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SPSA October update

Hello Sailors,
 
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Classic Regatta this past Saturday. Thanks to those that sailed and more importantly to those that donated and everyone’s fund raising efforts. Thanks especially go to Rich Treinen and Gloria Davis for efforts this past year organising this event and working with Susan McIntyre from Neighborly Senior Care Network.
 
Another plus for the event this year was the filming by Spectrum Bay News 9 of a spotlight reel highlighting the event. Thanks to Rich Treinen and Suzanne Hooper for their starring roles and to Charles Archer for use of his boat Sprite for the filming location. The spotlight aired all evening on Friday and was a poignant and heartfelt telling of why we do what we do to help others. Thanks Rich.
 
Coming up next: This Saturday Oct. 28 are our Series Races 3 & 4 followed by our Oktoberfest Cookout post race Celebration. The club will provide Brats, buns, sauerkraut and condiments. Bring your own drinks and if you would like, bring a (German Style) side dish to share. We plan to have a 50/50 raffle too. If you are a new member to SPSA our social gatherings are great opportunities to meet other members and join the fun of a great sailing community. We will gather at the St. Pete Marina Pavillion at the South Dock – just east of the Sailing Center. Please RSVP to secretary@spsa.us. This event is free to SPSA members, $5 for guests.`
 
See you all out on the Bay.

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Classic Regatta Saturday October 21st, 2023

Hello Sailors,
There is still time to register for the 14th Annual Classic Regatta – The Regatta for Good Old Boats! 
The Classic Regatta, a fundraising event first conceived by SPSA leaders, debuted in  2010 and has supported the Meals – on – Wheels program providing nutritious meals to seniors in their home allowing them to maintain their independence. Last year sailors raised over $58,000.
Open to all boats at least 20 years old
Friendly pursuit style start
Post race awards banquet at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club
To find out more about the event go to https://neighborly.org/events/
Register for the Regatta at yachtscoring
You can access each registered boat's fundraising page at https://qtego.us/qlink/neighborly. 
Help spread the word! Let's make this a successful event. Encourage everyone you know that has a good old boat to participate. Let everyone you know that they can support the Meals on Wheels program and the registered boats by "voting/donating" to their fundraising campaign for the Good Neighbor Award. Invite as many folks as you can to come sail with you on Regatta Day! 

If you have any questions, ideas to promote the event or need promotional material, please reach out to me at  commodore@spsa.us 
*Note: There will be an amendment to the NOR coming soon regarding t-shirt (long sleeve performance shirts) sizes for registered skippers. Additional shirts will be at the events on Friday and Saturday.
See you out on the Bay!

Welcome to St. Petersburg Sailing Association

The St. Petersburg Sailing Association, established in 1972 to promote the Noble Art of Sailing, has been continually sailing and racing on Tampa Bay for over 50 years. 
Our racing season begins in September and runs through to May. 
You can find our event schedule here on our website. Look along the right hand side of the page.
All of our races are followed by a meet-up where we hash over the day's event promoting fun and fellowship.
If you would like more information about the
St. Petersburg Sailing Association please email us at
secretary@spsa.us

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SPSA – Fall Season Kick-Off Races 1 & 2

 

Saturday September 16th is the kick-off race of the SPSA Fall Season. Race Start is 1100. Some important information:
  • Race Committee: Team Obsession (Brian & Allison) have volunteered for this weekend’s races, Fall series1&2. They will be using Allison’s pontoon boat , a 24 foot Tri-toon.  Red, with red bimini. *Please make sure to steer clear of RC boat and anchor lines. etc.* They will be on station well before 11am, and will be making VHF communication as needed on Channel 72  These communications are a courtesy for competitors.
  • Post Race Meet-up will be at Localz (old Courigans) 1 Beach Drive SE, Downtown St. Pete.
  • Due to other regattas, the Sailing Center is closed to parking. Active loading and unloading is only permitted if necessary. Here are some local parking options: 
Have a great race! See you out on the Bay.

SPSA Mid-August Update

Hello Sailors,
 
I am so looking forward to the beginning of our race season next month. Here’s what happening:
 
We revised the 2023-24 schedule again. We moved the Commodore’s Cup to the Spring and adjusted the November Fall Season Race to avoid conflict with the Egmont Key Race. And here is the exciting part of the revised schedule, we added a Racing Rules Seminar to take place on Wednesday September 13th beginning at 6PM at the Sailing Center.This seminar will be a great introduction to all newer sailors and a great overview for veteran sailors as well.RSVP to the  Racing Rules Seminar by replying to this email,secretary@spsa.us, please include the number of attendees in your party.This is a no cost opportunity. Pizza and drinks will be served.
 
Our Annual Meeting and St Petersburg Sailing Association/SPYC Twilight Awards Banquet, will take place on Friday September 8th at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Tickets sales are closed at this time, but if interested please contact secretary@spsa.us to check ticket availability.
 
 
If you haven’t renewed yourmembership to SPSA please do. Membership dues are $49/year ($15 for students).  The membership season runs from July 1st until June 30th. See list of benefits at this link:https://spsa.us/spsa-membership-benefits/
 
Payments can be made several ways: 
– SPSA Website: https://spsa.us/membership/join/  
(Paypal check out, you don’t need Paypal account, see attached)
– Venmo users:  send payment to : paypal@spsa.us
– See attached membership form, and mail a check to  Post Office Box 174 St. Petersburg, Fl 33731
 
Please reply to this email,secretary@spsa.us if you have any questions or are having trouble with payments.
 
Don’t forget to renew your WFPHRF Certificate before the season starts. You may also want to read through the West Florida PHRF Class Rules before you renew your cert to have a better and complete understanding of ratings, and the sails and equipment you declare when you fill out the certification form.
 
TheClassic Regattahas been Moved toOctober 21. Details about fundraising opportunities should be available soon. In the meantime you can register for the race atyachtscoring.
 
King of the Bay (KOB) – A great way to tune up the boat and the crew for the new season. Report your times tocommodore@spsa.us.
 
See you out on the Bay

 

 

 
 
 

 

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