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The SpinnakerM A G A Z I N E

Volume 47, Number 4 For the Members of the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club Summer 2015

2 The Spinnaker Naples Sailing & Yacht ClubSummer 2015

Food & Beverage

Schedule

May 2015

Lunch

Wednesday - Friday

11:30 am to 2:00 pm

Breakfast Buffet

Sunday

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Surf and Turf Buffet

Wednesday

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

A La Carte Dining

Thursday & Friday

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Dress CodeLighthouse Lounge

Slacks, shorts or dress denim

Main Dining Room

Slacks and a collared shirt

unless otherwise stated.

Save the DatesCLUB SOCIAL EVENTS…

Saturday May 2nd Kentucky Derby Event

Sunday May 3rd Post Kentucky Derby Brunch Cruise

Saturday May 23rd End of Season Party

Saturday July 4th 4th of July Event

Saturday October 31st Halloween

Saturday November 14th Welcome Aboard/Welcome Back Party

Saturday, December 12th Holiday Social Event

Thursday December 31st New Years Eve Social Event

FIRST MATES’ EVENTS…

Wednesday May 13th First Mates - “Just Lunch”

Wednesday October 7th First Mates - “Just Lunch”

Wednesday October 21st First Mates - Yacht Cruise

Wednesday November 4th First Mates - Trip to the Palm Beaches

Wednesday November 18th First Mates - Step up Your Wardrobe

Monday November 30th FM & SeaGals - “Decorate the Clubhouse”

Wednesday, December 9th Holiday Cooking Demo

Saturday, December 19th Children’s Christmas Party

NSYC CRUISE EVENTS…

May 12th 8 Night Cruise to Hawks Cay, Faro Blanco Resort & Key West

October 15th 3 Night Cruise to South Seas Resort, Captiva, FL

November 15th Brunch Cruise to Marco Island

November 18th 4 Night Keels & Wheels Cruise to Tarpon Point and Legacy

Harbor Marina

December 4th & 5th Holiday Boat Lighting

3The SpinnakerNaples Sailing & Yacht Club Summer 2015

2015 Officers

Commodore Ken DabrowskiVice Commodore Art LottesRear Commodore Larry PirnakSecretary Sandi DruleyTreasurer Tom McMeekin

Executive Board

Committee ChairpersonsAdvisor to the Commodore ......... P/C Linda Butler

Book Discussion .................................Susan Becker

Bowling .............................................George Dellas

Bridge-Tuesdays ...................................Bonnie Hilt

Bridge – Couples ............................... Mark Mollers

Building and Grounds ................Valarie Dabrowski

By-Laws .............................................Steve Teaford

Car Club ...............................................Tom Lance

Club Historian Sally Lowdermilk & Cheryl Harkins

Dock Committee ...................................................

FCYC Delegate .........................................Joe Giasi

Financial and Investment Forum .. Tom McMeekin

........................................................ & Tom Kurlak

First Mates ..................................Diane McMeekin

First Mates Co-Chair................ Nancy Ruedebusch

Fishing ..............................................George Dellas

Fleet Captain .......................................... Bill Rapps

Fleet Chaplain ............................P/C Tom O’Reilly

House .................................................Larry Pirnak

Long Range Planning .................. Scott Schwalback

Mah Jongg ..................................... Carolyn Moore

Membership Committee .........................Art Lottes

Sailing Fleet Captain ......................... Jerry Watkins

Sailing Solos ........................................Debbie Rich

Sea Gals .........................................Eileen Gallagher

Sea Gals Co-Chair ............................Donna Wexler

Social Committee ........Patti Krupp, Mary Lottes &

.................................................. Mary Jo Sulzmann

Wine Club ............................................. Jerry Belle

Yoga ................................................... Linda Kehoe

Spinnaker Staff

Editor: Lynn ShoemakerAssistant Editor: Faith Schwalback

Janet Belle Sandi Druley Ken Dabrowski George DellasBruce FarrellArt Lottes

Tom McMeekin Bill Rapps Scott Schwalback Larry PirnakTy Wilburn

From the Bridge… The Club has had a tremendously busy season this year, from a la carte dining to both social and member sponsored events. We have seen a 54% increase over 2014 in the first quarter on outside events. The outside events are very important to the Club financially. They also expose your wonderful Club to many in the community new to Naples. The dining room staff has done a tremendous job this season, Thank You Very Much!

Chef Chris Jones has been at the Club now for a little more than a year and the results have been fantastic. Members have enthusiastically embraced food quality and presentation for a la carte, buffets and special events. Our covers for a la carte dinners and buffets have increased by over 20%. The demand for a la carte service is consistently increasing, and we are formulating plans for 2016 to meet the needs of the membership. Due to the strong a la carte demand, Tuesday evening dining was added to our March and April calendars. Kudos to Chef Chris and his culinary team for all of their hard work this season.

Have you completed your member survey yet? If you have not, please take a few minutes to complete the survey as the Bridge and the Executive Board will use the information to fine-tune our offerings. Membership satisfaction is our top priority, and we need your feedback. Membership is the life-blood of any great Club, and we request your assistance in helping us attract new members. The Membership Committee, along with the Executive Board, has been hard at work to create both new membership categories and incentive programs for our current members. Our newest membership category is the Mariner Class which will have all the same rights and privileges as a Regular membership with the exception of leasing a slip in the yacht basin. Please contact Ann Marie Ashline, Director of Membership, if you have a friend interested in the new offering, or if you are currently a Social member looking to upgrade to take full advantage of your Club’s offerings.

May also marks the start of the Reciprocal Season, and NSYC will be reciprocating with the clubs you visited the most in 2014. There will be complete reciprocal package with hours of operation and charges at the front desk; an email notice regarding the reciprocal program will also be distributed in the near future.

Larry Pirnak (Rear Commodore), Art Lottes (Vice Commodore), Ken

Dabrowski (Commodore), Manny Blanco (General

Manager) & Tom McMeekin (Treasurer)


SATURDAY, MAY 2, 20154:00pm Cocktails and Hors D’ Oeuvres

4:15pm $ 2.00 Windows Open6:24pm Post Time

6:40pm Traditional Derby Dinner

As you arrive, you will be greeted with some good ol’ Southern hospitality and of course don’t forget those wonderful Mint

Juleps. There will be televisions all over the Club and the jumbo screen will be in the Main Dining Room. Chef Paul will be

preparing the traditional Derby fried chicken dinner. After the race, cash your winning tickets and dance the night away to the

sounds of Double Dare.

$ 39.95 per person Dress: Smart Casual

Derby Day at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club

LAST CRUISE OPPORTUNITY

OF THE SEASON!

The Post Kentucky Derby Breakfast Cruise

Sunday May 3, 2015

Board boats in the NSYC Yacht Basin at 10:00 am and return to the Club for the Sunday

Breakfast Buffet by 11:30 am.Breakfast is $ 15.95 per person

This cruise is open to all members, so sign up

even if you don’t own a boat, and we will try to get you assigned to one for this event.

RSVP to all these club events now!

[email protected]

SOLD OUT!


Wednesday Night

Surf and Turf Buffet

A culinary delight…

come and enjoy the feast!

Offering our classic dishes along with carved prime rib and smoked turkey

with all of the trimmings. The price per person will be $38.95. We hope to see you at the famous

Wednesday night Surf and Turf Buffet.

RSVP to all these club events now! [email protected]

All American Stars and Stripes PartyNSYC’S TRADITIONAL “END OF SEASON” BASH!

May 23rd

Poolside cocktails and All American Dinner

6:30pm Cocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres7:30pm Dinner

8:00pm Music by Brett Forman Band

$ 45.00 per person

FIRST MATES

“Just Lunch”End of the season

May 13th11:30 am


NSYC HONORS THOSE LIVES LOST IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRYAT MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE - MAY 25th, 2015

“This isn’t about us,” offered NSYC Club Member, John Ghee, “It’s about those who lost their lives in defense of our country.” Captain Ghee served in the 9th Infantry, which included 365 days in Vietnam. Although at the remarkably age of ten, he knew he wanted to serve in the armed forces and protect our country, he didn’t actually “…feel patriotic at a deep level until the age of 50.” It was then, Captain Ghee explained, that he became acutely aware of those veterans who lost their lives and didn’t experience love, marriage, family and the depth of a full existence. His sense of patriotism became an outward expression of his inner sense of compassion, respect and honor.

Under Captain Ghee’s direction, Naples Sailing & Yacht Club will honor those who defended us with their lives at a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25th, 2015. All those with a patriotic heart are invited to gather at the NSYC flagpole at 8:30 am to honor those military veterans and first responders who remain here in spirit, although they are no longer with us. Those who served, along with first responders, will be called to the honor guard. To recognize those who lost their lives at sea, a floating wreath will be placed among the waves in the Gulf of Mexico.

Creating a sense of gratitude and awareness in this younger generation is of paramount importance to most veterans, including NSYC members Joe Lowdermilk and his twin brother, Jon. Both Captains Lowdermilk of the U.S. Army - Armor Division, served as pilots with three years in service, including one year in Vietnam. “True Americans gave their heart and soul when their country called them,” Captain Joe explained. “They did their job for all of us.” They deserve respect and the grateful words “Thank you for your service.”

“Oh what solemn pride must be yours, who has given so much for your country”Anonymous

Respectfully submitted: Faith, Denise and Caryn

“To Those Who Gave All”

NYSC MEMORIAL DAY FLAG CEREMONY

May 25, 2015

8:30 am Flag raising to half mast & commit wreath to sea to honor those lost at sea

9:00 am Refreshments6:00 pm Retreat ceremony flag

lowering & taps6:30 pm Refreshments

Members and guests are invited to join all Veteran members who will serve as honor guards at the ceremony.

Summer Casual (red, white & blue)

RSVP to [email protected]


Outdoor Dining at

The Naples Sailing

and Yacht Club…..

THE BEST VIEW IN NAPLES

Luis will greet you by name

as you enter the dining room.

Heather is here waiting

to serve your special libations

Taste the culinary treats of our

World Class Chef Chris Jones

Enjoy your favorite glass of wine selected

by your Club Sommelier John Furrie

One of our professional servers will attend to

your every

wish and demand the entire evening.

Saturday JULY 4TH

COCKTAILS - 6:00 PM BUFFET DINNER – 7:00 PM

PLAN TO CELEBRATE OUR NATION’S BIRTHDAY AT THE BEST VIEWING LOCATION IN NAPLES

$ 35.00 for Adults and $ 16.50 for Children ages 5 to 12

Music by Kelly and Shelly

Dress Code – Smart Casual, Shorts or Slacks and Wear Your Red, White & Blue


Congratulations NSYC on an Outstanding Fleet Review

MARCH 28TH


T his season has simply flown by at the NSYC!

The Key West Party turned out to be a slice of paradise. This was a Key West casual party with attendees wearing flip flops - artfully designed - and other Key West Casual attire!

The men were thrilled to be able to wear shorts and some even arrived wearing cheeseburger and parrot hats! A great time was had by all as we danced the night away to the Trevor Earl Band and enjoyed the fantastic fare prepared by Chef Chris and our outstanding culinary team. It definitely was Cheeseburgers in Paradise and Margaritaville at NSYC! The party room was beautifully decorated with beach umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and the tables were graced with pineapple, tropical flower and flamingo centerpieces - all designed by the talented Steven Bowles. We had an absolutely outstanding group of volunteers for this event, from those lending us their Key West accessories to those helping to decorate and set up for the event. We could

not have done it without the creative leadership of Mary Claire Moser and her Social Committee!! Thank you one and all! The Captains’ Table Auction and Raffle was a great success that evening and thank you to all of those who participated - in donating as well as buying! Janet Belle, our Captains’ Table Chair, did an outstanding job along with Mary Claire Moser, the Auctioneer!

Ladies and Gentlemen, place your bets and don your finery! May 2nd is the 141st Annual Running of the Roses, and we are having our very own Derby Party at the NSYC! Cheryl and Past Commodore Jack Harkins are planning, organizing and executing this party for the 17th year in a row. We could not do it without them! So bring out your Derby Attire and be prepared to sip mint juleps and place your bets as we are off to the races!!! Chef Chris and his team will be preparing his remarkable fried chicken along with other amazing treats. So come one, come all and place those bets. Let’s see who the big winners will be this year!

The End of the Season Bash will be held on Saturday, May 23rd - Memorial Day Weekend. We will once again begin the party poolside at 6:30 pm and gradually make our way upstairs, where we will be entertained by the Brett Forman Band.

As summer approaches, please do not forget the NSYC 4th of July Event. This party features one of the best firework displays seen from the Naples Bay! With the best view, cuisine and entertainment, this party promises to be dynamite!!! See you there!!!

Your Social Committee,

Mary, Patti and Mary Jo

Social Chat

Patti Krupp, Mary Lottes & Mary Jo SulzmannSocial Chairs 2015


THE 2015 CAPTAINS’ TABLE “KEY WEST” RAFFLE AND AUCTION WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

We are grateful to the members who donated items, outings, dinners, homes and booze for the fundraiser and for the enjoyment of fellow members. Thank you to each person who purchased raffle tickets or bid on auction items to help us raise funds for the Captains’ Table projects for our Club. Also a tremendous thank you to the Social Committee Chairs who seamlessly worked this into their April Social Event!

Thanks again from the Captains’ Table committee:

Janet Belle, Ken Dabrowski, Tom McMeekin, Peter Ladell, Tom O’Reilly, Tom Druley, Carol Joseph and Ty Wilburn

THE RAFFLE WINNERS WERE:

NSYC Chargers – Linda & Dennis PalmerCommodore’s Parking Space – Michele & Pete Bokos Continental Gift Certificate – Kim and Mike Wedge Capital Grill Gift Certificate – Dean & Larry Lohman Just Social Golf – Jim & Gail Miller Boat Detailing – Thelma & Robert Badwey Tom Cat Sunset Cruise – Lynda & Mike Davis Board Booze Basket – Kent & Lynn Shoemaker Cuban Dinner – Sue & Joe Zaccagnino Progressive Lunch Cruise – Brian Glaeser

SILENT AUCTION WINNERS:

Michigan Vacation - Bill & Lynn Martin Annapolis Getaway Trips – Art Lottes & Tom McMeekin Jerry & Janet Belle Calusa Pines Golf Outings – Tom & Carol Joseph - Hal & Linda ButlerBackwater Fishing Trip – Carol & Tom Joseph Chef Jones Dinner – Lottes, Krupp & McCarthy Pirnak Sailing Trips – Ty & Denise Wilburn Bruce & Lucy FarrellGame Table – Angela and Alex Brisbourne Belle Wine Dinners – Peter & Marie Hayes Carol & Tom Joseph Napa Wines – Mike Bondarenko


NSYC 2nd Annual Water & Sports Fun Day Saturday, April 4th was a perfect day for all NSYC Members to enjoy the Club out on the waterfront. The Water Festival brought all ages to the Club for swimming in the pool, Easter Egg Hunt, Cookie Decorating, Paddle boarding, Kayaking, and SAILING! Six Catalina 14.2 boat owners from The Naples Yacht Club hosted an exhibition and offered an experience that will be remembered by many for years.

There was a wide variety of people out sailing that day ranging in age from 28 months (held by the father) to 81 (held on to by the grandson.) Sailing started promptly at 10:00 AM with very light winds which were perfect for the 1st time sailors. By 11:30 the breeze had increased to 6 knots and the sailors were able to really feel the thrill of sailing with complete control. After a short respite for lunch and a beverage, the Naples Yacht Club Fleet hosted a real race for experienced adult sailors. The course was set up around 3 buoys placed in strategic locations in the bay, offering the participants challenges as they sailed directly toward the wind, then at 90 degrees to the wind and finally downwind (with the wind directly behind them.) Here are some comments heard from participants that day: “It was my 1st time ever sailing!” “It was my 1st time to control a sail!” “It was my 1st time to steer a sailboat!” The most frequent comment however was “WOW! Now that was really fun. Can we do this again?” “How can I learn to sail”? “Can we have boats like these here at NSYC?”

Second generation NSYC member and longtime champion sailor of FLAME, Jimmy Doane, was very impressed with the event and the opportunity to sail a small bay boat with such a versatile aptitude in all conditions. Jimmy is so excited that he has joined David Duray in an effort to organize an “NSYC BAY SAILING CLUB” within the NSYC. Debbie Rich says that she had so much fun she would like to teach SAILING to our members!

We will hear more from them soon! Watch for announcements regarding BAY SAILING at NSYC!


Hello First Mates!

April, a very busy month for First Mates, began with our

visit to the Conservancy. A maximum capacity group toured the Nature Center for a docent-led walk through the eco-system of our region and a view of its habitants. Most declined to hold the snakes but were pleased to get on board for the Gordon River boat ride where

more flora, fauna and education awaited. We returned to NSYC for another delicious lunch prepared by Chef Chris. Mid-month, we were treated to the sounds of concert pianist, Jodie DeSalvo, whose presentation of “Who’s Afraid of Classical Music” had something for everyone in the audience to appreciate. Closing the month we had a luncheon where we heard of the annual Mother’s Day program at the Women’s Shelter and were treated to a strolling

fashion show by Gretchen Scott Designs.

We will wind up the first half of our season with a “Just Lunch” event on May 13th. This smaller, more intimate gathering provides an opportunity for First Mates to get to know each other and talk about future programming ideas. Join us on the 13th to bid farewell to our seasonal mates and make plans for our fall return. For those of you who stay for the summer, we are planning a “Just Lunch” or two. Look for email blasts from Manny with details.

Enjoy your summer, wherever it takes you. We look forward to a fun and rewarding fall.

Diane & NancyFirst Mates Chairs 2015

First Mates’...

Conservancy Tour on April 1st

Nancy Ruedebusch & Diane McMeekin

First Mates’ Co-Chairs


SUNDAY, MAY 10th

Reservations from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Treat the special women in your life (grandmothers, mothers, aunts, daughters and daughters-in-law) to a special NSYC

dining experience.

$45.00 per personCall 774-0424 to reserve your table

Mother’s DayBRUNCH

An Artistic Look at Palm BeachSign Up Now for a Fall Event – Don’t miss this bus!

After Bloody Marys and Bus Games on the way to Palm Beach A unique Coffee Sampling

“Cupping” Class Diva Duck Amphibious TourLunch at Serenity Gardens

So Hop on the Bus quickly as there will be limited seats for this experience.

Call or email [email protected] - seats available beginning May 15th

for this November 4th trip


Come Cruise With Us in 2015Destination Cruises are open only to Regular Members and their Guests

Departure Date Cruise Location

May 12th 8 Night Cruise to Hawks Cay, Faro Blanco Resort & Key WestOctober 15th 3 Night Cruise to South Seas Resort, Captiva IslandNovember 15th Brunch Cruise to Marco IslandNovember 18th 4 Night Cruise to Keels & Wheels Cruise to Tarpon Point and Legacy Harbor MarinaDecember 4th Holiday Boat LightingDecember 5th Holiday Boat Lighting

Open to both Regular and Social members of the Club

Keels and Wheels Event

Makin’ WakeWith ideal weather for our annual Fleet Review celebration to end the month of March, we

started April with a very well attended Boat Mechanics, Maintenance & Safety Class hosted by Sea Gals and Captain Derek Marsh of Marsh Marine Services covered many topics boaters

always fear: on-board fire emergencies, sudden or unexplained leaks, ditch bags, safety equipment and emergency procedures. Derek demostrated basic preventative maintenance and hands-on instruction in the engine room of Kestrel, Mike and Jennifer Manley’s beautiful 38’ Sabre. The interest that this class generated is sure to create demand for a repeat performance next season.

The spring brunch cruise to Marco Island Yacht Club was very well attended with 48 participants on a picture perfect day (photos on page 18), and we anticipate a good turnout for our May 3rd Port Royal Cruise and Breakfast Buffet at NS&YC. This will be the final boating event of the season open to all members.

The cruise to Sarasota and St Petersburg, led by veteran cruise leaders Mike and Linda Kehoe, was a huge success. They started with an overnight stay at the historic and beautiful Field Club in Sarasota. From there, members cruised to the St Petersburg Yacht Club, from where they explored the famous Dali Museum, the landmark Vinoy Hotel, and many other interesting sites. (photos on page 17)

The May 12th eight-day cruise to three destinations in the Keys may still have room if you are interested in joining. (See page 16 for details.)

Sign up reservations are in progress for our popular four-night Keels & Wheels cruise in the fall. This time, we will be going to Tarpon Pointe Marina & Resort and then on to Legacy Harbor Marina in Ft Myers. Hotel reservations need to be secured now as there is limited room availability at each location. (See page 19 for details.)

More day cruises will be available this year which are open to all members. In addition, some exciting new cruise destinations are in the planning for 2016. Contact me if you have any questions or suggestions for our cruise events. [email protected]

Enjoy your summer, and in the fall Rappsody is looking forward to Makin’ some Wake with you!

Bill Rapps Fleet Captain 2015

Bill RappsFleet Captain


Open to Regular members and their guestsMay 12th we depart for beautiful Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key for our first two nights.

Then we’re off for a two night stay at Faro Blanco Resort on Marathon, which has just reopened after a complete modernization including a new Hyatt Place Hotel on site.

Then on to Key West for four nights where you can explore the eclectic Conch Republic with

options to travel to the Dry Tortugas, either by seaplane, ferry or your own boat.

Sign up now with Ana [email protected]

Nearby hotel accommodations available on your own at all three locations for landlubbers who want to join in on the fun. Drive down or fly in.


Sarasota Cruise, April 16th – 22ndSix boats cruised on smooth waters to the Field Club in Sarasota. We dined together in their beautiful dining room, the gentlemen looking particularly snazzy in jackets. Next day we travelled up the big water of Tampa Bay to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, settled in and had a casual picnic supper on the dock. The waterfront is full of parks, The Fine Arts Museum, the Dali Museum, a farmers’ market, and this weekend there was a huge art fair. Dinner at the new Sea Salt was lovely. Two boats left a day early on their own because of work obligations (ugh) and the rest of us set out for the Venice Yacht Club first thing the next day to beat weather, and we did. Our right-of-way knowledge was tested just north of Long Boat Pass. Four Zodiacs came toward our port side; red light, right? We are the stand-on vessels, except that they had 50 caliber guns mounted bow and stern, with men holding weapons port and starboard. We decided to give way. It was the Coast Guard doing a live gunnery exercise. Evie and Tom Theisen on the Evie Anne, and Mark and Nan Goebel on True Blue, all very experienced boaters, were first timers on a NS&YC cruise. We loved having them along and hope they will join us on many more cruises. Mike and Linda Kehoe, Cruise Leaders


Marco Island Brunch Cruise – April 12th


Sign up for our November Keels & Wheels event.A repeat of our popular Keels & Wheels expo last January but with a new destination included.

Get ready to cruise in your car and join the boaters at designated Resorts for fun in the Sun!

Exciting four day excursion November 18-21, 2015, enjoy two unique destinations.

NOVEMBER 18 & 19TH

WESTIN RESORT TARPON BAYFor Reservations call 1-800-228-3000

$ 139 per night (plus sales tax and $15/day Resort Fee)Preferred reduced group rate ~ Limited to a number of Reserved Rooms

http://www.westincapecoral.com/

NOVEMBER 20 & 21ST

Legacy Harbour Hotel & SuitesFor Reservations call 239-332-2048

Group Rate for Waterfront Suite $144 per night + tax or Standard Room $89 + Tax

http://legacyharbourhotel.com/

Adjacent to Legacy Harbour Marina and the Downtown Riverwalk District and Edison & Ford Winter Home & Museumshttp://legacyharbourmarina.com/ http://www.myriverdistrict.com/

Please call the Club and reserve your “Keels and Wheels Get Away” with Ana Maria at 239-774-0424.

Once you have reserved your “Get Away” with Ana Maria you are required to directly call the hotels and provide your personal information to lock in your reservation.


America’s Cup Team Member Brian MacInnes returned as our guest speaker for the Annual AVOW Hospice Regatta.

The Regatta dinner at the NSYC was an awesome event. Over 150 people attended the dinner, and everyone was entertained by Brian’s stories of his experiences from the America’s Cup and other sailing adventures we could only dream about. Brian offered a very interactive experience for the audience.

SUNDAY APRIL 19TH was the Final Sugden Sailing Sunday Picnic of the season. These Sunday sailing picnics have proven to be as popular as the Water Sports Festival at NSYC docks. We will look to resume these events as soon as school is back in session and the staff at Sugden can again accommodate us. If you haven’t been to one of these events, you are missing a great time, so don’t miss the first one of the season this fall.

Your Sailing Fleet has been very busy recently, attending regattas, day sailing in Naples Bay, Water Sports Fun Day, family picnics and sailing cruises. For example:

- March 7 & 8: NSYC took 2nd Place in The Conquistador Cup at Punta Gorda in the True Cruising Class

- March 14: NSYC took 1st Place in Fort Myers’ Shrimp Festival Regatta in the True Cruising Class

- March 28 & 29: NSYC hosted the AVOW Hospice Regatta dinner with over 150 persons enjoying Brian MacInnes’ presentation. (Photos of the regatta included on this page.)

- April 4th NSYC Hosted the 2nd Annual Water & Sports Fun Day Festival & BBQ lunch poolside.

- April 7th Reid Tomlin & Larry Pirnak arranged for NSYC to host a number of cancer patients to enjoy a “Sailing Heals” lunch and day sail out on the Gulf of Mexico.

- April 11th took us to Marco Island for the Sailing Association of Marco Island “Bud Lite Regatta”

- April 25 was the famous annual NSYC MESSMER CUP with an awesome award breakfast buffet at NSYC

On May 14-18 we will host the 6th annual BONE ISLAND REGATTA to Key West and a Race back to Naples. This is always an exciting and challenging regatta for our region.

NSYC is proposing to establish a SAILING CLUB within the Club. The proposed club will be open to ALL NSYC members. If you are interested in getting involved in this exciting new program, contact me – after all, SAILING is in our name! [email protected]

Set Sail... with your Sailing Fleet Captain - Jerry Watkins

Hey! Hey!! Hey!!! NSYC is still Keeping - It - Fun

Jerry Watkins

And now the Yachting Etiquette Tip of the month:

Bring only minimal light soft luggage (PLEASE NO APPLIANCES) Unlike The Plaza or The Ritz-Carlton, most yachts do not have lavish, full-size closets to store your clothes or anything additional. As a

result, it would not be realistic to bring three large steamer trunks. As a courtesy to the host, other guests and crew, respect the lack of space. Pack lightly in soft luggage that can be easily collapsed, folded, and stowed aboard the yacht. Leave the PC and other electronic devices at

home. Make your personal on shore reservations at your destination. Do NOT expect to share the comforts of the host’s yacht in port.


Bud Light Regatta – April 11th

On April 7th, NSYC members participated in hosting a Sailing Heals event at the Club. Sailing Heals is a charitable organization based in Massachusetts that brought their unique mission to Naples for the second year in a row at NSYC. They invited cancer patients and their local oncologist, Dr. Susan Morgan, to come out for a therapeutic day on the water. The organization sponsored a fabulous lunch prepared by our Chef Chris and served out on the balcony overlooking our marina to begin the afternoon. After lunch, R/C Larry Pirnak and Reid Tomlin & friends volunteered their beautiful sailboats to take everyone out on a peaceful sail in into the Gulf of Mexico and back. It was truly a great day on the water. For more information about Sailing Heals, visit their website SailingHeals.org or contact Lynn Shoemaker if you are interested in developing this program for future events at NSYC. [email protected]


NSYC Wine ClubThe Wine Club hosted the last scheduled event of the season in April with a “cellar party” for those interested in sharing some of their favorite wines. Participating members brought several bottles and talked about the wines, including why they liked them. Each member had the opportunity to taste each of the wines and “compare notes” based on their own impressions. Fun and educational!

A plan is underway with a small group of members for a “Road Trip” to the Willamette Valley in Oregon in September. John Furrie will join us and will organize visits to wineries, tasting rooms, and a day in the vineyards during the harvest season. The Oregon Pinot Noirs have demonstrated great qualities and have been well reviewed over the past several years, and we will have the opportunity to taste some of the best. We will also arrange some culinary experiences for the participating members. Again, fun and educational!

The Wine Club members who are here during the summer may get together on occasion, but the regular monthly events will begin again in October. If you are not a member and want to be added to the Wine Club e-mail list, let me know. Email: [email protected]

Cheers ~

Jerry Belle

Clubs WITHIN THE CLUB

The Financial and Investment Forum has concluded its Winter & Spring season of meetings, which focused on the economic and investment outlook, with particular attention paid to cautionary signals after six years of strong market gains. Discussions covered economic concepts and patterns to monitor in the months ahead as well as appropriate portfolio strategies for the current stage of the business cycle. Plans are being made for additional outside speakers next season as well as another opportunity for members to attend a meeting of the local CFA Society of Naples. Prospective members should find next season’s meetings particularly timely given the impending Federal Reserve interest rate increases. Watch for announcements about future meeting dates and times.

Tom Kurlak & Tom McMeekin

Financial & Investment Forum

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Behind the Scenes Kitchen Tour & Wine Club Event on March 10th


Financial & Investment Forum

Bowling ClubRemember how much fun bowling was? Well it still is. The NSYC Bowling League re-captures that fun. It’s a unique league tailored for the NSYC member. We all travel, go on cruises, and entertain guests throughout the year which makes it difficult to commit to anything over a long period of time. That’s why we are going with the open bowling concept rather than with fixed teams. When you show up to bowl, you are assigned to a team for that day. If you can’t make it to bowling, that’s ok. We’ll keep your average on file until you can show up again and it’ll be like you never left.

We bowl every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 PM. After bowling we can then meet at the Club for cocktails followed by that great Surf and Turf dinner.

We bowl at Bowland, 5400 Tamiami Trail North, just North of Pine Ridge Road on 41. To sign up or if questions, call George Dellas at 239-643-8091 or 619-994-2107 or email [email protected]


Sea GalsAhoy Ladies

Even though our season is coming to a close, our

calendar is still very active. In April, we co-hosted Boat Maintenance and Mechanics for Dummies with our Sail and Cruise Fleets. We poked fun with the name of the seminar but it was a very serious topic. Derek Marsh, who

maintains many of our members’ boats, was the presenter. He did a great job presenting the simplest but most important things we can do to keep ourselves safe, as well as to protect our boats from expensive repairs. Over Easter weekend, several Sea Gals helped run The Water Sports Festival at the Club. This turned out to be a beautiful day and, judging by the happy faces, was a huge success. Unfortunately, our hands-on electronics training has been difficult to complete. We were forced to cancel our scheduled class at the last minute because the boat reserved for us had been sold. However, Marine Max did offer to give one-on-one training to anyone who purchased boats from Marine Max.

In the meantime, if you have any ideas you would like to share with us, please give us a call.

Eileen Gallagher & Donna Wexler 2015 SeaGals Chairs

Eileen Gallagher Donna Wexler

Mike Minch, Larry Lohman, and Joe Zaccagnino went on a backwater fishing charter out of Everglades City on March 31st. With shrimp as bait, they were in four feet of water fishing for spotted sea trout when suddenly a 100 lb. tarpon grabbed their line. Joe and Larry began the 1-l/2 hour struggle to reel her in. Mike jumped in to give a helping hand. Besides being on this boat trip which netted the 100 lb. tarpon, Mike was also the one who caught the 65 lb. cobia last month. Women love him…fish fear him.

We look forward to more fun fishing together in the future. Contact George Dellas for any information regarding the Fishing Club at 239-643-8091 or 619-994-2107 or email [email protected].



Sailing SolosAhoy Solos,

As the season winds down, we look back on a lot of great times together this season! On April 22, we met for dinner at Vergina’s on Fifth Ave and then went on to the Sugden Theatre to see “The Last Romance.” Our March event

included a sunset cruise on The Double Sunshine followed by dinner. It was a beautiful sunset; a good time was had by all! Thanks to all who attended. If you are planning on attending the Derby Party on May 2, ask to be seated at the Solos table. Also, we are considering changing our name. Please check your emails and let me know your thoughts and suggestions. You can email me at [email protected]. Looking forward to many good times!!

Fair Winds,

Debbie Rich

This has been a fun car club season as it

winds down for the summer months. We will resume in a few short months later this year. Take the summer months to explore this great country--there are so many wonderful places of interest just

waiting for you to discover. Keeping with the car club scene, visit the hundreds of auto museums. I can think of a couple that are outstanding: The Gilmore Collection near Kalamazoo, Michigan and the Cord Museum in Indiana. Until next fall, I want to say it has been a pleasure getting to know all of you and a fun experience organizing the various activities of our wonderful car club.

Tom Lance CCCC President

From Behind the Wheel

Tom Lance

Book ClubThe NSYC Book Club is looking forward to next

season, Members have already voted to read and discuss UNDER THE WIDE AND STARRY

SKY by Nancy Horan and ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE by Anthony Doerr.

During the summer months, readers are encouraged to sample new titles for future consideration and email suggestions to Susan Becker in preparation for voting in the fall.

For those looking for summer reading, here are some titles NSYC members have enjoyed in the past: FEVER, THE STORIED

LIFE OF A.J. FIKRY, THE BURGESS BOYS, THE GOLDFINCH, THE INTERESTINGS, THE CHAPERONE, THE HOUSE GIRL, THE ART FORGER, THE ORCHARDIST, THE INVISIBLE BRIDGE, THE SUBMISSION, THE CAT’S TABLE, STATE OF WONDER, and IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS.

Best wishes to all for an inspiring summer!

Susan BeckerFacilitator


WELCOME

Ed & Lisa Wilbraham Regular Members• Split their time between

Naples and Newtown

Square, PA • Interested in the cruises

and are in the process

of building a 44 foot

Cherubini and will be

berthed in slip 25 in our

Yacht Basin• Enjoy Sailing, Boating, Traveling, Culinary, Tennis

and Fishing • They both enjoy watching Notre Dame and TCU

football • Interested in Book Club and Investment Club

Sponsors: Linda Hurley & Jerry Watkins WELCOMEMichael & Amber Palleschi Junior Regular Members

• Michael and Amber enjoy their two children and live in Naples full time • Michael and Amber will berth their 48’ Sea Ray in slip 51 here in the NSYC Yacht Basin and looking forward to participating in NSYC Club Cruises• As a family they like to fish, scuba dive and cruise on

their boat all over Florida. Also interested in Wine Club, Fishing, and Investment Clubs

Sponsors: Vice Commodore Art Lottes and Scott & Faith Schwalback

WELCOMEBruce & Betsy Finley Social Members

• Split their time between Naples and Buck Hills Falls, PA

• Enjoy Golfing, Painting, Fly Fishing, volunteering in the Naples Community

• Interested in Wine Club, Fishing, Book and Investment Clubs

Sponsors: Vice Commodore Art & Mary Lottes and Commodore Ken Dabrowski

WELCOME

Larry & Patti Shine

Social Members

• Split their time between

Naples and Chesterfield, MO

• Enjoy Golfing, Basketball,

Bridge and Gardening

• Interested in Wine Club,

Fishing, Kayaking, Book and

Investment Club

Sponsors: Kathleen Quigley & Scott O’Dell

I N M E M O R I A M

William Glenn Roy, Sr. passed away at the age of 95 on April 10, 2015. He was well known as a WWII Navy photographer on the USS Yorktown, which was sunk in the Battle of Midway. He and his wife

Barbara have traveled around the world more than 14 times and will be remembered as a great ambassador to our country as well as an avid conversationalist and humanitarian.


Membership NewsThe Naples Sailing & Yacht Club continues its commitment to our members to provide excellence in all

areas of service and recreation. Before you know it, several of our members will be returning to their homes away from Naples and their schedules will be full of summer activities. We want to wish you a

safe and healthy summer. For those of you that are here in Naples as “year rounders”, we have plenty of summer

activities planned and don’t forget our Summer Reciprocals for you to visit.

The NSYC Board of Directors has approved a new class of Membership called the MARINER MEMBERSHIP.

This membership opportunity is ideal for those who want to enjoy boating privileges without the need for

docking at NSYC.

Below are the fees and complete details of this new membership class.

MARINER MEMBERSHIP

• Participation in all Club cruising activities

• Participation in all Club Social Events and Clubs within your Club

• May enjoy dockage at NSYC for lunch OR dinner (slip availability) but not permanent slip rental.

• Access to nearby reciprocal clubs including Marco Island Yacht Club, Pelican Isle Yacht Club & St Charles Yacht

Club in Ft. Myers

• Full FCYC dockage & privileges throughout Florida

• Eligibility to serve on the NSYC Executive Board and Full Voting Privileges

If you plan to upgrade to the Mariner Membership, you will receive a full credit on the amount you paid for

the Social membership at time of joining. The initiation fee for Mariner membership is $14,000. To obtain a

Mariner Membership or require additional information regarding the membership program, please contact me

at (239) 774-0424.

On the following page is a quick summary of the benefits included with each category of membership.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon ~

Ann MarieDirector of Membership

[email protected]


Reciprocal SeasonThis summer’s Reciprocal Season begins on May 1st. Below is the list of Reciprocal Clubs where our members have privileges available to them over the summer season. Stop by the front desk at the Club for more details or email [email protected].

Membership Category Privileges

Colliers Reserve Country ClubCountry Club of Naples Eagle Creek ClubFiddler’s Creek Country ClubFoxfire Country ClubGrey Oaks Country Club (Lunch ONLY)Hamilton Harbor Yacht ClubHideaway Beach ClubImperial Golf ClubKensington Golf and Country ClubLa Playa Beach ClubMediterra

Naples Bay ResortNaples Lakes Country ClubNaples Yacht ClubOlde Cypress Country ClubPelican Isles Yacht ClubQuail Creek Country ClubQuail West Country ClubRoyal Poinciana Golf Club (Dining Only)The Players Club and Spa Wilderness Golf and Country ClubWyndemere Country Club

Privilege Regular Mariner Social JR Reg. JR Social Associate Honorary

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Right to Hold Office p p

Lease A Slip p p p

Visitation p p p p p p

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Participate in Day Cruises as a Guest p p p p p p p

FCYC Dining Program p p p p p p

FCYC Boating Program p p p p

American Register of Yacht Club Reciprocal Program (1) p p p p p p

Summer Reciprocal Program p p p p p p

* Associate Members carry the same privileges of the membership category held prior to the death of their spouse.

1. There are over 900 Yacht Clubs located in the United States


May BirthdaysAllen Miller May 3Margaret Traiser May 4Jewel Dean Lohman May 6Suzanne Reynen May 7Linda Kehoe May 8Maureen H. Minker May 8Stephen Teaford May 8Barbara Teaford May 8Betsy Finley May 8S. Michael Harrill May 8Janet Lane May 9Jack Anderson May 9Karen Kriss May 10Susan Becker May 10Donald Winkler May 11Robert Meli May 11Judy Korstad May 11Susan Watkins May 12Barbara Bondarenko May 12Robert Lane May 12John Nocera May 13Howard Sodikoff May 14

Donna Comstock May 15Nan Goebel May 15Mary Lou Condee May 16Gene D. Luciano May 16Gene Sohn May 17Donald Hubbard May 18Karen Smith May 18Jeanne Bolds May 18William Reagan May 18Patricia Shine May 19David Ross May 21Dick Westfall May 21Gerard Nee May 21Theresa Hastings May 24Frederick Rahr May 24Jim Stamos May 24Peter Arthur Aron May 26Charles Hallberg May 28Patrick Coughlan May 28Linda Bradbury May 29Maureen Russell May 30John Ghee May 31


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Lunch Service 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

First Mates Just Lunch

Surf & Turf Buffet 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm


First Mates –“ Just Lunch”






Clubhouse Closed – Private Event

Kentucky Derby Social Event

No A La Carte Dining

Stars & Stripes End of Season Party

6:30 pm Cocktails 7:30 pm Dinner

Lunch Buffet No A La Carte

menu 11:30 – 2:00 pm

A La Carte Dining 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

RECIPROCAL SEASON BEGINS

Lunch Buffet No A La Carte menu

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menu 11:30 – 2:00 pm



menu 11:30 – 2:00 pm



menu 11:30 – 2:00 pm







NSYC Classy Cruisers Meeting




Breakfast Buffet 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet –

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Post Kentucky Derby Brunch

Cruise




CLOSED

Office Hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

No food and beverage service

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Memorial Day Flag Ceremony

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