the haunted harbor - Peninsula Yacht Club

October 2015
The Watch
Volume 224
the haunted
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Established 1996 - Lake Norman
35° 28.08’ N - 80° 56.26’ W
Club News
I hope everyone is enjoying the start of the beautiful fall weather! It has
been a great boating and social season at the Club; and as always, we want
to thank you for your support this year and in years past.
The Peninsula Yacht Club
Clubhouse: 704-892-9858
Fax: 704-892-0961
Ship Store: 704-895-8996
www.PeninsulaYacht.com
Management
General Manager
Bruce Furman, ext. 23
[email protected]
Club Accountant
Ellen H. Gury, ext. 36
[email protected]
Marina Manager
Harry Smith, ext. 28
[email protected]
Membership & Social Director
Clair Knox, ext. 31
[email protected]
Clubhouse Manager
Jeff Barry, ext. 41
[email protected]
Executive Chef
Jamie Bostian, ext. 24
[email protected]
Catering and Events Manager
Megan Brantley, ext. 22
[email protected]
Dining Room Manager
Mike Male, ext. 40
[email protected]
Activities Director
Jenna Brunnhoelzl, ext. 32
[email protected]
Dress Code:
VERANDA - Bathing suit coverups required.
Shorts, T-shirts and bluejeans allowed.
DINING ROOM & MEMBERS LOUNGE
All Day Sundays and after 5 pm Dressy
Casual - Long pants, dressy denim or dressy
shorts allowed. Collared shirts are required.
No T-shirts or torn, frayed or excessively worn
denim allowed.
Bare feet and tank tops are not permitted in the
Club at any time. Shirts are required at all times.
Gentlemen are expected to remove their hats in
the dining room.
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Bruce Furman
General Manager
We would like to inform you that as of September 30, 2015 we are no
longer under a reciprocal dining agreement with Trump National Golf
Club Charlotte. The reciprocity has run its course, and we feel that it is
time for a change as we explore other options. In fact, we have recently
partnered with Bright’s Creek, a Golf Club in Western North Carolina.
East West Club Management has added Bright’s Creek to its portfolio and
it will be a great reciprocal golf club for all of you to enjoy. Bright’s Creek is located in Mill
Spring, N.C. It has a Tom Fazio designed golf course, a mountain lodge, an equestrian center,
and a BMW excursion. Other amenities are in the planning phase, but we will keep you
informed. Please see Clair or myself if you would like to plan a Stay and Play.
My door is always open.
Warmly,
Bruce Furman
3rd Annual PYC
BBQ
cook off
Saturday, October 17
12 pm - 4 pm
Free Registration for Contestants
Entry Ticket for Attendees $14+
Live Music
by the
Tim Cook Band
(Ticket includes BBQ samples and Draft Beer)
Prizes awarded for
Top 3 People’s Choice BBQ
Pick up registration form at the Club Office.
Location: Commodore’s Room and Lawn
Adult
HALLOWEEN
October 30
Costume Party
8:00 - 11:00 pm
Hosted by the PYC Social Committee
Member’s Lounge and Library
Costume Contest with CASH PRIZES!
Entertainment by Split Second Sound
Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
Spooky Drink Specials
Hosted by the PYC Social Committee
Please make reservations online or call 704-892-9858.
48-Hr Cancellation Policy Applies to All Club Events
Club Events
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OCTOBER
Thursday, October 1
Taste of Oktoberfest
5:00 pm
Great German beers paired with traditional Oktoberfest
cuisine.
Thursday, October 8
Brewer Series
6:30 pm - $25++ (includes beer samples and
barfood favorites)
Join us as Sam Adams Brewery comes to showcase their
Octoberfest beer along with their other great craft beers!
Thursday, October 15
Wine Society
6:30 - 8:30 pm
“A Taste of the NFL” with Chris Neilson of Johnson
Brothers
Thursday, October 22
Bubbly in the Bar
6:30 pm - $25++
F2112
Fine Wine Trading Company will be joining us to
showcase Duval Leroy Champagne paired with light
hors d’oeuvres.
Thursday, October 29
Bourbon Dinner
Fall & Winter Hours
Starting October 1
Dining Room
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday & Saturday
Sunday 11 am - 3 pm
CLOSED
11 am - 3 pm
11 am - 8 pm
11 am - 9 pm
11 am - 3 pm
Member’s Lounge
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday & Saturday
Sunday 11 am - 3 pm
CLOSED
11 am - 3 pm
11 am - 8 pm
11 am - 9 pm
12 pm - 5 pm
Happenings Every Week
Sunday Brunch Buffet
11 am - 2 pm
$10++ Breakfast Brunch
(excludes dessert)
Adults $16++ Full Brunch
Children 4-12 $8++ Full Brunch
We feature a full array of Fresh
Seasonal Salads and Fruit; variety of hot
breakfast items; chef-attended Carving,
Omelet and Egg Station; various lunch
items, along with a delectable Dessert
Station.
$2 Drafts
Every Friday-Sunday come enjoy some
great craft beers for less!
6:30 pm - $85++
Sample several premier brands of Bourbon while
enjoing a 4-course dinner menu. End the evening
with a Cigar Bar by the Lake.
Wine Society
WineDinner
Saturday, October 10
6:30 pm
Liz Saintsing from Fine Wine Trading Company will be joining us to present
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards Wine paired with an elegent dinner prepared by
Chef Jamie and his Culinary Team.
$100++ for non Level 3 Wine Society Members
1 price
2 bottles
of wine
each thursday!
Excluding select wines
RSVP Online At www.PeninsulaYacht.com or call 704-892-9858
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Marina & Aquatics
The
transition
from summer to
fall accelerates in
October, and with
it comes excellent
fishing on Lake
Norman. Some say that it’s the cool
weather and low humidity that makes
it so good, while others suggest it’s
better because there is less pleasure
boat traffic. A more palatable
explanation is that fish are hungry
after spending much of the summer in
deep water, where food is difficult to
find. History shows that when surface
water temperatures dip into the
seventies, bass go on a feeding binge.
If it’s schooling fish you are targeting,
look for bait pods swimming on the
surface, particularly in protected coves
and boat basins. The more baitfish, the
higher the probability of bass, hybrids
and stripers feeding in the area.
Tips from Capt. Gus: Since forage fish
are small on Norman, it’s best to cast
lures that replicate their size. Not all
bass will be feeding on the surface or
swimming the shallows. Anglers
fishing deep docks, points and submerged brush will find that soft plastic
lures bumped along the bottom entice
lots of strikes from tournament size
bass.
More on Shore Power Safety & Function
As mentioned in last month’s newsletter there is more to shore power
than plug and play. I would like to explain briefly how the shore
power works.
All shore power at PYC is metered and is assigned to an individual
slip number. It’s very important to keep track of what is plugged into
your receptacle or receptacles. If you think or see someone using your
Harry Smith
power
please let me know. Chances are they may not realize or even
Marina Manager
know they’re using someone else’s power.
Each power pedestal also has a light and each light has its own breaker. If the light on your
pedestal does not work check the breakers and let your marina staff know.
W interization W orkshop
Saturday, October 3 - 10:00 am
When do I winterize, or should I? What are the risks involved in the geographical
location we live in? These are just some of the questions that boaters might have.
Enjoy this workshop of open discussion and knowledge.
Several topics that will be covered are:
- Boat heaters
- Cabin
- Bilge
- Light bulbs
- Engine winterization
- Freshwater winterization
- Topping off the fuel
- Pump out
- Oil changes
- much more
Reserve your spot by calling Harry Smith at 704-892-9858 or by emailing
[email protected].
On The Water Boating Instruction
Gate Code
Change
October 1
All gates will have
the code of
251
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Let the fall be the time of year to get that extra practice in. Less
people and cooler weather make things a lot more relaxing when
working on the improvement of your boat’s operating. Call and
let us schedule some time, one on one, to help make your boating
with us more enjoyable. Group instruction is also available.
Other one-on-one opportunities:
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Learn the lake.
•
Learn more about your boat.
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All private instruction can be custom to your boating needs!
For more information contact Harry Smith at 704-892-9858 or by emailing
[email protected].
48-Hr Cancellation Policy Applies to All Club Events
Commodore’s Comments
John Johnson
Vice Commodore
Captain Boat
Here is where we are currently for the Ed Sherrard PowerBoater
of the Year award – the current top 5 – note 2nd and 3rd are tied
and everyone is “in the hunt” to win. The October predicted log
gets 25 for 1st, 20 for 2nd, and 10 for participating. Everyone
participating in the November Raftup gets 10 points, and the
Christmas Parade gets 10 points for participating and 20 if the
boat wins a prize. With up to 55 points remaining, anyone can
win!
May Raftup
Johnson, John
Splashy Lady
Watkins, Vince
Leisure Sorvillo, Bill
La Dolce Vita
Camp, John
Too Much Fun
Miller, Mike
Miller Time
May
Raftup
Poker July Predicted Log
Run
10
10
25
10
10
20
20
10
10
10
20
10
10
Big Day
@ the
Lake
Oct
Predicted
Log
Nov
Christmas Total to
Raftup Parade
Date
Chris Cawley
Mike Miller
Rear Commodore
John Johnson
Bob Curran
Past Commodore
Vice Commodore
Commodore
Carol Houle
Secretary
Vince Watkins
Vicki Payne
Treasurer
Purser
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10
There are 7 more tied for 4th place with 20 points:
Curran, Bob
Green, Tom
Gadd, Scott
Bachman, Jacob
Reed, Alex
Curry, Kelly
40
40
30
30
Leisure, Mike
As you can see, the competition is heating up! All you have to do is show up to
reveice points - see you at the Predicted Log Race.
Predicted Log Race #2
“The Main (Channel) Event”
October 3, 2015
2:00 PM
Mandatory Skippers Meeting 12:30PM
Skipper & Crew Reception 3:00PM
25 Power-Boater of the Year Points Available
More Information Contact Mike Miller, [email protected]
View from the Fore Deck
If your sailing calendar isn’t full then you are surely not trying. Here are a few of the
many events coming up.
PYC Fellowship Race – Fall Series Oct 18, Nov 8
Pumpkin Regatta
Oct 10
Leukemia Cup Regatta Oct 17
Wilmer Cup Regatta Oct 31 – Nov 1
2015
Fleet Committee
We need your help. We are looking for volunteers to help with Race Committee for our PYC
events. Please reach out to Paul Doucette at [email protected] if you have any interest.
We will give you all the training you need and there isn’t a huge commitment. We really need to
build the ranks of an experienced race committee to reduce the burden on the few that we have.
Bill Sorvillo
Power Fleet Captain
John McCaskill
Sail Fleet Commander
John Camp
Paul Doucette
Power Fleet Commander
Sail Fleet Captain
David Goodman
Helene Sorvillo
Education & Publicity
Social Chairman
Fleet Committee Meeting
Saturday, October 3 - 9:30 am
The Committee meets the first Saturday
of the Month. If you would like to get
involved please contact Bob Curran, Club
Commodore at [email protected].
Social Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 1 - 7:00 pm
The Social Committee is the perfect
opportunity to get involved in our
club events! If you are interested
please contact Helene Sorvillo at
[email protected].
Commodore’s Hours
Fridays 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Member’s Lounge
The perfect opportunity to socialize
with other members and make new
friends.
Chef ’s choice free appetizer!
RSVP Online At www.PeninsulaYacht.com or call 704-892-9858
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Kids Activities
Kids’
Movie Nights
Kids Craft Night
Thursday, October 15
6:00 - 9:00 pm
$15+ per child
Tricks & Treats
Come carve a pumpkin and make spooky Halloween themed
treats as well as your own creepy costume masks.
Menu: Cheese Pizza, Fruit, Celery & Carrots, Cookies,
Water & Lemonade.
Friday, October 9
“Hotel Transylvania”
2015 Lake Norman Pumpkin Regatta
junior sailing event
RATED PG
6:00 - 9:00 pm
$14+ per child
We will be serving:
Mac & Cheese, Fruit, Ranch, Carrots &
Celery sticks, Chocolate Chip Cookies,
Lemonade & Water.
Saturday, October 10
See flyer insert for more details.
PUMPKIN
REGATTA
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Children must be bathroom independent
for this “Drop-off Activity.”
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11:00 am - 3:00 pm - dining room - Clubhouse Open for Lunch
4:00 - 9:00 pm - library - Buffet
Friday, October 23
“The Nightmare Before
Christmas”
RATED PG
6:00 - 9:00 pm
$14+ per child
We will be serving:
Chicken Tenders, Fries, Fruit, Celery &
Carrots, Cookies, Water & Lemonade
Children must be bathroom independent
for this “Drop-off Activity.”
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Menu: Fruit Salad, House Salad, Green Monster Salad, Pickled Eyeballs,
Chicken Cauldron Tortilla Soup, Black and Blue all over Steak,
Pulled and Torn BBQ Pork, Fried Chicken Limbs, Broccoli with
Cheese, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Fingers, Freaky Fries and
Assorted Deadly Desserts
4:30 - 6:30 pm - lawn - Kids’ Activities
Bounce House, Photo Booth, Pumpkin Bowling, Marshmallow Shooting Game,
Pumpkin Decorating, Donut Eating Contest, Candy Estimation Jars and a Skeleton
Scavenger Hunt!
6:30 - 6:45 pm- lawn - Halloween Egg Hunt
6:45 pm - downstairs patio - Kids’ Costume Contest
7:15 - 8:30 pm - state room - Mad Scientist Lab
7:15 - 8:30 pm - Trick-or-Treating along the Docks
Buffet - Adults $16++ Kids 4-12 - $10++
Kids’ Activities - $10+/child
Please make your resevations for the Buffet online or by calling 704-892-9858.
48 Cancellation Policy Applies.
48-Hr Cancellation Policy Applies to All Club Events
Membership News & Events
Karen & Kevin Barry
R. Todd & Susan Brooks
Thomas & Cathy Colville
Richard & Victoria Cornwell
Chris & Nicole Fasulka
Amy Grigg and Steven Leder
Ernest & Denise Hunt
Welcome New Members
Nicholas & Amy Lukacs
Andrew & Laurie Mandel
Chris & Gina Nelson
Niclas & Nicole Olsdal
Todd & Cassie Primavera
Chad Rasmussen
Chris & Michele Ricchiuto
DECORATE A DOCK for
THE HAUNTED HARBOR
on October 30
Each member that participates
will be eligible to
Win a Month of Clubhouse Dues!
Gates must be decorated by Friday, October 30
Treat-or-Treating begins at 7:30 pm.
Must hand out Club-provided candy at your decorated gate.
Complete rules and regulation forms are available at the Club office.
Ladies Day Out
Wednesday, October 14
John & Mary Jane Rice
Gary Spangler and Janie Tilson
Dave & Lois Steed
Martin & Earlene Steger
Matthew & Meagen Wooten
Paul & Katherine Wren
Lewis & Suzy Wright
I cannot believe we are in
October already! Summer at the Club this year
has been busy! We have
added new events trying to capture the wants
of all our demographics. We exceed each
Clair Knox
month with the number
Membership Director of members we have at
the Club. So many people who are joining are referred by their friends and want
to know what all the excitment is about.
I am happy that you enjoy your Club. The
management and staff are here for you! For
any event that you want to see at the Club,
just let us know and we will do our best to try
to make this happen!
Member Referral
Program
The Member Referral Program will put cash
back into your pocket and add friends to
Delicious nutritious dishes for your Autumn gatherings our Club community. It’s easy! Contact the
Chef Jill Dahan understands the truly transformative power of food. Her cooking classes Membership office with your referral’s info.
and recipes will inspire you to make small changes and embrace the deliciousness of whole If they join and you have already contacted
foods eating. Includes cost of ingredients and meal.
Clair Knox, Membership Director, you will
Please rsvp online or call 704-892-9858 by October 12.
receive a “Thank You” credit on your
account at the time their membership
begins. If your referral joins the Club as
Somewhere hidden a Yacht member, you
in this Newsletter will receive a $300
credit to your account.
PYC Book Club
is a member
number. If you find If they join as a
it and it’s yours, you’ll be treated Social member, you
Thursday, October 15
to a lunch for two at the Club! will receive a $200
Also, your
6 pm
Contact Clair Knox, Membership credit.
name will be entered
Director, at 704-892-9858 email
“Born Survivors”
in the end-of-the-year drawing to win a
[email protected]
by Wendy Holden
before the end of the month to Year’s Worth of Clubhouse Dues!
Contact Jenna Brunnhoelzl for more details
claim your prize!
[email protected].
11 am - 2pm ~ $30+
WordsWine
&
RSVP Online At www.PeninsulaYacht.com or call 704-892-9858
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Member’s Lounge
Dining Room
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday & Saturday
Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday & Saturday
Sunday 11 am - 3 pm
CLOSED
11 am - 3 pm
11 am - 8 pm
11 am - 9 pm
11 am - 3 pm
Sunday
Monday
11 am - 3 pm
CLOSED
11 am - 3 pm
11 am - 8 pm
11 am - 9 pm
12 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday
October CALENDAR
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5
Lunch 11-3PM
Marina Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday
DINING CLOSED
MARINA CLOSED
5 pm
7
11
12
Lunch 11-3PM
13
DINING CLOSED
MARINA CLOSED
14
Ladies
11-2 pm
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20
DINING CLOSED
MARINA CLOSED
21
Lunch 11-3PM
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DINING CLOSED
MARINA CLOSED
Sunday Brunch
The Peninsula Yacht Club
18501 Harbor Light Blvd.
Cornelius, NC 28031
RETURN SERVICE
REQUESTED
6 - 9 pm
15
2
Live Music in
the Dining Room
Steve Brown
Words
&
Wine
Kids
Movie Night
9
22
Bubbly
in the Bar
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Lunch 11-3PM
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
10
PUMPKIN
REGATTA
Wine SOCIETY
Dinner
Commodore’s Hours
16
Kids
Movie Night
6:30 pm
17
BBQ
-
cook off
Commodore’s Hours
23
6 - 9 pm
24
Lunch &Dinner
served in
Commodore’s Room
Only
Commodore’s Hours
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Bourbon
Dinner
3
Winter Prep
Workshop
Prime Rib Night
6 - 9 pm
6:30 pm
Book Club 6 pm
Saturday
Lunch &Dinner
served in
Commodore’s Room
Only
Commodore’s Hours Fleet Committee Meeting
Wine
Society
Lunch 11-3PM
Sunday Brunch
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Kids
Craft Night
Lunch 11-3PM
Day Out
Lunch 11-3PM
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Friday
6:30 pm
Sunday Brunch
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Social Committee
Meeting
Brewer
Series 7-9 pm
Lunch 11-3PM
Sunday Brunch
Fellowship
Sailing Race
Thursday
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Marina Gate
Code Change
to: 251
October 1
6
9 am - 5 pm
CLOSED
9 am - 5 pm
9 am - 5 pm
9 am - 6 pm
9 am - 6 pm
HARBOR
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Adult
HALLOWEEN
Costume Party
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
CORNELIUS, NC
PERMIT NO. 1
2015 Lake Norman Pumpkin Regatta
Junior Sailing Event
PUMPKIN
REGATTA
October 10, 2015
The Peninsula Yacht Club
October 10, 2015
7:00 am - 8:30 am - Check-in and Late Registration - At Ramp Dock
8:00 am - Skippers Meeting - PYC Ship’s Store
The Peninsula Yacht Club, Cornelius NC
9:30 am - First Warning For Sailors (See Notice of Race)
All participants are encourage to join us on October 17 for the Award Ceremony!
October 17, 2015
5:30 pm Celebration Event at The Peninsula Yacht Club
Silent Auction and Awards Ceremony with Cocktails and Dinner
Log in to www.leukemiacup.org/nc
for more information and to purchase Dinner Tickets.
For More information, please contact: Event Chair, Martha Staley (828) 244-5577
Jenna Brunnhoelzl, (704) 892-9858 x32
SAIL THE COURSE - SAVOR THE CAMARADERIE SUPPORT THE CAUSE!
To benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Organizing Authority & Host:
The Peninsula Yacht Club • 18501 Harbor Light Boulevard, Cornelius, 28031
www.peninsulayacht.com • 704-892-9858
2015 Lake Norman Leukemia Cup Regatta
WHEN &
WHERE
OCT 17 - 9:00 a.m. Full breakfast at The Peninsula Yacht Club
10.00 a.m. Skipper Meeting
11:55 p.m. Start of Race – Pursuit Format (See N.O.R.)
4:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour – The Peninsula Yacht Club
5:30 p.m. Celebration Event
Dinner, Awards and Auction
WHO
WHY
Outrigger Yacht Club is the Organizing Authority and Host!
SAIL THE COURSE - SAVOR THE CAMARADERIE - SUPPORT THE CAUSE!
To benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
HOW
**Log onto www.leukemiacup.org/nc **
N.O.R., Schedule, Registration, Incentives and Tickets
PHRF Rating - Log onto www.lnkc.com (No cost to file)
MORE INFORMATION - Event Chair, Martha Staley - (828) 244-5577
Organizing Authority & Host