SPSA September Events

Hey Sailors,
 
Here’s a list of what’s coming in September.
 
The Classic Regatta Saturday September 12th
This is the premier boat-based fund raising event in St Petersburg benefiting the Meals on Wheels Program.  This event was started by the SPSA in 2010 and has raised near $120,000 for this great local charity. In recent years we teamed up with the St Petersburg Yacht Club.  If you didn’t know, Meal on Wheels was started in St Petersburg and is run by the great folks at Neighborly.  We have planned with COVID in mind.   The big post race party in the yacht ball room is a casualty.  In spite of all the difficulties, this event is going to take place.  The folks that rely on Meals on Wheels need us more than ever.
 
There are several ways you can contribute to make this years event a continuing success. 
  • If you haven’t registered yet here’s the link.  https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eid=12986
  • Put some money in your skipper’s envelope to help him win the Good Neighbor Trophy.  This trophy is for the boat that raises the most money.  Last year’s winner was our own Desiderata sailed by Richard Boler and Sydney Frasca.
  • Donate a basket of stuff, any kind of stuff, for the on line auction. This is new this year. It does not need to be sailing related. It could be sports stuff with tickets, a collection of great wine, a guided outing to an exciting activity, a bunch of gift cards, kitchen stuff, or even a fancy themed dinner for 8 hosted at your house (after the Covid business is over).  Get creative.  There is an award for the basket that brings in the most money.  Hurry, we just hatched this fund raising idea.  We need your basket information by August 28th.  Submission form can be found here…    Once you’ve filled it out here’s where to send it to  lisamwferrer@gmail.com
 
  • Get ready to bid on the gift baskets or any of the other items donated by the local boating & business establishments. Follow the Classic Regatta Web site information posted on Neighborly’s Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/events/595373427791162 
 
The SPSA Annual Meeting at 6:30 on Friday evening Sept 18th
At the direction of Commodore Hopkins this year’s Annual Meeting will be an outdoor event held at 6:30 PM on Demens Landing Park.  Still not knowing if we could hold an indoor event, we punted.  This year: no frills and no blue or plaid blazers, bring your own drinks, snacks and a lawn chair.  We all should be getting good at keeping a safe distance.  We will set up in one of the grassy areas adjacent to the 2 hour free parking zone at the east end of Demens Landing Park.  We will be distributing your 2020-21 members packets which includes our new “government marks” racing placard.  No reservations required.  The agenda: officer reports, election of officers and awarding trophies to the Series Winners. We will be done before sunset.
 
SPSA Series Races 1 and 2 at 11 AM on Sept 26th
We plan to start near the Pier.  If full crews are still too scary, run with a minimum.  As the year rolls on you can bring back crew.  This years SPSA Series is split with a Fall Season, Winter/Spring Season and whole series winners.  Two races per day are scheduled.
 
Let’s Go Sailing!