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STAff NOTESWednesday, February 1First Wednesday Program Stephen – 7PMSuchy, General Manager“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”Saturday, March 31Cruising Couples RegattaPage • February ‘12ON THE HORIZON IN FEBRUARY...Thursday, February 2Hospitality Committee Meeting – 12noonSaturday, February 4Super Bowl Regatta/Intergalactic Keel Boat RoundupThursday, February 9Capdevielle Organizational Meeting – 6PMThursday, February 9Food and Wine Demo – 6:30PMTuesday, February 14Junior Board Meeting – 5:30PMTuesday, February 14Valentine’s Day Dinner – 6PMWednesday, February 15Board Meeting – 6:30PMThursday, February 16General Membership Meeting – 6PMSaturday, February 18Mardi Gras RegattaTuesday, February 21Membership Committee Meeting – 5:30PMSaturday, February 25Raft Up to LuLu’s MarinaTuesday, February 28Ham Radio Club Meeting – 6PMCOMING UP IN MARCH…Thursday, March 1Hospitality Committee Meeting – 12noonFriday, March 2Mexico Night/Regatta Al Sol Kick Off Party – 6PMFriday, March 2Prospective Member Night – 6PMFriday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4 thFlying Tigers East Coast ChampionshipsSaturday, March 3Maxine Series RegattaSaturday, March 3PYC Country Western Night – 6PMWednesday, March 7First Wednesday Program – 7:00PMThursday, March 8PYC Facilities Committee Meeting – 5:30PMTuesday, March 13Junior Board Meeting – 5:30PMThursday, March 15Food and Wine Demo – 6:30PMSaturday, March 17 – Tuesday, March 20 thUS Sailing Instructor Training CourseWednesday, March 21Directors Meeting – 6:30PMSaturday, March 24Raft Up to Ingram BayouTuesday, March 27Ham Radio Club Meeting – 6PMFLAG OFFICERSJERE ALLEN c 529-0927 h 916-4480Commodorejcallen43@gmail.comSUSAN MCKINNON c 450-0703 h 477-9951Vice Commodore/Facilities susanmckinnon@me.comBOB DAWKINS c 380-5713Rear Commodore/Membership rear.commodore@pyc.gccoxmail. comJOHN BUZIAK c 291-2115 h 457-4142Fleet Captain/GYA Coordinator buziakj@cpmechanics.comLINDA WHITMAN c 572-2956 h 476-5006Secretary/Risk Management lindaw@cox.net orEntertainmentlwhitman@whitmanandwhitman.comDAN SMITHSON c 449-7843 h 968-1260Treasurer/Financecapndan@panhandle.rr.comBOARD OF DIRECTORSALAN MCMILLAN c 449-3101 h 456-6264Commodore Emeritusalan.c.mcmillan@gmail.comLEE HARGROVE c 292-4783Marina & Dry Storagel.hargrove@mchsi.comBRUCE PARTINGTON h 433-7208Junior Sailingbruce.partington@gmail.com orb.partington@cphlaw.comBEN MYERS c 293-0565 h 470-0395Communicationsbenmyersjr@yahoo.comBOB RIGGS c 251-753-4026 h 251-990-5908FCYCvhriggs@bellsouth.netrobert leidner h 433-6323Directorrleidner1@cox.netANN PLEUNE c 449-3905 h 470-0325Directorapleuneus@aol.comPYC MANAGEMENTJIM WARWICK 433-8804 ex 104General Managerjwarwick@pyc.gccoxmail.comDEON BOATMAN 433-8804 ex 101Office Managerdeon@pyc.gccoxmail.comJENNIFER LANGHAM 433-8804 ex 100Accounts Payable/Webmaster Jennifer@pyc.gccoxmail.comKELLY RING 433-8804 ex 102Event Coordinatorevents@pyc.gccoxmail.comSTEPHANIE KOPACZ 433-8804 ex 103Bar Managerbar@pyc.gccoxmail.comPreview Property SpecialistARTIE GLESS 433-8804 ex 107Call 850-572-1944Executive Chefkitchen@pyc.gccoxmail.compeithudson@aol.comGREG SPITZER 433-8804 ex 108DockmasterDockMaster@pyc.gccoxmail.comDEBBIE BLOCKER 433-8804 ex 112Dining Room SupervisorDebbie@pyc.gccoxmail.comEach Office is IndependentlyOwned and OperatedERIKA BARNES 433-8804 ex 113Jib Sheet Editorreceptionist@pyc.gccoxmail.com

Each Office is IndependentlyOwned and OperatedCOMMODORE’S COMMENTSThe new year really started with a bang—there were a lot of activities occurring atPYC during January. It all began with awonderful New Years Eve dance, followedby a Bowl Championship get together towatch the Tide and the Tigers play for football’s #1 ranking.The Change of Watch and Sundowners Ceremony tookplace mid-January and was followed by a LouisianaSaturday night party at the end of the month. I hope youcame to PYC to take part in some of these activities andhad an enjoyable time!PYC Sundowners CeremonyJere AllenSTAff NOTESStephen Suchy, General ManagerKaren and I attended the winter meeting of the GYA onJanuary 5 th and 6 th hosted by the Biloxi Yacht Club. After53 years of racing Flying Scots the GYA voted to establish2018 as the year to transition from the Flying Scots to anew boat.PYC is always a fun place to be on Friday night and agreat time to bring guests and perspective members. Billand Diana Mayo brought two special guests on Friday the13th. Chet Dufford and his wife Pat; Chet is skipper ofthe “Peace Maker” the 3 masted sailing vessel moored atPalafox Pier. Their other guest was Kamin Lamberton,Captain of the Global 1200 (the big blue boat at the port —you can’t miss it). It was great visiting with these individualsand hearing stories of their vessels and travels. Both werepresented with a PYC burgee and if you look closely atthe Global 1200 you will see the PYC burgee being flownjust below the Stars and Stripes. Kamin will also be thespeaker at the first Wednesday program in February talkingabout the Global 1200 and its capabilities.“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”February promises to be another busy month with theSuper Bowl, Intergalactic Keel Boat and Mardi Gras regattasbeing hosted by PYC. The cruising group of boaters will berafting up at Lulu’s in Gulf Shores for the weekend laterin the month. There is also a wonderful Valentine’s DayDinner on the 14 th . Hope to see many of you taking partin one of these events. The kitchen renovation continuesto progress on schedule and should be completed by ourValentine’s Dinner.Call 850-572-1944SpecialistProperty Previewpeithudson@aol.comPhotos by Julie ConnerleyFebruary ‘12 • Page

STAff VICE COMMODORE’S NOTES COMMENTSStephen Suchy, General ManagerAs you read this, the kitchen renovations shouldbe at least seventy-five percent complete. Allupdates, thus far, have been accomplished onschedule. The goal is to be fully operational by thethird week of February. If you have not been to theClub lately, you have missed some really terrificculinary creations! The kitchen staff has performed flawlessly inmaintaining great food and service, while operating out of the “limitedspace” banquet kitchen. Long time PYC member and frequent GrilleRoom patron, Skip Hartford exclaims, “There’s been no change inthe food quality. You wouldn’t even know that a kitchen change wasmade. The food is great!”Facilities initiatives for 2012 include improving the landscape onthe north side of the property, additional shade around the pool,and addressing security concerns at the docks and the dry storagearea. The Junior Clubhouse continues with improvements and willbe ready for our Junior Sailors come spring. Speaking of JuniorSailors, you’ll see a new face around the Club this spring. Pleasejoin me in welcoming our new Sailing Director, Scott Tillema, to theSouth’s Finest Yacht Club. Scott brings to the Club a wealth of onthe water experiences to enhance the boating experience for thewhole membership.In celebration of Arbor Day, the Escambia County ExtensionService and the Division of Forestry recently offered free seedlings.Commodore Jere Allen, First Lady Karen, Commodore EmeritusAlan McMillan, my husband Ian and I obtained twenty-eight waxmyrtles, and fifteen Shumard oaks at the Jones Swamp Reserve“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”for replanting on the property. Staff, Jr. and Carolyn Pulford alsopicked up an oak, two wax myrtles, and two River Birches. To ourdelight, Diane Schweigert was volunteering at the Arbor Day giveaway. These fast growing trees have been planted where it is myhope they will flourish. The wax myrtles are located in a line alongour west-side border, north of dry storage, which will provide anatural barrier between our boat yard neighbor and us. The matureheight will be 15-25 feet with a spread of 20-25 feet. The oaks wereplanted north of the tennis courts. At mature height, they will grow55-80 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet. All are marked with pinkfluorescent tape, so as you leave the property, look right and left totrack their growth. At planting time, all are approximately twelve toeighteen inches tall.Our Entertainment Chair, Linda Whitman, has exciting eventsplanned for the year. As you read this, we’ve already had a fantastictime at the Louisiana Saturday Night, and are looking forward to avery special Valentine’s Dinner. Additionally, we will sponsor sailboatracers in the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras Regattas this month, andwill be cruising over to Lulu’s in Gulf Shores for our monthly raft-up.Thank you to Jim and Linda Oyler for their leadership. According toplan, participating members will sponsor each raft up. Many thanksto all who signed up, and to Johnny and Ruth Smith for hostingthe February cruise. If you have an area or event you are interestedin, please contact a committee member listed on the back of the JibSheet. Together, we can make it happen! See you at the GeneralMembership meeting, Thursday, February 16!Page • February ‘12Change of WatchSusan McKinnonPreview Property SpecialistCall 850-572-1944peithudson@aol.comEach Office is IndependentlyOwned and OperatedPhotos by Julie Connerley

MEMBERSHIP REPORTFor a number of years we have held aprospective member night on the first Tuesdayof each month. This year the MembershipCommittee chose to move the prospectivemember nights to Friday night in time to havean application posted for the required twoweeks before the next Board meeting. The dates selectedso far are March 2, March 30, April 27, June 1, and June 29.These dates will be listed on the club calendar and we willsend a reminder email in the preceding week.The prospective member component of the evening willconsist only of a short meet and greet upstairs at 6:30. Theconsensus of the Membership Committee was that theactivity and camaraderie evident on Friday nights would bemore attractive than a “sales pitch” approach. The first fallson the same night as the Mexico party. Remember that if youhave a prospective member there is certainly no need to waitfor one of these occasions.At the Board meeting on January 18, three new memberswere approved: Landon McKinnon, Landon is a PrivateInvestigator; Bridgid Thomas, Bridgid is a research nurseat Andrews Institute; and Joseph Leone, Joseph is an FAAexaminer. Please introduce yourself to these new membersand consider them when you need crew.“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”BCS Championship PartyBob DawkinsSTAff NOTESStephen Suchy, General ManagerLEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM THE CLUBSome of our members have faced unfortunatesignificant monetary, medical, or other hardships, forcingthem to seek temporary leaves of absence from PYC.Questions have arisen about whether those on leavemay come to the Club and, if so, when. In a nutshell,members on LOA should not use PYC as if they wereregular members and should not generally come to PYCeven as a member’s guest. Exceptions to that wouldbe when the member on leave is also a member of anorganization that has a function at PYC, when invitedby a member to attend a special function or celebrationat PYC, or for PYC sponsored regattas. While we arestriving to be fair to our broader membership, we do notwant our members on LOA to feel uncomfortable whenvisiting the Club when exceptions allow, and we lookforward to welcoming them back as full members, astheir personal circumstances permit.Call 850-572-1944SpecialistProperty Previewpeithudson@aol.comOwned and OperatedIndependentlyis Office EachFebruary ‘12 • Page

STAff fleet captain’s NOTES reportStephen Suchy, General ManagerDON’T LET THE KIDS HAVE ALLTHE FUN! When you see our mostjunior Opti racers on the water in Januaryhoning their skills, you can be forgivenfor thinking “Its too late for me to learn.”NOT!Over the past year I have seen quite a number ofmembership applications posted where the stated goalsincluded a desire to get involved in sailing. Around the barby I have many other members express the desire to getback in to sailing (by the way…I have been keeping a list).What is stopping you? THE TIME IS COMING SOON TOACT ON THAT URGE!This is a cautionary tale for the young members expectingchildren, or who have young children. It’s easy to fall in thetrap of dropping the kid off at soccer/baseball/lacrosse…and camp out on the sideline for the games. Your daysplaying soccer/baseball/lacrosse are predominantly behindyou, so getting out on the field with them is not realistic. Butsailing is different! Ask the Rices, Prochaskas, Buziaks,McMillans, Melroses, Smiths (Chuck’s Clan)… They willtell you some of their most precious memories are thetimes they spent on the water with their children.Now, you may be concerned that you sailing skills arerusty, or non-existent. We can help you get over thatbarrier. Just as the weather starts to warm our new SailingDirector, Scott Tillema, will report aboard. Kirby, Joe andBruce will have their sail training program well under wayGOTTA REGATTA 2012FEBRUARY2-4 Super Bowl Regatta/IntergalacticKeel Boat Round-upPYC2-11 Valentine PBYC2-18 Mardi Gras PYCMARCH3-2 Flying Tigers Champs PBYC3-3 Maxine #1 &Commodore’s Cup #1NYCP3-10 Maxine #2 PBYC3-17 Maxine #3 PYC3-31 Cruising Couples #1 PYCAPRIL4-14 Commodore’s Cup #2 NYCP4-16 Preemie Cup PBYCMAY5-5 Sea Buoy Race PBYC5-9 Regata al Sol SYC5-17 U20 Nationals PYC5-19 Navy Cup NYCP5-26 Memorial Day Regatta PBYCJUNE6-2 Cancer Society Regatta PYC6-15 Gulfport to Pensacola PYC6-23 Offshore Challenge Cup PYC6-29 Jr. Olympic Fest PYC“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”and humming along. What will poor Scott have to do ifyou do not come down to the club and avail yourself of hisservices? Moms! Need a break from the kids? Come ondown! I will find you a baby sitter. We will rig a Scot for youand hook you up with a mentoring sailor if you need one.WE WILL GET YOU ON THE WATER!In the spring, we will start up our mid week racing again.Wednesday Nights will be for Dinghys and Thursday Nightswill be for the Keel Boats. If you feel your competitive juicesget flowing we can get out on the water in a racing boat!Not sure you want you want to race, but you love to be outon the water at dusk, hop on a Race Committee boat onWednesday Night.If you missed the 1 st Wednesday program and have beenhearing about the big Doings at the GYA meeting shoot mean e-mail and I will send you a copy of the presentation.We will start the racing season off with a bang with thethe 1 st Intergalactic Keel Boat Roundup”. This event hasbeen created to meet the growing demand for One DesignKeel Boat venues. The Trip 26s look to be the strongestfleet with seven registered boats. We are also hoping toprovide starting lines for Flying Tigers, Melges 24s, Vipersand a host of others.Stay tuned, I will be circulating a draft of the ThursdayNight Racing for comment.John BuziakJULY7-21 Bikini Cup NYCP7-28 Race for the Roses PBYCSEPTEMBER9-8 Commodore’s Cup #3 NYCPChappell & StittPYC9-15 To the Pier & Back PBYCOCTOBER10-6 PYC #110-12 WFORC PYC10-20 Schreck Regatta PYCNOVEMBERPreview Property Specialist11-3 Cruising Couples #2 Call 850-572-1944 PYC11-10 Jubilee Regatta peithudson@aol.comIndividual FS ChampPYC11-17 PYC #2 PYC11-18 Turkey Trot PBYCEach Office is IndependentlyDECEMBEROwned and Operated12-8 Santa Claus Regatta PYCPage • February ‘12

junior sailingThe following Officers andBoardMembers for 2012 were nominatedby the PYC Jr. nominatingcommittee and approved bythe PYC Board: Joe Leccese(President), Kirby Smith IV (Vice President), ChrisBuechler (Treasurer), Kelley Amos (Secretary),Ben Addison, Jim Krippes, Bert Rice Jr.,Dan Brewer and Bruce Partington. The boardanticipates having several committees activethis year such as: Sailing, Optimist, Laser/420/Crew, Sponsorship & Fund Raising and JuniorMembership Experience. Committee Chairs arebeing identified and parents/guardians and otherfriends of Junior Sailing are welcome to participateand attend board meetings. Currently the PYCJr, Board meetings are held at PYC the secondTuesday the month starting at 5:30PM.2012 will be a great year for PYC Jr. and thefuture generation of sailors! There are many peopleto thank for making 2011 a good year and preparingfor 2012; PYC Staff, PYC Flag Officers and Boardof Directors, PYC Jr. Board of Directors, GenerousSponsors/Donors, Summer Camp Counselors,Junior Sailors, Parent, Guardians and friends ofjunior sailors. Sincere thanks for your continuedsupport and cooperation.Joe LecceseThree of our PYC Junior Sailors made the trip toMiami this Christmas break to compete in the 2011Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta. DodgeRees, Brandon Addison, and Adrian Pereiraall sailed in the Laser (full) class. After four daysof sailing, Dodge finished with an outstandingthird place in a very competitive fleet offuture Olympic and college varsity sailors. Brandonfinished 14th followed by Adrian at 15th place. Thisis Dodge’s and Brandon’s last year to compete inthis particular youth regatta which had 559 sailorsin Laser, Opti, and 420 fleets. Congratulate themon their great finishes.As we look forward to a great year of juniorsailing my personal thanks to all of you (you knowwho you are) that have helped and continue helpingme to “learn the lines not the ropes”! Junior Sailingis a very fulfilling experience for our family fromsupporting your own child, camaraderie amongstparents/guardians to attend traveling regattasand much more. I urge everyone to explore thebenefits of volunteering and participating with thePYC Junior Yacht Club. Please do not hesitatecontacting any board members or officers with anyquestions you may have and provide us with yourcontact informaton.STAff NOTESStephen Suchy, General Manager“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”Have you seen the changes going on at theJunior Clubhouse? Check it out! The final phaseof renewing the Junior Clubhouse is in progresswith interior finish starting including: new flooring,painting and much more resulting in a brand newJunior Clubhouse. Additionally, the new SailingDirector will be starting soon and look for additionalinformation in other parts of this Jib Sheet.Sunday sailing is here again at 1:30PM conditionspermitting. Thank you to Dominic Johnson who willbe helping with Optimist Green Fleet, Safety andConditioning, Bruce Partington that will work withOptimist Red, White and Blue fleets on fine tuningrigs, strategy and tactics on and off the water andBert Rice Jr. who will be supporting Lasers,420and other crew boats.Call 850-572-1944SpecialistProperty Previewpeithudson@aol.comOwned and OperatedIndependentlyis Office EachFebruary ‘12 • Page

STAff NOTESStephen Suchy, General ManagerMainCLUB HOURSNEW SUNDAY HOURSBrunch Specials 11am-2pmBar Menu 11am-5:30pmHor d’oeuvers 4-6pmBar Closes at 6:30pmCLOSED ON MONDAYTUESDAY thru THURSDAYLunch 11am-2pmHappy Hour 5-8pmSATURDAY, MARCH 3 rdLIVE MUSIC & LINE DANCINGCOUNTRY FOOD FAVORITES$20 per person-RESERVATIONS REQUIRED-PYC COOKING DEMO + WINE PAIRING“Promoting Dinner 5:30-8:30pm the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”FRIDAYLunch 11am-2pmHappy Hour 5-6pmJackpot/Split ticket Drawing 8pmDinner 6-9pmSATURDAYLunch 11am-2pmBar Menu available All DayDinner 5:30-8:30Reservations for dining and partiesare appreciated.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 thBeginning at 6:30pm-RESERVATIONS REQUIRED-BANQUETS, WEDDINGS, MEETINGS, & MORE!Preview Property SpecialistCall 850-572-1944peithudson@aol.comEach Office is IndependentlyOwned and OperatedPYC is ready to serve! Events@pyc.gccoxmail.comPage • July ‘11

Preview Property SpecialistCall 850-572-1944Each Office is IndependentlyOwned and OperatedEventsValentine’s Day Sweetheart DinnerTuesday, Tuesday, February February 14 th 146PM-9PMth RESERVATIONS REQUIRED REQUIREDFirst CourseThird CourseFirst CourseThird CourseI N T H E R A WV E A L C H O P & W I L D F O R E S TI I Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche in the Raw M U S H R O O M SShrimp Scallop Ceviche in the Rawserved on the SpoonGrilled Veal Chop and a Silky Seductionserved on the Spoon - $7.95Grilled Veal Chop and Silky Seduction-OR-of Wild Mushrooms Drenched in White-OR-of Wild Mushrooms Drenched in WhiteM É N A G E À F O I ETruffle Decadence with RosemaryI Truffle Decadence with RosemaryA Threesome of Foie Gras, Honey Fingerling Potatoes and a Medley ofThreesome of Foie Gras, Honey Fingerling Potatoes and Medley ofFigs and PortVegetablesFigs and Port - $10.95Vegetables - $24.95-OR--OR-SecondSecondCourseCourseG R O U P E R E N R O B E D I N P U F F E DT E M P T A T I O N S H R I M PP A S T R YC L A S S Y C A E S A R S A L A DTraditionalS A L A DBlend of Fresh Romaine, SizzlingSizzlingGrouperGrouperLayeredLayeredwithwithGrilledGrilledCreamyLusciousCaesarShrimpDressing,and FreshShreddedGreens Asparagus,Asparagus,Peppers,Peppers,andandBoursinBoursinCheese,Cheese,Parmesan,Laced withandCaviarCroutonsPearls of the Sea thenthenwrappedwrappedandandBakedBakedinin aPuffPuffPastryPastrywithwith-ORina Lemony Vinaigrette Dressing GarlicGarlicKissedKissedMashedMashedPotatoesPotatoes- $21.95-OR-L -OR--OR-SensualG A R D ESaladN OTeasedF E D EbyNTomatoes,S A L A DS I L K Y P A N S E A R E D B R E A S T O FCucumbers,Sensual SaladandTeasedOnionsbywithTomatoes,C H I C K E NYour Cucumbers, Choice of and Dressing Onions withKissed Kissed by by the the Spices Spices and and heat heat served served over over(Salad Your Choice Choice of included Dressingwith Entrée) Honey Honey Lemon Lemon Risotto Risotto with with Au Au Jus Jus Perfumed PerfumedCaramelized Maui Maui Onions and and a Medley of ofVegetables - $14.95Fourth CourseC H O C O L A T E L O V I N ’ I N D U L G E N C EA Giant Mouthful of Sweet Chcocolate Chocolate Pudding Laying Between Two Two Layers of ofMoist Moist Chocolate Chocolate Drenched Drenched Cake Cake and and Drizzled Drizzled with with Strawberry Strawberry Coulis Coulis - $5.95-OR-R A S P B E R R Y M O N T B L A N C C A K ELuscious Vanilla Chocolate Bean Mousse, Ice Cream, Kirsch Chocolate Soaked Ganache, Raspberries, Pineapple Vanilla Kabobs, Sponge Cake,Pure Love a Kiss Chocolate of Cool Whip Pyramid and Shell Romance and Fresh Red Maraschino RaspberriesCherries- $8.95NO REGULAR MENU SERVICE“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”CLUB SPECIALSSUNDAYBrunch Specials$5 BottomlessChampagne & Mimosas$3 Bloody MarysTHURSDAYLuncheon SpecialFried MulletSTAff NOTESStephen Suchy, General ManagerWEDNESDAYALL YOU CAN EATPeel & Eat Shrimp$7.76++NEW PYC BAR SPECIALS – 5PM to 8PMTUE Any Flavor $3 ++Absolut VodkaFRIDAYMenu Dining orSoup & SaladBuffetFriday NightDrawingWED Wine Down Wednesday $5 ++Any Glass of WineTHU Top Shelf Margaritas $4 ++peithudson@aol.comSAT Martini Night $5 ++SATURDAYALL YOUCAN EATPrime Rib$16.95++No To Go BoxesFebruary ‘12 • Page

STAff NOTESHOSPITALITYHOSPITALITYStephen Suchy, General ManagerAs we begin a New Year, thePYC Hospitality Committee wouldlike to remind the membership thatour Committee’s main purpose is towelcome new members, visitors, andyou, the members, to PYC, as wellas, encourage ALL members to become more involved in their Club’sactivities and events. All Hospitality Committee members wear redname tags, so we are easy to pick out of the crowd on Friday nightsat the Club. If you have a question, ask one of us. If you need a newfriend, we’d love to be your new friend and introduce you around. Ifyou want to know how you can get involved in a Club activity, we willhelp you.In addition to being the official PYC Welcoming Committee, we haveraised money to support the Kitchen Renovation Fund by sponsoringa Fall and Spring Fashion Show luncheon each year with proceedsgoing to the fund. Also half of the money collected for the Friday NightSplit Ticket drawing goes directly into this fund. Over the years wehave provided funding to replace or purchase new equipment neededto keep our kitchen updated. Contact Ann Owczarczak if you wish tovolunteer to sell tickets on a Friday Night at the Club.CEnTERBOARDSMEMBERSHIP CHANNEL MARKERSGWEN HERRIN & JEAN FLEEGEGwen Herrin & Jean FleegeLyn HarrisonAfter leaving Loafers Glory II in Grenada in May, P/C Larry andAnn-Marie Bowyer have been back on land catching up with theirkids, grandkids, Mother, brothers, nephews, and friends at PYCattending family reunions, weddings, and enjoying the Christmasholidays with family. However they are now they back on LoafersGlory II in Grenada getting ready for the next leg of their “adventure”.Track the Bowyer’s progress on their website at the following webaddress: http://www.winlink.org/dotnet/maps/positionreportsdetail.aspx?callsign=KJ4CHW. A map will show their last reported positions.To see photos check their website at www.loafersgloryii.shutterfly.com.“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”Bob Fleege is also on a sailing adventure with friends. MidJanuary he sailed From out of the Pensacola editor’s with his crew desk Walt Wilde and PatJackson. The guys plan to bump along the Florida coast with thefinal destination being Key West. There will be a crew change in theKeys. Bob and his brother, Mark plan to spend the month of Februaryenjoying the sights and sounds of Key West before sailing back toPensacola.Gwen Herrin spent the Christmas and New Years holidays inTulsa OK with her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and WeldonHolecombe. Her grandson Thomas Holecombe flew in from HoustonTX to also spend the holidays with them.We wish a speedy recovery to Tom Chastant, Erin Dawkins, andConnie Trammell from their recent surgeries.Kathy ChagnardPreview Property SpecialistCall 850-572-1944peithudson@aol.comEach Office is IndependentlyOwned and OperatedPage 10 • February ‘12

CRUISER’S CORNERNew Year’s Day was once again theopening day of PYC’s cruising season.Thirty-five to forty survivors from the NewYear’s Eve party gathered to begin theyear with mimosas and bloody Marys in thesailing center. The weather was beautifuland we made good use of the deck. If you haven’t observed themarina and surrounding waters from one of the rocking chairs onthe deck of the sailing center you have missed one of the bestviews in Pensacola. The variety of brunch foods was amazing,plentiful, and delicious. Spirits were high as we discussed the funraft-ups we had in 2011 and the expectations of a great sailingseason in 2012.Cruising for 2012 is in the planning stages so look for datesand destinations in next month’s Jib Sheet. Most of our raft-updestinations are accessible by auto and we welcome everyone.If you are not on the cruising list and wish to be added, drop ane-mail to jnlagain@gmail.com and we will be happy to add you tothe list.STAff NOTESJim & Linda OylerNew Year’s Day at the Sailing CenterStephen Suchy, General ManagerWHY WE SAIL IN WINTERWe left the slip about 3 PM on January 7. The wind was verylight after the recent rain shower and the sky looked threateningin all directions. We had planned to spend the night at FortMcRae and were determined not to let a little thing like weatherstop us. As we motored toward the navy base we marveled athow wonderful the weak January sun felt when it peaked out frombehind the clouds. Just beyond the mouth of Pensacola Passwe crossed the tide line. There in the tide line were more birdsthan we had ever seen before. Thousands of birds, includinggulls, pelicans, least terns, cormorants, and pipers were diningfrom one side of the bay to the other. We joined other boats thathad stopped to watch and take pictures of this amazing sight.A little further into our voyage we encountered a dredgeworking in the land cut. A short exchange of pleasantries on theVHF radio assured both parties that each knew the intentions ofthe other and we could pass safely.As we left the intercoastal a group of eight to ten dolphinjoined us and led us all the way into the anchorage from thewest. They left us only after our anchor was securely set. Thenone of them gave a tail wave and they all proceeded out the eastside of the anchorage. Except for one other sail boat, one powerboat, and one tent on the beach, we were alone at Fort McRae.We had just barely recovered from the dolphin encounter whenour attention turned to a breathtaking sunset. The almost fullmoon was rising at the same time the sun was setting, treatingus to a spectacular display of color. A perfectly grilled steak anda glass of red wine topped off the evening.By noon Sunday the breeze had picked up to almost 10 knotsand we enjoyed a glorious sail back across the bay to PYC.Think what we would have missed if we had let a little rain keepus home. That is why you find boats on the bay in most any kindof weather.“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”Call 850-572-1944SpecialistProperty Previewpeithudson@aol.comOwned and OperatedIndependentlyis Office EachBloody Marys for EveryoneSunset at Ft. McRaeBirds in the Tide LineFebruary ‘12 • Page 11

STAff FCYC NOTES REPORTStephen Suchy, General ManagerThe General Meeting of the FloridaCouncil of Yacht Clubs was held at theCoral Ridge Yacht Club on January 13-15, 2011. PYC was represented at themeeting by FCYC Director Bob and Vicki Riggs. Thirty two of thethirty-six member Clubs were represented at the conference.Coral Ridge Yacht Club is located directly on the eastern shoreof the Atlantic ICW at Mile 1059. Three bascule bridges, OaklandPark, Sunrise Boulevard, and 17 th street Causeway, separatethe Club’s marina from the Port Everglades Inlet. Consequently,Coral Ridge YC is a superb stop for cruisers waiting for a weatherwindow to navigate the 42 nautical miles to Bimini. Of course all ofthe other exciting aspects of the City of Fort Lauderdale await thetransient visitor to this Club.Because of its popularity to cruisers transient slips are always indemand, but dock master Sharon Crockett (954-566-7886) will doher very best to accommodate your vessel. Once secured to thedock you’ll be able to enjoy the excellent facilities available at theClub!The week end’s activities got underway Friday evening with aSouth Florida clam bake and live entertainment. This event washeld at the Club’s pool and water side tiki bar and gazebo; what awonderful venue!On Saturday spouses were treated to high tea and a vintagefashion show. FCYC Directors, of course, devoted the afternoon toa series of business meetings and lectures. Two important issueswere presented and approved by the assembled Directors. First theslate of officers for 2012 presented by the Nominating Committeewas approved. The new officers, including Commodore-ElectHarry Peret of the Sarasota YC and Vice Commodore-Elect RayStarsman of the Isles YC, will be installed at the March FCYCGeneral Meeting. Second the Council’s operating budget for 2012was approved. The Council enjoys a solid financial position, but itwas noted that revenue from sales of” FCYC Cruising Guides” waslower than anticipated.During the Government Affairs Committee report an issue ofimmediate import for PYC was discussed. The Coast Guard’s newmarine radio network Rescue 21 is now fully operational in the Gulfof Mexico, and rescue centers can now receive instant distresscalls from our DSC-capable VHF marine radios. However 90%of the VHF emergency calls monitored by the Coast Guard do notcontain position data and nearly 60% do not provide identificationdata! For all boaters at PYC, let’s insure that our marine radiosare registered and interfaced with our GPS systems!Saturday’s program concluded with a gourmet dinner and dancingand entertainment. Coral Ridge YC should be congratulated forhosting a great FCYC General Meeting.The next General Meeting will be held in March at the SarasotaYacht Club. Remember all PYC members are welcome andencouraged to attend. For more information telephone Bob at251-990-5908.“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”Preview Property SpecialistCall 850-572-1944peithudson@aol.comEach Office is IndependentlyOwned and OperatedBob RiggsPYC’s New Year’s Eve party startedthe year off rightPage 12 • February ‘12

“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”Preview Property SpecialistCall 850-572-1944peithudson@aol.comEach Office is IndependentlyOwned and Operated2012 Raft-Up & Cruising ScheduleFeb. 25 Lulu’s Marina hosted by Johnny & Ruth SmithMar. 24 Ingram Bayou hosted by Chuck & Peg MinnickApr. 21 Fort McRae hosted by Rusty & Trish BondsMay 9 Isla Mujeres hosted by PYC & SYCMay (TBD) Big Sabine hosted by Bob HolmesJun. 9 Pirate’s Cove hosted by John & Melissa MyronJul. 14 Little Sabine hosted by Randy Ray &(Blue Angels) Kim HamiltonAug. 18 The Wharf hosted by Bob Riggs & John McGillSep. 1 Panama City / hosted by Jim & Linda OylerBay PointOct. 6 Barber’s Marina hosted by Mike Beard,(Lost Bay)Julie Denton, & Ron BrayOct. 27 Little Sabine hosted by Rusty & Trish Bonds(Halloween)Nov. 3 Fort McRae hosted by Commodore Jere &(Blue Angels) Karen AllenDec. 8 Progressive hosted by Jim & Linda OylerMarina PartyDec. 15 Lighted Boat Parade hosted by Jim & Linda OylerMembers mingle and make friendson Friday nightsSTAff NOTESStephen Suchy, General ManagerRegata al Sol XXVIIMEXICO NIGHT KICK-OFF PARTYFriday, March 2 ndJoin us for Mexican Buffet, Cervezas,Margaritas & Live Music!$25 per person-Reservations Required-February ‘12 • Page 13

LIC #EC0003127STAff NOTESStephen Suchy, General ManagerINDUSTRIAL • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIALCONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE(850) 438-1555 • FAX: (850) 438-0017P.O. BOX 9625PENSACOLA, FL 325132405 WEST HERMAN STREETPENSACOLA, FL 32505MICHAEL McLEMOREPRESIDENTFRIDAY NIGHT WINNERSAll Friday Night winners need to checkin with the volunteers at the Ticket Table.12-30-11 No Drawing1-6-12Jackpot:Wine:Dinner:Split Ticket:$200 Andrew McMillan – NPCarole BarnettAndres Candela$146 Randy RayADVERTISE IN THE JIB SHEETSpace Available • GREAT RATES“Promoting Ad Sizes the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”Business card¼ page½ page1 ¼ x 3 ¾5 x 3 ¾5 x 7 ½Full page 7 ½ x 10Contact the PYC office at 433-8804receptionist@pyc.gccoxmail.com1-13-12Jackpot:Wine:Dinner:Split Ticket:1-20-12Jackpot:Wine:Dinner:Split Ticket:PYC CAPDEVIELLE TEAMOrganizational MeetingThursday, Feb. 9 th at 6PM$225 Kirby Smith – NPCharles NearnMary Stitt$107 Conrad Hamilton$250 Jim Oyler – PMelissa MyranAnne Pleune$97 Randy RayPreview Property SpecialistCall 850-572-1944peithudson@aol.comIf you are interested learning more about Capdevielle sailing andgetting information on the 2012 Capdevielle sailingschedule please join us!If you can not attend but are interested in participating you canEach Office is IndependentlyOwned and Operatedcontact Adam Sammis @ asammis@gmail.com.Page 14 • February ‘12

Call 850-572-1944peithudson@aol.comEach Office is IndependentlyOwned and OperatedFEBRUARY 2012SUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYSTAff NOTESFRIDAYSATURDAYBRUNCH 11AM - 2PMBAR MENU 11AM - 5:30PMHORS D’OEUVRES4 - 6 PMBAR CLOSES 6:30PMCLUB CLOSEDLUNCH 11 AM - 2 PMDINNER 5:30 - 8:30 PMHAPPY HOUR 4 - 7 PMLUNCH 11 AM - 2 PMDINNER 5:30 - 8:30 PMHAPPY HOUR 4 - 7 PM1FIRST WEDNESDAYPROGRAMYOGA 5:30pmPEEL & EAT SHRIMP5 6 7 812 13 14JR. BOARD MTG.VALENTINE’S DAYDINNER19 20 21YOGA 5:30pmPEEL & EAT SHRIMP15PYC BOARD MTG.YOGA 5:30pmPEEL & EAT SHRIMP22LUNCH 11 AM - 2 PMDINNER 5:30 - 8:30 PMHAPPY HOUR 4 - 7 PM2HOSPITALITY MTG.9CAPDEVIELLE ORG.MTG.Food and winedemo16GENERALMEMBERSHIP MTG.LUNCH BUFFET11 AM - 2 PMHAPPY HOUR 5 - 6 PMDINNER 6:00 - 9:00 PMJACKPOT DRAWINGLUNCH 11 AM - 2 PMDINNER 5:30 - 8:30 PMStephen Suchy, General Manager3 4super bowl regatta/intergalactic keelboat racesPRIME RIB10 11PRIME RIB17 18MARDI GRASREGATTAPRIME RIB23 24 25MEMBERSHIP MTG.26 27 28HAM RADIO CLUBYOGA 5:30pmPEEL & EAT SHRIMPYOGA 5:30pm29RAFT UP TOLULU’S MARINEPRIME RIBFLYING TIGERSEAST COASTCHAMPIONSHIPS4 5 6 711 12 13JR. BOARD MTG.PEEL & EAT SHRIMPFIRST WEDNESDAYPROGRAMYOGA 5:30pmPEEL & EAT SHRIMPYOGA 5:30pm14“Promoting the Finest Homes in Northwest Florida”1HOSPITALITY MTG.FACILITIES MTG.FOOD AND WINEDEMO815MARCH 20122MEXICO NIGHT/REGATTAAL SOL KICK OFF PARTYPROSP. MEMBER NIGHTFLYING TIGERS EASTCOAST CHAMPIONSHIPSMAXINE SERIESREGATTApyc cOUNTRYWESTERN NIGHTPRIME RIB39 10PRIME RIB16 17US SAILINGINSTRUCTORTRAINING COURSEPEEL & EAT SHRIMP18 19 20 21PRIME RIB22 23 24US SAILING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSEPreview Property SpecialistPYC BOARD MTG.YOGA 5:30pmRAFT UP TOINGRAM BAYOU25 26 27PEEL & EAT SHRIMP28PRIME RIB29 30 31HAM RADIO CLUBYOGA 5:30pmCRUISING COUPLESREGATTAPEEL & EAT SHRIMPPRIME RIBPYC Bar & Dining Room - 432-7006 • Reservation Line - 433-1382 • Office - 433-8804February ‘12 • Page 15

vaPensacola Yacht ClubP.O. Box 989Pensacola, Florida 32591www.pensacolayachtclub.orgFL AG OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND PYC MANAGEMENTCOMMITTEE WORK HOME CHAIRSWORK HOMECommodore CruisingTIM BURR 516-7212 916-0869 Fleet HospitalityChaplain/FR. JACK GRAY 456-5966 449-5966tburr@gtbs.comHuman Resourcesplato518@cox.netJIM & LINDA OYLER h 932-1737GWEN HERRIN h 438-1843Vice Commodore/ jnlagain@gmail.com SAM FOREMAN 470-8022 470-0869talkingwen@cox.net Conrad Hamilton 934-6625Facilities/EPA/Community Relationssamannasea@aol.comconwadham@aol.comRear Commodore/ SCOTT HARRELL Cell 910-0833 932-0501Membership Endowment Fund lscottharrell@bellsouth.netChair P/C SAM FOREMAN c 748-0498Fleet CaptainALAN McMILLANpanamasam@att.net mcalan@cox.netSecretar y/Bylaws/GYA BERNIE KNIGHT 516-6218 995-1452Offshore Repbak37bav@msn.comFacebook/HospitalityTreasurer/Finance JEAN FLEEGE DAN SMITHSON c 221-1211 457-7815jfleege@aol.com capdan@cox.netMarina & Dry Storage/ JERE ALLEN Cell 529-0927 916-4480Storm FCYC Preparedness jereallen@mchsi. comFCYC BOB Rep RIGGS TONY . COLE Cell c 251-753-4026384-9360 434-8855vhriggs@bellsouth.netTonycole4@cox.netFleet CounselJOHN MERTING w 916-9645WORKHOMEFleet SurgeonCruising P/C ROGER MORASKI, JIM & LINDA MD OYLER h 969-1995932-1737topgunu20@aol.com joyler4250@aol.comCapdevielle Team/HUNTER RIDDLE Cell 380-3531GYA One Designloft@schurrsails.comEndowment Grill Room Fund FlowersJOHN SHAFFERROBERT LEIDNERLIBBA DENNIS j_shaffer@ml.com h 433-3503 riedner1@cox.netFCYC Alternate Past Commodore John Matthews Cell 516-1580GYA Multihulljohnmatthews@cox.netCruising CHARLIE HARP DON WATSON c 206-8378Fleet C ounselJOHN MERTING916-9645Fleet GYA Surgeon One Design/Capdevielle ROGER MORASKI, Team MDDOUG SANSOM topgunu20@aol.comGYA ADAM Coordinator SAMMIS CHIP MacMILLAN c 529-1857asammis@gmail.comGYA Multihull BERT RICE 932-2093Bert.rice2010@yahoo.comHeritage Historian/Heritage Committee CommitteeCHUCK SMITH, MD 455-1854DAVE HOFFMAN c 529-2939Historian DAVE HOFFMAN 529-2939dave.antares@gmail.comdave.hoffman@taminco.comCOMMITTEE CHAIRSJuniors/Sea Human Scouts Resources ED HELMS Cell 377-3213 477-3956Ehelms7477@yahoo.comRANDY RAY c 748-9760Entertainment randalray@me.com SHARON PETTIT 377-9841 515-1110sharonpettit@msn.comCommodore Emeritus STEPHEN SOLICELong Long Range Range Planning Planning so42son@aol.com Cell 380-8268 432-6197General P/C Manager TIM BURR STEPHEN c 516-7212 SUCHY h 916-0869433-8804tburr@gjtbs.com Stephen@pyc.gccoxmail.comOffice Manager DION BOATMAN 433-8804dion@pyc.gccoxmail.comMember SeminarsAccounts Payable/JENNIFER LANGHAM433-8804Webmaster LINDA WHITMAN Jennifer@pyc.gccoxmail.com c 572-2956lindaw@cox.netEvent Coordinator/LESLIE HOWELL433-1382Reservationsleslie@pyc.gccoxmail.comPhoto CoordinatorANN PLEUNE h 470-0325apleuneus@aol.comWORKHOMEHospitality GWEN HERRIN 438-1843talkingwen@cox.netHospitality/ PublicityJEAN FLEEGE Cell 221-1211Jib JULIE Sheet Editor B. CONNERLEY jfleege@aol.comJib Sheet Mailing jjjbean@aol.com LESLIE YOUDc 293-4031h 932-5958 934-0471CHARLIE & PHYLLIS NEARN 456-3653Junior SailingBRUCE PARTINGTONRace Committee b-partington@cox.netBOB SUTTON c 662-397-9285Member Seminars BOB DAWKINS 429-7214rrsutton01@cox.net h 850-466-2929rdawkinsphdmph@bellsouth.netPublicity/Photography JULIE B. CONNERLEY Cell 293-4031Race Trophy Committee Committee BETSY MORASKI 969-1995NEIL MCMILLAN topgunu20@aol.com h 433-1981Risk Management somcmillan@juno.comLINDA WHITMAN 477-8060lwhitman@whitmanandwhitman.comSea Scout Ship #411 SKIPPER ERIC FRITZCell 554-4515USCG Liaison ericfritz@mchsi.netBOB FLEEGE c 291-8528USCG LiaisonBOB FLEEGECell 291-8528bobpyc1776@aol.combobpyc1776@aol.com916-0479