From the Helm - Bradenton Yacht Club

BRADENTON YACHT CLUB
P oop D eck
The Monthly Newsletter •
From the Helm
On June 28,
2008, I was
sworn in as the
BYC Treasurer
and
became
a part of the Club’s leadership
team. That was the beginning of
a three year journey which has
included serving as both the Rear
and Vice Commodores. The time
has flown by, and now you have
entrusted me to lead our Club as
your Commodore. I am thrilled
with your support and I am truly
proud and honored to serve you!
One of the reasons that time
has passed so quickly is because
of the fantastic leadership we have
at our Club. The past Officers and
Board of Directors have worked
harmoniously in dealing with
issues, recommending changes
and making informed decisions
that affect our future. I thank them
all for their voluntary service and
numerous contributions! I am
also excited about the opportunity
to continue this effective and
efficient leadership with the
new Officers and Board that was
installed at Change of Watch on
June 25th.
Many of you have asked me
what plans I have for the BYC
going forward. The following
paragraphs contain a few of my
thoughts regarding our future. My
plan is to keep you informed
on our progress in forthcoming
articles.
First and foremost, we need
to keep our Club on the path of
financial stability that has been
established over the past few
years. We have successfully grown
our restricted reserves, but we
need some additional focus on
eliminating our operating loss.
My confidence is high that we can
achieve that goal over the coming
months.
Another area of focus this year
is the recruitment and retention of
younger members. Although I’m
Grandpa to ten grandchildren, I
certainly do not consider myself
old. But there is recognition that
the future of our Club is dependent
upon attracting and retaining new
members that are a bit younger.
Active younger members will
bring new fresh ideas to our Club
that will benefit us all and maybe
even help us stay young.
Member involvement is another
subject that we should stress
throughout this year. As a BYC
member for the past 16 years, it is
easy to state that the most fun and
enjoyment that I have experienced
occurred during the last three years
while actively involved with the
Board. My suggestion is not that
every member be on a committee
or become a board member. What
I am suggesting is that you find
some way to give back to your Club
through participation. You can
help decorate for an entertainment
event, assist the House or Basin
committee on a project, volunteer
to support registration at the
Annual meeting, or participate at
a new member recruiting event. I
guarantee that whatever you do
will both benefit the Club and
will enrich your enjoyment as a
member.
July 2011
Commodore Rick Shaurette
As this year progresses, I look
forward to receiving feedback
from all of our members. It is
your Club and I want to know
what you like, what you don’t
and what new ideas you may
have. If we have not had a chance
to meet yet, please don’t hesitate
to introduce yourself when you
see me. If our paths don’t cross, I
am easily reached via email or by
telephone; both are listed in our
directory. As a final note, I would like to
thank my wife Sydney Shaurette
for her support as I embark on
another year of this wonderful
journey, and offer her my support
as she takes on her role as President
of the Great Mates. We are both
looking forward to our life at the
BYC this year!
From the Helm.........................1
Welcome Aboard......................3
Bridge Club.................................3
Club Manager...........................4
La Dolce Vita............................5
Fleet Captain Sailing...................6
Entertainment..........................6
Memorial Day..............................7
Main Events...........................8-9
Fleet Captain Power............... 10
Great Mates............................ 11
Poker Run............................... 11
Fleet Captain Fishing.............12
Sail Cruising Fleet..................13
BYC Board of Directors..........16
Bradenton
Yacht Club
2011-2012 Officers,
Directors & Committee Chairmen
Flag Officers
Commodore.................................... Rick Shaurette
Vice Commodore............................ Evan Guido
Rear Commodore............................ Denise Cabanillas
Past Commodore............................. Harry Blenker
Secretary......................................... Summer Smith-Pope
Treasurer........................................ Karin Grablin
Fleet Captain Power....................... Ken Sosville
Fleet Captain Sailing...................... John Izmirlian
Fleet Captain Fishing..................... Mike Reeves
Directors
Director.......................................... Janet Amar
Director.......................................... Jack Gorman
Director.......................................... Joe Kennedy
Director.......................................... John Millard
Director.......................................... Brian Smith
Director.......................................... Jim Terry
Junior Director . ............................ Ryan Denton
President - Great Mates.................. Sydney Shaurette
Bradenton Yacht Club
4307 Snead Island Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
GENERAL MANAGER/COO...Ken Nyhus, CCM
OFFICE (941) 722-5936 • FAX (941) 723-6639
E-mail: [email protected]
WEB ADDRESS: www.bradentonyachtclub.com
Office Hours: Tues - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
WEBSITE MANAGER: Jeanne Reeves
[email protected]
POOPDECK EDITOR: Judy Engberg
[email protected]
Reservations
Please call ahead to reserve your table
722-5936
Tuesday-Thursday: Lunch Menu 11:30 am to 9:00 pm,
Dinner Menu 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: Lunch Menu 11:30 am to 9:30 pm,
Dinner Menu 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Lunch: 11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Tiki Bar: 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Friday; Noon to 11:00, Saturday;
Noon to dusk, Sunday. Weather Permitting. The Tiki
Bar will close during an electrical storm, or when the
temperature dips below 40!
May
Visitors by the Sea
ACYC
1
Bird Key YC
2
Bradenton YC
22
Charlotte Harbor YC 3
Clearwater YC
4
Davis Island YC
2
Fort Walton YC 1
Isles YC
5
Marathon YC
1
Pensacola YC
1
Sarasota YC
1
St. Andrews Bay YC 1
St. Charles YC
1
St. Pete YC
10
Tampa YC
1
Total Number of Visitors 56
Total Power Boats
46
Total Sailboats
10
Diesel Fuel Sold
9,475 gallons
Gas Sold
10,543 gallons
Attention All BYC Members...
Two (2) members’ names will appear hidden
within the Poopdeck. If you find your name
(with a star next to it), you will receive two (2)
complimentary bar drinks, one time during the
month, on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
evening. Please let your server know that you are
one of the chosen ones for the month.
BYC Phone Extensions
Phone # 941-722-5936 • Fax # 941-723-6639
Dockmaster Cell # 941-374-2310
Dept.
Contact
Accounts Payable
Whitney
Accounts Receivable
Jenifer
Banquets/Reservations
Bar
To Go
Chef/Kitchen
Keith
Controller/Office Manager Alice
Dining Rooms Manager
Helen
Dockmaster
Brent
For Assistance
Operator
General Manager
Ken
Podium (making reservations after 5 p.m.)
Tiki Bar
Outside
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Bridge Club Carla Morgan
If you are interested in playing bridge, please join us
on Thursday nights at 5:30 for dinner and 6:45 for
bridge.
Or you can call Carla Morgan at 941-981-9017 for
more information.
May 12
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Second:
Third:
May 19
First:
Second:
Third:
June 2
First:
Second:
Third:
June 9
First:
Second:
Third:
Newell and Mary Yaple
Tom and Sylvia Gibson
Gary and Carla Morgan
Newell and Mary Yaple
Dixie Keeney and Freda Logan
Gary and Carla Morgan
Newell and Mary Yaple
Dixie Keeney and Freda Logan
Dave and Betty McLauchlin
Tom and Sylvia Gibson
Gary and Carla Morgan
Newell and Mary Yaple
2011 Memorial Day Regatta Winners
Summer Membership #8148 Jenn Curtsinger & Jamie Gage
4103 11th St. Court W. #101
Palmetto, FL 34221
650-6847
#8151
Josh Whitaker
25020 73rd Ave. E
Myakka City, FL 34251
812-3673
20’ Pathfinder Non-Resident Membership
#2474
C. Winston & Sue Fowler
P.O. Box 1267
Elon, NC 27244
336-449-0745
“WinSue” -- 44’ Carver
Reinstatements #1952 Richard Littlefield
In Memoriam
Past Commodore David D. Fulghum
Ms. Mary Byers
Mark Berte, Bob Armstrong and John Izmirlian
Friday Night, July 1st,
All Night!
Typically, there are many membership
resignations at the end of the fiscal year. For
a complete list and for future resignations,
please go to www.bradentonyachtclub.com,
sign in and look for them under Member
Central/Announcements.
All you can eat BBQ Ribs, Fries & Cole Slaw only
$15.99 + +, & $1.00 + + Domestic Draft Beers
Regular menu available too!
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Club Manager
Happy New Year! July marks
a new beginning at the BYC, the
beginning of a new fiscal year, the
beginning of Commodore Rick
Shaurette’s term in office, and the
beginning of another long hot summer! I would like
to personally thank our outgoing Board Members,
all of whom have given of themselves to make the
Club better for us all. I would also like to welcome
our incoming Board Members. I am sure they all
have ideas to help us to continue to grow.
Thank you to all of the members who have
supported the Club over the past year; it has been a
great year, full of more ups than downs and, in my
opinion, way more highs than lows. The BYC has
weathered the last several years on a positive note,
even though many Clubs have struggled mightily. It is a testament to the members, the Board, our
Executive Committee and our team of professionals,
all of whom have had a hand on the tiller of the
Club! I am proud to be a part of this team, and I
hope you find your time here at our Club special! Just in time for the warm weather, we have added
more tables, chairs and side tables around the pool. We have seen quite an influx of families using the
pool area; we hope you find the additional furniture
accommodating. It is great to see all of the kids
swimming, diving and enjoying the crystal clear
water. Through the summer, we plan to have a server
poolside for lunch; please come and enjoy a meal
while you swim…this is why we live in paradise.
Name
That Tune
Challenge
Join us in the Lounge for
a fun evening of “Name
that Tune”, Friday, July 22nd.
We have a band that will guide you all
through a fast paced game where they will
play some notes and you guess the artist! Form a team, or come and try and outwit on
your own! Prizes will be awarded! The band plays from 6:30 to 9:30, the
game will start @ 7:30.
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Ken Nyhus
As we start the new fiscal year, so too starts the
new membership year. We will be sending out your
new 2011-2012 Membership Cards; please replace
your outdated card when you get your new one. As
we do every year, we will be stepping up checking
membership cards the first couple of months of the
new year. Don’t forget to get your Dependent Cards
too; let us know if you want cards for your children,
as outlined in the Club’s Rules & Regulations. It is
this time too that we say goodbye to some members
who, for one reason or another, find it necessary to
leave the Club. To you all, we say thank you for your
participation; I hope our individual bearings bring
us together again in the future!
Also in July, we are updating our dinner menu to a
more “warm weather friendly” menu. We will change
out four or five items on the permanent menu, and
the Chef will continue to design great features and
fresh catch entrees for your enjoyment. We aren’t
messing with the lunch menu right now; we have
been told it is a really good mix and, with the daily
lunch bar, there is always something to tickle your
taste buds during the day.
Congratulations to BYC Member Robert Yarish
and Mr. Hubbard who won $200.00 gift certificates
to Dick’s Sporting Goods in our Father’s Day “We
Love Dad” drawing. Both gentlemen enjoyed their
Father’s Day here with us at the Club, Mr. Yarish
for Brunch and Mr. Hubbard for the Patio Daddyo
party.
Thirsty Thursdays
Every Thursday, all Night
$1.00 off a dozen wings,
$5.00 domestic pitchers
Desoto Fishing
Tournament
Friday, July 8th through
Sunday, July 10th
Support this great “family friendly” event and
help a special charity…the Children’s Burn
Camp Friday, July 8, Captains Meeting
Sunday, July 10, Weigh In & Cook-Out!
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Gary Morgan
La Dolce Vita, A Night of Italian Music!
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Fleet Captain Sailing
A few weeks ago, while
launching our J-24, one of our
crew members, Dan Seluk, noticed
a pelican with a hook stuck in its
mouth. The hook was stuck in such
a way that the poor creature could not lift his head
from his chest.
Tom Farmer, BYC’s maintenance supervisor, tried
calling several bird rescue organizations. However,
since it was on a Sunday, no one responded. Jeff
Kohn, BYC’s assistant dock master, said if he had a
cast net he could capture the bird. I then suggested
that he hail one of our fishermen as they pull up to
the wall to dock. In the next few minutes, David
Bailey and his cast net captured the bird. The hook
was removed and the pelican was safely released to
the wild. Good Work Gentlemen!
On Memorial Day, we held a three-race regatta in
the river. Instead of our usual four to five mile race
course, we raced three two mile “sprint” courses. In
one afternoon, we had three starts, and four
spinnaker sets and takedowns. Three weeks of racing
compressed into one afternoon. Our first place boat
was Mischief sailed by Bob Armstrong, second was
Lil Gringo sailed by yours truly and third place was
Swamp Rabbit sailed by Mark Berte.
Speaking of Mischief and Bob Armstrong, Bob
placed first, (spinnaker division), in the Sarasota
Bay Yachting Association Boat of the Year Series.
This was a twenty race series hosted by various
SBYA member clubs (Bayshore Gardens YC, Bird
Key YC, Bradenton YC, Cortez YC, Field Club,
Manatee Sailing Association, Sarasota Bay Singles
Yacht Club, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Sarasota YC,
Sarasota Youth Sailing, Venice YC, Venice Sailing
Squadron), including BYC’s Kick Off regatta. Over
38 boats competed in the spinnaker division so this
was not an easy event to take top honors in!
Each May, St. Petersburg Yacht Club holds their St.
Petersburg YC to Isla Club de Yates Mexico race. This
year was the 43rd Regatta del Sol al Sol regatta. Two
of our two Club members raced their boats in this
event this year. Christopher Cantalano racing Sweet
Melissa won second place over the entire 22 boat
fleet. Blaise Pierson in Midnight Sun won first place
in the non spinnaker division, eighth place overall.
Entertainment
July begins our new event
schedule. We are easing into our
busy year with our Friday night
special on July 22nd with Name
that Tune. Bring your friends and create your teams
as we compete for a grand prize. Please make
reservations for this evening.
Don’t forget Freaky Tiki Poker will be Sunday, July
17th at 4:00.
The BYC Cookbook is getting ready to go to press. A portion of the proceeds from each book sold
will be donated to Meals on Wheels Plus. At this
time, we are looking for members to be Patrons of
the book that will assist with the initial publishing
costs. We are asking for each Patron to donate $50
and in return you will receive name recognition in
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Captain
John Izmirlian
Janet Amar
the book along with one free cookbook. Patron
donations may be charged to your Club account
or checks may be sent to the Club to the attention
of Pauldie Howrigan. We thank you all in advance
for your contributions. Once again, I would like to
thank Nancy Christian and her team that consists
of Pauldie Howrigan, Deborah Hastings and Nancy
Schofield for their diligent work on this project. The
books will arrive at the end of October.
Watch for our big August event. It will be a heel
stomping party.
Have a great July 4th and be safe. Don’t forget the
Club is open Monday, July 4th, for some fun family
celebrating.
See you at the Club.
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Memorial
Day
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July
BYC MAIN
Independence Day Pool Party &
Bar-B-Q “Nickelodeon” Style
Monday, July 4th, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Slow Smoked Pork Shoulder with Honey BBQ Sauce, Grilled
Sliced Flank Steak, Oven Roasted Chicken,
Three Cheese Macaroni, Burgers, Bratwurst,
Dogs and Chef’s Composed Salads,
Watermelon and more!
Only $14.95 + + Kids 5 to 12 $8.95 + +!
We will have a waterslide, Coin Dive, and at
4:00 p.m. we will host our own “Nick Styled Game
Show” for kids & parents!! This is sure to be a blast!
Call for reservations, 941-722-5936
Please note, the Clubhouse is closed on Tuesday, July 5th
New Member Orientation
Saturday, July 9th
6:00 p.m. Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres
For all newer members, who have joined during the past year, come out and enjoy a
meet & greet with our Board Members and Management.
Watch your mail for the invitation!
Basin Boaters Breakfast
Join your neighbors in the Basin, Saturday, July 23rd, 9:00 a.m.
Food, Fellowship, a Free Bloody Mary and talking Basin Safety
Southwestern Frittata, Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit,
Danish, Coffee, & Juice $9.99 + +
Please make reservations!
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Look for More Events Elsewhere in the PoopDeck!
EVENTS
August
Snow Crab Night
Friday, August 19th
All you can eat Snow Crab Legs, with Fries & Slaw
$19.99 + +
Regular menu available too!
Wine Tasting
Wednesday August 24th
6:30 p.m. start
Join us for our first wine tasting of the New Fiscal Year!
We will taste 6 wines pairing them with foods that tantalize your
taste buds.
Munchies are included
$20.00 + + Non-Wine Society Members, only $10.00 for Wine Society Members
Reservations are a must, 941-722-5936
Boot Scootin’, Rootin’-Tootin’ Country Western Party
Saturday, August 27th
7:00 Fire Water, 8:00 Chuck Wagon
Everybody seemed to enjoy Jodell & the Mountain Road Band, so we
invited them back for this here Soiree!
Come dance, drink, eat & be Countryfied! Put on your country finest, and
come enjoy this fun evening of good food and great Boot Scootin’ Dance
Music!
Biscuits & Honey, Delmonico Steaks cooked on the Charcoal (1 per person), BBQ
Chicken, Fried Florida Flounder, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Baked Potato Bar,
Fried Gizzards, Hot Apple Pie with Cinnamon Ice Cream for Dessert $24.99 + + Look for More Events Elsewhere in the PoopDeck!
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Fleet Captain Power
As the new incoming Power
Fleet Captain, I personally want
to thank Larry Stanczak and
his wife Maureen for a very
professional and well done job
for the last 18 months heading up the Power Fleet
Captain’s position here at the Bradenton Yacht Club.
Thank you, Larry.
Recap of Extended Cruise from May 11th thru the
22nd:
The Power Fleet cast off for its annual extended
cruise under the capable leadership of Bob and Pat
Wilson. In addition to the Wilsons, participants
included: Barry & Cecelia Allen, Ray & Elayne Barr,
Steve & Emily Brown, Marshal & Jan Couch, Ken &
Jane Hemmelgarn, Arni & Cheryl Nashbar, Craig &
Christa Pop, Jim & Sandy Reschenberg, Fred & Mary
Smith with daughter Pam, Joel & Jo-Ann Stewart, and
Roy & Jackie Woolf. The first port of call was Useppa Island. Thanks
to BYC and Useppa members Ron & Joyce Rowe for
helping us arrange this destination. Dinner at The
Collier Inn on the first night was a great way to start
the trip. After relaxing in this beautiful and private
setting, it was on the water to Naples Sailing & Yacht
Club. This facility is gorgeous after the rebuild that
took place a couple of years ago and the group
enjoyed a dinner there, another at Joe’s Crab Shack,
and watching the annual Naples Canoe Races in the
Gordon River, just outside the club’s harbor.
Unfortunately the weather turned a bit sour and it
was decided that the open water crossing to Hawk’s
Cay, which is normally in the range of four hours, was
not in the cards due to four to five foot seas. Being
flexible and experienced cruisers, the bulk of the
group headed inside to South Seas Plantation, always
a great destination. The Bubble Room welcomed
our crew and the party continued undeterred. Ever
stalwart, the Wilsons concluded the trip with a stay at
Isles Yacht Club.
Upcoming cruise for July: A combined Sail Fleet and Power Fleet cruise to
The Club at Treasure Island, (formerly Treasure
Island Yacht Club), is scheduled for July 15th thru
the 17th. As this is the first joint cruise together in
many, many years here at the Club, let’s make it a big
event. If you have not signed up, there is still room
as we have space for at least 25 boats, (some rafting
required), and have 14+ boats signed up now. If
interested, e-mail me at [email protected] and I will get back to you on the details.
July 12th
July 15th – 16th
Power Fleet Dinner/meeting
Cruise to The Club at
Treasure Island
August 9th
Power Fleet Dinner/meeting
August 19th – 21st Cruise to The Village Marina at
Little Harbor It has been an honor to be your Fleet Captain since
February, 2010. Maureen and I feel
privileged to have had the opportunity
to serve. The trust you placed in us,
your support, and your friendship will
always be remembered. We had a great
time and hope you did too. Along the
way we spent 49 nights at 23 ports
and made 41 passages. We really are a
yacht club! Most importantly, we made
memories that will last forever.
I am confident that Ken and Jackie
Sosville will surpass anything we have
been able to do. Changing Watch
invigorates the group with new ideas
and spirit. Ken and Jackie are long time,
dedicated cruisers that have always held
the BYC dear. Please give them the great
support you gave us.
Incoming Power Fleet Captain Ken Sosville thanks Larry
Stanczak for his past service as Fleet Captain.
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Captain
Ken Sosville Larry & Maureen Stanczak
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Great Mates
The 2010-2011 Great Mates led
by their fantastic Board of Directors:
Jacque Vieira, Lisa Hoban, Pat
Wolcott, Joanne Oakley Stewart
and Janet Amar accomplished another milestone
for our group. Through extensive fundraising and
perseverance they purchased, installed and donated
the Gazebo to the members of the Bradenton Yacht
Cub. This effort is a continuation of the spirit and
talent that has been demonstrated repeatedly since
the “Galley Maids” inception in 1958. I applaud
their efforts! My involvement with the Great Mates began about
11 years ago. As a direct result, I enjoy the friendships
of many talented women and truly feel a part of the
BYC. I am so very proud to be joined by Deborah
Iaboni, Pat Wolcott, Cindy Rhategan and Pam
Burghardt on our Board this year. Over the summer,
we will be scheduling all of the programming for the
year and focus on selecting our Community Outreach
Project for 2011-2012. Have you ever wondered how
the Great Mates select their projects? Whether it is
a local charity or a project to benefit the Club, it all
starts with member input and brainstorming. All BYC members are encouraged to contact
their favorite charity and urge them to send in a
Sydney Shaurette
letter for consideration as our 2011-2012 recipient. Letters should be sent to the Bradenton Yacht Club,
Attention Sydney Shaurette, Great Mates President, 4307 Snead Island Road, Palmetto, FL 34221 and
received no later than August 5, 2011. Interviews will
be conducted with each charity to determine their
primary focus, financial need and funding sources. By the end of our Great Mates meeting on September
15th, our members will select the fortunate charity.
We have raised in excess of $408,242 dollars in just
10 years. Will your favorite charity be next?
2002 $13,000 Women’s Resource Center of
Manatee
2003 $20,000 Hope Family Services
2004 $26,000 Pace Center for Girls
2005 $23,000 Manasota ARC
$9,000 Cash, $11,000 In-kind BYC Ladies
Bathroom Remodel
2006 $38,008 Manatee Children’s Services
2007 $55,075 Gulf Coast Marine Institute
2008 $55,000 Meals on Wheels Plus
2009 $57,000 Family Partnership Center
2010 $59,159 Family Promise of Manatee County
2011 $42,000 BYC Gazebo and Patio
tt
Patricia Wolco
Poker Run
Poker Run winners
Jim and
Leah Check.
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Fleet Captain Fishing
A successful 2011 Crosthwait is
now behind us that boasts: the
inaugural Fly Fishing Division,
funds generated for the Annual
Scholarships and two large Blue
Marlin releases that were shown on the big video
screen during the weigh-in. For the first time in over
twenty years, the Fleet Fishing has added a new award. This trophy will recognize the top anglers fishing
tournaments held at the BYC during a calendar year. This year the combined points obtained during the
Crosthwait, Fire Charity and DeSoto tournaments
will determine the winners. Dr. David Fulghum, a past BYC Commodore,
who was responsible for starting the 28-year-old
Crosthwait Memorial Fishing Tournament, passed
away last month. Although his deeds are important
to us, they pale when stacked against his many civic
and humanitarian accomplishments. The Crosthwait
strives to reflect Dr. Fulghum’s ethics and we can be
truly very proud of the legacy left by its founding
father.
Many of the Crosthwait volunteers are finally
getting to fish themselves. I, after many failed
attempts, finally got a tarpon caught on fly up to the
Captain
Mike Reeves
boat for a clean release. It just so happens that it was
also the biggest I have ever caught by a bunch, using
any method. Pile Driver, captained by our Most
Recent Past Commodore, was out about 35 miles
and put a limit of snapper into the cooler along with
several nice grouper. Keeper grouper in summer is not
always easy. They also came back with amberjack,
(get the smoker fired up!), and played tug of war
with a goliath grouper for a while. Mark your Calendar: Two Upcoming Tournaments
July 17–19: The Fire Charity Fishing Tournament,
Weigh-in Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm., (benefiting the
Children’s Burn Foundation)
July 8-10; The DeSoto Tournament, Weigh-in
Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm.
My sincere apologies to anyone offended in any
way by last month’s report by Spike. Inferences may
have been made where I assure you no implication
was deliberate. Perception, I think, is an odd thing;
it often innocently reflects the reader’s mind and not
the writer’s intended meaning. Finding the fun and
seeing the humor in life is forefront in my psyche –
it’s hard wired and not detachable. Power Fleet Cruisers on the Extended Cruise in May.
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Sail Cruising Fleet
Our trip to Pasadena YCC was
blessed with the usual weather
– sunny and bright, light to no
wind. We did the gulf route and
threaded the shallows off the tip of
Fort DeSoto, entering at Pass-A-Grill and wandering
up the ICW. The homes surrounding this golf course
community are lush and very interesting. The four
boats which participated even backed into the slips
with the direction of the harbormaster. PYCC offered
great hospitality and wonderful meals on Friday
and Sunday Brunch. The big treat was dinner at the
Peninsula Inn, (a B&B), in Gulfport. The town red
trolley picked us up at the docks and delivered us
back after the dinner and Art Walk.
The July Cruise with the Power Fleet is hot! We’re going to the new The Club at Treasure Island,
formerly TI Yacht and Tennis Club. We have seven
sailboat reservations so far and about the same for
powerboats. We haven’t set a limit yet but, as we try
to plan for dinner events for nearly 30 people, we’re
going to run out of space. Since there is no fee for
this event, we’ll take a firm “maybe” to put you on
the list to ensure there is a space for you. E-mail me
ASAP at [email protected].
Captain
Jack Gorman
We will have our BYC dinner on Wed., July 13;
order off the menu, starting at 6:30. In addition
to discussing future plans, we are planning to have
a learning session on using charting and planning
software. The programs make use of the free
download NOAA charts. If you bring your laptop,
you can load working “sample” software and my
collection of Gulf charts to try out this great, at-home
planning tool. We are planning a trip to Clearwater in August and
will have more facts at the meeting. September still
looks like Venice or The Field Club.
Calendar Recap
July 13
(2nd Wed) Dinner
July 15-17 Cruise to Treasure Island
with Power Fleet
August
No Dinner, Cruise 8/11-15 to
Clearwater September Venice 14-16 Sail Cruisers at Pasadena Yacht and Country Club in May.
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July 12th
6:00 p.m. Cocktails, 7:00 p.m.
Plated Dinner
Chargrilled New York Strip Steak, with
Tumbleweed Onions, or Asian Glazed
Salmon with Jasmine Rice
Hot Fudge Sundae for Dessert
$17.99 + + Please, Please Reserve before the day of
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Sail Fleet Dinner
Wednesday, July 6th
6:30 p.m. Cocktails,
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Order off the menu
Please make reservations
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2011-2012
Bradenton Yacht Club Board of Directors
Rick Shaurette
Commodore
John Izmirlian Fleet Capt. Sail
Joe Kennedy
Director
Evan Guido
Vice Commodore
Denise Cabanillas
Rear Commodore
Ken Sosville Fleet Capt. Power
Jim Terry
Director
Harry Blenker
Past Commodore
Mike Reeves
Fleet Capt. Fishing
Janet Amar
Director
Jack Gorman
Director
Karin Grablin
Treasurer
Ryan Denton
Junior Director
Brian Smith
Director
Summer Smith-Pope
Secretary
Sydney Shaurette
President, Great Mates
John Millard
Director