George O’Malley has made a short
video on YouTube which highlights
FCYC (https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=peoeUDd6Bsg). You might
want to take a look at it to find out
more.
The Government Affairs commit-
tee is asking that all interested mem-
bers let their opinion be know about
E15 (alcohol in fuel going to 15%)...
there sho uld be information on how
to do that in the office or the Bulletin
Board.... you can always email me if
you need something.
Clubs are asking that if you are plan-
ning to visit that you notify them in
advance. Clubs are growing, their
agendas and their docks are getting
filled up... some may or may not be
able to offer accommodations if you
are traveling by RV. So the best policy
is to call in advance and make your ar-
rangements.
There are a few legislative items that
are going to affect us:
The All Aboard Florida rail line
expansion from Miami to Or-
lando is moving slowly but it
will ultimately have an effect on
bridges etc. on the East coast
S
pring has arrived! With that we have
a full month with races, regattas, and
other fun stuff.
We have two events this month to write on
your calendar. Sunday April 9 is the Gener-
al Membership meeting with a buffet to fol-
low. Also, the following Sunday, the 16th, is
our Easter Brunch. Please make reservations
for Brunch as spaces fill up fast. Emails will
go out with our menu and I am sure there
will be flyers around the club.
Tuesday April 4 will be the beginning of
the one menu for all dining services (ex-
cept Tuesday night and Sunday Brunch).
We hope you like the expanded availability
of items. We also begin lunch service on
Thursday and dining service in the Lounge
on Friday night with this new menu. We are
expecting some new equipment in hopefully
before this menu change, but if we do not,
please be patient with us.
If there is anything I can do for you just let
me know.
A recent notice suggested that
because of low water in Lake
Okeechobee : you should check
before going that way... bridge
and lock operations are affected.
One place to check is http://
w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/cur-
rentLL.shtml
~Eric Mattiza
A recent bill in the legislature
would have prevented people un-
der the age of 16 from operating
a vessel over 10 ‘ in length.... that included sailboats – which would have been a disaster for youth sailing programs,
high school sailing programs etc.... Fortunately that provision has been changed but there is still a restriction on
operating a power boat … FCYC is actively opposing this measure and seeking to have the bill amended/changed...
Will keep you posted.
Look for the invitation packet on the Bulletin Board for the FCYC Pensacola Yacht Club Meeting 20 May...
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P/C Tom Reynolds, FCYC Director
[email protected]
P/C Mickey LaGarde, FCYC Alternate Director
[email protected]