The
Watch
February 2021
The Peninsula Yacht Club
GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE Dear Members, Happy Valentine's from your PYC team! We appreciate each and every one of you! We hope everyone continues to stay safe and healthy. We are excited about celebrating The Peninsula Yacht Club’s 25th Anniversary. Throughout the year, we will be celebrating this great milestone with specials events for all of you to enjoy. The inside of the Yacht Club was painted during cleaning week. Thank you to Safe Harbor for allowing the opportunity to brighten up the Club. The outside painting of the Club is next, weather permitting. We continue to practice all of our sanitation and cleaning methods to keep our Team and our Members as safe as possible. The Valentine's menu from Chef Andres looks wonderful and we look forward to serving you. Harry and the Marina Team are here to assist you with your boating needs, so please call the Ship's Store for assistance. The Team met about Summer Camps and we are well into planning for this Summer! Our camps will still include sailing, wakeboarding and themed day and toddler camps throughout the summer. Registration will be opening soon! We will continue with our safety protocol, hand washing, sanitizing, taking temperatures, and wearing masks. If you are interested in Wine Society, you may email Monica, at Beverage@Peninsulayacht.com, and she can sign you up for which ever level that will work for you. The Wine Society is a great way to meet members and learn more about the ever evolving world of wine! For all of our new members, we welcome you to the PYC! We are so glad to have you as a part of the Yacht Club Family! Please remember that we send an email to our members each Thursday that will let you know what is upcoming for the next week. We have a member text program, as well as Instagram and Facebook. There are many ways to see what is going on at your club. As always, it is a pleasure to serve you!
Kathee Dishner, General Manager
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CLUB EVENTS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS James and Lisa Martel Joseph and Laura Shay
MENU
Jeff and Jennifer Costa Ken and Susan Maddock
Live Music in the Dining Room
Friday, February 5 With Harry Bell Call to make your reservation 704-999-2235
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THURSDAYS
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PRICE
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*$49 & Under
VIRTUAL NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Thursday, February 25 6:00 PM
Join Clair Knox and Harry Smith for a Digital New Member Orientation using Zoom. Grab a drink or glass of wine and settle in for this brief presentation.
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Valentine's Dinner Saturday, February 13 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Call 704-999-2235 to register.
$65++ Choose 1 item from each category
Menu APPETIZERS
Mediterranean Middle Neck Clams with Shrimp Rich Mediterranean Tomato Sauce, Baguette
Roasted Red Beet Soup V
Garnished with Roasted Chickpeas, Cilantro and Diced Roasted Beets
SALADS
Strawberry Goat Cheese
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Baby Greens, Honey Roasted Pine Nuts, Strawberry Vinaigrette
Flank & Gorgonzola
Half Grilled Romaine Heart, Roasted Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Croutons, Diced Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Choice of Dressing
Black Bean and Couscous V
Couscous, Avocados, Cucumbers, Black Beans, Red Peppers, Red Onions, Cilantro, Lemon Vinaigrette
ENTRÉES
Surf & Turf
GF
Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail, Potato Purée, Jumbo Asparagus, Roasted Garlic Butter
Pan Seared Halibut GF
Lentils, Cherry Tomatoes, Corn, Green Onions, Red Peppers, Creamy Asparagus Sauce
Grilled Rib-Eye GF
12 oz Rib-Eye, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Green Beans, Red Wine Demi Sauce
Homemade Lobster Ravioli
5 Lobster Raviolis, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Green Onions, Micro Beets,Vodka Cream Sauce
Osso Buco
GF
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Parsnips
Chef’s Choice Vegetable Platter
DESSERT
Delicious Dessert Trio
Pastry Cream Éclair Dipped in Chocolate, Mini Chocolate Cheesecake, Mini Vanilla Strawberry Cheesecake
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Kids Valentine's Dinner
Saturday, February 13 | 5:00-8:00 PM For Kids 12 and Under
Menu $15++
Have dinner as a family.....
SALADS
Fruit Salad
Red & Green Grapes, Strawberries, Blueberries mixed with Berry Yogurt
PYC Salad
Mixed Greens, Carrots, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes
ENTRÉES
Grilled Chicken
6 oz Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Butter Lemon Sauce
Filet Mignon
5 oz Filet Mignon, Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus
Surf & Turf
Grilled Shrimp & 6 Oz Chicken Breast Choose one Side: Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, or Asparagus
DESSERT
Vanilla Ice Cream Caramel, Sprinkles, Strawberries, Whipped Cream
or let us entertain your kiddos!
Kids Valentine's Event Saturday, February 13 5:00 - 8:00 PM | $15+ Commodore's Room
MOVIE | DINNER | CRAFT | ACTIVITIES Menu: Cheeseburger Sliders, Fries, Fruit, Brownies
Movie: The Princess and the Frog
Children must be bathroom independent. Not a drop off event | 25 Kids Max
REGISTER ONLINE
Craft: Paper Hug Activities: Bow and Arrow Game, Tick Tac Toe, Bingo
Please note there is a 48-Hr Cancellation Policy on all Club events.
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Valentine's Day Brunch Sunday, February 14 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$18++ Live Music Buffet to include: Eggs Benedict, Quiche, Omelet Station, Waffles, Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage, Lamb Carving Station, 2 Entrees, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable Call 704-999-2235 for reservations. We serve you! | Masks Required.
Saturday, February 20 5:00 - 8:00 PM | Dining Room $25++ includes your meal and a Glass of Wine
Bringing back favorites from 1996 Chipotle Grilled Chicken Breast
6 oz Chicken Breast, Parsely Buttered Redskin Potatoes, Onions, Green Beans with Salsa Verde
Eclair Cake
Puff Pastry layered with Pastry Cream, Topped with Chocolate Ganache This is in addition to the normal À la carte dining menu. Call 704-999-2235 for reservations.
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CLUB EVENTS
FAMILY COOKING SHOW Saturday, February 6
3:00 - 5:00 PM | Commodore's Room $25/Team | Teams of 2-5 people
Families will be put into teams and placed at their own station and asked to create a dish with the ingredients provided. Chef Andres will be available for questions and assistance. Complimentary glass of wine or draft beer for adult participants. Limited Max 20 ppl
REGISTER ONLINE
ITALIAN NIGHT Thursday, February 11
5:00 - 8:00 PM | Dining Room
Pasta Action Center
Chicken | Shrimp | Penne Pasta | Cavattapi Pasta Spinach | Tomatoes Onions | Green Onions Mushrooms | Peppers | Parmesan
Duo Lasagna Station Vegetable and Beef
Assorted Desserts This is in addition to the normal À la carte dining menu.
Adults $17++ | Kids 4-12 $7 Call 704-999-2235 to make your reservations.
Please note there is a 48-Hr Cancellation Policy on all Club events.
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YOUTH EVENTS
A C N A P and KES Pajamas
Friday, February 26 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |$16+ Commodore's Room Craft: Dolphin Cup Craft Movie: Dolphin Tale | PG
Kiddos, come dressed in your pj's and have breakfast for dinner while crafting and watching a movie.
Menu: Pancakes, Bacon, Eggs, & Fruit PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY FEBURARY 24. Children must be bathroom independent. | Not a drop off event.
SUMMER CAMPS ON THE LAKE Week Long Day Camps June - August
DON’T MISS THE BOAT REGISTRATION OPENS SOON PeninsulaYacht.com
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CLUB EVENTS
Salad & Baked Potato Bar
BEER DRAFT SPECIALS $2.50 DOMESTIC $3 OMB
Every Friday through Sunday enjoy a great select craft beer for less!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 5:00 - 8:00 PM This will be offered in addition to
TAPAS NIGHT
our A’ la carte menu. adults and kids
$12++
Call 704-999-2235 for reservations.
PRIME RIB NIGHT Saturday, February 27 5:00 PM | Dining Room Adults $24++
Chef-Carved Prime Rib with a House Salad, Baked Potato Bar, Mixed Vegetables, Rolls, & Au Jus. This will be in addition to the normal À la carte dining menu.
Call 704-999-2235 for Reservations. Please note there is a 48-Hr Cancellation Policy on all Club events.
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The 2021 Polar Plunge was an event not to be missed this year! Thank you to the Kurdin family for all their hard work in organizing this truly fun day. Over $2,400 was raised and it will go directly to the NC Special Olympics. Check out some of the images from this chilly event.
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Thursday, February 25
TAPAS NIGHT DINING ROOM | 5:00-8:00 PM Back by popular demand, join us for a night of specialty small plate items such as: Garlic Shrimp | Steak Crostinis | Salmorejo Papas Bravas | Gazpacho | Serrano Ham & Manchego Cheese | Octopus A La Gallega | Arugula Salad
$28++ No À la Carte dining will be offered. Reservations Required | 704-999-2235
WINE SOCIETY TASTING Thursday, February 18 Tasting Friday, February 19 February 18 (10 max per day) 6:30 6:30 PM PM | Library
If you prefer, please enjoy your tasting with Dinner in the Wine Members, no charge | $30+ DiningSociety Room. Contact Monica for more details at ForBeverage@peninsulayacht.com Non-Wine Society Members Please register online.
With Elizabeth Fink with 3 Keys Wine Distributers Wine Society Members, no charge. $30+ for Non-Wine Society Members. Please register online.
Please note there is a 48-Hr Cancellation Policy on all Club events.
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MARINA NEWS
Marina Safety & Security It is always our goal to make sure we have the safest and securest marina on Lake Norman! We try our best to catch and address troubled areas but sometimes we may occasionally miss things. Please let us know about any concerns you may have or things that you may notice that need to be addressed. MARINA MANAGER REMINDER AND ITEMS TO BE AWARE OF: Dock Gates: Due to the rise and fall of the lake the gates sometimes will not latch properly when opened. Make sure to pull the gate shut when coming or going. Power Cords: Very, very important! This topic has been addressed many times before! Make sure cords are inspected (always cut power before inspecting) Dock Lines: Keep dock lines neatly coiled on the dock, also referred to as a “Flemish Flake.”
Items on the dock: hoses, cords, umbrellas, umbrella stands, etc. should always be kept in an area that does not impede the dock's walkways. Wooden Platforms: These platforms serve a great purpose but we want to make sure they are safe, secure, installed by a professional, and approved by management. I understand the purpose and we want to always try to accommodate but please seek approval before installing.
Harry Smith, Marina & Aquatics Manager
Ship’s Store News
Make February the month that you replace worn and damaged dock lines, shore power cords, fenders, etc.!
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THE SAILING SCENE The month of January has once again provided Lake Norman with some excellent sailing weather for lake wide events such as the Ice Bucket Regatta, the Icicle Race Series, the Polar Plunge and the 1st of the PYC’s monthly social sails. The social sail is intended to get boats off the dock and out sailing in a format other than racing. The next social sail event will be Feb 20th. If you don’t have a sailboat but want to come out and experience sailing, we’ll find a spot of you. Be on the lookout of upcoming Learn to Sail and Experience Sailing events throughout the year. Thank you to 75 volunteers that came out for what will hopefully be the 1st of several blood drives this year. With the stronger winds and cooler air and water temps, please remember to wear your PFD when you leave shore.
Greg Polek, Sail Fleet Commander
SNOW FLAKE SOCIAL SAIL Saturday, February 20 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Join the PYC Sail Fleet for this new Social Sailing event. No entry fee required.
More details and registration online. Please note there is a 48-Hr Cancellation Policy on all Club events.
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COMMODORE'S COMMENTS We have some exciting times ahead of us in 2021 with a rollout of the vaccination and hopefully getting back to some normal activities. I hope you and your families are safe and healthy during these challenging times we continue to live in. In a year like no other we realize how much we truly have to be grateful for. Your Power Fleet has been working hard at planning some fun 2021 events on the Lake with safety always at the forefront for our members to enjoy. We have a couple of new Power Fleet members and the team is exchanging some new ideas for fun activities for our members to enjoy. Would like to thank the Power Fleet of Pamela Black, James Pagano, and Michael Lang for all your efforts and for coming up with some exciting events on the Lake. Two popular events last year are coming back this spring, the Lakewide History Tours and the Lake Scavenger Hunt. Both of these events were well attended and lots of fun for the entire family. Please keep an eye on “The Watch” for more details. Starting in May is the return of the very popular and fun PYC Raft-Ups. The Raft-Ups are a great way to meet other members and have an awesome day on the lake with enjoying some live music and having a hot dog or hamburger while relaxing on the lake. The team is working on what the Raft-Ups would look like in small groups with social distancing. You can participate using your own boat and we will have a shuttle boat available too. 23rd Poker Run planning is well underway with a full weekend of activities over Labor Day weekend. The weekend consists of the Silent Auction and a family theme Treasure Scavenger Hunt. The Poker Run is one of our biggest events and should be a fun filled weekend of activities. Other activities being planned for in 2021 include a PYC Concert on the Lake, and the potential for a progressive dock party. So look out for more on these events this summer. If you have suggestions for other activities or want to get more involved in club events please attend a Social Committee meeting. The meetings are a great way to meet other members. All these events promise to be exciting Lake events for the entire family so look for more information coming out throughout the year to mark your calendar for some fun events on the lake. I know this past year was very challenging and hope 2021 boating events and all the sailing events will bring some fun on the Lake for you and your family to enjoy. With all these activities, let’s not forget the Boater of the Year award. Competing yearly for the Ed Sherrard Power Boater of the Year Award is a fun and competitive challenge that takes place every year. Throughout the year you can participate by attending events to earn points for this annual prestigious award. As examples, earn points for participating in: Raft-Ups Attend Lakewide History Tour Attend Harry Smith’s Boating Seminars Decorating Boat or Dock for July 4th Attend Poker Run Halloween Haunted Harbor Using your boat - Recording Number of Engine Hours, you have used your Boat during the season Participation in Operation Christmas Child Participating in the Lighted Boat Parade Volunteering at Events Stay safe and healthy and see you on the lake.
Gary Treen, Vice Commodore
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2021 FLEET COMMITTEE
Vince Waktins Past Commodore
Jim Hill Commodore
Gary Treen Steve Hosler Vice Commodore Rear Commodore
FLEET COMMITTEE MEETING
Saturday, February 6 | 9:30 AM
The Fleet Committee is charged with the responsibility of providing insight to the management of the Club on the interests and best practices for all Peninsula Yacht Club members.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, February 4 | 6:00 PM
The Social Committee is the perfect opportunity to get involved in club events and meet other members!
Jacob Bachman Treasurer
Yolanda Jones Purser
DRESS CODE
Charlie Hahl Secretary
VERANDA
Bathing suit coverups required. Shorts, T-shirts and bluejeans allowed.
DINING ROOM & MEMBERS Chris Slocum Fleet Captain
Mike Lang Power Fleet Ensign
James Pagano Pamela Black Tim Harbick Greg Polek Power Fleet Captain Power Fleet Commander Sail Fleet Captain Sail Fleet Commander
Deb Agostsinelli Sail Fleet Ensign, Junior Sailing
David Krippene Sail Fleet Ensign, Race Committee
Jan Kurdin Social Chairman
Mike Hauser Education & Safety
All Day Sundays and after 5 pm Dressy Casual: Long pants, dressy denim or dressy shorts allowed. Collared shirts are required. No T-shirts or torn, frayed or excessively worn denim allowed. Bare feet and tank tops are not permitted in the Club at any time. Shirts are required at all times. Gentlemen are expected to remove their hats in the dining room.
CLUB CONTACTS MAIN LINE | 704-892-9858
DINING ROOM | 704-999-2235
SHIP’S STORE | 704-996-8575
General Manager Kathee Dishner 704-892-9858 kdishner@peninsulayacht.com
Dining Room Manager Derek Kraack 704-892-9858 ext: 2040 drmanager@peninsulayacht.com
Events Director Nikole Taylor 704-892-9858 ext: 2022 events@peninsulayacht.com
Assistant General Manager Jeff Barry 704-892-9858 jbarry@peninsulayacht.com
Assistant Dining Room & Sommelier Monica Scott 704-999-2235 beverage@peninsulayacht.com
Reservations Manager Katherine Armitage 704-999-2235 reservations@peninsulayacht.com
Club Accountant Ellen H. Gury 704-892-9858 ext: 2036 ehgury@peninsulayacht.com
Executive Chef Andres Saborido 704-892-9858 ext: 2024 chef@peninsulayacht.com
Membership & Marketing Director Clair Knox 704-892-9858 ext: 2031 cknox@peninsulayacht.com
Marina & Aquatics Manager Harry Smith 704-892-9858 ext: 2028 hsmith@peninsulayacht.com
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THE PENINSULA YACHT CLUB
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18501 Harbor Light Blvd. Cornelius, NC 28031 704-892-9858 | www.PeninsulaYacht.com
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Dining Room
RESERVATIONS ONLY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday - Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday
11:00 am - 3:00 pm CLOSED 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 11:00 am - 9:00 pm 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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28 SUNDAY BRUNCH
8 LUNCH 11:00 - 3:00 PM
15 LUNCH 11:00 - 3:00 PM
22 LUNCH 11:00 - 3:00 PM
DINING & MARINA CLOSED
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LUNCH 11:00 - 3:00 PM
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CALENDAR
9:00 am - 5:00 pm CLOSED 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
DINING & MARINA CLOSED
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FEBRUARY
Marina Hours
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Social Committee Meeting
Friday Friday Friday
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Live Music in the Dining Room Harry Bell
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Italian Night 5:00-8:00 PM
Saturday Saturday
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FAMILY COOKING SHOW 3:00-5:00 PM Fleet Committee Meeting VALENTINES DINNER
5:00-8:00 PM
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VALENTINES KIDS EVENT
5:00-8:00 PM
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Wine Society Tasting 6:30 PM
Wine Society Tasting
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6:30 PM
5:00 -8:00 PM
LUNCH 11:00 - 3:00 PM
Virtual New Member Orientation 6:00 PM
Sail Fleet Meeting
6:00 PM
SNOW FLAKE SOCIAL SAIL 12:00-3:00 PM
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25TH DINNER SPECIAL 5:00-8:00PM
Salad & Baked Potato Bar
Dinner 25 24 Tapas 5:00-8:00 PM
No À LA Carte will be served
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Prime Rib Night in the Dining Room 5:00-8:00 PM