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July 2020

A blast from the past: Rainbow in the Basin July 2012 Photo courtesy of Joye Swisher

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2020 Flag OfficersCommodoreCathy Talisman

Vice CommodoreRoger Gilmore

Rear CommodoreJenn Buckley

SecretaryLisa Glaser

TreasurerLezlee Kramer

Assistant TreasurerMarty Southard

Fleet CaptainJames Masson

Board of DirectorsBoard Members 2019-2020

Beth BerkobeinDoug FullerRuth PetersonPatty Tishuk

Board Members 2020-2021Frank DamicoHarold SmallGary RhoadsBarb Meyer

Immediate Past CommodoreNick Southard

Windword Newsletter published monthly.Submissions deadline Wednesday following the Monthly General Meeting. Email submissions to Jen Rogers:[email protected]

Commodore’s CornerSubmitted by Cathy Talisman, 2020 BCYC Commodore

View this newsletter in full color online at www.sailbcyc.org

Flag Officer, Board and other BCYC member phone numbers and email addresses available to club members at www.sailbcyc.org

Boca Ciega Yacht Club & Anchorage4600 Tifton Drive South • Gulfport, FL 33711727-321-7295Mailing address for ALL payments by check:Boca Ciega Yacht ClubPO Box 530848 | St. Petersburg FL 33747

Hello Everyone,

The next board meeting will be held on Monday July 6th, 2020. At that time, the board will revisit whether to resume sponsored club activities.

The club is open for members to use, including racing and cruising.

Physical distancing is the best prevention wherever you are. Remain vigilant.

If you see unfamiliar faces, kindly approach them and inquire if they are members and introduce yourself. If they are not, you can show them around, remind them this is a private club and suggest that they check our great website if they would like to join.

As a reminder, keep all the doors close when you leave the club or are on a boat in the marina.

"Hope is the last thing ever lost." —Italian proverb

Stay healthy.

Pages 8 -18 contain wording and rationale for proposed bylaw changes. Bylaws serve as an overall framework for the organization and Board to follow, but does not provide for the day-to-day operational aspects of the organization. They state how the organiza-tion is to be governed and how the powers of the organization are to be exercised. The members vote on the Bylaws.

Policies lay out the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of the framework to carry out the work of the orga-nization. Policies form the written basis of operation secondary to legislation and the organization's bylaws. The Board creates and votes on the adoption of the Policies.

Procedures lay out the ‘how’ of getting things done by providing the organization step-by-step instructions on how to run the programs, services, and events for the organization. Sometimes procedures are extremely specific, sometimes they are more general - it depends upon the situation.

July Birthdays

BCYC Merchandise for SaleSupport BCYC and Look Good Too!

Our display case at the club gives you a sampling of items from our ever-changing inventory. They are available for purchase at monthly club meetings and at some work days and club events.

Please email Beth Berkobein at [email protected], and she will try to accommodate your schedule within reason.

We accept cash or checks only. Checks to be made payable to BCYC. Thank you and smooth sailing!

Are we missing your birthday? Please edit your member information in Wild Apricot.

BCYC gear goes everywhere! Send us a photo of you wearing BCYC gear on your travels and we will feature it here.

View this newsletter in full color online at www.sailbcyc.org

Glenn Dobos ...............................................................July 1Lezlee Kramer .............................................................July 2Valerie Turley ...............................................................July 2Martin van Houten ....................................................July 3Jim Meyer .....................................................................July 5Henry Stewart .............................................................July 5Sharon Vreeland .........................................................July 6Carol Yoder ...................................................................July 7Stacy Dochoda ...........................................................July 8Carol Southard............................................................July 8Louise Dobos ..............................................................July 9Carroll Risk ...................................................................July 9Ruth Hicks ................................................................. July 10Doug Niebur ............................................................ July 10

Stanislav Yefimov .................................................... July 11Anita Adams ............................................................. July 13John Budinski........................................................... July 13Richard Bradley ....................................................... July 14Jonathan Cornwell ................................................. July 14Sherrill O'Brien ......................................................... July 16John Meyer ............................................................... July 18Alder Allensworth .................................................. July 20Bill Ackerman ........................................................... July 23Leslie Tiernan-Duffy ............................................... July 24Jeff Reckson .............................................................. July 25Ed Mitchell ................................................................ July 26Rick Smith ................................................................. July 26Glenda Hottle........................................................... July 30

Another blast from the (recent) past: BCYC in the BVI

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Thanks to Our Photographers!The most popular part of the Windword each month is the club photos, candid and otherwise. We want to thank all of you shutterbugs out there who send us such great material. This newsletter wouldn’t be the same without you.

This month’s contributors are: Susan McQuillan, Joye Swisher, Gary & Cathy Rhoads, Art Hyslop, Matt Maloy, Elizabeth Hendricks, Patty Tishuk, and Debby Smith.

Thanks to you all!

BCYC Web Site Be sure to check our web site regularly to sign up for events; for What's Trending Now and calendar updates, weather and tide links, full-color Windword online, Wild Apricot membership features and more.

Free Marine Classifieds Do you have any marine related items you want to purchase, trade or sell? Take a step up from the club bulletin board. Email [email protected]

Submit payment to: BCYC Treasurer, PO Box 530848, St Petersburg, FL 33747 Checks made payable to: BCYC

Questions or ad specs: Call Lee Nell at 215-518-7671 or email [email protected] artwork (PDF preferred) to: Jennifer Rogers, [email protected]

www.sailbcyc.org

REMINDER: BCYC BOATUS Group Discount

BCYC's Group number is GA80544Y. When renewing, please add this to your statement to receive $15 Membership dues, plus 10% off on-the-water towing services.

FOR SALE: Mystic; 1971 Morgan 27’. Boat is in great shape for its age! Electric start outboard (Mercury 9.9). Many Sails and lots of extras included. Asking 3600.00 OBO. Will consider all reasonable offers! See Mystic in the BCYC basin, slip B22. Contact: Denis Sousa at [email protected] or 305-900-8524 Greg Sousa at [email protected] or 305-923-9183

FOR SALE: Irwin 33; Built 1975; I have owned since 1980; can sleep 4 comfortably; berths for 7 very friendly people! Complete boat, dink, TV, antennae, DVD, galley with 2 burner alcohol stove (pots, pans, plates, tow-els, even tooth brushes!). Rebuilt Atomic Four engine, life jackets, wet suit, VHF and hand-held radio, hand-held GPS, whisker pole, stainless steel charcoal grill. Asking $8,500.00. Michael Collins, cell: 813-230-0578; [email protected]

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To avoid scheduling conflicts, please contact Secretary Lisa Glaser for calendar updates. Email: [email protected]

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Sea Scouts(every Wed 5pm)

Windword Deadline

Board Meeting 7:30 pm

General Membership Meeting 8 pm

Cruise TBD

Cruise TBD

2020 Spring/Summer PHRF Racing Series11 am (22nd)

Workday 8:30 amRhumb Runner Meeting 12 pmFish & Grab 12:30Potluck Dinner 6 pm

Every Tuesday night: racing 5pm-sunset

6:30 PMAugust Sun-set/Full Moon Sail Out

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Board Meeting 7:30 pm

General Membership Meeting 8 pm

July Cruise Twin Dolphin see page 23

2020 Spring/Summer PHRF Racing Series11 am

Workday 8:30 amRhumb Runner Meeting 12 pmFish & Grab 12:30Potluck Dinner 6 pm

Every Tuesday night: racing 5pm-sunset

Note: for the safety of everyone, non-waterfront scheduled activities and club functions will be cancelled until further notice. Some meetings will be held virtually and registration will be required . Please check web site calendar for updates and conditions.

6:00 PMJuly Sunset/Full Moon & Fire-works Sail Out

Sea Scouts Host-ing "Seal Scouts" to possibly July 18

July Cruise Twin Dolphin see page 23

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June New MembersWelcome!

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Nominating Committee ReportSubmitted by Tom Buckley

I’d like to introduce the Nominating Committee for this year: Juli Jacoby, Katie Meyer, Susan McQuillan, and Jimmy Meyer. I’d like to thank them for agreeing to serve on the committee this year.

The Nominating Committee looks for candidates who have been active members for at least one year prior to taking office. The committee pays attention to member involvement in the club which includes (but is not lim-ited to): attendance at board and general membership meetings, participation in work days, and at events, serving on committees, assisting with Sail School, etc.

Any member with at least one year of membership, who is interested in potentially serving on the Board in 2021, should read through the Bylaws and the job de-

Paddlesports ReportSubmitted by Ann New

Reminder that the cranky combination lock on the storage area has been changed. The combination remains the same combination as the front gate as are all of the combination locks on the kayaks and canoes. The storage area is where the paddle-boards are kept. The paddles for all equipment, as well as the kayak seats, paddleboard ankle leashes, windsurfers and their sails… all kept in the storage area.

Don't forget that there are "how-to" videos for kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, etc. in the Paddle Sports section of the BCYC website… Go to Ac-tivities/Events. Then to the Paddle Sports tab.

PLEASE don't forget to relock all of the equipment making sure to get our specialized kayak cables through the scupper holes (round drain holes in seat areas of kayaks) on each kayak.

Any pictures of outings on BCYC kayaks, paddle-boards, etc would be much appreciated -- please send to Jen Rogers for the WindWord :) THANKS! Get out and enjoy!

scriptions of the flag officers, then contact any Commit-tee member for consideration. The Committee will then make decisions on the slate of candidates to be pre-sented at the September General Membership meeting.

After the slate is presented, nominations from the floor will be accepted through the October General Mem-bership Meeting. The slate, and any nominations from the floor, will be posted in the clubhouse, and voting will take place at the November General Membership Meeting.

While the proceedings of the Nominating Committee must, by the very nature of the Committee's function remain confidential, the Committee remains open to suggestions and recommendations, as well as to ques-tions of procedure.

Feel free to contact any one of us. Thank you.

Braden Everly and Alyssa DunlapPinellas Park, FL 33782Email: [email protected]: Seaword 23’ Name: Na’vi

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So…What have we been doing?

Art Hyslop went out on a catching trip of ARS (Ameri-can red snapper). They limited out in 1 hour and moved on to catch grouper but only managed 2 since the ARS were so thick. While reeling in a 5 lb. ARS, it was at-tacked by a huge Goliath Grouper which almost pulled him overboard. The snapper made it to the dinner table that night.

Back on the boat for a short spell, First Mate Debby updates the faded “Head Remind-ers” anticipating that EVENTUALLY she and Captain Rick will be able to host some sailing moments for family and friends. They plan to be ready with the bathroom protocols in any event. Social distancing on a 32’ sailboat isn’t easy, so hopefully they can trust that, in terms of COVID-19, we can say “this, too, shall pass.”

Patty Tishuk and Mary Crawford sailed on Dr. Judy Woodruff's boat “Nautical Weaver” out of the Harborage to the skyway! And there's always our virtual happy hours!

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Proposed Bylaw ChangesAs you know the Membership Committee presented the proposed Bylaw changes at the General Member-ship Meeting on Friday, June 19th. They will be voted on at the General Membership Meeting on Friday, July 17th. A copy of the bylaws as well as supporting governance materials are available in the membership section of the Website.

The purpose of these bylaw changes is to immediately engage new members, integrate them into the club, and hopefully retain a higher number of new members over the long-term.

We invite everyone to review the points below and the proposed bylaw changes and email your ques-tions to me at [email protected] ASAP (but definitely before Sunday night on July 12th)! The Membership Committee will get back to you with an answer within the week. We will also post an FAQ document on the website prior to the meeting. There is a lot of information to cover so we are trying to avoid a meeting that will last until midnight.

NONE OF THE BYLAW CHANGES AFFECT CURRENT MEMBERS!

Please note the following:

BCYC is a corporation – the bylaw changes bring the club into compliance with Florida nonprofit corporate law (FSS 617), the IRS requirements for our 501(c)7 sta-tus, as well as our Articles of Incorporation.

BCYC is a non-profit – we have a mission/purpose and are responsible for doing things that accomplish that mission!

Our attorney has reviewed and approved all the changes and in many cases was the one who recom-mended the changes

The Board has reviewed and approved all the proposed changes.

Again, we invite everyone to review the proposed bylaw changes and email your questions to me at [email protected] (no later than Sunday night July 12th)!

Thank you,

Gerri AngelMembership Committee [email protected]

Why are we updating the Bylaws pertaining to Membership?Comply with IRS 501(c)7 Requirements

• Membership in a social club must be limited• Characteristics of a club include: membership of individuals, the existence of personal contact, commingling, fellowship among members, sharing of active interests amongst members, and sharing of goals by members justifying the existence of the organization (organization's mission/purpose).”• If a club has more than one class of membership, each membership class should have eligibility requirements and a formal admittance procedure, even for a nonvoting class. With such bona fide members, the member-ships are not a sham and the club is not a subterfuge for a regular business operation.

Comply with Florida State Statute 617.0601 • Members, generally, (1)(a) If the corporation has one or more classes of members, the designation of such

class or classes, the qualifications and rights of the members of each class, any quorum and voting require-ments for meetings and activities of the members, and notice requirements sufficient to provide notice of meetings and activities of the members must be set forth in the articles of incorporation or in the bylaws.

Comply with BCYC’s Articles of Incorporation• The classes, qualifications, rights, privileges, and obligations of members of the Boca Ciega Yacht Club are

determined by its Bylaws.• Membership is open to individuals of good character who meet the eligibility requirements for membership

set forth in the Bylaws.• Application, vetting and acceptance procedures for new members shall be selective and consistent with the

Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(7) social club status of Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Inc.

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• All members are required to comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and § IRC 501(c)(7) requirements.

• Membership is limited consistent with the character of the Club.

Help ensure that BCYC members will• Be fully engaged as members of the BCYC community thus increasing membership retention• Support BCYC’s nonprofit purpose/mission by actively participating in BCYC meetings, workdays, committee

work, and other club activities and events• Read and comply with the Governing Documents (Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws), Policies, Contracts, etc.

Mission Statement

ProposedBoca Ciega Yacht Club, Inc. is organized exclu-sively as a private social club to:

• promote safe boating activities;• promote instruction and education in safe

boating and all nautical activities;• foster fellowship and camaraderie among

the members; and for other nonprofit purposes within the meaning of § 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

• The social or recreational facilities of the Cor-poration shall not be made available to the general public.

Current2 of 2019 Directory: Current Club Bylaws

• To promote safe boating activities• To promote instruction and education in safe

boating and all nautical activities.• To promote fellowship and camaraderie among

the members.• To be an integral part of the Community of

Gulfport

Rationale: Updated to match AOI Article III Purposes

Bylaws, continued page 10 >>

Definitions

ProposedFacilities are defined as anything owned by, occu-pied by, or under the control of BCYC. Examples include but are not limited to: the clubhouse, porches, parking lot, dry slips, docks, wet slips, hoists, all club boats, all club equipment, etc.

CurrentPage 92 of 2019 Directory: Current Club Bylaws

• The following words and phrases, as used throughout the Bylaws and policies, have the following meanings: “Facilities” is not defined.

Rationale: Facilities are not defined under the current defini-tions

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Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 BCYC Memberships

Proposed• Boca Ciega Yacht Club is a private social club

and limits its membership. The number of memberships is determined by the Board. ALL members must commit to actively sup-porting Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s purpose as a private social club “to promote safe boating activities; to promote instruction and educa-tion in safe boating and all nautical activities; to foster fellowship and camaraderie among the members and other nonprofit purposes within the meaning of § 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.”

• Membership is open to individuals of good character who meet the eligibility require-ments for membership and are committed to taking an active role in accomplishing the Club's mission, regardless of gender, race, or religion.

• The Club’s facilities are reserved for the exclu-sive use of its members in accordance with its Bylaws and Policies. Memberships are not transferable to other persons.

Current(a) General Membership:

(i) Membership in Boca Ciega Yacht Club is open to any natural person, regardless of gender, race, or religion, who is a person of good char-acter and 21 years of age or older.

(ii) The term General Membership shall mean up to two adults living in the same household and children under the age of 21.

Rationale: Complies with AOI (Article VI Members & Article VIII Nonprofit Status); Complies with IRS 501(c)7 requirements for private social club member-ship; and SECTION 1.01 (a)(i) language moved to description of ALL memberships (501(c)7 and AOI requires “individuals” (replaces natural person) and Age requirement now under “qualifications” for each membership level (a)(ii) now under General Membership level

Proposed Bylaw Changes, continued from page 9

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Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (a) Provisional Membership

ProposedProvisional Membership is a temporary nonrenewable 6-month membership for up to two adults living in the same household and children under the age of 21. During the Provision-al Membership period, Provisional Members document their active participation in work-days, committees and other Club activities/events that help BCYC accomplish its mission, in order to be eligible for consideration as a General Member.

QUALIFICATIONS/ELIGIBILITY• ALL BCYC membership application and interview requirements must be completed

as required by the Membership Policies and Procedures. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• Demonstrable interest in safe boating and nautical activities• Commitment to actively participate in BCYC meetings, workdays, committee work,

and other club activities and events• Verified local residence ashore, or who legally lives in a local marina, or who legally

lives in a sanctioned mooring field.• Financial capacity and commitment to pay dues and fees• Agreement to comply with Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws. Policies and Contracts.

etc.• Pass a background check reviewed for residency, financial capacity to pay dues/fees,

police records, etc.

RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES• Full access to clubhouse and kitchen• Full access to BCYC boats, docks and resources (gets key)• Invited to participate in all Membership and Board Meetings (not eligible to vote)• Invited to all Club sanctioned events and activities (dinners, race day, cruise weekends,

and special events)• Monthly printed “Windword” newsletter• Access to the membership section of the website• Listing in the online directory (not printed)

OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES• Read and comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Poli-

cies, Procedures, Lease requirements as well as the Standards of the BCYC Community, etc.

• Pay all dues and fees by the due date• Attend General Membership and Board Meetings• Actively participate in workdays, committees and other Club activities/events that

help BCYC accomplish its mission• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for members and materials• Support the welfare of the Club• Act as a BCYC ambassador to the community always representing BCYC in a positive

way to others • Update and maintain website membership profile as needed

APPROVAL: Qualified Applicants for Provisional Membership who are approved by the Membership Committee will be presented to the Board at its regularly scheduled meeting. Upon a majority vote of approval by the Board, each member-candidate will be granted a temporary nonrenewable six (6) month Provisional Membership.

Current• Does not exist in

current Bylaws

Rationale: Help ensure that BCYC members will: Be fully engaged as members of the BCYC commu-nity thus increasing membership retention; Support BCYC’s non-profit purpose/mission by actively participat-ing in BCYC meetings, workdays, committee work, and other club ac-tivities and events; Read and comply with the Governing Documents (Articles of Incorpora-tion, Bylaws), Policies, Contracts, etc.

Bylaws, continued page 12 >> 11

Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (b) General Membership

ProposedGeneral Membership is a full membership for up to two adults living in the same household and children under the age of 21. Both persons are responsible for Club financial obligations and enjoy the full rights and privileges of membership, except the limitation of one vote per membership and as otherwise stated in these Bylaws.

ELIGIBILITY • Satisfactory completion of the obligations and responsibilities of a 6-month

Provisional Membership• Complete and submit a report to the Membership Committee 4 weeks prior to

the expiration of their Provisional Membership documenting active participa-tion in the following:• attendance at Board and General Membership Meetings• workday contributions• active participation in activities and event committees• that they have read and will comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of

Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies, Procedures, Lease requirements, etc. • Have two BCYC General Members in good standing who will sponsor them

for approval as a General Member.

RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES• ALL Rights and Privileges provided under Provisional Membership• Right to participate and vote at all General Membership Meetings• Right to vote for Board members, bylaws and other club decisions - One vote

per membership• Right to hold office once qualifications are met• Listing in the online and printed Club directory• Eligible for discounted Sail School Tuition

OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES• Comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies,

Procedures, Lease requirements, as well as the Standards of the BCYC Commu-nity

• Pay all dues and fees by the due date• Actively participate and vote at General Membership Meetings• Attend Board Meetings• Actively participate in workdays, committees and other Club activities/events

that help BCYC accomplish its mission• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for members and materials• Support the welfare of the Club• Act as a BCYC ambassador to the community always representing BCYC in a

positive way to others

• Update and maintain website membership profile as needed

APPROVAL: The Membership Committee will review each Provisional Member at the end of six (6) months and recommend their approval or disapproval for General Membership. A majority vote of the Board will approve or disapprove the Provision-al Member for General Membership

CurrentARTICLE I – MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1.01 - MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

(a) General Membership(ii) The term General

Membership shall mean up to two adults living in the same household and children under the age of 21.


Rationale: Enumerates: Rights/Privileges per current practices; Obli-gations/Responsibilities per current practices; Clarifies approval process and next steps to become a member; Content complies with new format; Makes Board respon-sible for approval.

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Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (c) Honorary Lifetime Membership

ProposedAn Honorary Lifetime Member is a General Mem-ber who has been selected by the Board and who thereafter shall be exempt from the payment of annual dues. In the event of the death of an Hon-orary Lifetime Member, lifetime membership shall pass to a surviving partner/spouse if the partner-ship existed at the time the Honorary Lifetime Membership was awarded.

ELIGIBILITY• a minimum of 20 years of continuous Gen-

eral Membership in good standing with the Club

• shown “distinguished service” to the Club• reached the age of 60 before being nominat-

ed for Honorary Lifetime Membership

RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES• Same as General Member

OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES• Same as General Member

APPROVAL: A General Member wishing to nomi-nate another General Member as an Honorary Lifetime Member must submit the nomination in writing to the Commodore by the October Board meeting. The nomination must detail the years of service and the “distinguished service” that has been demonstrated.

The Commodore will assemble a Lifetime Mem-bership Committee consisting of two Honorary Lifetime Members and the current Commodore. The Committee must unanimously approve the nomination and will make their recommendation at the November Board meeting. The Board must approve the recommendation by a 2/3 vote of Board members present.

The presentation of Honorary Lifetime Member-ship will take place at the Annual BCYC Installa-tion Banquet.

Currentb) Honorary Lifetime Membership

(i) An Honorary Lifetime Member is a general member who has been selected by the Board and who thereafter shall be exempt from the payment of annual dues.

(ii) A member being considered for Honorary Lifetime Membership must have 1) a minimum of 20 years of continuous membership in good standing with the Club 2) shown “distinguished service” to the Club 3) reached the age of 60 before being nomi-nated for Honorary Lifetime Membership.

(iii) Procedure: 1) A member wishing to nominate another member as an Honorary Lifetime Member must submit the nomination in writing to the Commodore by the October Board meeting. The nomination must detail the years of service and the “distinguished ser-vice” that has been demonstrated.2) The Commodore will assemble a Lifetime Membership Committee consisting of two Honorary Lifetime Members and the current Commodore. The Committee must unani-mously approve the nomination and will make their recommendation at the Novem-ber Board meeting. The Board must approve the recommendation by a 2/3 vote of Board members present.3) The presentation of Honorary Lifetime Membership will take place at the Annual BCYC Installation Banquet.4) In the event of the death of an Honorary Lifetime Member, lifetime membership shall pass to a surviving partner/spouse if the partnership existed at the time the Honor-ary Lifetime Membership was awarded.

Rationale: No changes to the content; words rearranged so that content complies with new format


Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (d) Sail School Student Membership

ProposedELIGIBILITY

Students enrolled and attending Sail School are granted a temporary, non-voting, 90-day Club membership that commences on the first day of Sail School.

RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES• Limited access to the clubhouse and kitchen

when another General Member is present• Limited access to BCYC boats, docks under the

supervision of a qualified General Member• Invited to observe General Membership Meet-

ings (not eligible to vote)• Invited to attend Club sanctioned events and

activities where other members are present (dinners, race day, cruise weekends and special events)

OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES• Pay for and attend Sail School classes• Comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles

of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies, Procedures, Lease requirements as well as the Standards of the BCYC Community

• Can attend and observe General Membership Meetings

• Actively participate in workdays and other Club activities/events that help BCYC accomplish its mission

• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for mem-bers and materials

• Support the welfare of the Club• Act as a BCYC ambassador to the community

always representing BCYC in a positive way to others

• Update and maintain website membership profile as needed

APPROVAL: When approved to participate as a sail school student. Sail School Student Membership is automatically terminated at 90 days after the first Sail School class. Sail School students wishing to become BCYC General Members must apply for Provisional Membership within 90 days of the first day of Sail School.

Current(c) Sail School Membership

• Students enrolled and attending Sail School are granted a temporary, non-voting, 90-day Club membership that commences on the first day of Sail School.


Rationale: Enumerates: Rights/Privileges per current practices; Obligations/Responsibilities per current practices; Clarifies approval process and next steps to become a member; Con-tent complies with new format


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Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (e) Sea Scout Regular Membership

ProposedELIGIBILITY: Must meet ALL the criteria below

• Be a current Sea Scouts between the ages of 18 and 22, and

• Have completed Seamanship training and certifica-tion by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and

• Be continually recommended by the Sea Scout #915 committee

RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES• Access to the clubhouse and kitchen • Access to BCYC boats, docks, and resources• Invited to observe General Membership Meetings

(not eligible to vote)• Invited to attend Club sanctioned events and activi-

ties where other members are present (dinners, race day, cruise weekends, and special events)

• Access to the current online version of the monthly “Windword” newsletter

OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES• Pay annual dues as determined by the Board by the

due date• Comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of

Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies, Procedures, Lease requirements as well as the Standards of the BCYC Community

• Can attend and observe General Membership Meet-ings

• Actively participate in workdays and other Club activities/events that help BCYC accomplish its mis-sion

• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for members and materials

• Support the welfare of the Club• Act as a BCYC ambassador to the community always

representing BCYC in a positive way to others • Update and maintain website membership profile

as needed

APPROVAL: Qualified applicants recommended for membership by the Sea Scout #915 committee will be presented to the Board at a regularly scheduled meet-ing. Sea Scout Regular Membership will be awarded upon a majority vote of approval by the Board.

Current(d) Special Membership

(i) Sea Scouts who have attained the age of 18 and completed Seamanship training and certification by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and who are continually recommended by the Sea Scout #915 committee, may be granted non-voting Club membership until they reach the age of 22 at a reduced rate of $100.00 per year

Rationale: Name changed to Sea Scout Regular Mem-bership. Enumerates: Rights/Privileges per current practices; Obligations/Responsibili-ties per current practices; Clarifies approval process; Content complies with new format

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Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (f ) Sea Scout Student Membership

ProposedELIGIBILITY: Must meet ALL the criteria below

• Be a current Sea Scouts and have attained the age of 18, and

• Be a fulltime student as defined by their educational institution

• Have completed Seamanship training and certification by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and

• Be continually recommended by the Sea Scout #915 committee

RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES• Access to the clubhouse and kitchen• Access to BCYC boats, docks, and resources• Invited to observe General Membership Meetings (not

eligible to vote)• Invited to attend Club sanctioned events and activities

where other members are present (dinners, race day, cruise weekends and special events)

• Access to the current online version of the monthly “Windword” newsletter

OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES• Pay quarterly dues as determined by the Board by the

due date• Comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of Incorpo-

ration, Bylaws, Policies, Procedures, Lease requirements as well as the Standards of the BCYC Community

• Can attend and observe General Membership Meetings• Actively participate in workdays and other Club activi-

ties/events that help BCYC accomplish its mission• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for members and

materials• Support the welfare of the Club• Act as a BCYC ambassador to the community always

representing BCYC in a positive way to others • Update and maintain website membership record as

needed

APPROVAL: Qualified applicants recommended for mem-bership by the Sea Scout #915 committee will be presented to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Sea Scout Student Membership will be awarded upon a majority vote of approval by the Board.

Current(d) Special Membership

ii) Sea Scouts who have attained the age of 18 and are continuing their education as full-time students may be granted non-voting club member-ship until they are no longer full-time students as defined by their educa-tional institution. In addition, they must meet the requirement of hav-ing completed Seamanship training and certification by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and who are continually recommended by the Sea Scout #915 committee. The member-ship fee of $1 per quarter must be accompanied by documentation of full time student status.

Rationale: Name changed to Sea Scout Student Membership. Enumerates: Rights/Privi-leges per current practices; Obligations/Responsibilities per current practices; Clarifies approval process; Content com-plies with new format



Article I Membership Classes – Section 1.03 - Application and Acceptance

ProposedALL BCYC membership application and interview requirements must be completed as required by the Membership Policies and Procedures. Incom-plete applications will not be reviewed.

(a) If the Membership Committee deter-mines that an applicant is not suited for membership the Membership Chair will report on the rejected application at the next meeting of the Board.

(b) Both persons in a joint General Mem-bership are responsible for Club financial obligations and may enjoy the full rights and privileges of membership, with the limitation of one vote per membership

(c) Should the 2 adult General Member no longer live in the same household, both members may retain their membership as single members by payment of separate regular dues beginning the first calendar quarter following the dissolution of the household and without paying an ad-ditional initiation fee. Should a different adult later live in the household of a cur-rent member, that adult must complete the membership application and interview process as required by the Membership Policies and Procedures to become a Provisional Member. Upon completing the Provisional Membership process and obtaining approval as a General Member they can form a joint membership.

(d) Failure to comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, § IRC 501(c)7 requirements, the Clubs lease and other legally binding contracts is cause for immediate termination of mem-bership.

Current(a) Application for general membership must

be made using the Board approved form on the website, www.sailbcyc.org

(b) Payment for initiation and the first quarter’s dues must accompany the application.

(c) The applicant will receive an invoice from the Yacht Club security firm for a background check and this must be paid before the ap-plication will be considered.

(d) The applicant will be vetted by the Mem-bership Committee and must be found to be of good moral character, financially respon-sible, and agree to actively participate in the welfare of the Club.

(e) If the applicant is approved at their vetting interview their application will be read at the board meeting and they will be subsequently introduced to the membership at the next General Meeting.

(f ) Upon a majority vote of the general mem-bership at the General Meeting, the appli-cant/applicants will be admitted as general members.

(g) If the Committee determines that a candi-date is unsuited for membership the Mem-bership Chair will move to refuse the applica-tion at the next meeting of the Board.

(h) Should the 2 adults defined as a member in Article 1 Section 1.01 (a)(ii) no longer live in the same household, both members shall retain their membership as single members by payment of regular dues beginning the first calendar quarter following the dissolu-tion of the household and without paying an additional initiation fee.

Rationale: Procedural application steps(a)-(e) have been moved to Membership Policies and Procedures Manual; Member approval process is now delin-eated under each class of membership; New (c) replaces current (h) to clarify that new partner must apply as a Provisional Member; New (d) – added to comply with AOI Article VI Members


Article II Membership Charges - Section 2.04 Membership Reinstatement

ProposedAny membership terminated, either voluntarily or for cause, other than one terminated under the provisions of Article 1, Section 1.05 may be reinstated within 60 days of the termination upon approval by the Board. The member must be present at the Board Meeting, pay current dues, fines, and fees.

If the reinstatement is sought after more than 60 days, the member must apply for Provisional Membership by com-pleting the application and interview requirements set forth in the Membership Policies and Procedures. Incom-plete applications will not be reviewed. A majority vote of the Board will approve or disapprove the member for reinstatement as a Provisional Membership.

CurrentAny membership terminated, either volun-tarily or for cause, other than one terminated under the provisions of Article 1, Section 1.05 may be reinstated within 60 days of the termination upon approval by the Board. The member must be present at the Board Meet-ing, pay current dues, fines and fees.

If the reinstatement is sought after more than 60 days, the member must provide a new membership application and pay cur-rent dues, initiation fee, background check fee, past fees and fines, and be present at a general membership meeting.

Rationale: Paragraph 2 changed to clarify that the member must reapply as a General Member. Steps for reapplying moved to Membership Policy and Procedure Manual.


Article VIII Dependents, Guests and Visitors - Section 8.02 Guest And Visitor Privileges

ProposedThe Club’s facilities are reserved for the exclusive use of its members. The social or recreational facilities of the Cor-poration shall not be made available to the general public. Guest and visitor privileges shall be determined by the Board.

CurrentGuest and visitor privileges shall be deter-mined by the Board.

Rationale: Adds requirements from AOI articles; Article III Purposes; Article VIII Nonprofit Status

ReferencesIRS 501(c)7 Requirements

https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/other-non-profits/social-clubs

IRS Exempt Organizations Determinations Manual

Florida State Statute 617.0601, Members, generally, (1)(a)

BCYC Articles of Incorporation - located on the Members Only > Minutes – Bylaws – Lease

BCYC Bylaws - located on the Members Only > Minutes – Bylaws – Lease

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A Grenadine Honeymoon, in 4 (make that 5) ActsStarring Kathy Rhoads, Gary Rhoads, and Pirate Mike

Act I = ASA 106 (May 2020 Windword)Act II = Bequia Beach Resort (May 2020 Windword)Act III = 3 Pirates of AndatoAct IV = Bequia / Land BasedAct V = Ice Bear

Act IV - Bequia / Land Based (Continued from last month)

Once our month-long sail around the Grenadines was over, we were again faced with the tough task of deciding what to do… Going home was not an option as there were a grand total of zero flights heading out of SVG at that time. Having fallen in love with Bequia from our previous 2 short visits by boat, we chose that to be our “home away from home”. Gary, having amaz-ing research skills, found us a gorgeous apartment on a breezy hill in Lower Bay, Bequia. Fortunately, the price

was right, and the home was available due to cancel-lations over COVID-19. This honeymoon kept getting better and better! The view was comparable to the Italian Riviera that overlooked all the cruisers anchored in the bay and we could watch the ferry boats coming and going all day long. The house was not air condi-tioned, other than the master bedroom. But,the large shower produced hot water, and the freezer made ice….We were in heaven after the month on Andato.

The village of Charlotte Harbor was one mile away and required having climbing skills akin to a mountain goat, with plenty of elevation change, but fortunately, there were plenty of bay-side bars along the way! Hap-py hour combined with your workout – what a great

combination! Gary had a cooler place to work, Kathy sewed, cooked and read;so our 600sf home suited us perfectly. In the hours between work calls, we snorkeled (seeing octopi, sea snakes, colorful reef fish and healthy coral), and explored the village while provisioning.

Weekend hikes around the island were strenuous and hot, but that just made the ice cold Hairouns(the local beer) afterwards taste better. Visits to the Loggerhead Turtle research facility, zooming with friends and family and snorkeling were all wonderful, but the very best part (other than the slower pace of life), was the unique people that we met. Jefferson was our local mango connection that kept getting locked up for smoking the “ganja”. Romeo, the Plantation Bar manager, certainly lived up to his name. Mr. Smith, the grumpy octoge-narian turtle rescuer was quite a character. Darcy and John – year around live-aboard cruisers previously from Michigan. British friends Sally and Nigel (owners of a

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72ft sailboat). Jacki and Freddy (she ran up the hills we struggled to walk up) and finally Michelle Lulley our landlady extraordinaire. Michelle runs several Air BnB’s and is also a landscape architect. When she found out we loved to try new foods, provided a steady supply of exotic fruits such as Bequia plums, soursop, sapodillas, tamarinds.

As the season progressed, the air got more humid, the mosquitos more aggressive and we decided that our idyllic life in Bequia needed to end. As our flights on LIAT had once again been cancelled, Gary began join-ing sailing chatrooms in the search of a ride north. Just when you thought the story would end (and we did too) … One more big adventure was yet to come. Stay tuned next month for the final act… Act V –IceBear!

Pos Sail Boat Skipper PHRF Finish Elapsed Corrected Score1 6 Capri Yefimov,Stanislav 261 14:05:40 01:05:35 00:56:36 12 3 Capri Hull,Fauss 261 14:07:11 01:07:06 00:57:55 23 115 Legacy Roberts,Dave 257 14:11:42 01:11:37 01:02:07 34 58 Claudia Gail Hendricks,Elizabeth 270 14:56:00 01:55:55 01:38:57 45 h27 Bob a Bouy ,Yvonne 260 14:56:57 01:56:52 01:41:00 5

Race 7BCYC 2020 Spring SeriesClass: PHRF. PHRF (Time on time)Wind Speed 12: Direction WStart Time: Sunday, June 21, 2020 14:20:00

Pos Sail Boat Skipper PHRF Finish Elapsed Corrected Score1 6 Capri Yefimov,Stanislav 261 15:19:19 00:59:19 00:51:12 12 115 Legacy Roberts,Dave 257 15:21:33 01:01:33 00:53:23 23 3 Capri Hull,Fauss 261 15:24:48 01:04:48 00:55:56 3

June RacingSubmitted by James Masson

Two social distancing races were held on Sunday June 21 in the middle of Boca Ciega Bay. Rules were no more than 10 per boat and no meeting at the club before or after. Five boats joined us; the results are below.Race 6BCYC 2020 Spring SeriesClass: PHRF. PHRF (Time on time)Wind Speed 10: Direction WStart Time: Sunday, June 21, 2020 13:00:05

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The Magic Pearl - Secret GunkholeSubmitted by Matt Maloy

Fiddling about with a Magic Pearl

In the years before being possessed by a large,deep draft keel sloop named the HideAway, we sailed the skinny waters north of Ft Desoto in a 21 foot cat-ketch Sea Pearl known as the Magic Pearl. Magic could sail downwind, on her own, in less than 12 inches of water.

It was a Zen Experience sans the Effort

Sailing the shallows of Mullet Key, a small dolphin made circles around us, gently nudging the rudder as if to beckon us to change course and follow. Naturally, we did.

Silently, under a reefed mizzen, we weaved through the narrow passages between mangrove balds, oc-casionally using a long wooden pole to push us along. Alone in this remote, uncharted place, Magic might well have sailed into centuries past. Our favorite des-tination was an unnamed barrier island covered with large Australian pine trees. The island had a small hook of an anchorage known only to members of the Secret Shallow Drafter Sailing Society. (SSDSS- rhymes with ssdss). On a hot summer day a Free Range Human could relax in the soft white sand, listen to the sea breeze whistle through the Aussie pines and enjoy a full view of the Gulf of Mexico in abundant shade. Un-der deep blue skies and calm seas, dolphins jumped. Sea birds hunted. Souls soothed.

Arriving late, we left Magic in ankle deep water about 50 feet from the landside shore, threw out a small anchor, and ran bare foot in the sand across the island towards a Gulf Of Mexico sunset. Our flat bottomed Magic Pearl would be aground before our return, thus,

it had no need of an anchor light. This is worth men-tioning because its occupants, intent on racing towards the setting sun, had left their artificial light generating device stored safely onboard.

A Sailor Knows the Sun Does Not Set

The earth rises. Indeed, the rising and spinning of the very earth you are standing on will require even the above average trailer sailor to question their place in the universe. The phenomenon, according to extensive study by a science research foundation funded by a beach bar & grille, self-published the Earthrise Theory as a fine explanation as to why sailors are known to walk in an irregular manner, especially after the earth has risen.

Reluctantly, the crew turned to leave this special place, made larger by the retreating tide, to return to the Magic Pearl. Sharp as they are, the crew was quick to notice that without a moon, the darkness was complete. We walked hand in hand for a good long while before realizing that our Magic Pearl had vanished.

There are two accounts of what happened after we stopped, barefooted, to get our bearings. One version alleges screams and running bare feet were involved. The other, not so much. Either way, the conversation centered on the strange sounds emanating from the blackness in the sand near our feet. Did I mention we were of bare foot?

The sound, that grew louder as the possibilities of the cause evolved, was of silverware clinking together. After listening awhile, Linda mentioned her feet were covered with creepy crawlies of the unidentified variety, and that she would be departing soon. As she too, van-ished into the darkness, I asked her to bring back a flash light. I could not understand her reply.

Eventually I found our Magic Pearl fully aground with one lee board down, the mizzen sail partially set and the anchor rode streaked artfully across the beach. On board, Linda handed over a flashlight with which I scanned the shore. The skinny light beam revealed only wet sand and sea grass. Alone, I walked towards the gulf bravely, some would say foolishly, as Linda declared. Finding nothing remarkable, I turned off the light and stood silently to fully appreciate the dark of the night, the sounds of the Gulf of Mexico, the vastness of interstellar space and the sweet olfactory sensations of my low tide surroundings. I began to hear the sil-verware clinking about the time I remembered my feet were still unclothed.

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I Flashed the Light On

In the dimming light powered by batteries long past their use by dates, the entire beach had turned from

white to brown in color and was moving away from me at a good pace over to the nearby undulating sand dunes. Tens of thousands of small crabs carrying what looked like large fiddles, scrambled sideways across the sand as one being. It looked like the entire beach was leaving without taking me along for the ride. I stumbled - almost fell, as I lost contact with what a typical Free Range Human would construe as reality. I shut the light off. In the night, the earth stood still. Reality returned along with the infernal clinking.

Before long, I identified the Fiddler Crabs as they lounged on my bare feet looking up at me with their beady red eyes - All of them snapping their one large claw. Do you know any blue grass? I inquired to no response. They meant me no harm. I apologized for disturbing them and took my leave with their song in my heart, my feet intact. Our Pearl had performed her Magic once again.

SMALL BOATS ROCK!

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Cruise to ‘The Club at Treasure Island’ on June 13Submitted by Elizabeth Hendricks

The BCYC cruise was actually cancelled by text on Sat, June 13 at 9.30 am. based on a forecast for possible storms Sunday and Monday. I had planned to sail to The Club at Treasure Island via the Gulf and return the same day. My crew members included Annie David-son, Lezlee Kramer and Magda Satlof. It was perfect sailing weather, cloudy all day and a southerly wind. It took about 5.5 hours including waiting for two bridge openings at John’s Pass and Treasure Island causeway. We appreciated being greeted at the dock by the dockmaster and BCYC members, Mike Pilert and Dan Chesnut. Yvonne and Tom docked Bob-A-Buoy mo-ments later. The first thing we did was jump into the big pool. The water was cool and so refreshing! After a long swim, we ordered food and gathered around a table on the comfy chairs. The dockmaster and friends persuaded me to stay overnight on my boat. Magda got a ride to BCYC with Dan to get her car. We were sur-prised when she returned at 8:30 pm with a homemade Quinoa meal for all of us!

Saturday was spent swimming and relaxing around the pool. The sunsets both days were spectacular, pinks and purples reflecting in the clouds. Sunday evening, it

rained lightly for five minutes then a rainbow appeared. Lightning in the distance provided an entertaining backdrop in the sky. We rose early Monday morning, swam lengths and departed at 10 am via the ICW. We were able to sail without the motor all the way back to BCYC. It was only 20 minutes from TI club to the Corey Causeway. We timed the bridge opening perfectly. I was surprised it takes less than two hours to sail this route.

I enjoyed The Club at Treasure Island so much, I re-turned the next weekend for the rescheduled BCYC cruise as a land cruiser!

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Cruise to The Club at Treasure Islandby ‘Cruisin’ Susan McQuillan

The Strawberry Full Moon cruise on June 5th was can-celled due to the weather not cooperating and unfor-tunately was cancelled.

Saturday, June 13th, we were scheduled to go to The Club at Treasure Island for our monthly club cruise. However, due to several weather forecasts, that inci-dentally were very incorrect, the cruise was cancelled.

Saturday, June 20th, which was the Summer Solstice and perfect weather forecasts, 4 boats…Journey, Seafari, Blue Heron and Roy LaGrand…headed out, for our 1st cruise since February, over to The Club at Treasure Island. The Club is a Reciprocity facility with the Yachting Club of America, which BCYC is a member of as well. We stayed for 2 nights as they give us the 2nd night free and have a great tiki bar, pool and staff. Several land cruisers joined us…Tom Neu and Nancy Bedinger, Mike and Leslie Cook, Lezlee Kramer, Eliza-beth Hendricks and Mark Requa…over the 2 days. Sat-urday, we enjoyed appetizers compliments of BCYC. It was really nice just chillin’ by the pool and enjoying each other’s company for those 2 days…taking that stress level down a few notches.

The only oops for the cruise was Roy LaGrand, who waited until arriving at The Club to pump out his hold-ing tank. Well, they have no pump out as they are not a marina. The smell was so bad they loaded up the baby and headed home that evening for the night. Sunday morning, they took the boat to Madeira Bay Marina, where they used to dock their boat, saw several friends, and headed back the The Club, tied back up the T Dock, only to find out the pedestal had electri-

cal issues and had to move to another slip. Suddenly, dragging the hose all the way down Pier 5 at Gulfport Marina doesn’t seem such an imposition. Oh Tony…

The next full moon, Buck Moon, will be on Saturday, July 4th. The sun sets at 8:31pm and full moon rises, shortly before, at 8:21. Possibly no Skipper’s meeting.

July club cruise will be Saturday, July 11th, to Twin Dol-phin Marina in Bradenton. The cost is $2.75/ft plus $6 for 30amp or $10 for 50amp. Email me with your name, boat name, phone number, draft, beam and 30 or 50 amp as I have the roster. They have a great pool and we will grill burgers and hot dogs (compliments of BCYC).Bring your drink and side dish to share.

As always, keep checking the white board and make sure you are subscribed to Trending Now for updates.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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Protocol for CruisingAt BCYC, we have monthly club cruises. In winter months, we typically anchor out as the weather is cool enough for anchoring. In summer months, we typically go to marinas, hopefully ones that have a pool, and we can use our A/C.

These cruises are for members, as this is a ‘perk’ of being a member. If a non-member wishes to come along, they can come as a guest of a member. That member is responsible for their guest at all times. Be sure to contact me with the guest name.

We do have Reciprocity with some other clubs that allow us to visit them occasionally. Their fees and ‘perks’ vary depending on the facility. No guest boats are permitted as this is for BCYC members only.

It is very important to contact the Cruising Chair if you plan to cruise, whether by boat or land, and if you have guests attending. When we go to a restaurant for dinner, I let them know how many we have so they can prepare for us. We just do not show up and expect them to accommodate us.

This is the Protocol for Cruising. Please respect the time and work it takes in planning a cruise. The Cruising Chair is the one, unless otherwise noted, that communicates with the Dock Masters of these marinas. That is what the Dock Masters prefer and I always pass that information on to you.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Cruisin’ Susan

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Deb Requa was born (Debo-rah Lynn Shear) in Havre de Grace, Maryland on January 17, 1955 as the eldest of four siblings. Deb’s parents, Bev-erly and Ralph Shear, settled in Edgewood, Maryland, and Deb graduated from Edge-wood High School in 1973 where she played the flute in the marching band. She had a special interest in the variety of trees and insects around her – especially butterflies. Her insect collection was on display at the high school for others to enjoy for many years to come. West Virginia University in Morgan-town was where she earned her B.S. in Secondary Education and then went on to teaching high school math in the small town of Franklin, West Virginia.

Thereafter, Deb moved to Charlottesville, Virginia where she met her husband Mark. They soon embarked on a sailing adventure and took a year off from their professional lives to sail to Florida on the Golliwog. They were married in December 1984 and settled near St. Petersburg, Florida.

Deb was really excited to move to the Sunshine State. Mark started an engineering career at Honeywell Aerospace; while Deb went on to earn a degree in Accounting. This was after deciding to turn down a teaching job that would require her to also coach boys’ wrestling. She graduated from USF in 1988 and started a job at E-Systems as a cost control analyst. Deb especially enjoyed the camaraderie on the Space projects during those early years.

She finished her career at Raytheon after more than 30 years in 2018 and received her cancer diagnosis very shortly thereafter.

And now….the rest of the story.

Deb was born on the same day as Sherry Lewis, the creator of “Lambchop”. Perhaps, this somewhat explains her love for “woolies”, as she called sheep. Deb also had many stuffed “kids”: Ruby, the Rocky Mountain Red Squirrel, Camey, the Giraffe puppet, Hondo, the arma-dillo and his adopted brother Austin, Bosco the bear, Nellie the horse, Shawn the sheep and Colin the owl (who was a finger puppet!).

Deb loved to name things – like trucks and cars. There was “Truck-lee”, “Truck-Bob and Truck-Robert”, Wally the Walleroo (the Subaru Outback), Lena (after a Javelina in Arizona), “Pearl”, “George”, “Merc and Dirk” - the dinghy with a Mercury engine. Even the porch lizards had names like “Tarzan” and “Jane”.

Audubon Field Guides, lighthouses, beach walks, fish, whales, dol-phins, birds, squirrels, seahorses, llamas, dragonflies, butterflies, and all types of trees and flowers - especially red and white carnations were amongst her favorite things. Florida put a stop to her love for gardening, but she was accomplished at it. She liked “Life is Good” shirts and was even quite a seamstress – making her own clothes when she was a teacher. She did actually think beagles were cute and recently toyed with the idea of getting Mark a Chihuahua and naming it “El Jefe” (the boss).

She found the Hallmark Channel movies on a Sunday (she chuckled

that her boss referred to it as the lobotomy channel), “White Christ-mas”, “Legally Blond”, “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” (“She thinks I’m cute!” was a line she loved), “Bambi”, the spaghetti scene from the “Lady and the Tramp “and finally the Elf Movie, which grew on her when he named the 4 food groups: “Candy”, “Candy Cane”, “Candy Corn” and “Syrup”. Of course shows like Jeopardy, The Price is Right and the Wheel of Fortune and playing Sudoku were things she liked, as well as reading Dr. Seuss and “Squirrel seeks Chipmunk” with a friend, home improvement projects like painting (“Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me.). Listening to WMNF and WUSF on the radio and CD’s were also at the top of her list.

All who knew Deb, remember her as being fun and helpful. Keeping the Candy bowl in her office for others and not eating it herself is a reflection who she was, as was her habit of buying tons of Halloween candy and handing out half of it. She loved Halloween, as she did Christmas and other holidays. Her lights lit up the dock, reindeer orna-ments adorned the tree and special towels were hung in the kitchen and bathroom. At Easter she had “Rosebud” the Easter Bunny and her special candy basket. She also loved buying tools as gifts for Christ-mas from Leroy at Sears and was a master at precisely wrapping each carefully selected gift with oodles of tape. Family “pass alongs” like her rocking chair and sewing machine were very special.

Deb was also quite the inventor. Good examples are her talking about the digital speedometer long before it appeared on the market, as well as transparent hurricane shutters she named “Visi-Cane”. Oh well.

Mark and Deb truly lived their life to the fullest on the water in Reding-ton Shores. They enjoyed sunsets on the dock after a yummy barbecue or delicious meal concocted by Deb, whose hobby was cooking. She would read her cooking magazines standing at the kitchen counter and flagged recipes, which she never fully made but incorporated the ideas into her own creations. Shopping and clipping coupons for the best deals was part of it. She loved strawberries, lamb chops, chardonnay, hot dogs, Pinot Noir, shrimp, champagne, sweet potatoes and oysters, as well as a tiny bit of ice cream each night. And of course there were the china sets and Waterford crystal collection. She didn’t have a set, but rather one of each type. That is just who she was.

Deb loved to provision the sailboat for leisurely cruises or for Mark and his racing friends. She was famous for her “Debwiches” and masterful salads. Shopping and going to art shows with her friends was a favorite pastime. Vacations usually involved a trip to visit family in Texas or the Northeast and included an adventure to nearby places. Magical places for her were Mystic, CT and Newport, Rhode Island, North Carolina furniture shopping, ¨South of the Border”, Minnesota, California, the Pacific Northwest and Key West. She enjoyed scenic drives, fancy din-ners, state fairs and zoos, John Prine….. and of course Jimmy Buffett.

She dreamt of completing the circumnavigation of America’s Great Loop in a comfortable powerboat and taking road trips to national parks and other beautiful places.

If Deb were here now, I am sure she would recite an old maritime blessing she had in her living room: ¨Here’s to the Tall Ships. “Here’s to Small Ships” “Here’s to all the ships on the sea. But the best ships are friendships. Here’s to you and me.”

But I believe that the standing toast of the Royal Navy from that back of the Pusser’s rum bottle is most appropriate to send her on her way: So, here is to:“The Wind that blows, the ship that goes, and the lass that loved the sailor!”

Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st Street, Seminole, FL 33776 / 727-391-0121.

In Memoriam

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