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Annual Health
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Friday, February 20th
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Friday, February 27th - Sunday, March 1st
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Commodore
COMMENTS FROM YOUR
I can honestly say that my first month as
Commodore of The Florida Yacht Club
has truly been a pleasure and a privilege.
Having a fantastic staff and a dedicated
Board of Governors makes my job more fun
than work.
The Change of Command was fantastic.
Everyone enjoyed the delicious food,
fun, entertainment and camaraderie. To
everyone who attended, thank you! If you
did not, please plan on attending next year.
This event really showcases our food, facility
and friendships, the essence of The Florida
Yacht Club.
Most of the Committees have begun to meet
to plan their activities for this year. Please
consider joining one of our Committees
as these are the “heartbeat” of The Florida
Yacht Club. They are fun, rewarding and the
best place to meet new Members. Please get
involved.
The Big Plan construction is now in full
swing. We are excited about the final
result but please understand that while
construction is in progress, The Florida
Yacht Club will be somewhat of a mess.
In February, we have some great Club events
that everyone should make every effort to
attend. See the Events Page for a complete
list. Get involved and participate in these
great functions!
The Club’s major focus in 2015 is to
continue to deliver value to all of our Club’s
Members. In 2015, the Board of Governors
and the Club’s Management Team will work
hard to add new Members. We need your
help in order to be successful! Please bring
your friends and neighbors to our Club.
Show them that we are a Club full of warm
and friendly people with a great facility
and staff. We have only limited remaining
Memberships available, get your friends to
join now before we have a waiting list and
have to say “sorry, you will have to wait.” We
have a great Club but we need additional
Members to continue to improve our facility
and deliver value.
Please come and experience your fantastic
Club! We truly appreciate your patronage
and support. We cannot complete our
mission without you so we are counting on
each Member to help us increase the value
of being a Member of The Florida Yacht
Club!
Come have fun!
F
J. PalmerCommodore
Clarkson
Comments from your General Manager
It is my pleasure to share with you just a sampling of our initiatives for 2015:
JONAS Accounting System: Enabling us to be more accurate and timely with billing and
collecting data to enhance your FYC experience.
Dining: The Backhouse Supper Club- For those that enjoy a fine dining experience. The
FYC Sunday Buffet has been revamped to include a Full Buffet along with a Soup & Salad
option and the Build Your Own Blood Mary and Mimosa Station!
The Pool Area: Renovation of the Snack Bar will be turned into
a full service bar area complete with TVs and bar stools,
upgraded menu, waiter and towel service.
Credit Cards: Master and Visa cards are now being
accepted in Pirate’s Den for you and friends if you
choose to charge your food and drinks.
The Big Plan: Phase 1 of The Big Plan is
well underway, layout to the right.
Flag Officers and Board of Governors
Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Secretary Treasurer J. Palmer Clarkson
Russell E. Grooms, Jr.
Matthew W. Tuohy
Wade M. Hampton
Wilson S. Studstill
William W. Allen IV
Margaret E. Barnett
A. Lynn Ellis
G.A. Ralston III
Ryan S. Salem
Stephen J. Shewbrooks
Jeffrey A. Thompson
Timothy W. Volpe
Lawrence K. Weber III
Staff
Carol Edell Sharon Miller
Bailey Rowland Stephen Bechan S. Billy Mayo Wendy West
Pamela Mills
Heather Jarman Louis Ballantyne
Steven Crowder Jodi Weinbecker
Lydia Easterling
Angela Florio
General Manager Controller Director of Membership & Marketing
Executive Chef Clubhouse Manager
Bar Manager
Catering & Events Director
Catering & Events Manager
Tennis Director
Building & Grounds/Fleet Director
Sailing Director
Health & Fitness Director
Accounting Manager
Contact Information
FYC Front Office: Fax: Tennis Pro Shop: Fleet Center: Fitness Center:
Massage: Facials:
(904) 387-1653
(904) 389-9993
(904) 389-4281
(904) 387-1653 Ext. 414
(904) 387-1653 Ext. 413
(904) 228-8127
(904) 434-7524
Front Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday & Monday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed
Pirate’s Den Restaurant Hours
Tuesday
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
MondayClosed
Pirate’s Den Bar Hours
Tuesday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
11:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
MondayClosed
FYC Tennis Pro Shop Hours
Tuesday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Fitness Center Hours
Monday - Sunday
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
& 3:00 - 7:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed
4:00 am - 10:00 pm
Variety of Activities: Things like
Jr. Networking events,
Adult Sailing and more!
Carol Edell
General Manager, CCM
For more information on our events,
check out our pages online!
Membership
Dear Members,
All of the activity taking place around the Club is really terrific to see
and we believe that this is a good indication of the success we will have in 2015!
Last year was an exceptional year for the Club with increased utilization, encouraging
financials and the furthering of our exciting The Big Plan. We have several important objectives but continuing to grow our Membership
remains one of our top priorities.
With this in mind, please review the following initiatives:
1. Introductory Program: A perfect way to engage prospective Members and introduce them into the Club while they are considering. Membership. The Introductory Program is similar to our Summer Program but is available throughout the entire year for any three consecutive months.
2. 2015 Commodores Council: For those who sponsor two or more new Members (at least one Resident), their name will be placed on the prestigious Commodores Council plaque.
3. Reinstatement Amnesty: With all of the positive things taking place, we plan to receive a number of requests for reinstatements from past Members. Following a good response from last year, the Reinstatement Amnesty is available this year from March 1st - May 31st.
We are confident that these proactive programs will provide the platform we need to aid in Membership growth. Please contact our
Membership Director, Bailey Rowland, or any Member of the Board of Governors for additional information. Thank you in advance for
your interest in these initiatives as well as the consideration of your friends and associates who will benefit from them being a part of our
great Club.
Carol
Edell
General Manager, CCM
Stephen
Shewbrooks
Membership Committee
Chairman
All about the
Introductory Program:
The Sponsor then receives a second F&B Credit
For the initial 12 months of Membership the new Member will receive a
Monthly F&B Credit to be used in the month received
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Note: * If an Associate or Junior reaches the next higher age level during their initial 12 months, the
monthly F&B credit continues at the higher level.
Prospects approved for Membership in the above categories who do not wish to participate in
the Introductory Program will receive the same Monthly F & B Credits. Sponsors of the above
new Member categories will also receive F & B Credits of $400 for new Residents and $200 for
all other categories. The Introductory Program advantage is that it enables the Prospect to begin
using the Club faster as well as try the Club prior to paying their Initiation Fee.
Please contact Membership Director Bailey Rowland at (904) 387-1653 Ext. 408 or
[email protected] with any questions or for more information.
General Manager Ken
Nythus welcomes
you to the Bradenton
Yacht Club! The
Bradenton Yacht Club
offers elegant as well
as casual dining in
its spacious Formal
Dining Room and
adjacent Burgee Room as well as a full bar
that overlooks the scenic Manatee River.
There is also an additional Members
Room and Commodores Room that are
perfect for meetings or small parties.
The club has a 52-slip basin and a 185’
Transient Dock with 30 and 50 amp
service for members and FCYC visitors
along Governors Cut which connects
Terra Ceia Bay to the Manatee River. The
heated swimming pool and Tiki Bar are
situated along the Cut as well. Fuel and
pump-out facilities are available along
with a boat launching ramp.
Overnight guests have access to restrooms
with showers, ice, cable television, wifi
connections and morning newspaper.
There are also bicycles to explore Snead
Island and nearby Emerson Point Park.
Two lighted tennis courts are available on
the grounds for members and visitors.
Please call the FYC Front Office if you are
in need of a new Membership Card,
(904) 387-1653.
Fleet & Sailing
This month, our Junior Sailors will attend the Regional USODA
Valentine’s Day Regatta in St. Petersburg, Florida. Our 420 and
Laser sailors will also compete in major regattas this month: the
Club 420 Midwinter Championships in Jensen Beach, Florida
and the Laser Midwinter Championships in Clearwater, Florida.
Congratulations to our team for attending these National Events
and sail fast!
Spring Jr. Race Team practice will start Sunday, March 1st. If
your child is interested in joining our race team in Opti, 420, or
Lasers, please get them signed-up. Registration information will
be on the website or you can email me directly at
[email protected]. Junior “Learn to Sail”
classes will start in March for Optis and 420s. Please email me
for more information.
The FYC Women’s Sailing Group meeting will be held Tuesday,
February 10th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. This month’s topic is
“Cocktails & Code Flags.” We will discuss how Nautical Code
Flags are used in boating and sailboat racing. We will also talk
about how to get involved in sailboat racing, plan our FYC
women’s teams for 2015’s regattas and remove discuss how to
volunteer for Race Committee. No sailing or racing experience is
necessary. I hope you will join this fun group of ladies.
Adult Sailing Seminars start this month! Learn to Sail “Crew
U 101” will be held on Wednesday evenings in February. We’ll
meet on the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The
cost is $100 for FYC Members or $150 per person for Sponsored
Guests. Topics to be covered include: sailing basics, how the boat
works, knots & basic boat tuning, points of sail and sail trim.
Please email me for registration information.
The Annual Orange Peel Thistle Regatta will be held March 20th
- 22nd. We are looking for volunteers to help make this event the
best one yet. Email me at [email protected]
to sign-up and help!
Finally, Summer Sailing Camp registration will open March
5th at this year’s Member Reception and Summer Camp Open
House. Bring a friend and your family to this complimentary
networking and Summer Camp informational event. Come see
all that FYC has to offer your children and grandchildren this
summer. Get your kids registered early as space is limited and
classes will fill up!
Jodi Weinbecker
Sailing Director
Upcoming Fleet Events:
February 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Adult Sailing Seminars
February 10th
Cocktails & Code Flags
February 27th - March 1st Frostbite Cruise
March 5th
Member Reception and
Summer Camp Open House
March 20th - 22nd Orange Peel Regatta
April 25th & 26th Cowford Cup
February is one of my favorite cruising months. The annual Frostbite
Cruise is a Club Tradition for both boaters and those with land yachts.
The event, hosted by Past Commodore Ira, is on his farm overlooking
Black Creek and is an event not to be missed! Boats of all sizes form
a massive chain of lines, anchors and fenders as we attempt to tie as
many boats together as the weather will allow.
Spirits are always high as we gather around a warm fire and enjoy some
other spirits before cooking steaks over the massive Yacht Club grills.
If you return Sunday morning, a feast awaits with a breakfast cookout
that will warm even the coldest of winter mornings. Please join us for
this great Club Tradition!
Progress is slow but steady in the building of our new Fleet Center.
Power is being rerouted and transformers moved as we start building
our new home on the cove. The new facility will give us a great base of
operations to grow our sailing events, youth sailing program and other
boating activities.
We are planning a return to the Bahamas this year. If you are interested
in taking your boat over in June or flying over to meet everyone in the
Abacos, please contact me so I can add you to the list. We had several
boats make the journey last year and it was a beautiful week to enjoy
all of the activities the Bahamas had to offer. Don’t miss this year’s trip!
We have many opportunities to help with our sailing programs as
spring arrives. The Orange Peel Regatta is one of our major regattas
that we will host on March 20th - 22nd. We are always looking
for volunteers to help run these regattas so if you are interested in
volunteering, let me know.
I am very proud of the accomplishments of our Junior Sailing Teams.
Under the direction of Jodi Weinbecker, they have traveled far and
wide these last few months and have many awards for their efforts. A
special thank you to our team parents as well for your efforts in taking
your children to the regattas. You and your children make us proud
when we see the many accomplishments they have made representing
The Florida Yacht Club!
Will Allen
Fleet Captain
Tennis
My Point
The Florida Yacht Club will be hosting a city wide Junior Team
Tennis event on February 28th. If you have a child that is in our
Orange Ball Group or older they are probably eligible to play in
this cool event. For more details regarding this event, please give
the Tennis Pro Shop a call. Due to this event, the courts will be
completely booked on the 28th of February. If you would like to
play, we will do our best to find you a court close by. Thank you
in advance for your understanding as we host this.
I want to congratulate Mark Worsham on being appointed as the
Director of Junior Tennis for the winter/spring program. Mark’s
responsibilities and goals will be to keep the communications
strong and current on all junior activities at the Club and around
Jacksonville as it pertains to the FYC Juniors. Mark will be
communicating through weekly emails, phone calls, Clubster,
Facebook and good old fashion “face to face”. He will be focusing
on building the “team” atmosphere by creating fun team events.
Please let us know if you have any ideas to help us continue to
improve and keep FYC Junior Tennis #1. Go Zone Team! If you
are not receiving email updates and would like to get on the list,
please let us know and we will be happy to add you.
February will begin the USTA league season. We have 12 - 14
USTA teams representing FYC this year. With Working Women’s
and USTA leagues crossing over on play time, our court sheet
will be very busy on Saturdays. Please keep in mind that we are
down one court right now. We will always do our best to find
you a court to play on.
Due to the construction with The Big Plan, the Mixed Doubles
Club Championship has been postponed. This Championship,
the Finals and the Players’ Party will be rescheduled to a date
following the completion of the Tennis Courts.
Thank you in advance for your patience as we are down a court
and will be down to six lighted courts during the construction of
our new courts. The new courts as well as all of the lights should
be completed and ready to play on by March 1st. We will keep
our fingers crossed for that completion date!
Louis Ballantyne
Director of Tennis
Save the Date...
The Miller Electric/Brumos Companies
Steeg Member-Guest Tennis Tournament
Tournament week is April 17th - 19th
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Liza Barnett at
[email protected] for details. This is a great way to support your
Club and have your company recognized.
Upcoming Tennis Events:
February
1st- USTA Adult Team Tennis begins
13th- Valentine’s Sweetheart Mixed Doubles Social
28th- NFPTA Junior Team Tennis
March
10th- Tennis 101 (Free Adult Beginner’s Clinic)
10th- Tennis Committee Meeting
13th- St. Patrick’s Day Social
April
17th - 19th- The Steeg Member-Guest
Retail Moment
We are receiving new apparel every month from
Nike, Fila, Lija, Bolle, Tail, Sofibella and many more!
When you come in, mention one of our new lines
and receive 35% off an item of your choice!
Events
The NEW FYC Sunday Buffet
Sundays | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Pirate’s Den
Sundays at FYC are now better than ever! Choose between the
Full Buffet for $16 or just the Soup & Salad for $9. Burgers,
Club Sandwiches and the Children’s Menu will be available.
Build Your Own Bloody Mary for $9, Build Your Own Bubbly for $5.
Buffet:
Assorted Danishes and Muffins
Smoked Salmon Display
Assorted Cereals and Yogurts
Chef ’s Featured Entrée
Variety of Fresh Fruit
Cheese Grits
Boar’s Head Bacon
Egg Casserole
Azar Original Sausage
Hash Browns
Made-To-Order Omelets & Waffles
Soup & Salad
Children’s Etiquette Class & Dinner
Featuring Kaye Simonetta
Saturday, February 7th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Formal Dining Room | $32 Per Child
Ages 8 - 12 | Limited to 20 Children
Etiquette is knowing and practicing dignified and
charming behavior. Special guest Kaye Simonetta
from Manners For Life will instruct the children
on good manners and social skills which build
self-confidence to navigate
through important life
events. This event is brought
to you by the Youth BOG.
Reservations required.
Wine Club: "The Old and New
Worlds of Spain"
Tuesday, February 10th | 6:00 pm
Ballroom | Reservations Please
$15 Per Person, Complimentary for Wine Club Members
Spain is an “Old World” country making “New World” style wines.
Thanks to the modernization of many Spanish wineries and the desire
to increase their export market, many Spanish wineries have started
making “New World” style wines. We will compare and contrast some
of these “New World”
style wines with some
of their “Old World”
style counterparts.
Nathan Asaro (Certified
Sommelier!) will lead
this tour of old vs.
new as well as discuss
modern winemaking
techniques and
centuries-old farming practices. Nathan spent eight days touring these
vineyards and wineries and he will share his experience and photos.
Valentine’s Dinner
Saturday, February 14th
Reservations Accepted 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Pirate’s Den & Formal Dining Room
$45 Per Person | Reservations Required
À La Carte Dining and To Go orders will not be available
Choice of Appetizer:
Spinach Rockefeller Salad
Soft Boiled Egg, Crispy Shallot, Roasted Tomato Coulis,
Bacon Dressing, Hollandaise Essence
Hearty Oyster Stew
Gulf Oysters, Portabello Mushroom, Smoked Bacon,
Tomato Confit
Escargot Phyllo Cup
Saffron Wilted Leeks, Garden Herbs, Garlic Cream,
Sundried Tomato Oil
Choice of Entrée:
Seared Beef Tenderloin
Ratatouille Risotto, Prosciutto Shiitake Salad, Beurre Rouge,
Cabernet Gastrique
Snapper Étouffée
Bronzed Gulf Snapper, Pecorino Corn Polenta,
Local Shrimp, Haricot Vert, Andouille Trinity Sauce
Choice of Dessert:
Chocolate S’mores Tart
Chocolate Ganache, Toasted Marshmallow,
Graham Cracker Crust, Caramel Sauce
Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
Raspberry Compote, Almond Praline,
Marble Chocolate Stick
Valentine’s Kids Club Party
Saturday, February 14th | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
7:00 pm Dinner | Astor Room | $15 Per Child
Reservations Please
Make it a date night by bringing the kids to the Kids Club
Party and then enjoying a special dinner! Your kids will
have a blast making heart shaped crafts, playing games and
tasting sweet treats, after their dinner of course. Children
who are fully potty-trained through age 10 are welcome to
attend.
All children must be checked in and out. The Parent/
Guardian MUST REMAIN on FYC grounds while their
child is at the Kids Club Party.
Jr. Networking Night
Thursday, February 26th
Happy Hour 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Pirate’s Den Bar
Trivia 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Formal Dining Room
It’s another Trivia Night! Come to the Club to network with new
people and enjoy some Bar Appetizers, drinks and prizes!
2015 FYC Annual Health Fair
Friday, February 20th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Living Room, River Porch and Formal Dining Room
Join us for a fun filled evening of complimentary Health Screenings,
beauty & health advice and raffle drawings! Participate in our
Demonstrations, Fitness Challenges and much more!
Frostbite Cruise
Friday, February 27th - Sunday, March 1st
Ira Farm on Black Creek
Travel by boat or car, bring your dinner and enjoy a wonderful
evening along the banks of Black Creek. Saturday night, the
Club will provide salad, baked potatoes and a large grill for
you to cook your own meat entrée. Chef Stephen will have
steak that you can pre-order from the Yacht Club for this event.
Choose the Filet for $1.75 per ounce, the Ribeye for $1.50 per
ounce or the NY Strip for $1.50 per ounce (24 hour notice
is required). Don’t forget to bring something for the Sunday
morning pot-luck breakfast which is one of the highlights of
the weekend! For directions or more information, call the FYC
Front Office at (904) 387-1653 or visit The Florida Yacht Club
website. A nominal fee applies for each person.
Save the Date: Member Reception
& Summer Camp Open House
Saturday, February 21st | 6:30 pm Reception
7:00 pm Dinner | Tickets required for admission
Call the FYC Front Office for more information,
(904) 387-1653
Enjoy dinner in one of our attractive rooms set for a fine
dining experience. There will be a thirty minute Champagne
welcome reception for socializing and then an amazing
four-course dinner! In order to provide the freshest and most
unique ingredients, the menu items and room location will be
revealed to the ticket holder one week before the event. Along
with this hand-crafted, gourmet meal, Chef will pair some
great wines. If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled
Backhouse Supper Club dates, you may give, sell or auction
your ticket off to a friend or family member.
Tickets are sold as a package only for the quarter. Your Club
account will be charged monthly throughout the quarter.
Thursday, March 5th | 5:30 - 7:00 pm | Ballroom
RSVP (904) 387-1653
Please join us for a Member Reception! Bring a prospective
Member and your family to this event and enjoy complimentary
Wine, Beer and Light Hors d’oeuvres. Mingle with other Members
and FYC Staff as well as sign-up for any of FYC’s Summer Camps.
Plan to stay for our famous Pasta Bar in the Pirate’s Den!
Plan a strees free, rewarding and
memorable event at FYC!
Enjoy the unique experience of
entertaining at your Club.
We guarantee:
• Personalized Service
• Detailed Execution
• Exquisite Food
Contact Pamela or Heather in the
Catering & Events Office
(904) 387-1653
[email protected]
[email protected]
BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST: To better accommodate the entire Membership, Pirate’s Den seating
will now be on a first-come first-serve basis except for Special Club Events.
Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
FEBRUARY
FYC Sunday Buffet 1
Club Closed
11 am - 2 pm
Club Closed
FYC Sunday Buffet 8
11 am - 2 pm
FYC Sunday Buffet 15 Club Closed
11 am - 2 pm
2
3 Famous Fried
Fleet Committee 6 pm Chicken Dinner
Entertainment
Pool and Fitness
Commitee 6:30 pm
Commitee 6 pm
Flexibility Workshop A
Adult Sailing Seminar
10:30 - 11 am
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm
9 Building & Grounds 10Famous Fried
11 am - 2 pm
16
Food & Beverage
Committee 6 pm
17 Famous Fried
24Famous Fried
23
Cuisine
Tennis
Sailing
8:00 AM
Trophies per age group
Technical Tee race shirts for all participants
5
Swag
bags full of goodies 6 Surf and Turf
Fried
Shrimp
Beer and refreshments at finish line
Membership Committee Sunset
Pot O’ Gold
1 mile FUN RUN and Kiddie Dash
6 pm
Game Day Madness
5:30
pm
Runners Village with vendors, food and music
Croquet Committee
Children’s Etiquette
6 pm
Entry Fee:
8K & 5K: $25 Now0Feb.13th  $30 Feb. 14-20th Dinner
 $35 Day&ofClass
Race
6 pm
7
1 mile Fun Run: $12 Now-Race Day
Fried Shrimp
12
13
14
Use Code FYC15 for a $5 discount on registration
Game Day Madness
Valentine’s Dinner
Valentine’s Sweetheart 6 pm
Mixed Doubles Social Valentine’s Kids
Club Party 6 pm
Sunset Pot O’ Gold
5:30 pm
To register: Visit 1st Place Sports or online at
www.1stplacesports.com/riverday8k.html
Lotsa’ Pasta Bar
18
Fried Shrimp
19 Sunset Pot O’ Gold
5:30 pm
20 Surf and Turf
21
27 Surf and Turf
28
Game Day Madness
Backhouse Supper
Club 6:30 pm
Women and Young
Ladies’ Safety & Self
Defense Course 10 am
Moonlight & Moonshine
6 - 8 pm
2015 FYC Annual
Health Fair 6 - 8 pm
25 Lotsa’ Pasta Bar
Chicken Dinner
Spring Membership
Meeting
Adult Sailing Seminar
6:30 - 8:30 pm
To register,
visit 1stmedals
Placefor
Sports
or5K
go online at
Finisher
8K and
www.1stplacesports.com/riverday8K.html
Lotsa’ Pasta Bar
11
Chicken Dinner
Board of Governors
6 pm
Adult Sailing Seminar
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday
February 21
Committee 6 pm
Chicken Dinner
Cocktails & Code Flags Finance Committee
6 pm
7 - 9 pm
Adult Sailing Seminar
Wine Club 6 pm
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm
Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm
Events
4 Lotsa’ Pasta Bar
Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm
Club Closed
FYC Sunday Buffet 22
Friday
Fried Shrimp
26
Jr. Networking Night
Happy Hour 5 pm
Trivia 7 pm
Wellness
Sunset Pot O’ Gold
5:30 pm
Frostbite Cruise
through March 1st
Committee
Game Day Madness
Junior Team Tennis
Event
Bar
Tear along per foration
Sunday
Cuisine Scene
Happy Valentine’s day! This night is usually the highlight of
February except for maybe the Super Bowl and the Daytona
500. This year we are doing something a little different from the
norm on Valentine’s. I have created a special menu that will be
the only menu available (the menu is on the Events Page) on
Saturday the 14th. It has been awhile since it fell on Saturday
so make reservations now and guarantee a special meal for that
special someone.
Another one of the many things to look forward to this month
is the FYC Sunday Buffet. We have decided that in order to
better serve the Membership, we are going to enhance the
buffet with some new additions like Smoked Salmon, Cereals,
Yogurts and a Special Entrée that will change from week to
week. There will be a small price increase but this will still be
the best value in town.
The next Chef ’s Dinner Series will be on March 26th in the
Astor Room. I think this concept has been a tremendous
success thanks to the support of the Membership. It’s a great
chance to take advantage of learning new cooking techniques. I
will answer any questions the best I can and hopefully everyone
walks away having learned something about cooking. Look for
the menu in next month’s NewsWaves.
As for the Club traditions, we are having the Frostbite Cruise
at Ira’s Farm on Black Creek which is always a great time. We
will supply the attendees with a full salad and baked potato bar.
The Members are responsible for supplying their own entrée.
The entrée of choice is usually steak. Like last year, I will be
cutting the steaks by the ounce. See the Events Pages for pricing
and pick-up information. You reserve your steak and I will cut
it and vacuum seal it for you to take to the Cruise for dinner
Saturday night. Why go to the grocery store when you can have
FYC quality food?
Credit Cards are now
being accepted in the
Pirate’s Den!
Chef Stephen Bechan
Executive Chef
*NOW QUARTERLY*
COMMITMENT
Backhouse
Supper Club
b Tickets are available for purchase through the FYC Front Office.
Tickets are sold as a package ONLY for the quarter.
b The cost per ticket, per month is $120. Your Club account will be
charged monthly throughout the quarter (three months).
Cuisine
How Good Was the 2014 Vintage?
A vintage wine is one made from grapes that were all, or
primarily (varies by region but typically at least 85%), grown and
harvested in a single specified year. Vintage is the year in which
the grapes were harvested. The importance of vintage, however, is
both varied and disputed. In wine produced on the colder limits
of wine production (Burgundy for example), vintage is often
very important, because some seasons will be much warmer and
produce riper grapes and better wine. On the other hand, a poor
growing season can lead to grapes low in sugar, which lowers the
quality of the resulting wine. In many wine regions, especially
in the New World, growing seasons are much more uniform.
In dry regions, the systematic and controlled use of irrigation
also contributes to uniform vintages. However, such wines are
regularly labeled by vintage because of consumer demand. Wines
of superior vintages from prestigious producers and regions will
often command much higher prices than those from average
vintages. This is especially the case if wines are likely to improve
further with some age in the bottle.
For the men and women who make wine, perhaps no word is
more packed with nervous anticipation than “harvest.” After
months of spending time, sweat and money in their vineyards,
it’s the moment to see what nature delivered. For California, 2014
brought another year of record-breaking drought. For America’s
East Coast, winter brought a deep freeze. For much of Western
Europe, 2014 was unpredictable, with sun, clouds and plenty of
hail in some unfortunate spots.
Napa Valley vintners are celebrating another early and excellent
quality year. In spite of the drought and the South Napa
earthquake, vintners are using words like “quality,” “depth of
flavor” and “excellent” to describe their expectations for the
vintage. Many are also noting “perfect weather,” “abundant crop”
and “good fortune” among the blessings they are counting in a
season where Mother Nature threw a curveball. In Washington
and Oregon, sunshine was abundant and harvest came early.
French winemakers report a challenging but ultimately
rewarding year. From Bordeaux to Champagne, spring was warm
and sunny. But summer brought cloudy wet days to much of the
country, requiring countless hours in the vineyards. Just in time,
September brought sun.
So, the answer to how good a year was 2014, varies by region, but
in general, it was quite a good year after all!
The Wine Club meets for a tasting class the SECOND Tuesday of
each month. Make a reservation to try it out by calling the FYC
Front Office (904) 387-1653. If you have questions, send me an
email at [email protected].
SteveWineShewbrooks
Club Chairman
Wellness
February Group Exercise Schedule
Class
Time
Location
Mondays
Power Walking Group
TRX Advanced
River Queens Line Dancing
Yoga
TRX
9:00 - 9:45 am
9:00 - 9:45 am
9:45 - 10:30 am
5:30 - 6:30 pm
6:30 - 7:00 pm
Fitness Center
Fleet Center
TBD
Fleet Center
Fleet Center
Tuesdays
TRX
River Queens Stretch & Strength
TRX
TRX Advanced
8:30 - 9:00 am
9:45 - 10:30 am
9:50 - 10:20 am
5:00 - 5:30 pm
Fleet Center
Upstairs in the Clubhouse
Fleet Center
Fleet Center
Power Walking Group
TRX
River Queens Chair Aerobics
Yoga
TRX
9:00 - 9:45 am
9:00 - 9:30 am
9:45 - 10:30 am
5:30 - 6:30 pm
6:00 - 6:30 pm
Fitness Center
Fleet Center
Upstairs in the Clubhouse
Upstairs in the Clubhouse
Fleet Center
TRX
8:30 - 9:00 am
Fleet Center
River Queens Chair Yoga & Balance
9:45 - 10:30 am
Upstairs in the Clubhouse
TRX Core on the Courts
TRX Advanced
10:30 - 11:00 am
5:00 - 5:30 pm
Tennis Courts
Fleet Center
Power Walking Group
TRX Core on the Courts
9:00 - 9:45 am
10:30 - 11:00 am
Fitness Center
Tennis Courts
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Join Groups to receive
updates on the things
you’re interested in.
Clubster Fitness Groups:
Ballet
TRX Group
Boot Camp
Aqua Fitness
Group Exercise
River Queens
Swim Lessons
Walking Group
Health and Wellness
Group Exercise Rates:
River Queens: $45 Per Month, $15 Per Class
TRX: $50 Per Month, $15 Per Class
Walking Group: Complimentary
Yoga: $45 Per Month, $15 Per Class
Men and Women’s
Fitness Lockers
Now available to rent!
The Rental Fee is $100 per year. Please see Sarah Lopez
at the FYC Front Office to choose your locker.
Women and Young Ladies’
Safety & Self Defense Course
Flexibility Workshop A
Tuesdays, February 3rd - 24th | 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Tennis Courts (or in the Fleet Center in the case
of inclement weather) | $15 Per Class
Workshop B will be Tuesdays, March 3rd - 31st
Improve your performance, speed up your recovery time and
reduce injuries. You will learn static, dynamic and PNF stretches,
stretches specific for improving your tennis skills as well as overall
flexibility to reduce low back pain.
Saturday, February 21st | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Astor Room | $45 Per Member | $50 Per Guests
Ages 15 and Up
The course is designed for the average woman or teen girl. The
tactics are easy to learn, easy to remember and easy to employ in
the stress of a violent encounter. We have partnered with Paradigm
Tactical Training Group for this course. These guys are law
enforcement officers with many years of experience.
The basics of this system include:
• Situational Awareness
• Preventive Measures
• Risk Reduction
• Legal Issues
• Alternative Weapons
• Empty Hand Fighting Techniques and Avoidance Information
Massage and Facial
Information
Massage Therapist
Karolyn Cantin
(904) 228-8127
Esthetician
Gina Bradley
(904) 434-7524
Massage and Facial
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In Memoriam
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Meet the FYC Team: Fleet & Sailing
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New FYC Arrival
Please send us your new baby’s picture, name
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[email protected].
Pictured from left to right:
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and Jodi Weinbecker. These people maintain the functionality
and safety of the docks, coordinate Regattas at FYC, conduct
Sailing Lessons and so much more!