the
14th through the 18th of November. Get out your shucking knives
and gloves because there is a famous oyster roast on Wednesday
night, November 14th. Regatta Chairman, Tim Monahan, wants to
let everyone know that we still need tons of volunteers for this event.
Please call him at (904) 703-7188 to match up your talents and the
needs for the regatta. Thanks for your help.
See you on the River,
A. Lynn Ellis,
Fleet Captain
Upcoming Fleet Events...
Crab Trap Regatta J24 Fleet 55 Boat of the Year #1 J24 Southeast Regional Championship Driftwood Landing Small Boat Cruise Fleet “Working” Party Lake Eustis Regatta October 6th
October 6th
October 13th
October 20th
October 20th
October 27th
Tennis
My Point
What a great tournament we had in late August with the
Doubles Club Championships! The food was amazing, thanks
to Nonie Larson and her catering business: Nonies. Nonies
sponsored the event with all of the food for the Friday night
kick-off party and everyone was blown away by how delicious
everything was! The beer was flowing, the tennis action was in
high gear with very competitive matches and the new two-day
format was a hit! Plan on the same tournament at the same time
of year in 2013! Thank you to everyone that helped make this
tournament a success, especially Lani Baruch for promoting
and setting the atmosphere on Friday night with fun and festive
decor. Also, thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed
the events, especially those who signed up and competed!
Congratulations to all of our Doubles Club Champions:
Ladies’ 8.0: Leslie Gilliland/Sue Barker
Ladies’ 7.0: Courtney Snoap/Tricia Hawkins
Ladies’ 6.0: TBD
The 2012 Singles Club
Championships
When: Wednesday, October 24th – Friday, October 26th
& Friday, November 2nd
Divisions:
Men’s 3.0, Men’s 3.5, Men’s 4.5 and Men’s Open
Ladies’ 2.5, Ladies’ 3.0, Ladies’ 3.5, Ladies’ 4.0 and Ladies’ 4.5
Matches will be two sets with a super tiebreaker for the
third. Tournament draw with first round consolation.
Divisions with four teams or less will play a round robin.
Schedule of Events:
• Wednesday, October 24th through Friday, October 26th
- Matches begin at 6:45 pm
Men’s Open: Tim Geddes/Gary Wheeler
Men’s 7.0: Mark Barton/Tommy Dean
Men’s 6.0: Grant Smith/Al Ainsworth
This month, we will kick-off our final major of the year with
our Singles Club Championships on October 24th - 26th. The
Finals and Players Party/Pro Exhibition will be held on Friday,
November 2nd. Whether you consider yourself a singles player
or not, I highly encourage you to sign up and challenge yourself!
As we do every year, we will be honoring all of our Club
Champions at our year-end banquet in December. Mark your
calendars for December 14th for this great dinner event that
celebrates Jacksonville’s premier tennis program!
• Friday, November 2nd
- Players’ Party & Pro Exhibition begin at 6:00 pm
- Finals begin at 6:45 pm
Entry Fee: $35.00 per player
Includes: Balls, Awards, Beer, Gatorade , Soda and
Players Party / Pro Exhibition
FYC Represented at the 2012
U.S. Open Championship!
We are all in search of some future FYC talent to join our
program. On October 11th and 12th, we will be offering two
FREE Adult Beginner Clinics for anyone who wants to come out
and try our great sport! Whether you are a former player that
wants to knock off some rust and get playing again or a newbie,
you are invited! Please help spread the word so that we can
continue to grow FYC Tennis!
See you on the courts!
Louis Ballantyne
Director of Tennis
Upcoming Tennis Events...
Tennis Committee Meeting
Adult Quickstart Evening*
Adult Quickstart Daytime*
Singles Club Championships October 10th
October 11th
October 12th
October 24th - 26th
Singles Club Championships Finals, Players Party / Pro Exhibition November 2nd
Margarita Mixer
November 9th
Adult Christmas Banquet
December 14th
*Adult Quickstart is a Free Beginners Clinic
Back Row From Left to Right:
Aimee Ballantyne, Louis Ballantyne, Kim Clarkson, Palmer Clarkson
Front Row From Left to Right:
Steve Shewbrooks, Joan Shewbrooks, Patterson Rogers
Events
CRAB TRAP REGATTA
A Sample Menu for
Come out and enjoy the show as local sailors will be competing in
this year’s Crab Trap Regatta. The event features some of the larger
sailboats on the St. Johns River and makes for a great show! The race
will begin at the docks of FYC and continue down the St. Johns River.
Chef’s Fresh Market
Featured Wednesday - Saturday
Almost Raw
Blue Pointe Oysters
Bloody Mary Cocktail • Mignonette
Salmon Caviar
Crème Fraîche • French Bread
Yellow Fin Tuna Sashimi
Wasabi Aioli • Sriracha
Barely Touched
Scallop Ceviche
Florida Grapefruit • Avocado
Saturday, October 6th | 3:30 pm
St. Johns River
Oktoberfest Celebration
Wednesday, October 3rd – Saturday, October 6th | 6:00 pm
Pirate’s Den
This month FYC will celebrate Oktoberfest from October 3rd to 6th.
Please come join us in the Pirate’s Den for nightly specials that will
bring out the German in you. Chef will be preparing classics like Veal
Schnitzel, Beef Roulade, Sauerbraten, Spaetzle and we couldn’t forget
about the Sausage! There will also be Beer Specials in the Pirate’s Den Bar
because what is Oktoberfest without a big stein of draft beer? The party
will last the entire week so make sure you don’t miss it. Prost (cheers)!
Beef Carpaccio
Watercress Salad • Balsamic Onion
Marmalade • Housemade Ricotta Cheese
French Bread • Arugula • Marinated Tomato
Lightly Cooked
Poached Scottish Salmon
Spinach and Crab Salad • Parmesan Risotto
• Lemon Beurre Blanc
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Brie Polenta • Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
• Madeira Mushroom Jus
Prince Edward Island Mussels
Garlic Cream • Roasted Tomatoes
• Feta Olive Butter
Housemade Ice Cream Du Jour
Coconut Lime Ice Cream
Rockin’ Taco Tuesdays
Every Tuesday in October | 6:00 pm
Pirate’s Den Specials
Adults $10 | Children 14 & Under $1 Tacos!
We’re offering sizzlin’ Mexican-style favorites every Tuesday!
“Rockin’ Taco Tuesdays” will feature Hard Shell & Soft Shell
Crab, Beef, Chicken and Vegetarian Tacos or Burritos with
Rice and Black Beans. Kids 14 & Under will eat tacos for
only $1! We will also feature an all night Happy Hour with
$5 Fresh-Squeezed Margaritas, $2 Coronas and more. Come
out to the Pirate’s Den every Tuesday for a culinary trip
south of the border.
Friday Night Sunset Parties
Every Friday in October | 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Pirate’s Den Bar & Astor Room Balcony
(weather permitting)
Start your weekend off right by coming to FYC for delicious drinks,
specialty hors d’oeuvres and our Pot O’ Gold Drawing for a Food &
Beverage Credit! Parents, enjoy the festivities while the kids have
a blast during our Children’s Fishing Series from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
(we’ll provide the bait!).
Featuring:
5:00 - 5:30 pm
5:30 - 6:30 pm
6:00 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm 6:30 pm Complimentary Rum Punch
Children’s Fishing Series
Complimentary Beer Tasting
Hors d’oeuvres Action Station
Pot O’ Gold Drawing
Details on the Pot O’ Gold Drawing:
As an FYC Member, your name has already been entered
into the drawing but you MUST be present to win! The
pot grows every week that there isn’t a winner! See the
Weekly Events Emails to learn what we’re up to!
The 1876 Grille
Saturdays, October 6th, 13th & 20th
Seatings at 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 pm
Reservations Required
The 1876 Grille features USDA Aged Prime Certified Angus
Beef and offers the best steaks in town. Bring your friends to your
private steakhouse! The dress code is yacht club casual which
is collared shirt for men, no shorts, no open-toe shoes for men
and dress denim is accepted.
Wine Club:
California Dreaming
Tuesday, October 9th | 6:00 pm
Ballroom | $25 Wine Club Monthly Membership
$15 Non-Wine Club Member | Reservations Required
California Dreaming… Please join us for this informative tasting that
features stellar wines from California’s most famous wine-growing
areas. Sit back and enjoy an array of wines including selections from
the famed appellations of Napa Valley, Sonoma, Central Coast and
Paso Robles. California is the leading wine producing state, making
more than 90 percent of all U.S wine and ranking first in wine
consumption. “Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s
warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It’s culture. It’s the
essence of civilization and the art of living.” Robert Mondavi, Harvest
of Joy, Autobiography (1913 – 2008). As a reminder, Wine Club is now
on the second Tuesday of every month.
Rocca delle Macìe Wine Dinner
Friday, October 12th | 6:30 pm
Astor Room | $75 Per Person
Guest Speaker: Vito Candela
Apéritif and Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Orvieto Classico 2011
Keys Yellowtail Snapper Ravioli
Snapper Mousseline and Spinach Filling, Housemade Ricotta,
Tomato Basil Compote, White Truffle Fumet
Occhio a Vento Vermentino 2010
Telicherry Pepper Crusted Beef Carpaccio
Seared and Shaved Tenderloin, Baby Arugula,
Balsamic Onion Marmalade, Parmigiano Reggiano
Sasyr Sangiovese & Syrah Blend 2007
Chianti Beef Short Rib Cacciatore
Boneless Buckhead Beef, Porcini Mushroom Risotto,
Pecorino Emulsion
Roccato Super Tuscan 2008
A 48 hour cancellation policy is in effect for all
Club functions. Please call the Front Office at
(904) 387-1653 for reservations for all
special events.
Florida/Georgia
Ultimate Tailgating Dinner Buffet
Friday, October 26th | 6:00 pm
Pirate’s Den Dinner Buffet
Adults $18.95 | Children $8.95
Buffet Menu:
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Blackened Shrimp and Andouille Grits
Pepper Grilled Chicken Wings
Southwestern Black Bean Chili with Cumin Sour Cream
Bacon and Onion Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Country Green Bean Casserole
Smoked Cheddar Cornbread
House Salad Display
Florida/Georgia
Cocktail Party with Live Music
from The Craig Woolard Band
Friday, October 26th | 8:00 pm
Ballroom
Whether you’re in orange and blue or red and black, this
historical event is back! The Craig Woolard Band pleased
the crowds last year and now they are returning to FYC all
the way from Raleigh, NC. This annual party will be full of
plenty of drinking, dancing and good times!
Thank you to our sponsors!
David & Babette Ashley
Hugh Blanton
Frank & Anna Scheu
Jamie & Katie Pressly
Bob and Carol Gay
Buzz & Sandy Livingston
Doug & Teresa Wedgworth
Hank & Mary Jane Wilson
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Hazelnut Crust, Macerated Berries, Caramel Amaretto Zabaglione,
White Chocolate Pearls
Bottega Gianduia
The Driftwood Landing
Small Boat Cruise
Saturday, October 20th | 3:00 pm
$10 Entry Fee Including Dinner
Join FYC Members as they cruise to Bob & Carol Gay’s home to
enjoy a delicious Oyster Roast and Chili! If you are traveling by
boat, they are located on the West side of the Ortega River across
from Ortega Island. If you are traveling by car, their street address
is 4961 Ortega Farms Boulevard. We will have printed directions by
water and by land in the FYC Front Office. Please call (904) 387-1653
to RSVP so that we can plan for your arrival. This event is B.Y.O.B!
Trick or Trunk for a
Happy Halloween
Wednesday, October 31st | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FYC Parking Lot
Make a stop at the Club while you are on your Halloween
adventures for our Trick or Trunk event! The children can
enjoy the traditional aspect of Trick or Treating in a safe and
comfortable environment right here at FYC. We will have
Chicken Finger Baskets and Assorted Refreshments available.
Please call Sarah Lopez at (904) 387-1653 if you would like to
participate and trick your trunk for the FYC kids!
Calendar
Group Fitness Classes:
MONDAY
9:45 - 10:30 am River Queens Chair Aerobics
5:30 - 6:30 pm Yoga
TUESDAY
9:45 - 10:15 am Line Dancing
5:30 - 6:15 pm FLEXX IT ®
WEDNESDAY
9:45 - 10:55 am Tai Chi
5:30 - 6:30 pm Yoga
THURSDAY
9:45 - 10:15 am River Queens Chair Aerobics
5:30 - 6:15 pm FLEXX IT ®
All Classes are $40.00 per month. Drop-in rates are also available.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Club Closed
Daily Specials
Fried Chicken
Pasta Bar
Chef’s Fresh
1
2
3
Fleet Committee
Market Menu FYC’s Football
6:00 pm
Oktoberfest
Building & Grounds
League Fitness
offered
Entertainment
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Committee 6:30 pm
Wednesday – Challenge Begins!
Committee 6:30 pm
Oktoberfest
Saturday
Rockin’ Taco Tuesday Oktoberfest
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Club Closed
7
Club Closed
14
Ortega Sunday Brunch
& Full Lunch Menu
10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Daily Specials
8
9 Fried Chicken
10 Pasta Bar
Food & Beverage
Committee 6:00 pm
Tennis Committee
Meeting 6:00 pm
16 Fried Chicken 17
Rockin’ Taco Tuesday
Board of Governors
6:00 - 9:00 pm
6:00 pm
Finance Committee
6:00 pm
Daily Specials
15
Club Closed
21
Ortega Sunday Brunch
& Full Lunch Menu
10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Daily Specials
22
23 Fried Chicken
Rockin’ Taco Tuesday
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Club Closed
28
Daily Specials 30Fried Chicken
29
Rockin’ Taco Tuesday Trick or Trunk
Happy Halloween!
6:00 - 9:00 pm
6:00 – 7:00 pm
FYC Kid’s Fishing Club
12:00 – 4:00 pm
Cuisine
Tennis
Fleet
4
Fried Shrimp
Saturday
5 Prime Rib Friday Night Sunset
Party 5:00 - 6:30 pm
BOTY #1
Oktoberfest
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fried Shrimp
11
Pasta Bar
Fried Shrimp
18
6
Oktoberfest
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Crab Trap Regatta
3:30 pm
The 1876 Grille
6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 pm
12 Prime Rib
Friday Night Sunset
Membership
Party 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Committee 6:00 pm
Rocca delle Macìe
Wine Dinner 6:30 pm
Adult Quickstart/ Free Adult Quickstart/ Free
Beginners’ Clinic
Beginners’ Clinic
13
J24 Southeast
Regional Championship
The 1876 Grille
6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 pm
19 Prime Rib
Friday Night Sunset
Party 5:00 - 6:30 pm
24 Pasta Bar
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10:30 am – 3:00 pm
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6:00 - 9:00 pm
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6:00 - 9:00 pm
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10:30 am – 3:00 pm
6:00 - 9:00 pm
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6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 pm
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Cuisine Scene
The fall season is upon us and the weather is starting to cool down
right when the Club events heating up. The culinary team has
created some new and exciting creative concepts over the last few
weeks. You may have noticed that we have an example of the
Chef ’s Fresh Market menu mixed into our events page. This new
menu is created nightly and feature fresh, hand-picked culinary
creations from our very own culinary team. This is a very exciting
opportunity for us and we are certain that the entire membership
will enjoy it!
We also feature our October Wine Dinner Menu in this edition
of the newsletter. This upcoming event will be an Italian style
wine dinner featuring guest speaker Vito Candelo. Vito is the
ambassador to Rocca delle Macìe Winery. He is making special
arrangements to join us for our dinner and will be a fantastic
enhancement to the FYC Wine Dinner experience. Contact the
Front Office today to reserve your table for October 12th as it will
fill up fast!
Every October, Jacksonville hosts the world’s largest outdoor
cocktail party! Yes, the Florida/Georgia weekend is a deep-rooted
tradition here in town and an event that you don’t want to miss.
On Friday evening before the game, we are having the “Ultimate
Tailgating Buffet” in the Pirate’s Den. I personally love the
tailgating experience, but most of all, I love the food. We will be
featuring all of the favorites and what I like to chow down on in
the parking lot before any football game. Be sure to check out the
Pirate’s Den Bar where drinks will be flowin’ at college pricing. You
can’t beat that! Whether you’re a Gator or a Bulldog, show your
colors and join us at the Club.
We didn’t forget about celebrating Oktoberfest. Throughout the
first week of the month, I will be creating rustic and hearty dishes
to please your appetite and our guests in the Pirate’s Den Dining
Room. Look for our Oktoberfest menu items and enjoy some
German fare!
Cooking Class: The Sandwich
Thursday, October 25th | 6:30 pm
Formal Dining Room
Football Season (yes, there are 5 seasons in my book) is my
favorite season of the year! Sure, we all have our favorite teams
but you can’t enjoy quality football without fabulous food! One of
my football-watchin’ favorites is The Sandwich. This month, I will
show you a few delicious sandwich ideas for each meal of the day
including breakfast, lunch and dinner. There will be a fun kid’s
sandwich too. So, come out and see what you can create with a
little bit of bread and a whole lot of toppings.
Happy cooking,
Chef Stephen Bechan
Executive Chef
Cuisine
Wine as a Dinner Party Gift
When receiving wine as a gift from a dinner party guest, the
proper official etiquette is to save the wine for later. Since the
wine is a gift, you, as hosts, may indeed go ahead and serve the
wine(s) you have already selected and save the gift for later.
Likewise, when you go to someone’s house and bring wine, you
are giving a gift, and it’s not something you should expect to
get a little taste of, nor should you expect to dictate how and
when it gets used. Do not feel offended when your bottle goes
unopened. Your hosts have probably already chilled appropriate
whites and/or decanted a red, so let them serve the wines they
chose and like. If you’re the type who is going to get all bent
out of shape because you brought a bottle of expensive vintage
Bordeaux and your friends serve Yellow Tail instead, I would
suggest bringing flowers next time (and brush up on your
definition of “gift.”). However, we personally make the following
exception: should your guest ask ahead of time what to bring,
and you suggest (or they offer) wine, if you tell them what
you’re serving and they pair it appropriately, you SHOULD,
in this case, serve their wine (even if you disagree with their
selection, or it’s something you dislike), since it’s more of a
contribution to the meal.
What wine makes the best gift? Something your hosts will
enjoy! If you know their preferences, buy something that
fits. If you know where they buy their wine, go to the shop
and ask for help from the owner, who will usually have a
history of past purchases and will be able to make a very
good recommendation based on that. When in doubt, buy
Champagne. It always makes an impressive gift and even if
your hosts are not big Champagne drinkers, there is no gift that
better lends itself to re-gifting.
The Wine Club meets for a tasting class on the SECOND
Tuesday of each month. Make a reservation to try it out by
calling the FYC Front Office (904) 387-1653. If you have
questions, send me an e-mail at [email protected].
SteveWineShewbrooks
Club Chairman
Bar Talk
Build Your Own Drink Every Sunday
During the Month of October!
Make your own Mimosas or build your our own Bloody Mary’s
with all of the toppings including Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives,
Celery, Salami, Pickles, Cocktail Onions, Jalapeños and more!
Exercise Adherence
Are you the type who starts an exercise program, is very committed
for 4 to 6 weeks and then falls off the wagon until January of next
year? Time and time again, you try to get the fitness results you so
desire. Time and time again nothing changes. Research shows that
people who are engaged in some kind of group training, personal
training or fitness program/challenge are 60% more likely to adhere
to their exercise program and therefore get the results they want.
Motivation, accountability, variety and fun are just a few of the
benefits of training with a personal trainer or in a group setting.
Our fitness programs at The Florida Yacht Club have come a long
way with a variety of programs to choose from. We offer group
exercise classes that include the highly effective FLEXX IT® weight
training class and Yoga (twice a week). We also offer a great
variety of classes for our active senior members, aka the
“River Queens & Kings”.
Our Lose BIG program is an 8 week challenge to achieve fitness
results including better dieting habits. We have had some body
transformations come out of this program. We offer this program
three times a year (fall, winter and spring). Lose BIG is personal
training in a group setting that is fun, effective and concentrates
on a commitment to exercise with weekly weigh-ins, diet
accountability and pre & post testing!
Our newest program, FYC’s Football League is just like Fantasy
Football. Members compete in mock NFL teams against other
teams. Points are earned through all types of exercise: cardio,
weight training, classes, personal training, Lose BIG, tennis, etc.
There will be playoffs for the top 4 teams and a Super Bowl for the
final 2 teams. The team that ends up with the winning amount of
points each week will WIN.
There is so much to offer at the FYC Fitness Facility. There is
something for every age and fitness level. If you have any questions
or want to get started and have no clue where to begin, please give
me a call at (904) 874-0619 and I will be happy to help you.
Alisa Blanchard
Fitness Director
Group Fitness Classes:
MONDAY
9:45 - 10:30 am River Queens Chair Aerobics
5:30 - 6:30 pm Yoga
TUESDAY
9:45 - 10:15 am Line Dancing
5:30 - 6:15 pm FLEXX IT ®
WEDNESDAY
9:45 - 10:55 am Tai Chi
5:30 - 6:30 pm Yoga
THURSDAY
9:45 - 10:15 am River Queens Chair Aerobics
5:30 - 6:15 pm FLEXX IT ®
All Classes are $40.00 per month. Drop-in rates are also available.
Wellness
Massage
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
If you make a massage appointment in the month of October
and bring in $5.00 to donate to the Donna Foundation, I will
take $5.00 off your next massage!
What a wonderful way to show your support for Breast Cancer
Awareness month.
To Good Health,
Facials
Karolyn Cantin, L.M.T
(904) 228-8127
Facials for Fall: Repair, Renew, Refresh...
We offer facials for all skin types and skincare needs. Please
enjoy 10% off all facials booked in October.
Gina Bradley
Facial Specialist and Cosmetologist
(904) 434-7524
FYC’s First Annual
Football League
Fitness Challenge
FYC’s
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
FITNESS CHALLENGE
October 1st - November 4th
This 5 week fitness challenge assigns members to a mock NFL
football team that will play against other teams of members. Points
are generated for all types of exercises such as cardio, weight
training, fitness classes, tennis and more. The team that ends up
with the most points will win the game for that week. At the end of
the challenge, there will be a more intense week of playoffs and a
Super Bowl for the 2 best teams!
Introducing 6 Weeks of TAI CHI!
Every Wednesday | 9:45 - 10:45 am
October 3rd - November 7th
If you’re looking for another way to
reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIEchee). Tai chi is sometimes described
as “meditation in motion” because
it promotes serenity through gentle
movements - connecting the mind and
body. Originally developed in ancient
China for self-defense, tai chi evolved
into a graceful form of exercise that’s
now used for stress reduction and to
help with a variety of other health
conditions.
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What an “incredible experience”! The two words most often used by
the team and supporters to describe FYC’s campaign in the USQS at
Harbour Court in Newport, RI. The goal was simple, go to Newport
and represent FYC sailing and our Club in the best possible way.
We used the event as a platform to show all of what FYC has to offer
and that we are a successful Club with a strong membership and a
strong tradition of sailing. The competition from the other 23 teams
was daunting, the Newport venue storied and was intimidating and
the pressure to do well was everpresent. Joining the FYC team in
Newport were 45 eager, charismatic and proud FYC members who
provided wonderful support all week long. On the first two days of
racing, our team scored very well as we were in first place in our fleet
and we made it to the championship finals; a lofty team goal attained!
The beautiful Thursday night before the Championship finals, we
found the FYC burgee flying number one from the mammoth
NYYC yard arm with 50 proud FYC members soaking in the
recognition during the event. The 13 championship races on Friday
and Saturday were exclusively in the J70 and the level of competition
increased. Battling 20 knot winds on Saturday, the team held strong
through some difficult situations and finished a respectable 7th.
The Commodore of the New York Yacht Club said, “The Florida
Yacht Club has represented itself very well from the racing to the
spectating, your members must be very proud” at the final awards
ceremony. Our members should be proud. Led by some enterprising
members, our Club set a lofty goal of racing in one of the most
exclusive regattas in the country. Our wonderful Club, on the banks
of the St. Johns River, achieved high sailing goals and made lasting
impressions on new friends around the country!
Will Newton