MIYC December 2019

MIYC December 2019

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December 2019 Volume 19:12

MI YC Ex t ended Cru i s e r s ù Ad v en t ur e s i n Ke y We s t and Ma r a t hon By Kelley Wentworth

On November 1st, 45 MIYC Members departed for a fun-filled week in the Florida Keys. Mother nature cooperated quite nicely for our flotilla of boats. The majority of cruisers set off to Key West together around 8:30 after doing a sunrise photo shoot near Big Marco Pass. Many of the captains invited land cruisers to join them for the ride. Most of the boaters stayed on their vessels in the marinas while ride-alongs and land cruisers checked into nearby hotels. The Flotilla was led by Captain Jim Marr. Many thanks to the Randalls, Rosenbergs, Wallens and Everitts for volunteering their beautiful yachts for us to gather together to share nibbles, docktails and a lot of laughs before heading off to dinner together! We were all eager to help our two birthday girls, Joan Gorman and Ellie Everitt celebrate their special day. (Continued on next page)

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The Key West days were packed with a lot of options along with ever popular shopping choice. Many of us took part in an exclusive rum distillery tour and tasting, lost treasure escape room challenge, a private cigar factory tour where many Members rolled their own cigars, an after dinner comedy show poking fun at yacht clubbers and successful fishing trips on the Morrison’s boat where the day’s catch was eagerly sampled as an appetizer by many lucky Members. After a fun-packed and busy 3 days in Key West we set our course for Marathon to relax for a few days. Peggy Frazier led an aquafit class, others relaxed by the pool playing Mah-Jongg and sipping cocktails. Several members found new treasures on their shopping adventures. All hands were on deck where we dined together each night and shared many wonderful stories. This wonderful trip included new friends, old friends, lots of laughs, and good times where many wonderful memories were created! Our Club has a very active cruise schedule open to all Full and Equity Members. Please join us for all the fun!

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MIYC Day Cruise Aboard the Dolphin Explorer

Photo by Ann Boyce

By Peggy Frazier Over 40 MIYC Members set sail with the Dolphin Explorer on November 13 - a new and fascinating adventure. After a yummy luncheon the attendees were picked up right at the Yacht Club for an afternoon of dolphin delights! The Dolphin Explorer is a 47-ft. catamaran powered by two 300 HP outboards capable of carrying up to 49 passengers. Because of its design, it is perfect for both navigating the water of the Gulf and the backwater estuaries of the area. The goals and objectives of the 10,000 Island Dolphin Survey team are to track and monitor the social behavior, movement, genealogy and habits of the bottlenose dolphin population in the waters surrounding Marco Island. We got to know some of our area dolphins - their names and who their relatives are as we cruised the waters of Marco Island. The dolphins are recognized by their dorsal fins which serve as their fingerprint. The Moms and the babies were so much fun to watch. Kent and Michael gave us great commentary and information about the bird population and our magical sea shells and presented us with photos of our dolphins. We all agreed that this is a day cruise that should be repeated!

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Deck the Halls! Tuesday, December 3 rd Help us make the Club even more beautiful! It’s time to get ready for the Holidays.

Ugly Sweater Happy Hour Friday, December 6 th 5:30PM Prizes to be awarded during happy hour for two categories: the Ugliest and most Creative Men’s and Women’s sweaters.

Stay for Dinner! Reservations - 239-394-0199

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Exciting Boater's Night! Thursday, December 5th Hear hair-raising first hand stories about the "Mac Race," the longest annual fresh water sailboat race in the world! Dear MIYC Members, More than 350 sailboats leave Chicago each July to race 333 miles to Mackinac Island, and 26 times Commodore Jeff Comeaux has been among them. He has experienced everything from the boredom of being caught in the doldrums to the sheer terror of surfing down enormous waves during a ferocious thunderstorm in the dead of night when every lightning flash reveals how close you are to colliding with another boat. Doing the Mac race is an experience you don't forget! Last year, sailors traveled to Chicago from 621 different cities, 38 states and 12 countries to participate in the race that's a Bucket List event for many an America's Cup winner. At Boater's Night, Jeff will share photos, video clips and tales of his experience with this storied

race. We hope to see you there! Geoff Walker - Rear Commodore

Menu 1 st Course Butternut Squash Bisque 2 nd Course – Entrée

Stuffed “Berkshire” Pork Chop Fontina Cheese and Proscuitto, Scalloped Potato and Brocolinni Dessert Coconut Cream Pie with Caramel and Chocolate Crispers $29 ++

Make your reservation now Please - Chef requests all reservations be called in no later than the Sunday before so he can order the correct amount of food. Call 239-394-0199 x301 to make your Boater's Night reservation!

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MIYC Members’ Holiday Party Supporting

Saturday, December 7 th 6PM Kick-off December with a special Holiday Party. The evening will start with cocktails from 6-7 p.m. There will be a visit from Santa Claus and then Alan and Linda Sandlin will perform and lead a sing-a-long followed by dessert. Song sheets will be distributed. Be sure to bring your unwrapped toys for “Toys for Tots”. For Reservations call 239-394-0199 Ext. 301 Dock Party - Sta-cation with MIMA December 8 th

Join your friends on the MIMA Docks to celebrate the Season Potluck Dinner at MIMA to follow! [email protected] 906 227 7625

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Golf, Anyone? Thursday, December 12 th

Contact Alice Jobe at 239-248-7640 or email: [email protected] Deadline to sign up: Noon on Wed., Nov. 4 th - Hibiscus GC $29 Dec t

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Let’s Eliminate the Cost of Paper Statements in the Mail! Postage, paper, envelopes, administrative time—it all adds up! Many MIYC Members receive their MIYC monthly statement both by email and through the mail. We ask that all Members who have email accounts consider dropping the paper mailing to help the Club save time and money! If you still receive a paper statement, please contact Carlota Sanchez, MIYC Accounting, at 239-394-0199 Ext. 306 or [email protected] and tell her you no longer need your statement in the mail. Then when you receive your next email statement, you can either print your statement for your file

and pay by check in the mail (preferred) or go online and pay by credit card. Thank you for playing a part in reducing the overhead of running our Club.

Evening Colors Friday, December 13 th 5:30pm

This is the perfect evening to bring guests to the Club, so they can see what a special place MIYC is and also meet some of our Members.

Please plan to arrive at the Burgee Bar by 5:15PM

Plan on staying for dinner! Reservations - 239-394-0199

Some of our Veterans at the Veterans Day ceremony

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3 2 n d A n n u a l C h r i s t m a s I s l a n d S t y l e B o a t P a r a d e Saturday, December 21 st Cocktails - 5PM Ma r c o I s l a n d S t r e e t P a r a d e Saturday, December 14 th Watch the Parade and our MIYC Youth Sailing Program float, then come back to the Club for drinks and light fare. Reservations - 239-394-0199 This has always been an amazing boating event for the community and since it is so close to the holiday this year the turnout will be huge. Please consider joining in to make this a memorable event by decorating your yacht! Here are the categories for 2019: Most Entertaining, Most Creative, Best Holiday Spirit, and Best-In-Parade . Just let us know you are on deck and we will facilitate the paperwork and arrange for dockage if needed. Please note that your attendance is requested at the Captain’s meeting which will be December 19 th in the City Hall building at 6 pm. There are lots of additional opportunities to showcase your decorated yacht at the Dock Party and the Isle of Capri Boat parade on December 14 th ♥ Pete & Peggy Frazier - Fleet Captains Power Dinner 906 227 7625 [email protected] Reservations - 239-394-0199

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Enjoy a Beautiful Sunset Cruise Wednesday, December 18th Cocktails - 5pm Dinner - 6pm Enjoy a beautiful Sunset Cruise with your friends from the Club. Enjoy a wonderful dinner before heading out for Sunset! No boat? Our boating Members love to share! Participating Members will meet in the Burgee Bar for cocktails and dinner, then head out for a cruise in the Gulf, viewing a great sunset and with any luck, a “Green Flash”. Open to Equity and Full Members To learn more, contact: Ray Rosenberg - Vice Commodore [email protected] Reservations for dinner - 239-394-0199

Ray Rosenberg Vice Commodore

Please, remember to introduce yourself to new Members. Trial Members have red name badges and MIMA Burgee Members have blue name badges. Make them feel Welcome!

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MIYC Christmas Eve Dinner S u n d a y , D e c emb e r 2 4 t h Bring your family and join your friends for a lovely Christmas Eve Dinner. Chef Bob and his Staff are pulling out all the stops for this one.The Club is beautifully decorated and the Christmas Spirit is everywhere. Make your reservations early. This event will fill quickly. Watch for Menu Eblasts. 239-394-0199

New Year's Eve Bash December 31st! Early Seating: Dinner Only Late Seating: Dinner and Dancing! 239-394-0199 x301 or email us to make your reservation

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Noon Bridge

If you are like me, you remember learning to play bridge in college and then there was the “social” bridge at night or on a lucky day when you could get time off from your busy schedule. Then came an even busier time in my life with work, so many kid’s activities, and bridge went by the wayside. Well, it is time to get back in the swing of it. If you play bridge, have ever played bridge, or even want to learn how to play bridge, MIYC is the place to do it. We have a very lively group of “social” bridge players. New Members are most welcome! There is no pressure to remember everything about the game and there are willing teachers to help you remember and learn. We play every Wednesday at noon if there are at least four of us available to play. Chef Bob serves us an amazing “surprise” lunch before we begin play. Call or e-mail me at: 239-389-0825 [email protected]

Mah Jongg anyone? Thursdays - 1PM

Whether you're a newbie or an experienced player, you are welcome to join our new Mah Jongg group! We're kicking off this Thursday, starting with lunch at the Club at noon, and playing right after. (You can come for both lunch and play, or just to play.) RSVP now , if you'd like to play Mah Jongg. Let Karena know if you're available to play this Thursday or if you'd just like to be put on the email list for future play. Contact Karena: Voice or text @ 239-771-0888 email [email protected]

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Commodore’s Ball

Commodore Jeff Comeaux and

Incoming Commodore Ray Rosenberg Request the pleasure of your presence at the Commodore’s Ball on January 18 th , 2020

Black Tie Optional - Jackets Required Details to follow

RSVP 239-394-0199

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MIYC Presentation & Blessing of the Fleet Saturday, February 15th Come to the Club for a fun and festive ceremony! Sign up your boat or just come to watch!

The Fleet will assemble at 10am Parade past the Yacht Club at 11am Lunch to follow - Please Reserve Early! 239 394 019 Music by Steve Reynolds Drinks and cocktails at the Burgee Bar Buffet Lunch Register your boat to participate Roy Hershberger, [email protected] (239 269 3063)

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Marco Island Yacht Club 2020 Season

• 3 rd Deck the Halls • 5 th Boater’s Night • 6 th Ugly Holiday Sweater Fashion Show • 7 th Members Holiday Party Supporting Toys for Tots • 8 th Dock Party Stay-cation w/ MIMA • 11 th Couple’s Bridge • 12 th Fishing Club • 12 th Twilight Golf • 13 th Evening Colors • 14 th Marco Island Street Parade

• 15 th Grande Brunch • 18 th Sunset Cruise • 21 st Boat Parade

• 24 th Christmas Eve Dinner • 31 st New Year’s Eve Dinner • 31 st New Year’s Eve Party

Weekly Activities Some dates and activities may change as planning continues .

• Burgee Bar Opens Wed-Sat Noon -8:00 pm Jan 11 – Apr 25; Saturdays through May • Yoga - Wednesdays: 9:30am • Noon Bridge – Wednesdays: 12:00 noon • Ladies’ Canasta – Thursdays: 9:30 am

• Mah Jong – Thursdays: Noon • Men’s Golf – Fridays: 9:00 am • Water Aerobics – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 10 am • Happy Hour Fridays: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

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• 4 th Boater’s Night • 5 th Twilight Golf • 8 th Grande Brunch • 9 th Day Cruise – Paradise Found • 11 th Wine & Dine – Jackets Required • 13 th – 15 th FCYC Isles Yacht Club • 13 th St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour • 12 th -19 th Extended Cruise Bahamas Exumas • 14 th Concert Under the Stars

• 2 nd White Elephant • 4 th Wine & Dine Jackets Required • 6 th De-decorating • 7 th Theater Group Hamilton • 7 th -9 th Extended Cruise Naples SY&C • 9 th Day Cruise Naples Sailing & Yacht Club • 10 th -12 th FCYC Tampa Yacht & CC • 11 h Burgee Bar Opens Happy Hour & Buffet 5p Evening Karaoke at the Burgee Bar 6:30p-9:30p • 15 th Boater’s Night • 16 th Fishing Club • 16 th Twilight Golf • 18 th Commodore’s Ball with Colors • 22 nd Sunset Cruise • 25 th – 26 th Member Art Show • 26 th Grande Brunch

• 2 nd Super Bowl Party • 4 th Theater Group Hello Dolly • 5 th Boater’s Night • 6 th MRM – MIMA Happy Hour – Bring a potential member • 7 th Evening Colors • 9 th Grande Brunch • 10 th Day Cruise to Naples Hyatt (Social Members Welcome!) • 13 th Twilight Golf • 13 th -17 th Miami Boat Show • 14 th Valentine’s Dinner Dance – Jackets Required (Cocktail Hour-No Happy Hour) • 15 th Blessing of the Fleet, Lunch • 18 th -21 st Extended Cruise South Seas • 19 th Couple’s Bridge • 20 th Lunch and Learn • 21 st Mardi Gras Happy Hour

• 18 th Couple’s Bridge • 19 th Lunch and Learn • 20 th March Madness Happy Hour • 21 st Clambake • 24 th Theater Group

Come from Away

• 25 th Sunset Cruise • 26 th Fishing Club • 26 th Book Club • 27 th Evening Colors • 28 th Auction for Sailing Club and Mariner’s Fund

• 26 th Sunset Cruise • 27 th Fishing Club

• 29 th Trivia Night • 30 th Book Club

Canasta! Join Us for Canasta every Thursday 9:30am All levels of experience welcome. Want to learn? Join us! Beginners welcome Contact Kimberly Porter - [email protected] for additional information about joining this fun loving group.

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• 1 st Boater’s Night • 2 nd Scavenger Hunt

• 1 st May Day Happy Hour • 2 nd Kentucky Derby Party • 4 th Day Cruise Everglades City • 6 th Boater’s Night • 10 th Mother’s Day Brunch • 13 th Couple’s Bridge • 14 th Twilight Golf • 15 th – 17 th FCYC Davis Island Yacht Club • 20 th International Wine & Dine (Club Casual) • 21 st Fishing Club • 22 nd Evening Colors honoring Memorial Day • 27 th Sunset Cruise • 28 th Book Club • 29 th Bye, Bye to the Burgee Menu

And Beyond! Hello Summer! • Boater’s Night - first Wednesday or Thursday each month • Fishing Club – third Thursday each month • Sunset Cruise – fourth Thursday each month • Every Friday Happy Hour • 10 th July FCYC Vero Beach YC • 11 th Sep FCYC Coral Ridge YC Other events to include: Margaritaville, Independence Day Eve Picnic, Lobsta-fest, Cooking with Chef Bob, Labor Day Luau,

• 4 th Hollywood Signature Event • 4 th -5 th SAMI Bud Light Regatta • 6 th Day Cruise Pelican Isle YC

• 9 th Singing Bingo • 12 th Easter Brunch • 14 th Theater Group A Bronx Tale

• 15 th -19 th Extended Cruise Boca Grande, Punta Gorda (Isles YC), Pine Island • 15 th Couple’s Bridge • 21 st Member Semi-Annual Meeting followed by ‘Dancing in the Courtyard’ w/Joey Fiato • 22 nd Sunset Cruise

• 23 rd Fishing Club • 23 rd Twilight Golf • 24 th Evening Colors • 25 th Wine & Dine–Jackets Required • 30 th Book Club

Trivia and Game Nights and Dancing at the Burgee, just to name a few Events!

RoomWith a View Ann Boyce caught this beautiful photo of the Jolly Bridge from the Dockside Lounge. If you take a great photo in and around the Club, send it to us at: [email protected] Or at [email protected]

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The Shipùs Store News SHOP MIYC SHIP'S STORE FOR THE HOLIDAYS *Coastal, nautical, logo and handmade merchandise *Member discounts *all proceeds contribute to Capital

and Mariners Funds as well as Operations *convenient and fun to shop

*if Member volunteers aren't present ask the hostess or staff for assistance * YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED *HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Sandy, Ellie, Mary and the team

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M A R I N E / 1 9 4 5

We Need Your Photos! Do you take pictures when you’re at an MIYC event? Do you take pictures when you’re on a MIYC cruise? We want to see your pictures and share them through our social media accounts and in our newsletter! We now have an easy wayfor you to share your photos – email them to: [email protected]. It’s that simple!

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Couples Bridge Wednesday, December 11 th - 4:30 All are welcome to play Couples Bridge at the Club. We have a fun group that plays on either the second or third Wednesday of the month starting at 4:00 P.M. Card playing goes on for a couple of

hours, then cocktails, and dinner at 7:00 P.M. A “couple” can be a man and woman, 2 women, or two men. We only play as “couples” for the first round and then we mix it up a bit. No pressure, just a fun evening for all. Contact Diana Winterhalter at [email protected] or by phone 614-284-3792 to get on the list.

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Ship’s Store Grace Pantano and Ellie Everitt are waiting for you to shop for Christmas at the Ship’s Store! Come by and see all the beautiful new items Sandy and her Crew have stocked for your perusal.

Attention Book Club Members! MIYC 2020 Book Club Selections We have five wonderful selections for our 2020 Season's reading! Our Book Club dates and choices are as follows: Date Book Presenter January 30 Where the Crawdads Sing Sondra Hannafan February 27 Jane Eyre Denise Schwartzman March 26 The Girl with Seven Names Carol Comeaux April 30 Beneath a Scarlet Sky TBD May 28 The Pioneers TBD Please join us for a delicious book-themed luncheon, an

informative presentation and lively discussion. Last Thursday of the month; 12:00 noon until 1:30 PM. Reservations - 239-394-0199

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We've collected over $1,900 for Toys for Tots! Our Members are the BEST! Thanks to all the Members who donated to Toys for Tots at the Italian Dinner, Colors and the Annual Meeting. We collected over $2,000.We LOVE to do your shopping for you! And, Members brought in so many toys! Thank you! There are bins at the Club to collect your gifts NOW if you love to shop! Toys can also be brought throughout the season up until December 11th. We hope, if you love to shop, that you will bring a toy to the Member Holiday Party on Saturday, December 7th. • Gifts should NOT be wrapped • Toys for all ages are needed, from tots to young teens • All gifts will go to children in the local area in Goodland, Everglades City, Chokoloskee, Marco Island and East Naples. If you are not able to be on-island' right now, feel free to visit a website like Amazon, Target or Walmart and ship a toy to: Marco Island Yacht Club - Attn: Toys for Tots 1400 N. Collier Blvd Marco Island FL 34145 Let's make the Holidays special for our local children!

Bring some extra pantry items to share for the Holidays! Thanks to the Food Pantry Santa who brought us all kinds of food. Keep those donations coming! "Our Daily Bread" Food Pantry collection is going on now. You'll see the collection point right as you enter the Club! No one should go hungry on Marco Island. Your response has been terrific! We have already made several runs to the pantry loaded with food! We will be bringing what we collect to them several times per week. The need is great and your food donations are so very much appreciated! Bring those extra BOGO items to the Club. Check the most recent Anchor Lines for the most needed items. (e.g., peanut butter, beans, rice, toiletries) We will continue the collection throughout the new year as well!

Thank you all, dear MIYC Members, for your generosity!

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MIYC Fishing Club Thursday, December 12 th 11:30am Equity and Full Members welcome. Please call the Club for Reservations 239-394-0199

On the Key West/Marathon Cruise in November, Fishing Club Members ventured out aboard Tom Morrison’s 42’ Center Console “Infinity.” Our offshore trolling for Dolphin, Wahoo and Sailfish was a bust….not one fish! But the next day, chumming for Yellowtail near the Marquesas’ Keys brought most of the fish in the ocean around the boat! Schools of baitfish, Yellowtail, Dolphin, Cero Mackerel, Triggerfish, Kingfish, Sharks, Goliath Grouper, Bonita. An awesome day and the fish box was filled. We had enough fillets to provide the 45 Cruisers a treat that night at the Commodores Restaurant/ Key West. And back in Marco, Chef Bob and Staff prepared more of our catch, served Family Style to 16 Fishing Club members at the Burgee Bar for our November Fishing Club Lunch. On the local scene , as we move into cooler weather, the fishing will change. With water temperatures dipping into the 70’s, the pelagic fish bite will pick-up significantly offshore. In November, Fishing Club Members made two offshore trips in the 45-50 mile range and experienced excellent fishing for Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Cero Mackerel and Barracuda. On both trips, the boat limited out on Red Grouper catch … great eating that night. Fishing for Amberjack (AJ’s) King Mackerel, Cobia, Tripletail can be successful near structure (natural and artificial). For Tripletail, expect a strong bite near shore at the crab pots (they’re everywhere). Tripletail are GREAT

eating and very easy to catch. We will discuss strategy at our next meeting. Backwater fishing is red-hot right now. Fishing Club members are experiencing excellent Snook, Redfish and Sea Trout fishing in 10,000 islands. The key is to get far away from any red tide impact area (e.g. go south of Everglade City) and find clear moving water. You will need a skinny boat to fish these areas. Starting in January, the Fishing Club will begin organized local fishing trips – b a c kwa t e r a nd o f f s ho r e ( we a t h e r permitting) . In February, we are planning a trip to Islamorada to fish for monster Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna in the Gulf Stream. In April and July, the Fishing Club is planning organized Tarpon Fishing in Islamorada. In past trips, everyone caught a large Tarpon. And finally, we are planning another trip to Stuart in September. We will fish for the “bull” Snook that populate the St. Lucie River when the finger mullet spawn . We also are likely to catch Tarpon. Large Jack Cravelle and the occasional Shark (he’s eating everything in the area). This is quite an experience. Keep a watch for emails that will provide more details on the above. If you are Social Member and would like to join the Fishing Club and start fishing with us, please contact Cynthia Hultquist (Membership Coordinator) at 239-394-0199 to learn about upgrading to a Full Boating Membership.

Jeff Comeaux Commodore and Fishing Club Chairman

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Bob Aylwin - Manager/Executive Chef

Great news! Several of you have reached out to express the desire for new concepts, a more evolving rotation of food items and menus, along with an overall wish for more choices and higher end selections. Chef John and I hear you loud and clear. Watch for updates about our new “Blue Plate Prime Program” where we will be highlighting some of the more exclusive cuts of Prime Beef and Veal such as Japanese Wagyu A5 and the buttery marbling of Snake River American Wagyu as well. “Just for the Halibut” and other exotic fish will also be onboard as well, as we realize our rotation of Grouper (our most popular selection), Salmon, Sole, Swordfish, Mahi Mahi, Snapper and Sea Bass can become redundant. The Culinary Team (John, Lupe and I) are excited about this new program, I hope you will be, too. Now that Christmas time is upon us, I have been reflecting on how wonderful this time of year can be. I realize that there are many less fortunate than I and that is why I think the work our Club does with Toys for Tots warms my heart. The food drives and overall help we give is inspiring. Thank you to all who participate in these noble causes. Christmas Memories and the Sugar Cookie I was a lucky kid, being the oldest I was allowed to toil along with my mother as she went about the business of making Christmas Dinner for our family from our modest little kitchen in Springfield, MA. I can still smell her apple cider steaming on the stove and remember the delight I would get when she would let me drop a little candy cane into it for that pepperminty touch that she loved so. I can still see the ham glistening with brown sugar and toasty cloves. I can see my mother now, mashing the sweet potatoes with honey and butter, the sweet aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon and happiness filling the air. Every now and again she would call for me to either grab a couple of eggs from the refrigerator or to pass her the eggnog. I remember smiling a lot as I watched this incredible woman enjoying every moment, every detail of the holiday season.

Later, Mom would sit down in our living room and rest a bit as Christmas music filled the air and we waited for family and friends to arrive. Soon I would be pinched and hugged by relatives and friends whom I wish I had seen more of throughout the year. Mom would insist that my younger brothers and sister line up at the front door and smile and say “Merry Christmas” to all of our arriving

Bob Aylwin Manager/Executive Chef

guests, a tradition as old as the sugar cookie itself. I would settle in with cousins my age and watch as everyone put the troubles of the world behind them making the simple decision to just cherish the moment. Mom would give out instructions to her new, older and more experienced kitchen helpers. Aunt Barbara would grab the apricot stuffing, Gram would get the homemade orange cranberry sauce and Dad would get his cutting board ready for the turkey and glazed ham. A culinary professional in the making, I would watch and learn and like a symphony in perfect harmony, our Christmas Buffet would come together like the Boston Pops Orchestra playing Silent Night. We would laugh and sing whiling enjoying the culinary fruits of Mom’s labor until our bellies were ready to burst, then eat a couple of her sugar cookies for good measure. Yes, Christmas time in our home brought family and friends together like no other time of the year. I love Christmas and all that comes with it; the lights, the songs, the shows, the great food and drink, all of it. It makes me grateful for family and friends. I want to wish all members of MIYC a safe and happy holiday. Cherish the moment. Chef Bob

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Commodore

As my year as Commodore draws to a close, I can’t help but reflect on what a wonderful year it has been. Thanks to our terrific Bridge and Boating Committee—and the enthusiasm and camaraderie of MIYC Members—we had record participation at boating events this year, from luncheon and sunset cruises to our overnight cruises to more distant ports. Our most memorable trips this year included heading north to Boca Grande and Venice, a trip east to the Atlantic side via Lake Okeechobee and our fabulous trip to Key West and Marathon just last month. Day Cruises to other clubs and waterfront restaurants as well as Sunset Cruises in the balmy Gulf evenings were always a treat. We lost only one Sunset cruise due to weather ( a major storm that killed two palm trees in our backyard from a lightning strike), however even then there was no cancellation and we had a great dinner on the Burgee Bar watching the storm. Looking ahead, the Boating Committee has done an outstanding job vetting new destinations for 2020. Our March extended cruise to the Bahamas will be the highlight of the new year.

But the year is not over yet— we have several highlights still to come this year! On December 8 it’s a “Staycation” where you can visit some beautiful yachts in the Marina, and on December 21 the spectacular Boat Parade is a true favorite. Keep a watch on eblasts that will provide more details. Finally, on January 18, Carol and I hope to see you at the

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Commodores Ball. This will be a fabulous evening filled with great music, dancing, an incredible dinner prepared by Chef Bob, and the official induction of Ray Rosenberg as our Club’s new Commodore. It has been a privilege to serve you as Commodore in 2019. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jeff Comeaux Commodore

Marco Island Yacht Club Mission Statement Provide an extraordinary Member experience of boating, social events and dining in a warm and beautiful Club setting where fun and friendship flourish.

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MIYC Member Events By Angela Holt

Holiday time at Marco Island Yacht Club is filled to the brim with festive events. The season starts off on Dec 3 with Deck the Halls where Members trim the Club in the holiday spirit. The Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest is always a fun experience when on Dec 6, Individuals and couples can show off their creativity. This year, the Toys for Tots collection garnered $2,000! Santa will be present to greet the Members at the Holiday Dinner on Dec 7 where the toys will be displayed. Members can bring an unwrapped gift that evening to add to the collection box. And the treat of the evening is that the Sandlins will perform and lead us in a holiday sing along. The Marco Island Street Parade on December 14 th this year will feature our Sailing School. Children who participated in the sailing lessons will march with a Marco Island Yacht Club sailboat and Members of the Bridge. After viewing the parade, a light dinner will be served at the Club.

The Club is the perfect s p o t f o r v i ew i n g t h e Christmas Island Style Boat Parade on December 21. The public is invited to join u s , s o m a k e y o u r reservations early. Santa will make Merry and greet all Members and their families on Christmas Eve. There will be stockings filled with candy for the little ones.!

Angela Holt Member Events

And to round out the month of December, we have our extraordinary New Year's Eve Party. There will be two seatings for those who like to dine earlier. So let's get started. Happy Holidays to all. See you at the Club - Angela Holt - Chair - Member Events Committee

MIYC Brunch on the Gulf 10am - 1pm Join us at the MIYC for Sunday Brunch each week ~ Grande Brunch on Sunday, December 15 th $34++ 10am - 1pm Reservations - 239-394-0199 Club Dress

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Chairman’s Report

As I write this column, we are looking forward to Thanksgiving. I hope each of you and your families are able to spend time together and take a minute to recognize all that we have to be thankful for this year. We completed the Annual Meeting in November. Attendance was equal to the record turnout last year. Voting Members approved some small changes to the Bylaws and elected two Members to the open seats on the Board. Tom Jobe and Dave Everitt were elected to three-year terms, beginning in January. Thank you to the individuals that participated in the election and to the Nominating and Governing Committee for another well-run election! The most significant portion of time during the Annual Meeting was a presentation of the proposal to proceed with the new Marina. You can find the Annual Meeting presentation on the MIYC website. There were a number of good questions during the presentation. At the conclusion of the presentation, the voting members affirmed the proposal to proceed with the Marina with a near unanimous vote. Again, I appreciate the questions and input to the project, and look forward to keeping the membership appraised of progress as we proceed. December is just around the corner, and events and activities at the Club are going full blast! We had a great extended cruise to Key West and Marathon in November, and there is a short trip to Naples Sailing and Yacht and a trip to South Seas and Boca Grande in February. If you have not yet participated in an Extended Cruise, I recommend you consider doing so. Our planning team does an excellent job arranging for activities for cruisers. And, there is no better way to get to know other Members than on a cruise. Whether you have a boat or are a ‘land cruiser’, be sure to check the cruising schedule in this month’s Ancho Lines for upcoming trips. With the return of season, and a number of Members returning to the island, it is also a good time to remind everybody to review the house rules and dress code. One item I do want to make sure you

n o t e i s t h a t we d o appreciate reservations for dining. Our kitchen and staff are set up to handle most anything. However, when everybody wants to eat at the same time, it gets hard to make sure we all get the service we have come to expect at the Club. Reservations allow us to provide an exceptional dining experience. Thank you for your supporting this request. Another item I would

Dave Everitt Chairman

recommend relates to the employee Christmas fund. As we have done in prior years, we will be adding $75 to your December invoice. This is an entirely voluntary payment, and if you do not want to contribute, just indicate so on your return payment information. However, I do hope you will consider not only accepting the recommended $75 amount, but also consider adding to that amount. Our employees do an amazing job. They not only handle normal food service, they also set up and tear down for banquets and dining at the Club. The employee Christmas fund allows all of us to say ‘Thank you’ to each member of the Staff. I hope you will join me in making sure our employees know how much we appreciate them at this time of the year! Finally, I want to thank all of you for your support in my candidacy for another term on the Board. I am mindful of the trust and confidence that comes with that support. I will continue to work diligently to make sure I fulfill your expectations every day! Looking forward to seeing you at the Club this Holiday Season! Dave Everitt

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…and It Makes Your Club even More Social! Announcing a Whole New Way to Dine at MIYC Let’s Fla-Mingle!

We invite you to come to your Club often to sit at the "Open Table.” It will be easy to recognize as it will have a Pink Flamingo as a centerpiece! In fact, the “ Open Table” has already been named the "Fla-Mingles Table!" Now, any and all Members can dine together and have a good time without any previous arrangements or group invitation, except for a reservation of course! And for singles and new Members, it is even better news! So, are you thinking of coming to dinner, but don't have previous plans? Just make a reservation and ask to be seated at the “ Open Table!” We look forward to seeing you soon! As always, call 239-394-0199 for your reservation at the Open Table !

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Enhancements to your Equity Membership

We have some really exciting news for Equity members. First, many of you have asked to have some form of recognition for being an Equity member. Your Membership Committee working with the Board of Directors has subtly redesigned the Equity name badge adding a line showing that you are an Equity Member. If you would like to have your name badge replaced, please send an email to Cynthia Hultquist at [email protected] showing how you would like your name to read on the new badge. You will then exchange your former badge for the new badge. Also, you may remember that the wine bin program was modified so that only Equity members are allowed to have bins on the property. Below are the instructions for the new program. Wine Bin Program The Wine Bin Program is for Equity Members only. The wine is stored in our temperature-controlled cabinets. Red wines are stored at a temperature between 58-62 degrees and white wines are stored at a temperature between 48-52 degrees. An Equity Member can have one free wine bin either red or white that holds two standard 750ml bottles of wine. • Additional wine bins may be rented for one year at $50 per bin. • The corkage fee is $10 per bottle. • You may restock your bin as many times as you want. • Your name will be placed on the bin. • Only authorized staff will be allowed to stock the bins or withdraw the wine when requested. • Members are not allowed to access the wine cabinets. • If you want to use a bottle of wine on a Friday Evening, please order it in advance when you make your reservation so that your server can have it available for you. • Wine Bin Procedures An Equity Member who would like to participate in the wine bin program should e-mail the Front of House Manager at [email protected] with the following information. • Requesting use of your free wine bin please provide your name, member number and whether you would like a red or white wine bin. • If you are renting an additional wine bin, please provide the same information as above. Your account will be charged the appropriate amount. • Your wine bottles must have your name attached. Bring them in only to Pam Dorr, Tina Carano, Nicolas Fournier or Cynthia Hultquist. • A log will be kept on all wine bins.

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Yoga at MIYC

Join us for Yoga in the Courtyard! We are very excited to welcome our new teacher, Debbie.

Join Us For Yoga In the Courtyard Each Wednesday 9:30AM

Bring your Yoga Mat!

If you can breathe, you can benefit from Yoga . . . Contact Jill Kiley for more information: [email protected]

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MIYC Membership

Here’s the best part of our report… Welcoming our NEW Members! Dominic & JoAnn Sergi joined as Full Members Jim & Jean Lavery joined as Full Members Dave & Dawn Rubin joined as Full Members Pat McKeever joined as a Social Member Carl & Marilyn Schusterman – 3 Month Trial Members Magnus Clacton – 3 Month Trial Member Jack & Marie Vanderlaan – 3 Month Trial Members Steve Schottland & Carrie Masci – 3 Month Trial Members (Walker Marine) Ken & Kathy Woodruff – 1 Month Trial Members (New homeowners) And we are welcoming back returning Members Ginny & Herb Jermanok It’s the most wonderful time of the year…please don’t forget those who are less fortunate. Drop off unwrapped toys in our Toys for Tots box or bring in boxed and/or canned goods for the local food pantry “Our Daily Bread”. Both boxes are located in the reception area. One last reminder…Name badges! They’re an important part of our Club. Please remember to wear yours. If you are an Equity Member please have your name badge updated to reflect your Membership. Please see Tina or Cynthia for your name badge! Kathy Caruso & Vicki Bretthauer Co-Chairs Membership

Our Committee held its first meeting of the fiscal year for 2020 and we are happy to report that we have many new Members onboard! We are confident that this group effort will be successful in recruiting new and returning members! Congratulations to Dave Everitt and Tom Jobe for their election to the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting held on November 12, 2019. Have you been Fla-mingling? Our new Fla- mingle table is in full swing and word on the street is that it is the fun place to meet and greet your fellow Members! If you haven’t yet tried it out just make your next reservation stating that you’d like to sit at the Fla-mingle table! The time to upgrade to Equity is NOW! Full and Social Members should consider upgrading to Ownership in your Club! The current $9,000 Equity Fee can be paid over 5-6 months so that you can immediately begin to enjoy all the benefits of Equity Membership. A few perks are special meetings with dinner, 15% discount, a wine bin ($10 corkage) with the ability to rent additional bins. If you are interested in upgrading please contact Cynthia Hultquist, Vicki Bretthauer, Kathy Caruso or Dave Everitt. Please note that additional incremental fees may apply if you currently are not a Full Member. Members Recruiting Members is the BEST way to increase our Membership at MIYC! Once your referral pays the Joining Fees you both will receive a $100 F&B voucher at MIYC. Please be sure that your name is also on their application as the referral!

MIYC on Facebook Don't forget to 'like' our page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yachtingmarco to see what's happening at MIYC. (You do not need to join Facebook to like our page.) If you are a member of Facebook, feel free to "Check-in" when you're attending events and to share our posts with your friends! You can also “tag” the Club when you post events you attend.

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Shooting Sports Participation / Training Opportunities for MIYC Members Interested ? Contact: Past Commodore- Jim Marr - [email protected] Cell 314-409-8698

Many opportunities over our season. Trap - Skeet - Sporting Clays Target Shooting / Self Protection

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Vice Commodore

Provisioning the Galley

reasonable amount of these dried mushrooms to a canning jar for use on board. Jars of ghee (clarified bu t t e r ) do no t need refrigeration even after opening. Honey is also shelf stable. Check out Trader Joe’s for many interesting, more exotic shelf-stable items: Greek d o l m a s a n d G r e e k eggplant spread, both in cans; instant risotto in a

When preparing for a trip, there always will be a last-minute need to carry fresh produce and such onto the boat. But the more provisions that already are there, the simpler trip preparation becomes. Nowadays, shelf-stable products are plentiful and tasty. When you’re out grocery shopping for home, keep an eye out for interesting shelf-stable products to try. Buy a sample and determine if it’s worthy of having on board. Our local Super Walmart, for example, carries Parmalat Milk – whole milk, 2 percent and one percent - in the baking section. These need refrigeration only after opening. For making yogurt, some cruisers prefer powdered milk. There’s also instant buttermilk powder that can be used for making everything from pancakes to Crème Fraiche. If you want quick pancakes, there’s pancake mix in a small jug – just add water and shake. Trader Joe’s has shelf-stable whipping cream in small waxed cartons. Minced garlic in a jar is convenient to have and will not need refrigeration until open. Organic chicken stock from Costco and organic beef broth from Trader Joe’s – both in a box - are very good. Canned chicken breast is excellent for chicken salad and hot chicken dishes like pot pies, chicken soup, chicken a la king, etc. It’s available at Walmart and in larger quantities at Costco and Sam’s. Foil packets of Albacore Tuna store well and are nice to have on board for tuna salad and for hot dishes such as penne with tuna, capers and white wine. Costco has a gigantic plastic container of a variety of dried mushrooms for $12.95. We have tried reconstituting them at home and using them in various recipes with positive results. Even the broth produced in the final soaking is great for mushroom gravy. We’ll transfer a

Ray Rosenberg Vice Commodore FCYC Director MIYC

box; condensed portobella mushroom soup in a small box; a variety of dried fruits, nuts and other goodies.

Last but not least, Skinny Pop popcorn now comes ready to pop in your microwave – much easier to store and much fresher longer than a big bag. It even creates a theater-style cardboard box to serve it! At the January 15 Boaters Night, our featured speaker is fellow member Bill Schroeder, a well- traveled cruiser with much Bahamas experience. He will give a presentation to help prepare us for our March Exumas cruise. Linda and I will be bringing an array of some of the provisions mentioned in this article, and would like to encourage input from our fellow boaters of provisions you enjoy having on board. Ray Rosenberg Vice Commodore FCYC Director MIYC MIYC Members Visit Marathon Yacht Club On Thursday, Nov 7th Tom, Kelley, Linda and Ray visited the Marathon Yacht Club. They enjoyed a great dinner and drinks.

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MIYC Cruises When at the Club Happy Hour, talk to all those who have participated in our Extended and Day Cruises. You know who they are…..from the pictures in Anchorlines of Members with smiles, having a Great Time. December is time to enjoy our Dock Party and Staycation, getting to visit with others and tour the Yachts at the dock. January starts with Naples Sailing and Yacht Club, February to Gasprilla and Captiva Islands, then to the Bahamas for March. Participate and you will be rewarded with new close friends, smiles and a Great Time! Reservations and Questions Pete & Peggy Frazier: [email protected] 906 227 7625 MIYC Cruise Schedule - 2019 - 2020 December 8, 2019 Extended Cruise – Staycation at MIYC December 14, 2019 Marco Island Street Parade December 21, 2019 Marco Island Boat Parade January 7-9, 2020 Extended Cruise – NS&YC January 9, 2020 Day Cruise – NS&YC February 10, 2020 Day Cruise – Hyatt, Naples February 15, 2020 Blessing of the Fleet February 18-21, 2020

Pete Frazier Power Fleet Captain

Extended Cruise – Boca Grande & South Seas Resort

March 9, 2020

Day Cruise – Paradise Found, Goodland

Extended Cruise – Bahamas Exumas ( Optional charter boats dates )

March 12-19, 2020

April 2, 2020

Scavenger Hunt

April 6, 2020

Day Cruise – Pelican Isle Yacht Club

April 15-19, 2020

Extended Cruise –Boca Grande, Isles Yacht Club, Pine Island

May 4, 2020

Day Cruise – Everglades City TBA

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Marco Island Yacht Club 2020 Combined Extended/Day Cruise to: Naples Sailing and Yacht Club Arrive Tuesday, January 7 Depart after the Day Cruise Lunch, Thursday, January 9 Join us for this short, easy, non-weather dependent cruise through the inside passage. NS&YC is a wonderful, friendly neighbor Club. The Club overlooks the bay and you are in the heart of Naples ♥ All Full and Equity Members welcome! Tentative Schedule: Tuesday: Arrive anytime. Clean the boat, relax, the pool and veranda are open. Shop and explore Naples 3 rd and 5 th Avenues. Maybe a chocolate tour is on the horizon after Aquafit. Docktails on the dock then walk to dinner (Trivia Contest?) with games to follow. Some Cruisers will be joining the MIYC Theater Group for Hamilton at Artis Naples. Wednesday: An early morning trip to Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp or the Naples Botanical Gardens led by our own Naturalist, Linda Marr. Segway, play cards and Aquafit in the pool. A scenic luncheon Cruise thru Port Royal on Pelican for lunch. The evening offers Docktails on our boats and then the Famous NS&YC Seafood Buffet . Thursday: The Day Cruisers join us for lunch and information on this coming soon. We depart after lunch for magical Marco. Slips are always scarce in season. Early reservations are needed for overnight accommodations. Click or call Cruise Captain Ray Rosenberg for reservations:

[email protected] 239-877-4206 Fleet Captains Power - Pete and Peggy Frazier

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Seas the day with MIYC . . . Are you ready to cruise - eat - talk - laugh - smile - and have a good time?

MIYC Day Cruises are to destinations that are nearby and provide the opportunity to join Members on their boats for a scenic cruise and lunch. The Yachts enjoy wildlife views, playful dolphins, and a beautiful view of our Island paradise as well as spectacular homes. MIYC Extended Cruises are scheduled so that you can participate in part or all of the itinerary. Land Cruisers are welcome to join us by car or ride along on a vessel and we will arrange for hotel accommodations either at the marina or nearby. Some boaters also prefer to stay on shore. The availability of slips, particularly during the season, is always an issue so make your reservations (or just let us know that you are interested so we can keep you informed about the latest plans) now by clicking [email protected] or calling 906 227 7625 so you don't miss the fun! We will be doing a raft up to learn new anchoring techniques, as well as opportunities close by at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club, the Naples Yacht Club, and Pelican Isle Yacht Club. Also on the schedule is our most popular trip to South Seas and the surrounding

areas such as ‘Tween Waters, Useppa, and Cabbage Key. Our Bahamas trip includes the option of taking your own boat or going with the group by air to the Bahamas where we will charter 51' luxury yachts with assigned Captains and sail short trips to lovely destinations in the beautiful Abacos. In April 2020 we will return to incredible Boca Grande and plans are in the works for a cruise to the Sarasota area as well. All Full Members are invited to join the fun and put new life and laughter into your time on the water! If you have not cruised in this area before you will be able to learn from experienced cruisers and have a relaxing trip. We are on our way to amazing boating adventures this season! We hope the schedule for Extended and Day Cruises inspires you to hop aboard and fall in love with boating at the MIYC. It is amazing where our boats can take us in this destination where winter never visits - at least for very long! Trips like this one epitomize what the MIYC is all about...great camaraderie, new friends, great food, and the opportunity to share our love of boating....join the fun!