January Anchorlines 2021

January Anchorlines 2021

Anchorlines

January 2021

Volume 21:1

Although the Dock Party/Staycation for December was delayed until 2021 due to precautions, the Boat Parade was a great success. Pelican was lit from stem to stern carrying the MIYC burgee with the parade providing a bit of normalcy during the Covid chaos. Jon & Angela Holt were prominently displayed on the bow as Santa and Mrs. Claus bringing joy and smiles to kiddos young and old with Santa's Ho Ho Ho greeting the gatherings along the parade route. This year there was an increase in the number of boats in the spectator fleet and as usual the MIYC was bursting at the seams with Members and guests enjoying the beautiful evening and the colorful yachts. Marco Island Christmas Boat Parade

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Commodore Ray Rosenberg and Incoming Commodore Geoff Walker Request your presence at the 19 th Annual

Commodore’s Ball on January 23 rd , 2021

Cocktails at 5:00 pm Colors Ceremony & Change of Watch at 5:45 pm Followed by Fine Dining and Dancing Music by Wendy Renee $115 Gentlemen, Club Uniform or Black Tie is requested Please indicate preference for Indoor or Outdoor Dining

RSVP 239-394-0199

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Commodore’s Ball Menu Cocktails 5:00pm Change of Watch & Colors 5:45pm Dinner & Dancing Chef Bob has a wonderful meal planned for the gala Commodore’s Ball, January 23rd. Table Side Passed Hors d'oeuvres Crunchy Asian Shrimp with Wasabi Thai Drizzle Mini Beef Wellington with Herb Cheese and Rosemary Black Truffle Vegetable Phyllo Sesame Chicken Satay – Lime Teriyaki Salad Golden Beet, Candied Pecan Salad with Crumbled Goat Cheese, Caramelized Bermuda Onion, Mandarin Orange, and White Balsamic Raspberry Vinaigrette Entrées (choose one) Fire-grilled, Lime Marinated Alaskan Salmon topped with Cucumber Grape Tomato Salsa. Served over Orzo Pasta with Pine nuts, Broccoli, Kalamata Olives and Feta Cheese or 8 oz. Prime Tenderloin of Beef topped with Shiitake Duxelles. served with Roasted Garlic Yukon Mash and White Asparagus - Broccolini Bundle Dessert Berry Berry Fruit Yacht with Vanilla Bean Custard and Grand Marnier Short Cake $115

This is a Club Signature Event--you won't want to miss it! Review your entrée selections and call us at 239-394-0199 Or reply to: [email protected] You may also ask for a vegetarian option.

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MIYC Holiday De-decorating Monday, January 4 - 9:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to de-decorate the MIYC clubhouse and exterior. We need men to help carry boxes to and from the MIMA storage facility. Please confirm to Ellie Everitt if you plan to attend. Masks required for entry and when not eating or drinking.

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Ugl y Sweater Contes t 2020 The contest was chaired by MA Harlacker and Patti Cohen. It is a fun event with lots of spirit. This year it was held upstairs in the dining room and outside also lending us the ability to socially distance. As usual it was hard to choose the winners as they were all so great. However, Judges Alice Jobe, Paul Kelly and Lynette Cahill did a great job. Thanks to Henry Stanley for the wonderful photographs. Winners are as follows: Ugly Sweater Man - Geoff Walker Ugly Sweater Woman - Madison Facciola Ugly Sweater Couple - Pete and Peggy Frazier Cutest Sweater - Jim Heckenlaible Creative Man - Gary Hieftje Creative Woman - Carri Kendall Creative Couple - Jon and Angela Holt

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Marco Island Yacht Club Members Donate to Noon Rotaryùs öFlags for Heroesõ Program Marco Island Yacht Club presented a check for more than $4,500 to Linda Sandlin, President of the Noon Rotary Club of Marco Island in support of their "Flags for Heroes” Program. The Rotary plans to display hundreds of flags, each dedicated to a Hero, from February 14-19, 2021 in Veteran’s Park. Proceeds form the event will be used by the Rotary Club to help meet critical needs of those less fortunate in the community. The Yacht Club has 47 Members (some deceased) who are Veterans, having served our country in either the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines. The money raised will ensure that each of these Members is honored with a flag, and will provide enough to sponsor more than 20 additional flags for other veterans remembered by Members. The Yacht Club supports many other community endeavors as well. This month they donated $5,000 to the “Toys for Tots” Program to bring holiday cheer to local children in need (below), and every month they collect food donations to bring to the local Our Daily Bread Food Pantry. In addition, they provide many scholarships to local children for their Summer Youth Sailing Program.

Toys for Tots The Salvation Army/Marines' Toys for Tots Program would like to thank you for all your hard work and donations this chal lenging year. Because of you Christmas was saved for many local families this holiday season. With your help we were able to make sure all 5,000 children have a gift under the tree. When they say “it takes a village,” it really does, and we have one in Collier County. May you, your family and elves’ helpers all have a Happy New Year.

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Commodore

Happy New Year to all! As we usher in 2021, I’m certain we share hopes and prayers for a swift end to the pandemic that has so significantly altered our normal ways of life and social interactions. In the meantime, we continue to focus on creative ways to carry out Club traditions and fun activities in the safest ways possible. With this in mind, I would like to call your attention to the considerable number of Bridge and boating activities we have posted on January’s Cruise Schedule and Club calendar. First, we will kick it all off with the Boaters’ Night of all Boaters’ Nights, January 20 th , and while the program remains a secret, you can be assured it will be an evening to remember. Then, you’re invited to join me and our newest Past Commodore, Ray Rosenberg, for one of the Club’s main signature events, the Annual Change of Watch and Commodore’s Ball, Saturday, January 23 rd . We have a terrific program planned, with a delicious menu and great entertainment. These are both affairs you won’t want to miss! We also have several fun boating activities planned, including a Day Cruise to Paradise Found on January 11 th (Social Members invited), an Extended Cruise to Pink Shell, January 13 th - 15 th , and a Sunset Cruise on January 27 th .

Geoff Walker Commodore

And finally, on February 6 th we will hold the Annual Blessing of the Fleet, a centuries old religiously based tradition adopted by yacht clubs the world over, calling upon God’s grace for safety at sea. MIYC and other boating clubs join together annually to conduct this festive and colorful ceremony, and all Captains and Members are encouraged to participate. So, whether you’re a Captain and/or crew with a desire to join the fleet, or a Member who would like to view the ceremony from shore, do sign up for this day of festivities. Please watch for details and reservation information for all of the above Bridge events, which you will find in this Anchorlines edition, as well as upcoming targeted eBlasts.

Geoff Walker Commodore – Marco Island Yacht Club

Enjoying Lighter Fare! This group of Members took advantage of the new Lighter Fare Menu on Sunday evenings. L-R: Diana Winterhalter, Mary McKeown, Kathy Caruso, Bill Wallen, Jim McKeown, Sandy Wallen, Henry Stanley, Dave Caruso and Bob Winterhalter. Watch for Eblasts containing the menu for this new addition to MIYC.

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The Holiday Dinner for Members on December 5 was an epicurean treat with Beef Wellington on the menu. Santa (Jon Holt) arrived and teased the Members about being good during the past year. He also said that it was hard for him to steer his sleigh since Rudolph could hardly see with his mask on. The highlight of the evening was Alan and Linda Sandlin performing holiday songs and leading the Members in tunes of the season. Vicki Bretthauer and Dwyn von Bereghy announced the total collected for Toys for Tots. Members Holiday Dinner

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Chairmanùs Report

desirable and safe place to be during the coronavirus era. And we were able

I hope all of you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year celebration. Whether you were home, with family, or enjoying one of the Club special events...it is good to see 2020 go...and we look forward to 2021 with hope and high expectations! The coronavirus pandemic made this past year challenging for all of us. We learned to make sure we always have a mask with us. We learned to use a lot more sanitizer. We learned to spend time watching things like positivity ratios and hospital bed availability! And, we have so far been very fortunate to not have too many of our members contract the virus. For the Marco Island Yacht Club, we did manage to complete the year with a number of positive accomplishments. Despite being closed for six weeks of state mandated shutdown in April and May, we completed the fiscal year with a positive operating result. This outcome was the result of a lot of hard work by Staff and the ongoing support of our Membership. We were able to put in place financing for the new marina, thanks to Member support. The successful financing allowed us to start the project with the contractor predicting an early completion. We have also signed up a number of new Wet Slip Members in advance of the project completion! Thanks to the Mariners Fund, we were able to complete a number of projects this past year. We refurbished the Harbour Room and added additional speakers for the upper lanai. Member Events continued to roll out great events that made the Club a

to hi re a General Manager. Joe Ceci j o i n e d u s i n November and has been getting to know the Membership and the Club. He has already made a number of positive changes to our operation! As we look forward to 2021, I am very positive about the future of our Club! Our Membership levels have held up well through the pandemic, and we are cont inuing to get new Membership inquiries. We have a full cruise schedule for the coming year. The Club Calendar has some great activities scheduled. The Riverside Marina should be complete by the end of 2021 which will help the Club. And the coronavirus vaccine shipments that began in December should have a positive impact on our lives by Spring! Please continue to observe all appropriate safety precautions related to t he v i rus as our Member sh i p and community come back for the Spring Season. Please take time to give thanks for all that we have and the good fortune we enjoy. And please continue to support our Club. It is a special place, made so by the engagement, participation, and commitment of our Members! Dave Everitt Chairman Dave Everitt Chairman

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On Tuesday, December 1 st , the annual “Deck the Halls” was held at the Club. Twenty Volunteers worked inside and outside the Yacht Club to transform it into a Holiday Wonderland. Most of the Volunteers were familiar helpers, but several were new Members. This is always a great way for new Members to meet other Members and get involved with Club Projects. Following are some pictures around the Club.

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Twilight Golf Golf, Anyone? Join us for 9 holes of Golf ! Thursday, January 7 th

• Couples and Singles • 9 Holes “The Links” • $20/pp cart + green fees

Tee times begin @3pm Format: Scramble Dinner at Club afterwards

Contact Alice Jobe at 239-248-7640 or email: [email protected] Full and Equity Members Put Twilight Golf - January 7 th on your calendar!

Upcoming Twilight Golf RSVP Dates DATE OF PLAY DEADLINE TO RSVP Thursday, February 4, 2021 Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Thursday, March 4, 2021 Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Thursday, April 1, 2021 Wednesday, March 24, 2021 (April Fools!!!) Thursday, May 6, 2021 Wednesday, April 28, 2021

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Wine&Dine Saturday, January 9 th 6pm We will Tour 5 States Robert Fairbrother will again be joining us. If you were

with us for previous Wine & Dine Events, you know that Chef Bob and Robert prepare a wonderful wine-paired dining experience for us! They're putting the finishing touches on the menu and pairings so stay tuned! Gentlemen, remember jackets are requested. Reservations (239) 394-0199 or email: [email protected] Remember to wear a mask in the Club when not drinking or dining!

Paperless Payment Works! A “paperless” back office helps us comply with CDC Guidelines and keeps us all safer!

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The Vaccines are Here!

By Peggy Frazier

The distribution will be a challenge but down the road we can look forward to a scientific miracle that has been a passion of amazing scientists that have been working on this incredible option for years. We have begun vaccination of health care workers and nursing homes and will keep you updated on vaccine availability. Florida has decided that people age 65 and over are the next priority group and while there is still some rule confusion apparently snowbirds qualify. Consider the following options with the guidance of your health practitioner to support your respiratory health and the health of your immune system: 1. Zinc Lozenges : Completely dissolve in mouth one lozenge containing 18.75 mg of zinc acetate during waking hours. Do not exceed 4 lozenges daily, and do not use for more than three consecutive days.

The vaccines are here! But until you get yours a reminder about Vitamin D helping to lower risk and aid recovery from severe Covid-19. A new study found that 80% of people hospitalized with Covid-19 had inadequate D levels. They also had higher inflammatory markers linked to poor Covid outcomes. Other studies have found that those with adequate D levels have a lower risk of dying from the disease and a significantly reduced risk for complication. If you have had your levels tested and they are around 50 ng/mL just keep supplementing: if they are not sufficient let’s talk about how to ramp up your numbers. While the evidence is mostly anecdotal, the extra D also helps some people who respond to the vaccine with elevated side effects. While you wait for your vaccine keep up your precautions. We are almost there! The strong early results for the mRNA vaccines have implications that go far beyond the current pandemic: They suggest the time has come for a gene-based technology that could provide new treatments for cancer, heart disease and other infectious diseases and provides the basis for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The mRNA vaccine is not a live virus but it teaches the immune system what the virus looks like and messages it to be ready to attack. With huge numbers of people involved in the testing, the vaccine has been proven relatively safe and amazingly effective. Normally the trials for a vaccine run sequentially but these were done concurrently to speed up the process. Meanwhile the vaccine started production - a significant risk but what we needed to do. When the critical 3rd phase results were in they showed the vaccine was over 90% effective. We are still going to have to mask and take precautions until all of the unknowns are resolved. This is not going to be like a light switch that is on or off but as we get more people vaccinated this will be like a dimmer switch. Once we reach 75% we have a good shot on stopping the pandemic and returning to all of our MIYC extended cruises and events

Garlic : Take 9,000 ‒ 18,000 mg of high-allicin garlic each day until symptoms subside. Take with food to minimize stomach irritation. Vitamin D : If you do not already maintain a blood level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D over 50 ng/mL, then take 50,000 IU of vitamin D the first day and continue for three more days and slowly reduce the dose to around 5,000 IU of vitamin D each day. If you already take around 5,000 IU of vitamin D every day, then you probably do not need to increase your intake. Cimetidine : Take 800 ‒ 1,200 mg a day in divided doses. Cimetidine is a heartburn drug that has potent immune support properties. (It is sold in pharmacies over-the-counter.) Melatonin : Take 2 ‒ 10 mg sublingually at bedtime or as needed.

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Be Kind - Wear Your Mask See full list of upcoming events on pages 25 & 26!

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MIYC Day Cruise and Lunch to: Paradise Found, Goodland (Full Members, Social Members and Guests Welcome) Monday, January 11, 2021 11:30am Arrive by boat - Arrive by car. This Day Cruise promises a lovely trip up the Marco River with wildlife views and the always enjoyable Goodland ambiance. Good rubber soled shoes, sunglasses and a hat are recommended. And don’t forget your sunscreen! Enjoy playful dolphins, warm sunshine and a beautiful view of our island paradise with your MIYC friends. You are welcome to arrive by boat or by car. Boats will meet at the MIYC entrance for the trip to Goodland for a 10:30am departure or depart from home docks and meet at the restaurant in Goodland at 11:30am. Please send me an email at: [email protected] to confirm your participation. In your email please indicate the following: • Members with a boat: Please state the length of your boat for dockage requirements and how many Members you can accommodate. • Members without a boat: Please state if you would like to go by boat and we will match you up with a boat and notify you where to meet your Captain. Jim Heckenlaible - Day Cruise Captain [email protected]

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Want to learn about how to use the MIYC Website? Let's Zoom on Friday, Jan 15th at 1:00pm

• Review the Calendar • Pay Your Invoice • Review a CHIT • Find a telephone number or email of a Member • Update your Roster Info and more!

Look for an eblast to register for the Event!

Bob Weigel Financial Adviser 950 N Collier Blvd Suite 207 Marco Island, FL 34145 Bus.239-970-8100 Cell 636-575-7717 [email protected] www.edwardjones.com/bob-weigel

Stop the Bleed! Our MIYC Fleet Surgeon - Dr. David Randall has compiled an excellent guide with information on using a tourniquet. Here is a link to our website to see his helpful article: Link

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With a Twist! Saturday, January 16 th

Save the Date for a fun night of karaoke (with a twist) entertainment at the Burgee Bar with Janice Diaz. Social distancing will be followed. Mark your calendar and plan to join in the fun! Call 239-394-0199 x301 to make your reservation, or email us at [email protected]

The Sunset Cruisers who joined Pete & Peggy Frazier enjoyed a special show by some of Peg’s followers. Were they admiring the Decorations on the front of the boat?

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MIYC Boatersù Night Wednesday, January 20 th Cocktails 6pm Dinner 7pm

Henry Stanley Rear Commodore

Gentle Members, To kick off the New Year, we’re planning the Granddaddy of All Boaters’ Nights: Centered around the annual Boating and Bridge Awards, we will assemble an all-star cast of your fellow Members who will poke a little gentle fun at the goings - on of this strange year, and, with hope, bring us a little humor to build on for 2021. For every weird thing we had to do, like keeping 6 feet away from Bob Winterhalter at all times, there was something great that happened, like the beginning of the Marina Project. For every painful memory, like the imposition of the mask-wearing rule, there was something much better to remember, like the way Chef Bob improved the menu and the quality of food. Now, if only we could eat Chef’s Jambalaya through those masks … Seriously, the January Boaters’ Night will be a humorous festival like nothing you’ve ever seen before at a Boaters’ Night. Some aspects of the evening’s program must necessarily be kept a surprise, but, I promise you, it will be a very pleasant surprise. Missing this event would be like missing Halley’s Comet – it only comes around once in a lifetime. (Sorry if that reference went over anyone’s head). The Bridge and your fellow Members want to entertain you in the worst way, and believe me, that is exactly what you’re going to get! DON’T MISS THE BOAT – Boaters’ Night, that is… A gourmet meal will be served by Chef Bob, as soon as he can decipher his Grandma’s recipe for Pot Roast… Get your reservations in early…Don’t miss it! 239-394-0199 Cheers, Henry Stanley Rear Commodore

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Fishing Club Thursday, January 21 st Lunch - 11:30am

The Fishing Club will meet again for lunch at the Burgee Bar. We will use very careful Covid guidelines to ensure our safety. At the luncheon, we will discuss: • Fishing report from our off-shore trips to the Gulf • Discuss local fishing reports for backwater • Discuss fishing trips to Islamorada (December and the spring) • Plan two local fishing outings around Marco – backwater and offshore • Discuss Jan/Feb international trip to Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala Please rsvp to Jeff by Tuesday January 19 th 847.951.3400 or [email protected] Many tight lines, Capt. Jeff Comeaux Past Commodore Make your reservation now. 239-394-0199 (Masks required for entry and when not eating or drinking.)

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Enjoy a Beautiful Sunset Cruise Wednesday, January 27 th Join your fellow Members on a Beautiful Sunset Cruise. No Boat? No Worries! A Member Captain will welcome you aboard. Participants will meet their assigned boat and crew for ”Docktails”, cruise to the Gulf in time for a glorious Sunset, then return to the Burgee Bar for one of Chef’s delicious Sunset Cruise Menus. Docktails at 5:00pm Sunset at 6:07pm

Tom Wentworth Vice Commodore

Dinner at 6:45pm

Open to Equity and Full Members

To mitigate COVID concerns, we will assign limited crew per boat, maintain safe distancing, mask when appropriate and space dining tables - Max. 6 per table. Stay tuned for reservation instructions, coming by email SOON!

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MIYC’sNewHours of Operation

Lunch Dinner Brunch

11:30am - 2:30pm Tuesday - Sat.

5:30pm - 8pm 10am - 2pm 3pm - 7pm

Wednesday - Sat.

Every Sunday Every Sunday

Sunday Lite Fare

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MIYC Book Club Thursday, January 28 th Noon We have five wonderful selections for our 2021 Season’s reading! Our Book Club dates and choices are as follows: Date Book Presenter January 28 The Book of Two Ways Kathleen Douglas February 25 The Splendid and the Vile Kevin Hennessy March 25 Defending Jacob Denise Schwartzman April 29 Biography of John Adams Carol Comeaux May 27 The Alice Network Deb deVries 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 MA Harlacker MIYC Book Club Chairperson [email protected] 239.821.7081

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MIYC Membership

What a fantastic Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at our Club! The Staff certainly went out of their way to make sure we all had a marvelous time during this bizarre holiday season. I am going to be very brief in this article as next month you will see many new Members and trial Members listed as snowbirds come down to enjoy our wonderful island! Remember that Member Recruiting Members is still in place so be sure to recommend friends to join our Club. You and your friends will receive $100 gift certificates if your recommended Members join the Club and pay joining fees! Our other activities like Fla-mingling are on hold until COVID is under control. In the meantime, stay safe, wave at your friends across the dining room and come to your Club often! Social Members, the Board has again approved a “Holiday Sale” for upgrading to Full Membership! Be on the lookout for more

information in the coming weeks! There is a Day Cruise on January 11 th that you can attend so you can sample what it is like to be a Full Member! Finally, with being a Member of a Club, the

main thing we need to remember is that we are MHM , M embers H elping M embers! If you need anything during this pandemic, please let us know - shopping, rides, someone to walk the dog, someone to sit down with you for a glass of wine - Members are here to help other Members! Drop me an email at [email protected] or call the Club and we will be sure to get you the help you need! The important thing is to STAY SAFE during these trying times. Vicki Bretthauer Membership Chair

Members Recruiting Members Our Member Recruiting Member Program is in full swing for FY2021! The recruiting Member and new Member each receive a $100 gift certificate to use for food and beverage on a Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday Evening or at Sunday Brunch! Bring us new Members and celebrate with them!

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Presentation & Blessing of the Fleet Saturday February 6 th Come to the Club for a Safe and Festive ceremony! Sign up your boat or just come to watch! The Fleet with assemble at 10 am Parade past the Yacht Club at 11 am Staff-Served Buffet Lunch to Follow Please Reserve Early! 239-394-0199 Music by Sun DJ Drinks and Cocktails Served at Your Seat Register your boat to participate. Jeff Comeaux, [email protected] 847-951-3400

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MIYC Member Events By Angela Holt

And, so we say goodbye to 2020. It certainly proved to be a challenging year in so many ways. But, Member Events forged through and scheduled games and dances and holiday events with the same enthusiasm as any other year. We will long remember the reveal of our newly painted Harbour Room in October, and the 20th Anniversary Retrospective in November. Let's not forget the Country Jam Session with Tom, Owen and Chef who must do a repeat performance in '21. Coming up in January, we will be entertained by our Karaoke guru on the 16th, and then don our finest garb for the Commodore's Ball on January 23. Make sure you sign up for monthly Twilight Golf and Couples Bridge. Then there are the weekly Canasta and Mah Jong and Bridge games. The Bridge hosts monthly Day Cruises and Sunset Cruises as well as the Fishing Club and the ever popular Boater's Night. I guess you can say there is something for everyone.

We welcome your sugges t i ons and l ook forward to your joining in our special events. Or, come to a Member Events meeting and be part of the planning. Email me at [email protected] The 2021 calendar is filled to the brim with fun events and all we need is you. Angela Holt Chair, Member Events Committee Marco Island Yacht Club 908-303-2139

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Safety News The AED at the Club has a new more convenient home. It is no longer under the bench in front of the elevator. It is now located in an AED box outside of The Administrative Offices. Fleet Surgeon, David Randall has compiled an introduction to the use of the AED. Use the link to right to view: This Link

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Marco Island Yacht Club 2021

• 1 st Scavenger Hunt • 3 rd Boater’s Night • 4 th Twilight Golf • 6 th Wine & Dine – Jackets Required • 10 th Couple’s Bridge • 11 th -16 th Venice -Crow’s Nest, Sarasota Marina Jack’s • 12 th Lunch & Learn • 12 th -14 th FCYC The Florida YC • 17 th St. Patrick’s Day • 19 th March Madness Happy Hour • 20 th Hooray for Hollywood (Mariner’s Fund & Club’s 20 th Anniversary Gala)

• 3 rd Boaters’ Night • 4 th Twilight Golf • 6 th Blessing of the Fleet, Lunch • 7 th Super Bowl • 8 th Day Cruise-Island Gypsy - • 10 th Couple’s Bridge • 11 th -15 th Miami Boat Show • 12 th Lunch & Learn • 14 th Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance • 15 th - 5 th March Ext. Cruise Circumnavigation Hawks Cay, Miami, Stuart, Clewiston, Legacy • 19 th Clambake • 24 th Sunset Cruise • 25 th Fishing Club • 25 th Book Club • 26 th Evening Colors • 27 th Comedian Frank Del Pizzo, with Italian Dinner (back by popular demand!)

• 4 th De-decorating • 6 th Men’s Bridge • 7 th Twilight Golf

• 8 th -10 th FCYC Key Biscayne YC • 9 th Wine & Dine Jackets Required Tour of 5 States • 11 th Day Cruise to Paradise Found-Social Members Welcome • 13 th Couple’s Bridge • 13 th -15 th Pink Shell • Zoom ‘How to use the MIYC Website - 1pm • 16 th Karaoke with Italian Night at the Burgee Bar

• 24 th Sunset Cruise • 25 th Fishing Club • 25 th Book Club • 26 th Evening Colors • 27 th Magician (Illusionist) • 30 th Equity Only Meeting • 31 st Trivia

• 20 th Boaters’ Night • 21 st Fishing Club • 23 rd Commodore’s Ball with Colors • 27 th Sunset Cruise • 28 th Book Club

MIYC Brunch on the Gulf 10am -2pm Join us at the MIYC for Sunday Brunch each week ~ Reservations - 239-394-0199 - Club Dress

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And Beyond! Hello Summer!

• 1 st Twilight Golf • 4 th Easter Brunch • 5 th Day Cruise Naples YC • 7 th Boater’s Night • 9 th -17 th BVI-Charter Fleet • 14 th Couple’s Bridge • 15 th Fishing Club • 21 st Member Semi-Annual Meeting with Happy Hour, Dinner & Dancing • 23 rd Evening Colors • 24 th Wine & Dine–Jackets Required • 28 th Sunset Cruise 29 th Book Club

• 1 st Kentucky Derby Party • 1 st Bahamas or Florida West Coast Cruise (20 days) • 5 th Boater’s Night • 6 th Twilight Golf • 9 th Mother’s Day Brunch • 12 th Couple’s Bridge • 14 th -16 th FCYC Venice YC • 20 th Fishing Club • 20 th Singing Bingo • 22 nd Intl. Wine & Dine (Club Casual) • 26 th Sunset Cruise • 27 th Book Club • 28 th Evening Colors honoring Memorial Day • 29 th Bye, Bye to the Burgee Menu

• 15 th -20 th June Dry Tortugas • 3 rd -5 th July Legacy Harbour • Boater’s Night - first Wednesday or Thursday each month • Fishing Club – third Thursday each month • Sunset Cruise – fourth Thursday each month Independence Day Eve Picnic, Lobsta-fest, Cooking with Chef Bob, Labor Day Party, Trivia and Game Nights and Dancing at the Burgee Events! • 30 th Aug-12 th Sept. River Cruise in France (with land pkgs. 31 st Aug. – 12 th Sept.) • Every Friday Happy Hour • Other events to include:

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

• Bridge – Wednesdays: 12:00 noon • Ladies’ Canasta – Thursdays: 9:30 am

• Mah Jong –Tuesdays: 1:00 pm • Men’s Golf – Fridays: 9:00 am • Water Aerobics – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 10 am • Happy Hour Fridays: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Be sure to call your Club for reservations for all these great events! 239-394-0199

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Communications Committee News It’s been an interesting couple of months for the Communications Committee! In November I became Chairperson, Carol Comeaux is handling all MIYC Press Releases and continues to be a helpful resource on the website, and Kevin O’Neill manages all the advertising you see in Anchorlines. And then, in December, the Marrs announced they are planning on living up North. Anchorlines : Linda Marr has done a wonderful job of producing the Anchorlines for what seems like forever. Both she and Jim will be greatly missed. I am pleased to announce that Ellie Everitt has

Michelle Hennessy Communications

volunteered to take over production of Anchorlines. She and Linda will be working together over the next couple of months to ensure that the monthly newsletter continues to provide us all with great photos and content! Linda, we wish you and Jim all the best! Many of you may not be aware that Linda has also been responsible for many of the great photos you see in Anchorlines. So, we are looking for a few Members who would like to volunteer on a Photography Team to take photos at events they attend. The hope is to have a schedule so that we’re not relying on one person for all our photos. We will also use many of these photos in our publicity and Social Media. If you would like to be part of the “Team,” please let me know. Photographers Wanted! Online Calendar: The secret is out. Did you know there’s a calendar under “Member Central” on our website. www.marcoislandyachtclub.net All our events are listed there. We are now also adding details for each event on that calendar! Want to know what time the Wine & Dine event is? Want to know when Bridge is and who to contact with questions? Now you don’t have to search your emails for these details, you can visit our Club Calendar to find this information and more! Zoom Class on how to Traverse the Website: Do you want to know more about our Club’s website? www.marcoislandyachtclub.net I will be holding a ZOOM Class along with Vicki Bretthauer, Membership Chair, on how to find things on the Club’s website on Friday, January 15 th at 1:00 pm. We will review the calendar, how to pay an invoice online, how to review a check, how to use the roster and more! There will be an eblast soon on how to sign up for the class!

Michelle Hennessy, Chairperson [email protected]

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News from the General Manager

Dear MIYC Members, As we reflect on 2020 it sure has been a year we will all never forget! However, 2021 will be brighter and more promising for all. Over the past few months, I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you, and I must say what a pleasure it has been. In my 27 years in the private club industry, I have never seen a more committed group of members to their club. I look at MIYC as “The Little Red Engine That Could.” I am sure most of you remember that book! 2021 will be an exciting year for MIYC. With the new marina well underway and the project moving along steadily, it will certainly separate us from the rest.

Joe Ceci

We have added a wonderful and talented new maintenance team member in Jeff Caudill. Jeff has been hard at work, and trust me when I say he is great. Next time you’re at the Club, you will also notice we have a new receptionist, Cindy Welliver. She is another wonderful addition to our great team of employees. Please stop by to introduce yourself! We have also been planning new and exciting events for the Membership as well always keeping in mind the protocol for Covid-19. At this time, I am asking each Member to please follow the protocols the Board of Directors have worked tirelessly to put into place to keep all Members and Staff safe and healthy. It is without a doubt that by following these Protocols we will stay on course to keep our Club COVID-19 free. We are not out of the woods yet, but here at MIYC I am proud to say we are doing great! Next, I would like to address RESERVATIONS whether for lunch or dinner or a special event. I cannot stress enough the impact of you taking the time to make your reservation as it has 3 major impacts on the operation overall. One is food cost, (we never want to over order), second is labor cost, (Labor is controllable if we know how many we are serving) and valet service. These 3 components are key to our financial position. Therefore, if we have less than 15 persons for dinner, we will not be offering valet services beginning January 1 st , 2021. So, please email or call or stop by the front desk as we always look forward to serving our Membership. In closing I want to wish you and your families a very healthy and happy new year, See you at

the Club! Sincerely, Joseph Ceci

Be Kind - Wear Your Mask

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Feel free to contact us by email. We love to hear from you. General Manager - Joe Ceci ext. 302 [email protected] Executive Chef - Bob Aylwin ext. 305 [email protected] Assistant Manager - Pamela Dorr ext. 304 [email protected] Sales/Catering - ext. 304 Pamela Dorr [email protected] Finance Manager - ext. 306 Carlota Sanchez [email protected] Contributions to AnchorLines - email [email protected] Reservations - 239-394-0199 ext. 301 [email protected] Dockmaster's Office - 642-2531 [email protected]

Membership - ext. 303 Cynthia Hultquist [email protected]

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MIYC's Community Relations Due to the AMAZING generosity of our Marco Island Yacht Club Members, our holiday fund raisers were very successful. We raised the following: Toys For Tots $5,100.00 Flags for Heros $ 4,540.75 And almost 100 lbs of food donations for the Food Pantry Our Flags For Heros will be displayed on 7 foot masts on the corner of San Marco Road and Sand Hill from February 14 th through February 19 th . As always, the Food Pantry needs year round help and we ask that you continue to be generous with your donations.

Dwyn Von Bereghy

Our Daily Bread is in immediate need of the following to serve our neighbors who are out of school & work: 1450 Winterberry Drive Marco Island, Florida 34145 Drop-offs can be made at the Winterberry address or bring your contribution to the Club. Financial donations can be made at the following link: Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

Peanut Butter 18oz Squeeze Jelly Spaghetti Spaghetti Sauce

Boxed Dinners- Hamburger Helper, Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, etc. Ramen Noodles Cereal Canned Beans Canned Vegetables Canned Fruit Fruit Cups

Cooking Oil- small bottles please Mayonnaise & Mustard- small jars Macaroni and Cheese Canned Protein Meals – Beef stew, Chili, Canned Pasta

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MIYC Cruises Reservations and Questions Pete & Peggy Frazier: [email protected] 906 227 7625

MIYC Cruising Schedule 2021

Pete Frazier Power Fleet Captain

January 8-10, 2021 January 11, 2021 January 13-15, 2021

FCYC Key Biscayne YC

Day Cruise to Paradise Found – Social Members Welcome!

Pink Shell

February 6, 2021 February 8, 2021

Blessing of the Fleet

Day Cruise to Island Gypsy

February 16-March 6, 2021

Circumnavigation:Legacy/Clewiston/Stuart/FLL/MIA/Hawks/Marathon

March 1, 2021

Scavenger Hunt

March 12-14, 2021 March 11-16, 2021

FCYC The Florida YC

Venice- Crows Nest/ Sarasota- Marina Jacks

April 5, 2021

Day Cruise – Naples YC

April 9-17, 2021 May 14-16, 2021

BVI – Charter Fleet FCYC Venice YC

May 17-June 14, 2021

Bahamas or Alternate Florida West Coast

June 15-20, 2021 July 3-5, 2021 July 9-11, 2021

Florida Keys (Dry Tortugas)

Legacy Harbour (4 th July BBQ/Fireworks)

FCYC- TBA

Aug 30 –Sept 12, 2021 September 10-13, 2021 November 12-14, 2021 December TBA, 2021

AMA French Cruise Aug.30-Sept. 12 Barcelona-Paris

FCYC Bird key YC

FCYC - TBA

Dock Party/Christmas Parade: Marco Island

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Safety & Training

In this issue, I would like to address two especially important topics: VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS UPDATE Courtesy vessel inspections are provided by members of the Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. These inspections are most important not only for your safety, but also for legal ramifications and cover required safety equipment and signage for inside your boat and engine room. After a successful inspection, a decal is awarded to be placed on the outside window of your boat. NOTE: THIS STICKER IS REQUIRED of all boaters when traveling with a MIYC sponsored event.

Jim Rich Safety & Training Officer

So that you will not be disqualified from participating in any of this year’s cruising events, please call one of the following persons now to schedule your 2021 Inspection. Although 2021 stickers should be available, in the event they are not, please retain a copy of your inspection as proof of this procedure. Also, even if you have recently had this inspection in 2020, you are still required to have one for the current year. Available local inspectors: Rudi Landwaard Power Squadron 239-389-4444 John Moyer Coast Guard Auxiliary 239-248-7078 Paul Soden MIYC Member (after 1/15) 914-450-8066 Please notify me once you have completed your inspection so that I can record your compliance. Boating Courses I have had many inquiries regarding the resumption of in-person boating courses provided by the Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron. As of this writing, the incoming Education Officer, Ted Reese, has indicated his intent to schedule a basic boating course by mid-January. If interested in this course or any number of online courses provided by this organization, please contact the main office number at 239-393-0150 for updates and availability. HAPPY AND SAFE BOATING! Jim Rich – Safety and Training Officer [email protected] 239-248-4166

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It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up!

24 Fellow Members are Fully Reserved . . . and you can join them! MIYC’s Extended Charter Cruise to the BVI’s April 9 – April 17, 2021 You may have heard stories about MIYC’s fantastic March 2020 cruise in the Exumas, or maybe you were one of the lucky crew members, either way you won’t want to miss this year’s charter cruise to one of the Caribbean’s most popular cruising grounds - The British Virgin Islands. This cruise is still open to (4) additional full or equity member couples . If you want to be included, please respond promptly to Geoff Walker - BVI Cruise Captain at 678-296-5233 Itinerary includes: • April 9 – early a.m. Bus transportation - Marco Island to Miami Intl • RT Airline reservations - American Airlines - Direct flight Miami / St. Thomas ◦ We have (8) additional seats reserved in case we need them. • All ground transportation and and fast ferry, to and from Moorings Yacht Harbor, Tortola • Marina facing rooms - Night one • April 10 - 16, Cruise the BVI's aboard 50+ foot Catamarans • April 17 - early ferry departure to St. Thomas, afternoon air departure to Miami, evening bus return to Marco Island • Estimated cost = $6,700/couple Charter Details: • All Charters Include: ◦ Charter, fuel, insurance, and all other fees ◦ Four cabins per vessel, each with private head/shower – double occupancy ◦ Split food provisioning including breakfasts, lunches and 1/2 dinners (on board). The balance of dinners will be on-shore, at crew expense. ◦ Crew will be responsible to provision their own liquid refreshments 1. 534PC - 53’ Power Catamaran - Exclusive Pus) (new) - 4 Couples - Fully Reserved 2. 5000 - 50’ Sailing Catamaran - Exclusive Pus (1-3 YO) - 4 Couples - Fully Reserved 3. 5000 - 50’ Sailing Catamaran - Exclusive Pus (1-3 YO) - 4 Couples - Fully Reserved 4. One additional Power or Sailing Cat - 4 Couples - Open for Reservations All Reservations: In the event this charter is cancelled due to Moorings or Government related COVID orders, all Moorings payments will be fully refunded to your credit card. This is a special concession by Moorings at the request of MIYC, not their normal policy. Please treat these arrangements as confidential.

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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.

Forgot your website Password? Contact Vicki Bretthauer at [email protected]

A q u a f i t a t M I Y C Aquafit classes take place at the MIMA pool at 10am on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy water aerobics - a low-impact activity that takes the pressure off your bones, joints and muscles. Water also offers natural resistance, which can help strengthen your muscles and you can add resistance devices to burn more calories! Exercising in the pool provides the toning and cardiovascular benefits of exercise on dry land with less strain and stress plus it allows for a greater range of motion helping with flexibility and balance. And most importantly, it is enjoyable fun! We are currently using social distancing and shields as necessary. As with any other exercise routine, just be certain you get medical clearance from your health care provider before taking the plunge. Call coordinator Peggy Frazier with questions ♥ 906 227 7625

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Mah Jongg Anyone? Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm

Whether you're a newbie or an experienced player, you are welcome to join our new Mah Jongg group! We’ll be playing on Tuesdays, 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. The Club will be open for lunch from 11:30am - 2:30pm, if you would like to have a bite before playing. Contact Karena: Voice or text @ 239-771-0888 email [email protected]

MIYC Men’s Bridge Wednesday, January 6 th 11:45am - Lunch 12:45pm Begin play Call Bob Winterhalter to sign up! 614-264-0021

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Couples Bridge Wednesday, January 13 th 4:00pm

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 4:00pm. Card playing goes on for a couple of hours, then cocktails, and dinner at 7:00pm. 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.

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]

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

Marco Island Yacht Club Friday Golf Group Marco Island Yacht Club has a lot of members who enjoy getting out on the links. In recognition of this, we have a golf club within the yacht club! Every Friday morning a MIYC men’s golf group gets together at one of the local courses to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather and golf. This golfing opportunity has been going strong for many years, probably as long as MIYC has been a private, non-profit yacht club. In the winter and spring when we play at Hibiscus, the weekly participants swell to around 50 players on any given Friday. In the summer, when many in the group head north, some weeks we only have between 12 and 20 for play at The Glades. For those of you who have no knowledge about our Friday golf, let me tell you that it is right for everyone of us who can still swing a golf club and bend down to pick up a golf ball! It is purely for the fun of being out

together and enjoying each other’s company on a beautiful 18 holes. Additionally, every 4 -6 weeks, we have a $5.00 tournament that usually has three flights. Everyone has a good chance to win. So, please, if you are looking for some friendly golf on a Friday morning, consider joining our group. Call me at 239-970-0273 or Bob Winterhalter at 239-389-0825, for more information and to get signed up. Dick Irwin, Past Commodore

Reservations Please! Please remember to make your reservations for dinner and events at the Club at least 2 days before the event. Chef Bob and his Staff like to be prepared in order to have the right amount of food and beverage. Also, when you make your reservation for a specific time, please be prepared to be shown to your table at that time. We appreciate your help as this also helps the kitchen Staff serve you in a timely manner.