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August 2019

See pages 8-11 for more Dinghy Poker Run photos

See page 4 for more Fourth of July photos

Inside

See page 14 for more 4th Friday Dueling Pianos photosSee page 12 for more Magic Show photos

Friday Night Dueling PianosFourth Of July Fun

Las Vegas Magic at CYC

JULY EXPLODES WITH FUN!

See page 7 for more DPR Hat Contest photos

CYC Compass August 20192

Commodore’s Corner

2019 Officers, DirectOrs,AppOintments & trustees

CYC OfficersPhil Beauchamp Commodore Greg Garner Vice CommodoreMary Kay Delk Rear CommodoreDennis Sheehan TreasurerCurtis Wold SecretaryDick Nordman Fleet CaptainCollin Heimensen Immediate Past CommodoreBoard of DirectorsDan Callahan Amie CrosbyJim Coats Charles GeraciGreg Crist Richard Libonate Board of TrusteesPC David Billing Harry Jamieson PC Dick Boblenz PC Hoyt Nichols Wayne Huneke PC Gary StrohauerAppointmentsFr. Bob Wagenseil Fleet ChaplainDr. Don Collins Fleet Surgeon

Where hAs summer gone so quickly? It seems that Memorial Day, the traditional start of summer in New England, was just yesterday. As we approach August, the Board of Direc-tors is once again planning to shut down our club facilities for a week. Our major project is replacing two of our very large walk-in refrigeration units in the kitchen. They are way beyond their useful life but have served us well through the years. Our refrigeration is very important for food quality and safety. While the club is closed, we do have a reciprocal agreement with the Carlouel Yacht Club and Belleair Country Club for dining.

We continued our “giving back” program in July with a very successful field trip day at CYC for 20 children from Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP). The children spent a day at the club enjoying pool activi-ties, a ride on the water aboard the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Sea Safari boat and a wonderful cookout on the deck. Thanks to everyone who contributed financially to help with our guests’ school supplies, backpacks and uniforms. I am grateful as well to each of you who volunteered, making this a great experience for the children.

Exciting news! Our CYC membership continues to increase. This month we reached 504 members—the highest number we’ve seen for some time. I hope you are continuing to enjoy our wonderful yacht club and thank you for all you do to make it a success.

See you around the club!

CommodorePhil Beauchamp

BrING OuT The ChAmPAGNe! LeT’s PArTY! Why? Membership

has topped the 500 mark—for the first time in many years. As promised, we will cel-ebrate with a BANG (Tom, get your cannon ready)!

Yes, summer has been hot (and not just the weather). We have been very

busy signing up new members! A HUGE thanks to each of you for spreading the word that CYC is an awesome place to “hang out” and great value! Let’s continue the trend. It’s not too late to take a trial run of the club with a summer membership. All current summer members—we have a deal for you! Any monthly summer dues paid will be applied to the initiation fee when you become a full member.

Don’t forget that CYC is the perfect place to have a private party—whether a birthday celebration or a work social. I personally have hosted several get-togethers, brunches and retirement parties here at CYC and re-ceived fantastic feedback from my guests.

If you ever have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. Also, think about joining the Membership Committee. We meet the first Wednesday of every month in the Board Room.

Until then, check your Constant Contact emails for specifics on our 500 Celebration to follow.

By Amie Crosby, membership Chairman

L-R: Commodore Phil Beauchamp, GM Tom Brusini, RC Mary Kay Delk, HEP President and CEO Ashley Lowery and Olivia Prince tour the HEP facility.

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CYC Board Highlights

At the July18 Board of Directors meeting, the following actions were taken:l Approved recommendation from Finance Committee for new insurance policy to include increased business interruption and dock replacement coverage. l Approved all applications for new members The next board meeting will be held August 15.

WeLCOme TO WATersIde! I hope to meet all our new members, both seasonal and full time, as soon as I can. In the meantime, just add my welcome to the club, as well.

Our waterside facility is one of the most complete and enjoy-able of all the Florida yacht clubs, from our Tiki Bar to heated or chilled pool, sailing activities, sunset cruises, beachside parties, and our world famous Dinghy Poker Run!

There’s something for everyone, so get in your boat and come on down.

Our docks have recently been spiffed up--with more to come. Hope everyone is enjoying our summer months as much as I do.

That’s it for now. See you at the Tiki Hut!

WatersideBy dick NordmanFleet Captain By steve mcNally

Yachting Chairman

Yachtingsummer sailing is here!Congratulations to CYC member, Paul Guidi! Paul won the West Florida Boat of the Year,

Spinnaker Class!Clearwater Commu-nity Sailing Center (CCSC): CCSC is holding Wednesday night racing at

6 p.m. all summer. It is a great opportunity to hone those racing skills, and it is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers interested in Race Committee and Race Management to get on the water for practical experience. The Wednesday night races will continue through August. Hot Water Sailing!

Beer Can Racing continues in concert with the Dunedin Boat Club. The race schedule is as follows:

Gulf series September 28 Dunedin Cup

October 26November 23

Hurricane Season began June 1. Get your hurricane plan in order!

God Save the Poor Sailor!

2019 SUNSET CRUISE SCHEDULE DATE SUNSET

August 24 8:02 p.m. September 21 7:30 p.m.

Boaters should meet at the Tiki Bar one hour before sunset. If you want to go but do not have a boat, or if you will be joining us, please contact Reinhard Opitz at [email protected]

Sunset Cruise Photo cap-tion: Photos from Saturday June 29 sunset cruise. The vessel “Water Landing,” with its able Captain Reinhard Opitz, his lovely First Mate/wife Connie and their able crew, Fred Rijke, Kathleen (Kat) and Jim Hannigan, ventured into the Gulf of Mexico to view what turned out to be a wonderful sunset and beautiful evening. A pod of acrobatic dolphins cruised alongside to our delight. Cheers to another successful sunset cruise.

JuLY BINGO WINNers


PC OdeY O’dONNeLLInterview by Bob GriffinFrANCIs (OdeY) O’dONNeLL was 22 when he was sent to Europe to fight in World War II. That was

76 years ago in 1943. Now Odey lives a much quieter life in Belleair with his wife Lois.

After high school Odey attended the Citadel in Charleston before war broke out. He aspired

to be a pilot and became a cadet in flight training. To his dismay, he was discharged for “reckless flying”— something about flying his plane upside down. “My Com-mander said he was going to ‘save my ass’ by discharging me now,” Odey remembers.

Afterward he signed up with the Army Air Force, attending bombardier/navigation school. When “the brass” discovered he had been discharged from the Navy, he had to accept the role of navigator, training on B-24 bombers.

Afterward Odey was deployed to North Africa where the action was. He then joined the 15th Air Force Squadron, based in Italy. He dropped bombs over the South of France before transferring to a unit where he worked side by side with the British on B-17s and B-24s, which were painted black to secretly bring supplies—food, guns, ammo and personnel. “We carried an array of people, from OSS to spies,” he adds. All in

all, Odey flew 52 missions before leaving Europe in 1945.He reunited with his high school sweetheart when he re-

turned home, graduated from Providence College and began a career in medical sales. When the Korean War broke out in

1951, Odey was recalled to the reserves.He and his wife were married 21 years

and had seven children before parting ways. He married his current wife Lois in 1974. They lived in Connecticut but often vacationed here on Clearwater Beach. One day they decided to make it their home.

Upon retirement Odey and Lois joined Clearwater Yacht Club, enjoying boating and social events. He served as Commodore 1994-95. Lois became president of the Gulls and was a charter member of the Bow Chasers. They still drop by CYC, most recently to celebrate July 4th.

Odey, now 98, flew to Washington June 12 on the Honor Flight to see the World War II Memorial for the first time. He was the oldest veteran on board. “Taking the Honor Flight with 66 other vets was indeed an ‘honor’ for me. I am grateful to have the opportunity to visit all the memorials and proud to be a vet,” says Odey.

He will also be honored at the August 16 Tampa Bay Buc-caneers game.

Each of us owes PC Francis (Odey) O’Donnell and the other veterans of World War II—living and not—a big salute.

1945 Odey is front row center


Head start for DPR-crazy hats and rum

L-R: Mary Kay Delk 2nd Place, Terry Brusini; Phyllis Nordman; Cindy Kreps, 1st Place; Judy Witherington 3rd Place, Susan Camera

Rock the RunwayChic Beach Fashions for Ladies and Gents

Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing6:30 Pm August 10

Featuring men’s and women’s clothing from the

shoppes at sand Key


LET THE GAMES BEGIN!


READY-SET-GO!

One mighty tug, and it was over in a nanosecond! Then the rope snapped, sprawling bodies all over the beach.

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Continued from page 9LET THE GAMES BEGIN!


50/50............. Angela Spurlin,guest of Tara and Cawley Snibbe

High Hand...... four 10’s Tom MeyerLow Hand....... Misha and Tom KellyPaddleboard... Christy Crist

Winners:


...Simply Magic


By Greg Garner, Vice Commodore

HOuSE and GROuNDSAs We rOLL into August and look at the backside of another year, I thought it would be appropriate to review what your House and Grounds committee has been able to accomplish for the club.

l The year began with Jack France harvesting pavers and the creation of our new outdoor dance floor (a floor the Entertainment commit tee has made great use of!) l Shortly after completing that project, the new phone system, dockside cable and new Wi-Fi were installed. Granted, we’re still tweaking the Wi-Fi, but most comments have been positive. l The Tiki bar has received a new coat of paint. In addition, the entire inside of the hut has had the scratches and dings touched up. l A new icemaker was installed for the Tiki barl Umbrellas have been replaced around the pool area. l New fire doors on both sides of the kitchen have been installed; we are now compliant with all fire codes. l Preparations have been going on behind the scenes to prepare for the installation of new walk-ins. Tom has been coordinating all the players necessary to complete this major project.

We are still planning on closing the club August 19 and re-opening for dinner Tuesday, August 27. During that period, we’ll be using available staff and volun-teers to complete numerous small projects around the club. The kitchen will, of course, be closed, but, depending on construction disruption, the Tiki Bar will be open most days during the installation.

Members are welcome and encouraged to come by with their own food to enjoy poolside and in the Tiki area. As an added treat, the entertainment committee has ar-ranged for a food truck and music on Friday, August 23. During all this we are also moving forward with landscap-ing the entry and front areas of our building. In addition, we are pricing additional tables and chairs for the Tiki and pool areas. We are also obtaining bids to replace our aging steamer and slicer in the kitchen. We hope to have these installed by the re-opening so that Chef John can dazzle us with new and delicious menu creations.

House & Grounds meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Come and be a part of the love that goes into taking care of our “Lady” and her members.


4th FRIDAY


rOCK The ruNWAY! Ladies and Gentlemen, be sure to join us August 10 for a first of its kind summer chic fashion show, featuring men’s and women’s clothing from the Shoppes at Sand Key.

Guys, you know you love those shirts and shorts at Poolside for Men, so come and see your favorite CYC mod-els in clothes you can’t resist. Enjoy an evening of air-conditioned comfort that starts with drink specials and hors d’oeuvres in the Grille and then features dinner, a fashion show and dancing.

If that’s not enough to convince you to Rock the Runway, come see our soon-to-be-famous CYC models. Johnny and Phyllis Car-dosi, Collin and Abbey Heimensen, Jim and Jeni Donnell, Jamie Patchett and Olivia Prince will put the chic in summer chic. For the icing on the cake, our own DJ Paul Greenhalgh will be spinning the tunes that make us want to get up and dance.

One of our club’s finest traditions is the summer White Party. Yes, everyone really does dress in all white clothing while sipping their favorite adult beverages and listening to excellent music on the Tiki deck. Be sure to make your reservations for this lovely event that will be held August 17.

Another important CYC tradition is the Employee Turnabout Party. August 25 is your chance to show our terrific employees just how much you appreciate them. Sign up to bring your favorite dish and help serve our superb staff.

Are you already going through withdrawal knowing that the club will be shut down for a week while important kitchen renovations are being done? Fear not, August 23 we are having a special event on the Tiki deck—Food Truck Friday will feature Razzi’s Food Truck for your dining enjoyment. Of course, we will have music, too.

The last day of August brings a new event to CYC. Jim and Kathleen Hannigan are hosting a College Football Kickoff Party. Don your finest fan gear to let everyone know your favorite team. When the Hannigans host, you know it will be a great event.

Wow!—July was another month of non-stop fun. The Magic Show and Dinghy Poker Run were both a blast. Member Jim Donell was a hit at Smooth Jazz Sunday. Both the Tasting Party and our first CYC Triathlon were successful. Beach favorite Cutty Jones may well become a CYC regular.

Let’s make August even more memorable than July!

Entertainment

At the July 18 Board of Directors meeting, the following memberships were approved:

Darryl & Sandra Connors Brian & Barbara O’Sullivan Jeff & Shari Segall Dick Williams

If you see the pineapple flag on a table, please introduce yourself and give them a warm CYC welcome!

CYC New Members

By mary Kay delk, rear Commodore


IT hAs BeeN a fun summer!!! In the last few weeks, we have had some exciting sailing. Our seasoned sailors participated in Introduction to Small Boat Racing, learning about boat handling skills, race tactics and rules. They were fortunate to get valuable experience sailing race courses us-ing Prams, Optimists, Sunfish and 420s.

Our second youth sailing program was full of fun and learn-ing. We were able to get out on the water every day--even

Sailing ActivitiesBy Claire english

with the frequent storms. Time on land during storms was spent doing sailing activities, games and puzzles, playing “sail-ing” Jeopardy, watching movies and having fun. Our advanced sailing session gave our intrepid sailors the opportunity to spend additional time on the water, refining their sailing skills and learning a bit about racing.

The second Monday of each two-week session has been “Pizza Day!” Thanks to a generous donation, we were able to bring pizza in for the sailors and leaders to enjoy while relax-ing, socializing and recounting their morning on the water.

Many thanks to our great adult volunteers and junior leaders who gave their time and energy to ensure we had another successful summer sailing season. IRFSA is a volunteer-run organization. We are always looking for more volunteers to help with sailing, assist with our annual Sail-A-Thon or help guide the program by joining a committee or serving as a board member.

Our fall schedule will include after-school youth sailing class as well as weekend adult and youth sailing lessons.

For more information, contact us at [email protected].

Enjoy a week bareboating on a luxury power cat in the BVI. The BVI is a boaters’ dream destination. Easy cruis-ing in a beautiful paradise with friends or family. Each luxury cat has up to four private staterooms, each with its own bath. Check out North Sound, the Baths, White Bay, the famous (or infamous) Willie T’s, and there is always a big welcome at Foxy’s. The only thing missing is you! Contact the office to keep up on cruise developments.Basic online info: https://www.marinemax.com/vacations/british-virgin-islands

BVI Cruise OutCruise the British Virgin Islands with CYC!

Junior sailors race training in Clearwater Harbor.


CruisersBy don and Joan Carter Cruising Chairpersons

NOW ThAT We have had time to re-cover from our long trip to the Keys, we are ready to get back into high gear and start cruising again. Our next outing was a short trip to the Tampa Yacht Club August 22-25. Unfortunately, there was an accident that took out much of the electricity to TYC’s docks. As a result, plans for another destination are in the process.

September’s big event, with a current count of 20 boats,

CYC TrIVIA: Legend Courtney Ross of Ross Yacht Sales with Dockmaster Linda Carter. Ross donated the flagpole pictured July 4, 1977…42 years ago. It was actually a sailboat mast used in several Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC) races.

Cruisers visit Bird Key Yacht Club.

The Kellys, Crosbys and Heimensens take the Abacos!

is the Commodore’s Cruise. We will cruise to Marina Jack in Sarasota September 26-29.

After our last Cruisers meeting in July, we decided to add another cruise in October. It is tentatively scheduled to Twin Dolphins Marina in Bradenton to wrap up cruising before our end of the year party.

Please remember that we are always looking to add new mem-bers to our happy group. You don’t have to own a boat; all you have to do is attend our meetings. The next Cruisers meeting is August 13 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us and come ready for fun!

Troop Rewards Cookout

To show support and appreciation for our military, CYC hosts a cookout two times a year for those returning from deployment.


Club dining hoursTuesday-Thursday 11:30 am - 9:00 pmFriday & Saturday 11:30 am - 9:30 pmSunday Breakfast 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tiki hut hoursTuesday-Thursday 6:00 -10:00 pmFriday 2:00 pm - closingSaturday & Sunday 11:00 am - closing

August eventsTuesday 6th

House and Grounds Meeting 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 7th

Membership Meeting 6:30 p.m.Thursday 8th

Team Trivia 7:30 p.m.saturday 10th

Rock the Runway MDR—His and Her Fash-ion Show/Dinner 6:00 p.m.sunday 11th

New Member Orientation 11:30 a.m.Tuesday 13th

Yachting Meeting 6:00 p.m. Entertainment Meeting 6:30 p.m.Wednesday 14th

Finance Meeting 6:00 p.m. Cruisers Meeting 6:30 p.m.Thursday 15th

Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 p.m. Bingo Night 7:30 p.m.saturday 17th

White Party on the Tiki Deck 6:30 p.m.monday 19th – monday 26th

CLuB CLOSED for kitchen renovations Tiki Open for Cocktails onlyFriday 23rd

Happy Hour/Food Truck/Entertainment at Tiki 6-9 p.m.sunday 25th

Employee Turnabout PartyTuesday 27th

Club Closed for Lunch—Open at 5:00 p.m.Wednesday 28th

Waterside Meeting 6:00 p.m. Sailors’ Table 7:00 p.m.

saturday 31st

College Football Kickoff Tiki

september eventsmonday 2nd

Labor Day CookoutTuesday 3rd

Club Closed for Lunch—Open at 5:00 p.m. House and Grounds Meeting 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 4th

Membership Meeting 6:30 p.m.Thursday 5th

Bow Chaser Meeting 6:00 p.m.saturday 7th

Adult Sailing 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Italian Night MDR 6:30 p.m.sunday 8th

New Member Orientation 11:30 a.m.Tuesday 10th

Entertainment Meeting 6:30 p.m.Wednesday 11thFinance Meeting 6:00 p.m.Cruisers Meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday 12th

Team Trivia 7:00 p.m.saturday 14th

Adult Sailing 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Tuesday 17th

Yachting Meeting 6:00 p.m.Book Club 6:00 p.m.Thursday 19th

Board of Director’s Meeting 6:00 p.m. Bingo 7:30 p.m.

CYC committees and organizationsCOmmITTeesentertainment, RC Mary Kay Delk Finance, Richard Libonatehouse & Grounds, VC Greg Garnermembership, Amie Crosby Nominating Committee, PC Collin HeimensenPolicy, Commodore Phil Beauchampsailing Activities, Ned Covel, Jim EnglishWaterside, Dick NordmanYachting, Steve McNallyCYC OrGANIzATIONsBow Chasers, Linda Dorn and Lynne McCaskillCruising, Don and Joan CarterGulls, Lynne Shackelfordip’s store, COmPAsseditors: Janis Howard, PC Sandie Ramsden, Judy umeck Photo Credits: Claire English, Bob Griffin, Jim Hannigan, Abbey Heimensen, Janis Howard, Lynne McCaskill, Steve McNally, Joy Meyer, Roberta Schalles, Cheryl Schulz, Judy umeckThe deadline for all copy, ads and photos is the Friday following the Board of Directors’ meeting each month.

CYC EVENTS save These dates

Friday August 23rdThursday August 15th

dON’T mIss These uPCOmING eVeNTs

Friday 20th

Adult Sailing 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Havana Night 7:00 p.m.sunday 22nd

sAY IT IsN’T sO! GAGE GOING AWAYPARTY 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday 24th

Trustees Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday 25th

Sailors’ Table 7:00 p.m.Thursday 26th-sunday 29th

Commodore’s Cruise

TEAM

Thursday August 8th

TGIF


General manager’s LetterBy Tom Brusini, General managerIT’s AuGusT ALreAdY? What happened when I wasn’t looking? Where did the first seven months of this year go? WOW! We must all have been having too much fun for the months to slip away so fast!

A huge THANK YOU to member Brad Wilson, owner of Suncoast Inflatables, for hosting another fantastic Dinghy Poker Run! THANKS also to member Jim Hannigan for hosting the Friday night DPR pre-party with plenty of Naked Turtle Rum and lots of fun giveaways! Lastly, a final THANK YOU to all of you “Dinghy Warriors” for battling it out on the water, with no one injured, no boats damaged, and nobody getting arrested!

AuGusT “dON’T mIss”: Saturday, August 10: NEW!! Rock the Runway—our

evening fashion show and dinner Saturday, August 17: White Party on the Patio hosted by

Immediate Past Commodore Collin Heimensen and his beautiful wife, Abbey. We will enjoy bubbly and great appetizers with music!

CYC BOOK CLuBBy diane switalski

The BOOK CLuB meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Board Room. All members and their guests are welcome to join our stimulating and fun discussions. If you enjoy reading, this is the place to be!

Many of us stay for dinner. If you do plan to do so, please make reservations with Virginia or Mary at 727-447-6000.

All books are selected by the members prior to discussion. Our upcoming meetings will feature the following:

August 27 CARIBBEAN RIM

by randy Wayne White

september 17 BEFORE WE WERE YOURS

by Lisa Wingate

Sunday, August 25: Employee Turnabout Party—Wow! Join us as members, become the staff, and my entire staff become the members! Members cook, tend bar, wait tables, serve and even clean up, too!

AuGusT shuTdOWN deTAILs: August 19-27: We are replacing the walk-in cooler and

walk-in freezer-- long overdue. The Tiki Bar will remain open during this partial shutdown—hours to be announced. Club reopens for dinner August 27.

Friday, August 23: TGIF!! Featuring music on the deck and a food truck for your “fun” dining pleasure!

During our (partial) shutdown, I’m delighted to tell you that our members may use the Carlouel Yacht Club (727-446-9162) and the Belleair Country Club (727-461-7171). Please be prepared to pay with cash or a check. If you use a credit card at Belleair CC, there is a 3% transaction fee. As always, I highly recommend you call ahead for reservations to see if they have any special events going on!

SUmmER mEmBERSHIP PROmOTION! There is still plenty of time for your friends to join us and try our club for no initiation fee and minimal dues until the program ends September 30! They can make use of our entire property—take a dip in the pool, attend club parties/dances, do some day boating, or enjoy the Tiki hut and dining!At your service,I remain,

Tom Brusini

ON THE TIKI DECKSATuRDAY AuGuST 31

hosted by Jim and Kathleen hanniganWatch for more details

CYC

september 212:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Food and Fun!!


Clearwater Yacht Club830 S. Bayway Blvd.Clearwater, FL 33767Phone: 727 447 6000

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.clearwateryachtclub.org

CYC StaffTom Brusini General ManagerJohn Yingling Executive ChefVirginia Vollenweider Office ManagerMichelle Geis Accounting ManagerDan Geis Maintenance SupervisorLinda Carter Dockmaster

25, 5 p.m.It’s time again for CYC members

to honor our fabulous staff and their families by taking on the sometimes hilarious role of cooks,servers and bartenders. Don’t miss out on this fun event that gives our staff a chance to relax and enjoy

the club as much as we do! Please contact Virginia or Mary at 447-6000 with what job you would like to do (cook, serve, clear tables or bartend).

saturday, August 17, 6:30 p.m.

Please call so we know how many to expect!

Hosted by IPC Collin Heimensen & his lovely wife, Abbey, we’ll see butler-passed appetizers, Prosecco & Champagne and everyone dressed

in cruise ship white! Live Music-to keep the

dance floor full all night!

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