14 ANNUAL lighted Boat Parade

saturday,december 4th

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Registration Forms are available in the Ship Store & online for participation in The 14th Annual Lighted Boat Parade.

Don’t miss out on this fun filled night for the entire family!

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It tis’ the perfect time in November to start planning your holiday parties. Host a warm and inviting holiday party with festive friends, appetizing hors d’oeuvres and merry cocktails at your home or at the club. This season make sure to have your party early in the month or right after the holiday and not compete for the Saturday before Christmas.

The best planned holiday menus will include 3-4 passed Hot and Cold Hors d’oeuvres, a selection of 4-5 displayed items and a Carv-ing Station. Passed items may include Crab Cakes, colorful Stuffed Mushrooms with Spin-ach, Red Peppers and Gouda Cheese, Egg-plant, Asparagus and Boursin Rolls, Cocktail Shrimp, Prosciutto Wrapped Pineapple and Fruit Kabobs with chocolate for dipping. A mouth-watering carving station of Roast Beef, Lamb with Rosemary or grilled Pork Tender-loin, thinly sliced and served with a variety of dipping sauces and rolls will complete your meal.

While planning and creating your menu, make sure to choose food that’s easy for your guests to eat at the same time as they mingle and so-cialize, often whilst standing. Also, be sensi-tive to guests with possible food allergies and always have a vegetarian selection. Holiday Displays are best presented with food exhib-ited in a creative style utilizing color, texture and height on your table and be sure to set the stage by having holiday music softly playing in the background.

Lastly, don’t forget to make your party memo-rable by having a small parting gift for your guests; such as a Peppermint Tea Candle tied with a Green Ribbon. Remember, whether you are throwing your holiday party yourself or employing your club to take care of the menu, it’s the little details that will make your event “Party Perfect”. “Tis’ the Season”! A1039

See you at the Club,Loraine Ellis Vienne, General Manager

by Loraine Vienne, General Manager

FrOM tHe

BOW...

John & Ginger Wagoner

David & Jan Dzuricky

Mike & Donna Foster

Welcome Aboard to Our New Members

Join us for our 7th Annual Wine

Tasting and surprise your friends with the

gift of wine this Hoilday Season.

Over 20 Wines will be tasted & there will be delicious Heavy Hors d’oeuvres.

Holiday Wine SaleNovember 13th

6:00-9:00 pm

See Menu on Attached Flyer $35.00++ per person

Reservations Required!

Fall & Winter Dining Hours

DINING ROOM & LOUNGEMonday & Wednesday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday - CLOSEDThursday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pmSunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

“Gobble, Gobble, Death and Trouble” He was world-renowned for his gourmet turkey din-ners. Chef Ramsey Gordon attracted food aficionados from everywhere to his fine-dining establishment, “The Golden Gobbler.” Last night, Gordon’s restaurant was to have been jam-packed with hungry customers. Yet, it was not to be. The famished foul feasters were un-

expectedly told the sad news that Gordon was dead. Join the Detective and the “About Town

Tours”as you all work together to figure out “WHODUNIT!”

Reservations Required Adults $60.00++

(includes Performance, Dinner and a Glass of House Wine)

48 Hr Cancellation Policy Applies

First CourseMiniature Fresh

Mozzarella with Tomato, Basil, Olive Ciabatta,

Pancetta, Cucumber and Bermuda Onion on

Bibb Lettuce

EntreeGrilled Salmon with

Olive TapenadeLemon Beurre Blanc

and Asparagus

DessertStrawberries Romanoff

Make sure to give

them a warm

Welcome to the Club!

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November has arrived and so begins the holiday season. It brings the opportunity to celebrate with family and friends, including the ones we have all made over the years at PYC.

Be sure to take full advantage of the events and activities that we have planned at the club during the last two months of the year. Don’t

forget about the outstanding meal that our club staff prepares for us Thanksgiving. In De-cember, our Annual Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, the 4th. We encourage not only our members’ participation but friends and acquaintances from around the lake are always welcome to participate in the parade or just to come out to see the lights. Don’t forget the Family Holiday Party scheduled for December 19th and of course the New Year’s Eve Celebration that I, for one can attest is always a great time.

I would like to take a brief moment to extend many thanks our staff for the outstanding job they have done this year. We have enjoyed many events this year in a time where staff-ing and budgets can be quite a challenge. Whether it be the Family Fun Day, Poker Run, P-Cup or Lighted Boat Parade they can always be counted on to put together a Successful, enjoyable event.

To all of our members, their families and our wonderful staff at PYC have a safe and enjoy-able holiday season!

Join the 2010 Fleet Committee on the

2nd Saturday of the Month for Coffee & Danish!

Andy GatesSocial

Chairman

John VincentPower Fleet

Captain

Clement CaddellSail Fleet Caprain

Brad Hurst Education &

Publicity

Stan Ashley Commodore

Alex Rooker Vice

Commodore

Amy RobertsRear

Commodore

Karen VernonPast

Commodore

Sean SanzTreasurer

Chris CawleySecretary

Event Cancellation PolicyReservations are Required for all Club Events and Activities! All cancellations must be made 48 Hours in advance of the event to avoid being charged in full for any reservation! Unfortunately, for us to properly plan NO EXCEPTIONS can be made to this rule! Thank you, Club Management.

by Brad Hurst, Education & Publicity Chairman

CELEBRATENEW YEAR’S EVE

2010Friday, December 31st

Make your plans early to attend another spectacular Celebration!Complimentary Cocktails

& Hors d’ oeuvres7:00 - 8:00 pm

Seated Dinner & Signature Bar 8:15 pm

Entertainment & Dancing8:30 pm til Midnight

Reservations Required$75.00++ per person

The Champagne will be flowing at Midnight!

MenuPanzanella Salad

Roasted Half Lobster with Green Mango Salad

Lemon-Ginger Prune Veal Roulade, Beurre Rouge,

Risotto

Dark Chocolate, Bing Cherry Clafouti with Fried Vanilla

Ice Cream

MEMBER MEET -n- GREETNovember 12th - 7:00 pm in the Member Bar

Light Hors d’oeuvres will be Sponsored by Member John Corry & Interstate Cycle

Saturday, December 4th Festivities begins at 6:00 pm - Santa

arrives at 6:45 pmParade begins at 7:00 pm

Mark your calendars for a night of beautiful lights, great food at the Club and the lighting

of the Club’s Holiday tree! Dinner reservations for this evening are

limited & will fill quickly. Make your RESERVA-TIONS today! Reservations Required!

48 Hr. Cancellation Applies.

14th Annual Lighted

Boat Parade

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Drink Specialsin the Bar!

Guests are Welcome!

Sponsored by Sea Ray of Lake Norman

Deck -2-DockSaturday, November 20th

7:00 - 10:00 PM

What an eventful past few months we’ve had! As the holidays approach, keep a look out for fun filled and festive Club

Activities and Events this season! The Annual Murder Mystery Dinner is being held on Novem-ber 6th - featuring “Gobble Gobble, Turmoil and Trouble”. We are again hosting our Annual Fall Wine Tast-ing, Sip & Shop with Heavy Hors d’oeuvres and over 20 wines. We are sure to have a great atten-dance, so make your reservations early. Thanks-giving will be right around the corner. In December, get ready for our Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, Santa’s Brunch, Cookie Creations and the Annual Family Holiday party with the Grinch Who Stole Christmas!

Please remember all club activities and events re-quire reservations; walk-ins are always welcome ,but we stress the importance of reservations so we can accurately plan for our attendees! Thank you for your cooperation!

Nicole Mann, Activities Coordinatoractivities@peninsulayacht.com

Parent’s Night Out “Percy Jackson &

the Olympians” Friday, November 5th

6:00 til 9:00 pmCost is $12.00+ per child.

We will be serving: Chicken fingers and French fries, carrots/celery with ranch, fruit, choco-late chip cookies, lemonade, and

water for the kids! Children must be bathroom independent for “Drop off Activity”. Guests are welcome. Reservations Required! Children will participate in activities from 6-7pm; dinner will be served at 7 with the movie to follow. Bring your favorite blanket and join us for a fun filled night!

Kid’s Movie Night “Jungle 2 Jungle”

Friday, November 19th6:00 PM til 9:00 pm

Cost is $12.00+ per child. Reservations Required!

We will be serving Cheese Pizza, Celery and Fruit for dinner for the kids! Children

must be bathroom independent for “Drop off Activity”. Guests are welcome! Includes an Activity & Craft for children. Bring your favorite blanket to flop on the floor and join us for a fun filled night watching the movie!

Art ExtravaganzaDECOUPAGE

Thursday, November 4th3:00 pm til 5:00 pm

Cost is $8.00+ per child.

We will be decoupaging Fall Leaves. Children must be bathroom independent for “Drop off Activity”. Guests are welcome.

Thursday, November 11th3:00 pm til 5:00 pm

Cost is $8.00+ per child.

Children will participate in the preparation and pro-

duction of making applesauce. Children must be bathroom independent for “Drop off Activ-ity”. Guests are welcome.

Kid’s in the Kitchen

Event Cancellation PolicyReservations are Required for all Club Events and Activities! All cancellations must be made 48 Hours in advance of the event to avoid being charged in full for any reservation! Unfortunately, for us to properly plan NO EXCEPTIONS can be made to this rule! Thank you, Club Management.

Thursday, December 16th 4:00 pm- 5:30 pm

Join us for some YUMMY FUN as we decorate cookies for the Holidays!

Kids 3 - 12 years - Cost- $8.00 ++ RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum of 6 participants required.48 Hr. Cancellation Policy

Cookie Creations

Reservations Required for All Activities!

Brunch With SantaDecember 12th & 19th

Seatings every 45 min.11:00 am & 2:00 pmKids 3-12 years $12.95++

Adults $18.95++

Reservations Required!

Thursday, December 16th5:30 - 9:30 pm

Join us for Prime Rib Buffet, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Movie & visit with Santa Claus as we share good cheer with

friends who are dear!

Live Holiday MusicReservations Required

Family Holiday Buffet

WINE SOCIETY MEMBERSJoin us for the Holiday Wine Tasting

and receive Special Wine Society pricing on any of your

Holiday Purchases!November 13th 6-9:00 pm

$35.00++ per person

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Fall & Winter Dining HoursDINING ROOM & LOUNGE

Monday & Wednesday 11:00 am - 3:00 pmTuesday - CLOSED

Thursday 11:00 am - 8:00 pmFriday & Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday BrunCH BuFFet

11:00 aM - 2:00 PM

Reservations Suggested!

$14.95 ++ Adults, $8.95++ Kids 4-12 years

The Peninsula Yacht Club is very proud to offer an extensive Sunday Brunch, fea-turing a full array of Fresh Seasonal Salads and Fruits, a wide variety of Hot Break-fast Items, attended Carving & Omelet Stations, Bacon, Sausage, French Toast, Lunch Buffet items and Fabulous Desserts.

Another sum-mer has come and gone. The crisp fall air is permeat-ing our days and

the bounty of the summer toil is arriv-ing to our tables.

We have changed our menu to reflect the change with many new entrée addi-tions and several appetizers to tantalize the palate while maintaining the club favorites.

Come and let us relieve the stress of cooking before the evening practices and games, or take in the gorgeous fall sunset on the weekends on the deck with some of our new beer offerings paired with the new menu selections.

Thanks for a great boating season and we will see you this Holiday season.

Chef Tim

What’s Cooking ?by Tim Henderson

Executive Chef

From the KitchenCurried Pumpkin Soup - Serves 6

Ingredients:4 Macintosh apples-peeled, cored, & chopped1 TBS ............................... Butter unsalted1 Cup .............................Fine diced onion1 TBS ..................................Garlic minced1 TBS ..................................Curry powder1 tsp ................................. Ground Cumin15 oz. .....................Canned Pumkin puree4 cups ................................. Chicken broth1 cup ................................................Water1 tsp ...................................... White Sugar

Directions:1. Melt butter in large saucepan over me-dium heat. Add onion, garlic,Curry and cumin; sauté until onion is soft.2. Stir in apples, pumpkin, broth, water, and sugar. Bring to boil, stir frequently. Reduce temperature and simmer to reduce by one cup.3. Remove soup from heat, puree soup in processor or blender.4. Taste, add salt if needed. Serve warm.

Member Dining RemindersMember Dining

will be in theLibrary & Member Bar

Saturday, December 11thdue to a Private Member Party being

held in the front Dining Rooms.

Thanksgiving Feast

Thursday, November 25thSeatings every 45 minutes beginning at

11:00 am - last seating at 2:00 pm$24.95++ for Adults - $12.95++ for Children

Reservations Required

48 Hr Cancellation Policy Applies

Carved Turkey and Roast Beast

Seafood Paella

Honey-Orange Glazed Ham

Bread stuffing with Bacon & Herb

Oyster Stuffing

Southern style Green Beans

Bourbon & Pecan laced Sweet

Potato Casserole

Autumn Succotash

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Assorted Salads & Assorted Desserts

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Boating Skills &

EducationClasses ETHANOL

First of all what is Ethanol? “Ethanol is a natural oxygenated fuel produced by fermenting organic materials such as corn, grains, crop and forestry waste ma-terials”. How does ethanol affect your boat and is our gas ethanol free…? These are just a few of the questions that everyone wants to know! First of all our fuel is ethanol free and will stay that way as long as we are able to get ethanol free

gas. There are potential problems that can arise for boats that use ethanol gas. Anything from the deterioration of hoses, fuel tanks and the engine it self, especially in older models.While searching the web I found this interesting bit of information from www.moondogofmaine.blogspot.com;“An article in a recent Wall Street Journal points to serious problems for boaters as a result of ethanol being used to replace MTBE as an additive in gasoline”.“According to the article, condensed water in the boat’s fuel tank causes the ethanol to separate from the gasoline. This creates a situation where the bottom of the tank has an ethanol and water mix and the upper part of the tank has a seriously reduced octane fuel. Engines don’t like to run on reduced octane fuel, and they really don’t like being force fed ethanol and water. Two stroke outboards, twenty years old and older, are particularly sensitive to this and can be permanently damaged. The article fur-ther contends that all older hoses and components made with natural rubber (including O-rings) will be damaged and that ethanol is very caustic to fiberglass and possibly also to aluminum fuel tanks”.“According to the article, which quotes a spokesman from BOAT/US, Chuck Fort, a purported ex-pert on boat maintenance, ethanol is a powerful solvent. Separated from the gasoline, it will dissolve the residue on the inside of the tank and further contaminate the fuel with particles and debris. It will also, according to Fort, accelerate deterioration in fiberglass and possible aluminum fuel tanks. Fort went on to say that owners of boats with fiberglass tanks will have to replace the tanks”

NOVEMBER 2010Ethanol

Date- November 13thRegister- hsmith@peninsulayacht.com

Time- 10:00 am-1:00 pm

What is ethanol and how would it affect your boat engine? This is a question that has become more and more common. Please take part in this Q and A work shop that will discuss in detail the topic of ethanol.

DECEMBER 2010Winter Time Preparation

Date- December 16th Register- hsmith@peninsulayacht.com

Time- 10:00 am -12:00 pmWinterize or not, Bilge heaters??

Plan to attend for a wealth of information.

MARINA MANAGER REMINDERCheck Your Boat…!Remember not to get caught up in the hussle and bustle of the holiday season and forget to check your boat. During the winter months it is too easy to put your boat up and forget about. Boats are more susceptible to damaged-during harsh winter months, hoses become brittle, batteries become weak and breakers trip leaving your vessel without power, just to list a few. Whether you’ve winterized com-pletely or are utilizing a bilge heater, check your boat! If you don’t periodically check your boat the end result could be very costly!

by Harry Smith, Marina Manager

Ship’s Store News

EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA!The PYC Ship Store is having a last chance clearance Holiday Sale! All spring, sum-mer and last season’s merchandise are all 10%-45% OFF. All of our marine products are always comparable to local competi-tors. Be sure to visit the PYC Marina Ship’s Store so you can take advantage of these great prices! For a limited time only.

Winter Hours Marina Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10– 6 pmCLOSED TUESDAY

Friday, Saturday 9-6 pm - Sunday 9-5 pm

CALL FOR INFORMATIONABOUT OUR WINTER

SERVICE OPTIONS & SAVINGSCall Harry Smith, Marina Manager

704-892-9858 ext. 28

PYC BOATS SWEEP FIRST PLACE IN LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA!October 2, 2010, Lake Norman. The first annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, organized by Roger and Martha Staley of Newton, NC and hosted by Out-rigger Yacht Club was sailed under blue skies and light winds. First Place in the Spinnaker Class went to Robbie Lowrance in “Bone Chillin.” First in the Non-Spinnaker Class went to “Lovit” owned by Steve and Shari Marcus, and sailed by Alan Deal. Clement and Vickie Caddell aboard “Tethys” took First

Place in the Cruising Class.PENINSULA CUP ROUNDUP

29 sailboats converged on the starting line Saturday, September 17th for the 18th annual Peninsula Cup Regatta, sponsored by the Hendrick Luxury Group. Sailing conditions were favorable, and the fleet, divided into three classes, completed two races. On Sunday, the winds went light and only two classes completed their race. Congratulations to Emily and B.J. Jones, sailing the Ultimate 20 “Rumbullion” out of the Lake Norman Yacht Club as the overall Peninsula Cup winner, and to the Outrigger Yacht Club for narrowly winning (again) the inter-club trophy.

A heartfelt thanks goes out to Loraine Vienne, Harry Smith, and the entire staff of PYC for their hard work and support in making this a successful event. Thanks also to CANNON School for their additional support, and we look forward to next year.

Clement Caddell, 2010 Sail Fleet Captain - See enclosed Flyer with Results!

14th Annual Lighted Boat Parade

Registration Forms available for the Lighted Boat Parade-

Don’t Miss out on this funfilled night for the entire family!

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Somewhere hidden in this Newsletter is a member number. If you find it and it’s yours, you’ll be treated to a lunch for two at the Club! Just call our General Manager, Lo-raine Vienne at 704-892-9858 ext. 23, be-fore the end of the month to claim your prize!

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Reciprocity Agreements

As if having a membership at The Pen-insula Yacht Club wasn’t great enough! Did you know that you also have privi-leges at other clubs across the nation? So, if you’re a traveler with seeing the world in your blood, you must check out the many reciprocal clubs available to you through our association with the Yachting Club of America- Register of American Yacht Clubs. There are many fine clubs coast to coast. If it’s a weekend trip to the Carolina coastline, how about The Harbor Club in Oriental, NC? If you’re jetting over to the West Coast, you may want to visit the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco. If you’re really trying to get away from it all you can even go to the Greer’s Ferry Lake Yacht Club in Herber Springs, Arkansas! From Alaska to the U.S. Virgin Islands there are so many clubs just waiting for your visit!If you are planning a trip and would like to peruse the Reciprocity Guide, please stop in and see Loraine Vienne, who will be happy to write a letter of Mem-ber in Good Standing for you. You may also visit the YCOA website at www.ycaol.com to look up a variety of clubs up. Call ahead for specific club details and requirements!

See you at the Club!Loraine Vienne

Cell PhonesT he use of cell phones is discouraged inside the club house. Please be courteous of other members and silence your phone inside the club. If you receive a call, please take it out-side on the front porch.

Thursday Night DiningThursday nights this fall, we will continue to feature 1/2 price wine on select bottles. Come in and enjoy!

Member Dining Rewards ProgramIn an effort to provide more value for our members, we have created the Member Din-ing Rewards Program. Ask any Manager in the Dining Room to issue you a Member Rewards Card and tell you about the ben-efits.

and Oyster Roast!

PENINSULA CUP Regatta

CLUBHOUSE Tel. 704-892-9858 Fax: 704-892-0961SHIP’S STORE Tel. 704-895-8217

Dining Room Reservations .........................................................ex. 25

Loraine Ellis Vienne, General Manager ......................................ex. 23

Ellen Henderson, Club Accountant ...........................................ex. 36

Membership Information ...........................................................ex. 23

Harry Smith, Marina Manager ....................................................ex. 28

Tim Henderson, Executive Chef ................................................ex. 24

Chris Neilson, Food & Beverage ................................................ex. 41

Ryann Klein, Catering Manager ................................................ex. 22

Nicole Mann, Activities Coordinator..........................................ex. 32

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OFFICE HOURSMonday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pmTuesday - CLOSED

DINING ROOM & LOUNGEMonday & Wednesday 11:00 am – 3:00 pmTuesday CLOSEDThursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pmFriday-Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pmSunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

SHIP’S STORE & FUEL PUMP HOURS Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pmTuesday CLOSEDThursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pmFriday - Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pmSunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

CLUB HOURS

In this IssueParent’s Night OutKid’s Movie Night

Deck-2-DockMurder Mystery Dinner

Thanksgiving FeastLighted Boat Parade

Santa’s BrunchFamily Holiday Party

Loraine Ellis VienneGeneral Manager

Ellen HendersonClub Accountant

Harry SmithMarina Manager

Tim HendersonExecutive Chef

Chris NeilsonClubhouse & Events

Ryann KleinCatering Manager

Nicole MannActivities Coordinator

“Please Remember, whether you are a Yacht Member or a Social Member, you are a valued member and invited to participate in all club events. All of our events are designed for our members to socialize together and get the most out of their member experience.”

-Loraine Ellis Vienne, General Manager