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The Life & Lies of St. Pete’s Founding Mother, Part II Sarah Judge

The life & lies of st. pete’s founding mother, sailing into history:  the st. petersburg yacht club.

Founded in 1909 by a small group of sailors, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club had no dock or clubhouse. What they did have was a common interest in boating and the belief that the waters of Tampa Bay were special.  Their first outing consisted of twenty boats carrying about 100 members and guests to Blind Pass. That's a pretty impressive turn out for a city with a population of only about 4,000 citizens.

 The lack of a proper yacht basin stymied the organization's growth for a few years until two local newspaper men called a meeting on the evening of May 30, 1916. Seven prominent local  men rallied to lead the charge to incorporate the club and raise funds for a proper clubhouse. On June 23, 1916 articles of incorporation were drawn up and filed with the county clerk. Just shy of its first anniversary, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club formally opened their clubhouse on June 15, 1917.

Located on the northwest corner of Bayshore Drive and Central Avenue, the Spanish Mission style clubhouse was designed by architect George W. Stewart and was roughly 100 feet by 75 feet. The St. Petersburg Times marveled at the imposing waterfront structure stating that "its  pleasing interior and spacious porches offer a center for the social activity of its members and guests."

The club did have a slight setback when on October 25, 1921 hurricane force winds damaged some porches and pushed several feet of bay water into the structure. As with other damaged structures in town, repairs were quick to happen and ready the city for the wintering tourist season.

As membership soared during the next few years, it was all too clear that an expansion was needed,  and on December 21, 1922 the new wing was opened. The clubhouse more than doubled in size, offering the finest of amenities to its members and guests. And plenty of spacious porches to take in the beauty of clear bay waters. Additional clubhouse improvements occurred over the years, with a major renovation and construction of a multi-story garage in the early 1990s.

From card games, social meetings and dancing, a bevy of activities could be enjoyed off the water. Water-based activities taught boating and sailing skills to its members young and old. Events consisted of power and sailing races, regattas, and for the adventurous yachtsmen, The St. Petersburg to Havana Yacht races.

The first race to Cuba was organized by George Gandy, Jr. on March 30, 1930 with 11 yachts competing.  With the Pier serving as the staring points, racers finished 284 miles later at the Morro Castle near the entrance to Havana Harbor. The races served as the forerunner to the Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC).

The St. Petersburg Yacht club has a rich history, and the membership rolls over the past century were literally a Who's Who list within the city. Today, the Yacht club is in the headlines with the news that Club leadership have a tentative goal to replace the current 51,000 sq ft structure with an improved facility to withstand major storms by 2028-29.

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St. Pete Yacht Club to be demolished

First opened in 1917, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s downtown facility has served as a waterfront landmark for over a century; however, father time and mother nature have caught up to the historic building.

Brian K. Smith, club president, notified members of the impending demolition and redevelopment project in a letter Tuesday. The decision stems from a “well-qualified” architectural firm’s study and over 20 focus group sessions.

Participants listed their desired improvements for the building at 11 Central Avenue, which officials determined were cost-prohibitive. In addition, the letter states the need for an elevator, roof, tiki and pool deck replacement, electrical repairs and an updated kitchen.

“It became evident that remodeling of the clubhouse to accommodate all of the changes desired by the membership would simply not be practical,” Smith wrote. “But most importantly, we would end up with a remodeled building which would not comply with current FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) standards.”

Smith explained that the building’s floor elevation is six feet below current FEMA regulations, and the waterfront mainstay is no stranger to storms. Club archives state that the “Great Hurricane of October 1921” caused extensive flooding four years after the building opened.

An unnamed hurricane caused significant flooding to the facility in October 1921. Screengrab.

Despite the damage, membership continued increasing, and the organization extended the clubhouse north. The expanded facility formally opened in December 1922.

Just under a century later, Hurricane Ian highlighted the need for more resilient Yacht Club infrastructure.

As rear commodore, Joe DeVito is the organization’s third in command. Officials nominated him to serve as the project’s spokesperson.

He told the Catalyst that club leadership began developing a long-term master plan before Ian hit Southwest Florida in late September 2022 “and devasted several yacht clubs – just like ours.”

“Those clubs were wiped out,” DeVito added. “So, we started looking at planning.”

FEMA regulations mandate a complete replacement if a flood or hurricane causes damage exceeding 50% of the facility’s value. According to the agency, that is $1.5 million.

“And it wasn’t practical to put probably $10 to $15 million into an old building and still be six feet below FEMA limits,” DeVito said.

According to a Master Facilities Planning Committee motion, “major infrastructure components of the clubhouse have reached or are reaching the end of life and required substantial cost.” The Yacht Club will now create another committee to oversee planning for a new downtown facility, in compliance with federal requirements.

DeVito said they would also design the new building according to member feedback. He said they understand the situation and leadership’s hesitation to spend millions of other people’s money on something that “could get destroyed by a hurricane.”

“We’ve been very lucky for 100 years,” DeVito said. “We want to build a new building that solves the deficiencies and gives us what we want. And puts us in good shape for the next 100 years.”

He relayed that club officials “are very conscientious of preserving our history” and plan to keep the same Mediterranean-style design. DeVito also explained that an elevated building would provide desperately needed additional parking space.

The organization’s board of directors unanimously approved the initiative, and construction will begin in five years. In his letter, Smith called it “a critical step for the future of our club, assuring our members are safe and (a) state of the art facility for the next generation.”

The Yacht Club’s grand opening celebration in 1917. Screengrab.

“An important component of the plan is to secure a temporary location to serve our members during the construction period,” he added. “It is also anticipated that the hours of operation of the Pass-A-Grille location will be maximized during this time frame.”

That facility, located at 2301 Pass a Grille Way in St. Pete Beach, closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It also opens later than the downtown location and closes earlier on Friday and Saturday nights.

Smith expects construction to take two years.

He told members that redevelopment funding would come from new initiation fees and a capital contribution charge implemented in January. He also anticipates increasing monthly dues from $50 to $125 at the beginning of fiscal year 2024-25.

The planning committee’s motion states that “the club does not have the funds to undertake a major remodel or rebuild without a substantial assessment, which will burden many members.” The plan is to raise 50% of the estimated cost before construction commences and finance the balance.

The motion also notes that the House and Grounds Committee will complete any maintenance and repairs “found to be reasonable and necessary” to keep the building code compliant and safe and to ensure quality member experiences. Smith called the long-term initiative “an efficient and risk-assessed endeavor.”

“Our most important goal is to be open and communicative throughout the duration of this project,” he concluded.

24 Comments

June 6, 2023at8:29 pm

It’s not the original building. The original building was partially demolished and build around to make the current building. That was 25-30 years ago. There is very little recognizable that’s left of the old building.

Taarou Bell

June 6, 2023at8:43 am

Hmmm… Let me guess more New luxury high rise condo, or apartment will be build in that spot.

John Marshall

June 6, 2023at7:09 am

This will probably bankrupt this club. The city of St Pete building process is a minefield. Could take years to finish if ever. Plus there’s provisions in the club agreements with the city that could trigger it reverting back to the city. They’re going to need the wait list and a lot more to make it to the finish line. Season’s change my friend

Harold Dean

June 4, 2023at6:05 pm

It would be interesting to know how many buildings on Beach Drive comply with FEMA and should those that don’t be demolished? We have a beautiful building and the odds are it will last indefinitely as hurricanes in the gulf usually go to the panhandle and in the last 100 years have not been severe enough to destroy our building or those on Beach Drive . Some thing this important should be voted on by the membership.

Bill Waters

June 4, 2023at3:57 pm

So much misinformation. Building is Not 100 years old. Building was built in 1990, and has mechanical and structural issues now. Will be replaced by similar looking Club (no condo?). Remodel costs about 2/3 of new, Club would still be 6 feet below FEMA regs, FEMA will not allow Club to spend that much (Look up FEMA regs on that particular building. Its public info). Additionally, if the Club could remodel, not all issues would not be solved. There is no planned assessment. The Club has a wait list.

June 2, 2023at6:03 pm

The architecture in Europe is so beautiful because they keep restoring the old buildings. It costs a bit more but you have a thing of beauty not a replicated box.

June 2, 2023at4:28 pm

@penny whites are the majority. You’re referring to an athletics club.

June 2, 2023at4:20 pm

Spyc and downtown are experiencing the same phenomenon. Outside people. Outside culture. Outside money. All of a sudden Miami is something to envy. It was fun while it lasted. I moved here 10 years ago to watch a sleepy beach town become a vibrant college town to become hotels nonsense politics and wtf. Thanks for the memories everyone. On to the next spot to ruin i guess.

Greg Newman

June 2, 2023at2:55 pm

The city should take over the property through imminent domain, demolish the structure and turn the area into the adjoining parks. That silly little airport should be turned into park land also.

June 2, 2023at2:34 pm

Carl, a new building will not change any thinking of the white stronghold. They are oblivious and will deny any privilege of the majority.

Brandon Alan

June 2, 2023at12:04 pm

Doesn’t make sense. As a former employee in middle BOH management there, the club isn’t bad. It’s old yes, it’s outdated yes, but it’s not trash. It’s still a social club of old st Pete money. That’s why they want to revamp. They want that new st Pete money. They want to get younger. If you want to see money move, it’s definitely at the yacht club. Plus it’s in a nice spot. It’s on a corner, out of the way. They have a garage with valet. You have to be a member to be there, so it’s all inclusive. It’s just another example of St Pete selling out and loosing our identity

Mark Davidson

June 2, 2023at12:00 pm

They should keep the front of the building and replace or rebuild the back to keep st Pete looking original please give this a try keep St Pete looking original long time resident. Mark Davidson and Family 😃😃😃

Kenneth Sim

June 2, 2023at10:12 am

It should have been taken down 10 years ago, I’ve been in the Building many times and as it is not up to code its time to do so. Keeping it in a Mediterranean style will make it seem like the way it has always been, and will continue to be a jewel in Downtown St. Pete…

Fred Harvey

June 2, 2023at9:06 am

They will be spending just as much on the new structure with CHEAP MATERIALS!!!! Goodbye old St Petersburg Goodbye

Danielle Terry

June 2, 2023at8:50 am

Save st pete …this sickens me when will they stop.

Rick Moseley

June 2, 2023at8:33 am

AS a member of the club for years now and attending several of the focus meetings I think this is a good long tr=erm decision.

I believe that the board will present a improvement to the water front that will serve the members and be a plus to the city .

ROBERT L. VESSEL

June 2, 2023at8:14 am

I wonder how many members will choose to cancel their memberships when they receive their assessment for the new building?

J R Riddick

June 2, 2023at8:03 am

This is an historic building…. The only reason why they want to demolish it is so they can build yet another damn condo! Just sad… just destroying the City’s history!

Mary Henter

June 2, 2023at7:53 am

This is a disgraced. The members should be allowed to vote on this. As a member, I am against this. The thing about FEMA is wrong and a way to fool members into thinking it is fact If it were true, over half of DT would have to be torn down and rebuilt. They are grandfathered in. Plus it’s a joke having a FEMA appraisal and not one by a certified appraiser. The yacht club should get rated as Historical do they can’t tear down

Carl R Lavender

June 2, 2023at7:28 am

The St Pete Yacht Club is a monument to a bygone era when private access and association was the norm for a select group of people who saw the world as their own. It being demolished is also a symbol of the more than necessary time in our society for all people to have the same access to the same opportunities without any hindrances or prejudice. I recall walking through the Club passing the corridor with the photographs of Admirals. Interesting to say the least. I was on another occasion given the dinner plate by a guest who thought I was the waiter. I was also a guest. Still another time I was a given a valet ticket by a guest who thought I was a parking valet. I was a guest also. The Yacht Club is an museum now. I’m curious… what was its role in developing the City of St Petersburg?

June 2, 2023at5:52 am

It’s sad to see St. Pete lose another historical building. But it sounds like they’ve done a thorough analysis.

June 1, 2023at9:08 pm

Time to move on and build a building that makes sense. I’ve been there numerous times over the years. It is wonky old and outdated. To keep it like it is even for historical sense just does not work. Can’t wait to see the new and improved building that will serve the members and others for many years to come. To see the possibilities look what was accomplished in other cities that have taken a major undertaking like this. And then compare that to others that do not move on and do what should be done to move their club into the next 100 years.

Jamie Thomas

June 1, 2023at7:25 pm

This makes me so sad. I worked there in a band during the early to mid 80s and it played a prominent roll for me not only as a place of employment but the fun we took part in and created for its members. Its demolition will leave a hole in my heart.

David Grundfor

June 1, 2023at6:08 pm

Sounds like a big mess and more disturbingly that more of the old Saint Petersburg will be destroyed in favor of something that looks brand new and cheap.This building was built over a hundred years ago it should be Restored not torn down.The city risk losing it’s Identity if this kind of thing keeps going on too long I think we’re reaching a point at which we cannot do this kind of thing anymore.

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