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July 2020 A blast from the past: Rainbow in the Basin July 2012 Photo courtesy of Joye Swisher
Commodore’s Corner
Submitted by Cathy Talisman, 2020 BCYC Commodore
2020 Flag Officers Hello Everyone,
The next board meeting will be held on Monday July 6th, 2020. At that
Commodore
time, the board will revisit whether to resume sponsored club activities.
Cathy Talisman
The club is open for members to use, including racing and cruising.
Vice Commodore
Physical distancing is the best prevention wherever you are. Remain
Roger Gilmore
vigilant.
Rear Commodore If you see unfamiliar faces, kindly approach them and inquire if they are
Jenn Buckley members and introduce yourself. If they are not, you can show them
Secretary around, remind them this is a private club and suggest that they check
Lisa Glaser our great website if they would like to join.
Treasurer As a reminder, keep all the doors close when you leave the club or are
Lezlee Kramer on a boat in the marina.
"Hope is the last thing ever lost." —Italian proverb
Assistant Treasurer
Marty Southard Stay healthy.
Fleet Captain Pages 8 -18 contain wording and rationale for proposed bylaw changes. Bylaws serve as
James Masson an overall framework for the organization and Board to follow, but does not provide for
Board of Directors the day-to-day operational aspects of the organization. They state how the organiza-
tion is to be governed and how the powers of the organization are to be exercised. The
members vote on the Bylaws.
Board Members 2019-2020
Policies lay out the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of the framework to carry out the work of the orga-
Beth Berkobein nization. Policies form the written basis of operation secondary to legislation and the
organization's bylaws. The Board creates and votes on the adoption of the Policies.
Doug Fuller
Ruth Peterson Procedures lay out the ‘how’ of getting things done by providing the organization step-by-
step instructions on how to run the programs, services, and events for the organization.
Patty Tishuk Sometimes procedures are extremely specific, sometimes they are more general - it depends
upon the situation.
Board Members 2020-2021
Frank Damico
Harold Small
Gary Rhoads
Barb Meyer
Immediate Past Commodore
Nick Southard
Flag Officer, Board and other BCYC
member phone numbers and email
addresses available to club members
at www.sailbcyc.org
Windword Newsletter published monthly.
Submissions deadline Wednesday following
the Monthly General Meeting.
Email submissions to Jen Rogers:
windword@sailbcyc.org
Boca Ciega Yacht Club & Anchorage
4600 Tifton Drive South • Gulfport, FL 33711
727-321-7295
Mailing address for ALL payments by check:
Boca Ciega Yacht Club
PO Box 530848 | St. Petersburg FL 33747
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Glenn Dobos................................................................July 1
Lezlee Kramer..............................................................July 2
Valerie Turley................................................................July 2
July Birthdays
Stanislav Yefimov..................................................... July 11
Martin van Houten.....................................................July 3 Anita Adams.............................................................. July 13
Jim Meyer......................................................................July 5 John Budinski........................................................... July 13
Henry Stewart..............................................................July 5 Richard Bradley........................................................ July 14
Sharon Vreeland..........................................................July 6 Jonathan Cornwell.................................................. July 14
Carol Yoder....................................................................July 7 Sherrill O'Brien.......................................................... July 16
Stacy Dochoda............................................................July 8 John Meyer................................................................ July 18
Carol Southard............................................................July 8 Alder Allensworth................................................... July 20
Louise Dobos...............................................................July 9 Bill Ackerman............................................................ July 23
Carroll Risk....................................................................July 9 Leslie Tiernan-Duffy................................................ July 24
Ruth Hicks.................................................................. July 10 Jeff Reckson............................................................... July 25
Doug Niebur............................................................. July 10 Ed Mitchell................................................................. July 26
Rick Smith.................................................................. July 26
Glenda Hottle........................................................... July 30
Are we missing your birthday?
Please edit your member information in Wild Apricot.
BCYC Merchandise for Sale BCYC gear goes everywhere!
Send us a photo of you wearing BCYC gear on
Support BCYC and Look Good Too! your travels and we will feature it here.
Our display case at
the club gives you
a sampling of items
from our ever-
changing inventory.
They are available for
purchase at monthly
club meetings and at
some work days and
club events.
Please email Beth
Berkobein at merchandising@sailbcyc.org, and
she will try to accommodate your schedule within
reason.
We accept cash or checks only. Checks to be made
payable to BCYC. Thank you and smooth sailing! Another blast from the (recent) past: BCYC in the BVI
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Thanks to Our Photographers!
The most popular part of the Windword each month is the club photos, candid and otherwise.
We want to thank all of you shutterbugs out there who send us such great material. This
newsletter wouldn’t be the same without you.
This month’s contributors are: Susan McQuillan, Joye Swisher, Gary & Cathy Rhoads, Art Hyslop,
Matt Maloy, Elizabeth Hendricks, Patty Tishuk, and Debby Smith.
Thanks to you all!
Free Marine Classifieds Do you have any marine related items you want to purchase, trade or sell? Take a step
up from the club bulletin board. Email windword@sailbcyc.org
FOR SALE: Mystic; 1971 Morgan 27’. Boat is in great shape for its age! Electric start outboard (Mercury 9.9).
Many Sails and lots of extras included. Asking 3600.00 OBO. Will consider all reasonable offers! See Mystic in
the BCYC basin, slip B22.
Contact: Denis Sousa at denis.m.sousa@outlook.com or 305-900-8524
Greg Sousa at gregkeywest@gmail.com or 305-923-9183
FOR SALE: Irwin 33; Built 1975; I have owned since 1980; can sleep 4 comfortably; berths for 7 very friendly
people! Complete boat, dink, TV, antennae, DVD, galley with 2 burner alcohol stove (pots, pans, plates, tow-
els, even tooth brushes!). Rebuilt Atomic Four engine, life jackets, wet suit, VHF and hand-held radio, hand-
held GPS, whisker pole, stainless steel charcoal grill. Asking $8,500.00. Michael Collins, cell: 813-230-0578;
michaelpcollins44@gmail.com
REMINDER: BCYC BOATUS Group Discount
BCYC's Group number is GA80544Y. When renewing, please add this to your statement to
receive $15 Membership dues, plus 10% off on-the-water towing services.
BCYC Web Site Be sure to check our web site regularly to sign up for events; for What's
Trending Now and calendar updates, weather and tide links, full-color
Windword online, Wild Apricot membership features and more.
www.sailbcyc.org
Advertising Rates
Business Card Ad Quarter Page Ad Half Page Ad Full Page Ad
One Month.................$15 One Month.................$30 One Month.................$45 One Month.................$60
Three Months............$30 Three Months............$60 Three Months......... $100 Three Months......... $120
Six Months ................$50 Six Months ............. $100 Six Months ............. $150 Six Months.............. $200
One Year......................$75 One Year................... $150 One Year................... $250 One Year................... $300
Submit payment to: BCYC Treasurer, PO Box 530848, St Petersburg, FL 33747
Checks made payable to: BCYC
Questions or ad specs: Call Lee Nell at 215-518-7671 or email advertising@sailbcyc.org
Submit artwork (PDF preferred) to: Jennifer Rogers, windword@sailbcyc.org
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Note: for the safety of everyone, non-waterfront scheduled activities and club functions will be cancelled until further notice.
Some meetings will be held virtually and registration will be required . Please check web site calendar for updates and conditions.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
July 2020 1
Every Tuesday Sea Scouts 2 3 6:00 PM 4
night: racing (every Wed 5pm)
5pm-sunset July Sunset/Full
Board Meeting Moon & Fire-
7:30 pm works Sail Out
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Sea Scouts Host-
July Cruise Twin
ing "Seal Scouts"
Dolphin
to possibly July 18 see page 23
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
July Cruise General Workday 8:30 am
Rhumb Runner Meeting
Twin Dolphin Membership 12 pm
see page 23 Meeting 8 pm Fish & Grab 12:30
Potluck Dinner 6 pm
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2020 Spring/
Summer PHRF Windword
Racing Series Deadline
11 am
26 27 28 29 30 31
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
August 2020
Every Tuesday Sea Scouts 1
night: racing (every Wed 5pm)
5pm-sunset
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6:30 PM
August Sun- Cruise TBD
Board Meeting
set/Full Moon
Sail Out 7:30 pm
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Cruise TBD
16 17 18 19 20 General
21 Workday 8:30 am
22
Membership Rhumb Runner Meeting
Meeting 8 pm 12 pm
Fish & Grab 12:30
Potluck Dinner 6 pm
22/30 24/31 25 26 27 28 29
2020 Spring/
Summer PHRF Windword
Racing Series Deadline
11 am (22nd)
To avoid scheduling conflicts, please contact Secretary Lisa Glaser for calendar
updates. Email: secretary@sailbcyc.org 5
Paddlesports Report
Welcome!
June New Members
Submitted by Ann New
Reminder that the cranky combination lock on the
storage area has been changed. The combination
remains the same combination as the front gate
as are all of the combination locks on the kayaks
and canoes. The storage area is where the paddle-
Braden Everly and boards are kept. The paddles for all equipment,
Alyssa Dunlap as well as the kayak seats, paddleboard ankle
Pinellas Park, FL 33782 leashes, windsurfers and their sails… all kept in
Email: the storage area.
Bradeneverly@gmail.com Don't forget that there are "how-to" videos for
Boat: Seaword 23’ kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, etc. in the Paddle
Name: Na’vi Sports section of the BCYC website… Go to Ac-
tivities/Events. Then to the Paddle Sports tab.
PLEASE don't forget to relock all of the equipment
making sure to get our specialized kayak cables
through the scupper holes (round drain holes in
seat areas of kayaks) on each kayak.
Any pictures of outings on BCYC kayaks, paddle-
boards, etc would be much appreciated -- please
send to Jen Rogers for the WindWord :) THANKS!
Get out and enjoy!
Nominating Committee Report scriptions of the flag officers, then contact any Commit-
tee member for consideration. The Committee will then
Submitted by Tom Buckley make decisions on the slate of candidates to be pre-
I’d like to introduce the Nominating Committee for this sented at the September General Membership meeting.
year: Juli Jacoby, Katie Meyer, Susan McQuillan, and After the slate is presented, nominations from the floor
Jimmy Meyer. I’d like to thank them for agreeing to will be accepted through the October General Mem-
serve on the committee this year. bership Meeting. The slate, and any nominations from
The Nominating Committee looks for candidates who the floor, will be posted in the clubhouse, and voting
have been active members for at least one year prior to will take place at the November General Membership
taking office. The committee pays attention to member Meeting.
involvement in the club which includes (but is not lim- While the proceedings of the Nominating Committee
ited to): attendance at board and general membership must, by the very nature of the Committee's function
meetings, participation in work days, and at events, remain confidential, the Committee remains open to
serving on committees, assisting with Sail School, etc. suggestions and recommendations, as well as to ques-
Any member with at least one year of membership, tions of procedure.
who is interested in potentially serving on the Board in Feel free to contact any one of us. Thank you.
2021, should read through the Bylaws and the job de-
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So…
What have we been doing?
Art Hyslop went out on a catching trip of ARS (Ameri-
can red snapper). They limited out in 1 hour and moved
on to catch grouper but only managed 2 since the ARS
were so thick. While reeling in a 5 lb. ARS, it was at-
tacked by a huge Goliath Grouper which almost pulled
him overboard. The snapper made it to the dinner table Back on the boat for a
that night. short spell, First Mate
Debby updates the
faded “Head Remind-
ers” anticipating that
EVENTUALLY she and Captain Rick will be able to
host some sailing moments for family and friends.
They plan to be ready with the bathroom protocols
in any event. Social distancing on a 32’ sailboat isn’t
easy, so hopefully they can trust that, in terms of
COVID-19, we can say “this, too, shall pass.”
Patty Tishuk and Mary Crawford sailed on Dr. Judy
Woodruff's boat “Nautical Weaver” out of the Harborage
to the skyway! And there's always our virtual happy hours!
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Proposed Bylaw Changes Please note the following:
As you know the Membership Committee presented BCYC is a corporation – the bylaw changes bring the
the proposed Bylaw changes at the General Member- club into compliance with Florida nonprofit corporate
ship Meeting on Friday, June 19th. They will be voted law (FSS 617), the IRS requirements for our 501(c)7 sta-
on at the General Membership Meeting on Friday, tus, as well as our Articles of Incorporation.
July 17th. A copy of the bylaws as well as supporting BCYC is a non-profit – we have a mission/purpose and
governance materials are available in the membership are responsible for doing things that accomplish that
section of the Website. mission!
The purpose of these bylaw changes is to immediately Our attorney has reviewed and approved all the
engage new members, integrate them into the club, changes and in many cases was the one who recom-
and hopefully retain a higher number of new members mended the changes
over the long-term. The Board has reviewed and approved all the
We invite everyone to review the points below and proposed changes.
the proposed bylaw changes and email your ques- Again, we invite everyone to review the proposed
tions to me at Membership@SailBCYC.org ASAP bylaw changes and email your questions to me at
(but definitely before Sunday night on July 12th)! Membership@SailBCYC.orgASAP (no later than
The Membership Committee will get back to you with Sunday night July 12th)!
an answer within the week. We will also post an FAQ
document on the website prior to the meeting. There is Thank you,
a lot of information to cover so we are trying to avoid a Gerri Angel
meeting that will last until midnight. Membership Committee Chair
NONE OF THE BYLAW CHANGES AFFECT CURRENT Membership@SailBCYC.org
MEMBERS!
Why are we updating the Bylaws pertaining to Membership?
Comply with IRS 501(c)7 Requirements
• Membership in a social club must be limited
• Characteristics of a club include: membership of individuals, the existence of personal contact, commingling,
fellowship among members, sharing of active interests amongst members, and sharing of goals by members
justifying the existence of the organization (organization's mission/purpose).”
• If a club has more than one class of membership, each membership class should have eligibility requirements
and a formal admittance procedure, even for a nonvoting class. With such bona fide members, the member-
ships are not a sham and the club is not a subterfuge for a regular business operation.
Comply with Florida State Statute 617.0601
• Members, generally, (1)(a) If the corporation has one or more classes of members, the designation of such
class or classes, the qualifications and rights of the members of each class, any quorum and voting require-
ments for meetings and activities of the members, and notice requirements sufficient to provide notice of
meetings and activities of the members must be set forth in the articles of incorporation or in the bylaws.
Comply with BCYC’s Articles of Incorporation
• The classes, qualifications, rights, privileges, and obligations of members of the Boca Ciega Yacht Club are
determined by its Bylaws.
• Membership is open to individuals of good character who meet the eligibility requirements for membership
set forth in the Bylaws.
• Application, vetting and acceptance procedures for new members shall be selective and consistent with the
Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(7) social club status of Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Inc.
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• All members are required to comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and § IRC
501(c)(7) requirements.
• Membership is limited consistent with the character of the Club.
Help ensure that BCYC members will
• Be fully engaged as members of the BCYC community thus increasing membership retention
• Support BCYC’s nonprofit purpose/mission by actively participating in BCYC meetings, workdays, committee
work, and other club activities and events
• Read and comply with the Governing Documents (Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws), Policies, Contracts, etc.
Mission Statement
Proposed Current
Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Inc. is organized exclu- Page 92 of 2019 Directory: Current Club Bylaws
sively as a private social club to: • To promote safe boating activities
• promote safe boating activities; • To promote instruction and education in safe
• promote instruction and education in safe boating and all nautical activities.
boating and all nautical activities; • To promote fellowship and camaraderie among
• foster fellowship and camaraderie among the members.
the members; and for other nonprofit • To be an integral part of the Community of
purposes within the meaning of § 501(c) Gulfport
(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
• The social or recreational facilities of the Cor-
poration shall not be made available to the
general public.
Rationale:
Updated to match AOI Article III Purposes
Definitions
Proposed Current
Facilities are defined as anything owned by, occu- Page 92 of 2019 Directory: Current Club Bylaws
pied by, or under the control of BCYC. Examples • The following words and phrases, as used
include but are not limited to: the clubhouse, throughout the Bylaws and policies, have the
porches, parking lot, dry slips, docks, wet slips, following meanings: “Facilities” is not defined.
hoists, all club boats, all club equipment, etc.
Rationale:
Facilities are not defined under the current defini-
tions
Bylaws, continued page 10 >>
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Proposed Bylaw Changes, continued from page 9
Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 BCYC Memberships
Proposed Current
• Boca Ciega Yacht Club is a private social club (a) General Membership:
and limits its membership. The number of
(i) Membership in Boca Ciega Yacht Club is open
memberships is determined by the Board.
to any natural person, regardless of gender,
ALL members must commit to actively sup-
race, or religion, who is a person of good char-
porting Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s purpose as a
acter and 21 years of age or older.
private social club “to promote safe boating
activities; to promote instruction and educa- (ii) The term General Membership shall mean up
tion in safe boating and all nautical activities; to two adults living in the same household and
to foster fellowship and camaraderie among children under the age of 21.
the members and other nonprofit purposes
within the meaning of § 501(c)(7) of the
Internal Revenue Code.”
• Membership is open to individuals of good
character who meet the eligibility require-
ments for membership and are committed
to taking an active role in accomplishing the
Club's mission, regardless of gender, race, or
religion.
• The Club’s facilities are reserved for the exclu-
sive use of its members in accordance with
its Bylaws and Policies. Memberships are not
transferable to other persons.
Rationale:
Complies with AOI (Article VI Members & Article
VIII Nonprofit Status); Complies with IRS 501(c)7
requirements for private social club member-
ship; and SECTION 1.01 (a)(i) language moved to
description of ALL memberships (501(c)7 and AOI
requires “individuals” (replaces natural person) and
Age requirement now under “qualifications” for
each membership level (a)(ii) now under General
Membership level
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10Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (a) Provisional Membership
Proposed
Current
Provisional Membership is a temporary nonrenewable 6-month membership for up to two
• Does not exist in
adults living in the same household and children under the age of 21. During the Provision-
al Membership period, Provisional Members document their active participation in work- current Bylaws
days, committees and other Club activities/events that help BCYC accomplish its mission, in
order to be eligible for consideration as a General Member.
QUALIFICATIONS/ELIGIBILITY
• ALL BCYC membership application and interview requirements must be completed
as required by the Membership Policies and Procedures. Incomplete applications will
not be reviewed.
• Demonstrable interest in safe boating and nautical activities
• Commitment to actively participate in BCYC meetings, workdays, committee work,
and other club activities and events
• Verified local residence ashore, or who legally lives in a local marina, or who legally
lives in a sanctioned mooring field.
• Financial capacity and commitment to pay dues and fees
• Agreement to comply with Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws. Policies and Contracts.
etc.
• Pass a background check reviewed for residency, financial capacity to pay dues/fees,
police records, etc.
RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES
• Full access to clubhouse and kitchen
• Full access to BCYC boats, docks and resources (gets key)
• Invited to participate in all Membership and Board Meetings (not eligible to vote)
• Invited to all Club sanctioned events and activities (dinners, race day, cruise weekends,
and special events)
• Monthly printed “Windword” newsletter
• Access to the membership section of the website Rationale:
• Listing in the online directory (not printed) Help ensure that BCYC
OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES members will: Be fully
engaged as members
• Read and comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Poli-
cies, Procedures, Lease requirements as well as the Standards of the BCYC Community, of the BCYC commu-
etc. nity thus increasing
• Pay all dues and fees by the due date membership retention;
• Attend General Membership and Board Meetings
Support BCYC’s non-
profit purpose/mission
• Actively participate in workdays, committees and other Club activities/events that
help BCYC accomplish its mission
by actively participat-
ing in BCYC meetings,
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for members and materials
workdays, committee
• Support the welfare of the Club
work, and other club ac-
• Act as a BCYC ambassador to the community always representing BCYC in a positive tivities and events; Read
way to others
and comply with the
• Update and maintain website membership profile as needed Governing Documents
APPROVAL: Qualified Applicants for Provisional Membership who are approved by the (Articles of Incorpora-
Membership Committee will be presented to the Board at its regularly scheduled meeting. tion, Bylaws), Policies,
Upon a majority vote of approval by the Board, each member-candidate will be granted a Contracts, etc.
temporary nonrenewable six (6) month Provisional Membership.
Bylaws, continued page 12 >>
11Proposed Bylaw Changes, continued from page 11
Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (b) General Membership
Proposed Current
General Membership is a full membership for up to two adults living in the same ARTICLE I –
household and children under the age of 21. Both persons are responsible for Club MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1.01 -
financial obligations and enjoy the full rights and privileges of membership, except MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
the limitation of one vote per membership and as otherwise stated in these Bylaws.
(a) General Membership
ELIGIBILITY
(ii) The term General
• Satisfactory completion of the obligations and responsibilities of a 6-month
Membership shall mean
Provisional Membership
up to two adults living in
• Complete and submit a report to the Membership Committee 4 weeks prior to
the same household and
the expiration of their Provisional Membership documenting active participa-
tion in the following:
children under the age
of 21.
• attendance at Board and General Membership Meetings
• workday contributions
• active participation in activities and event committees
• that they have read and will comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of
Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies, Procedures, Lease requirements, etc.
• Have two BCYC General Members in good standing who will sponsor them
for approval as a General Member.
RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES
• ALL Rights and Privileges provided under Provisional Membership
• Right to participate and vote at all General Membership Meetings
• Right to vote for Board members, bylaws and other club decisions - One vote
per membership
• Right to hold office once qualifications are met
• Listing in the online and printed Club directory
• Eligible for discounted Sail School Tuition
OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies,
Procedures, Lease requirements, as well as the Standards of the BCYC Commu-
nity
• Pay all dues and fees by the due date
• Actively participate and vote at General Membership Meetings
• Attend Board Meetings
• Actively participate in workdays, committees and other Club activities/events
that help BCYC accomplish its mission Rationale:
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for members and materials Enumerates: Rights/Privileges
• Support the welfare of the Club per current practices; Obli-
• Act as a BCYC ambassador to the community always representing BCYC in a gations/Responsibilities per
positive way to others current practices; Clarifies
• Update and maintain website membership profile as needed approval process and next
APPROVAL: The Membership Committee will review each Provisional Member at steps to become a member;
the end of six (6) months and recommend their approval or disapproval for General Content complies with new
Membership. A majority vote of the Board will approve or disapprove the Provision- format; Makes Board respon-
al Member for General Membership sible for approval.
12Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (c) Honorary Lifetime Membership
Proposed Current
An Honorary Lifetime Member is a General Mem- b) Honorary Lifetime Membership
ber who has been selected by the Board and who (i) An Honorary Lifetime Member is a general
thereafter shall be exempt from the payment of member who has been selected by the Board
annual dues. In the event of the death of an Hon- and who thereafter shall be exempt from the
orary Lifetime Member, lifetime membership shall payment of annual dues.
pass to a surviving partner/spouse if the partner- (ii) A member being considered for Honorary
ship existed at the time the Honorary Lifetime Lifetime Membership must have
Membership was awarded.
1) a minimum of 20 years of continuous
ELIGIBILITY membership in good standing with the Club
• a minimum of 20 years of continuous Gen- 2) shown “distinguished service” to the Club
eral Membership in good standing with the 3) reached the age of 60 before being nomi-
Club nated for Honorary Lifetime Membership.
• shown “distinguished service” to the Club (iii) Procedure:
• reached the age of 60 before being nominat- 1) A member wishing to nominate another
ed for Honorary Lifetime Membership member as an Honorary Lifetime Member
RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES must submit the nomination in writing
• Same as General Member to the Commodore by the October Board
meeting. The nomination must detail the
OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
years of service and the “distinguished ser-
• Same as General Member vice” that has been demonstrated.
APPROVAL: A General Member wishing to nomi- 2) The Commodore will assemble a Lifetime
nate another General Member as an Honorary Membership Committee consisting of two
Lifetime Member must submit the nomination in Honorary Lifetime Members and the current
writing to the Commodore by the October Board Commodore. The Committee must unani-
meeting. The nomination must detail the years mously approve the nomination and will
of service and the “distinguished service” that has make their recommendation at the Novem-
been demonstrated. ber Board meeting. The Board must approve
The Commodore will assemble a Lifetime Mem- the recommendation by a 2/3 vote of Board
bership Committee consisting of two Honorary members present.
Lifetime Members and the current Commodore. 3) The presentation of Honorary Lifetime
The Committee must unanimously approve the Membership will take place at the Annual
nomination and will make their recommendation BCYC Installation Banquet.
at the November Board meeting. The Board must 4) In the event of the death of an Honorary
approve the recommendation by a 2/3 vote of Lifetime Member, lifetime membership shall
Board members present. pass to a surviving partner/spouse if the
The presentation of Honorary Lifetime Member- partnership existed at the time the Honor-
ship will take place at the Annual BCYC Installa- ary Lifetime Membership was awarded.
tion Banquet.
Rationale:
No changes to the content; words rearranged so
that content complies with new format
Bylaws, continued page 14 >>
13Proposed Bylaw Changes, continued from page 13
Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (d) Sail School Student Membership
Proposed Current
ELIGIBILITY (c) Sail School Membership
Students enrolled and attending Sail School are • Students enrolled and attending Sail
granted a temporary, non-voting, 90-day Club School are granted a temporary, non-voting,
membership that commences on the first day of Sail 90-day Club membership that commences
School. on the first day of Sail School.
RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES
• Limited access to the clubhouse and kitchen
when another General Member is present
• Limited access to BCYC boats, docks under the
supervision of a qualified General Member
• Invited to observe General Membership Meet-
ings (not eligible to vote)
• Invited to attend Club sanctioned events and
activities where other members are present
(dinners, race day, cruise weekends and special
events)
Enjoy Authentic Greek Food, Seafood &More!
OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pay for and attend Sail School classes Indoor seating and
• Comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles
of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies, Procedures, Outdoor Patio with a Great View
Lease requirements as well as the Standards of
the BCYC Community
Happy Hour 1-6pm • Early Bird 3-5:30
• Can attend and observe General Membership
Meetings
Full Bar
• Actively participate in workdays and other Club Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials
activities/events that help BCYC accomplish its
mission Open 7 Days a week
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for mem-
bers and materials 5501 Shore Blvd. South, Gulfport
• Support the welfare of the Club (727) 623-4823
• Act as a BCYC ambassador to the community www.neptunegrillgulfport.com
always representing BCYC in a positive way to
others
• Update and maintain website membership
profile as needed Rationale:
APPROVAL: When approved to participate as a sail Enumerates: Rights/Privileges per current
school student. Sail School Student Membership is practices; Obligations/Responsibilities per
automatically terminated at 90 days after the first current practices; Clarifies approval process
Sail School class. Sail School students wishing to and next steps to become a member; Con-
become BCYC General Members must apply for tent complies with new format
Provisional Membership within 90 days of the first
day of Sail School.
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14Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (e) Sea Scout Regular Membership
Proposed Current
ELIGIBILITY: Must meet ALL the criteria below (d) Special Membership
• Be a current Sea Scouts between the ages of 18 and (i) Sea Scouts who have attained the
22, and age of 18 and completed Seamanship
• Have completed Seamanship training and certifica- training and certification by the United
tion by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and who
• Be continually recommended by the Sea Scout #915 are continually recommended by the Sea
committee Scout #915 committee, may be granted
non-voting Club membership until they
RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES
reach the age of 22 at a reduced rate of
• Access to the clubhouse and kitchen $100.00 per year
• Access to BCYC boats, docks, and resources
• Invited to observe General Membership Meetings
(not eligible to vote)
• Invited to attend Club sanctioned events and activi-
ties where other members are present (dinners,
race day, cruise weekends, and special events)
Rationale:
Name changed to Sea Scout Regular Mem-
• Access to the current online version of the monthly
bership. Enumerates: Rights/Privileges per
“Windword” newsletter
current practices; Obligations/Responsibili-
OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES ties per current practices; Clarifies approval
• Pay annual dues as determined by the Board by the process; Content complies with new format
due date
• Comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of
Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies, Procedures, Lease
requirements as well as the Standards of the BCYC
Community
• Can attend and observe General Membership Meet-
ings
• Actively participate in workdays and other Club
activities/events that help BCYC accomplish its mis-
sion
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for members
and materials
• Support the welfare of the Club
• Act as a BCYC ambassador to the community always
representing BCYC in a positive way to others
• Update and maintain website membership profile
as needed
APPROVAL: Qualified applicants recommended for
membership by the Sea Scout #915 committee will be
presented to the Board at a regularly scheduled meet-
ing. Sea Scout Regular Membership will be awarded
upon a majority vote of approval by the Board.
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15Proposed Bylaw Changes, continued from page 15
Article I Membership Classes - Section 1.01 (f ) Sea Scout Student Membership
Proposed Current
ELIGIBILITY: Must meet ALL the criteria below (d) Special Membership
• Be a current Sea Scouts and have attained the age of 18, ii) Sea Scouts who have attained the
and age of 18 and are continuing their
• Be a fulltime student as defined by their educational education as full-time students may
institution be granted non-voting club member-
• Have completed Seamanship training and certification ship until they are no longer full-time
by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and students as defined by their educa-
• Be continually recommended by the Sea Scout #915 tional institution. In addition, they
committee must meet the requirement of hav-
ing completed Seamanship training
RIGHTS/PRIVILEGES and certification by the United States
• Access to the clubhouse and kitchen Coast Guard Auxiliary, and who are
• Access to BCYC boats, docks, and resources continually recommended by the Sea
• Invited to observe General Membership Meetings (not Scout #915 committee. The member-
eligible to vote) ship fee of $1 per quarter must be
• Invited to attend Club sanctioned events and activities accompanied by documentation of
where other members are present (dinners, race day, full time student status.
cruise weekends and special events)
• Access to the current online version of the monthly
“Windword” newsletter
OBLIGATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pay quarterly dues as determined by the Board by the
due date
• Comply with Boca Ciega Yacht Club’s Articles of Incorpo-
ration, Bylaws, Policies, Procedures, Lease requirements
as well as the Standards of the BCYC Community
• Can attend and observe General Membership Meetings
• Actively participate in workdays and other Club activi-
ties/events that help BCYC accomplish its mission
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for members and
materials
• Support the welfare of the Club
• Act as a BCYC ambassador to the community always
representing BCYC in a positive way to others Rationale:
• Update and maintain website membership record as Name changed to Sea Scout Student
needed Membership. Enumerates: Rights/Privi-
APPROVAL: Qualified applicants recommended for mem- leges per current practices; Obligations/
bership by the Sea Scout #915 committee will be presented Responsibilities per current practices;
to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Sea Scout Clarifies approval process; Content com-
Student Membership will be awarded upon a majority vote plies with new format
of approval by the Board.
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16Article I Membership Classes – Section 1.03 - Application and Acceptance
Proposed Current
ALL BCYC membership application and interview (a) Application for general membership must
requirements must be completed as required by be made using the Board approved form on
the Membership Policies and Procedures. Incom- the website, www.sailbcyc.org
plete applications will not be reviewed. (b) Payment for initiation and the first quarter’s
(a) If the Membership Committee deter- dues must accompany the application.
mines that an applicant is not suited for (c) The applicant will receive an invoice from
membership the Membership Chair will the Yacht Club security firm for a background
report on the rejected application at the check and this must be paid before the ap-
next meeting of the Board. plication will be considered.
(b) Both persons in a joint General Mem- (d) The applicant will be vetted by the Mem-
bership are responsible for Club financial bership Committee and must be found to be
obligations and may enjoy the full rights of good moral character, financially respon-
and privileges of membership, with the sible, and agree to actively participate in the
limitation of one vote per membership welfare of the Club.
(c) Should the 2 adult General Member no (e) If the applicant is approved at their vetting
longer live in the same household, both interview their application will be read at the
members may retain their membership as board meeting and they will be subsequently
single members by payment of separate introduced to the membership at the next
regular dues beginning the first calendar General Meeting.
quarter following the dissolution of the (f ) Upon a majority vote of the general mem-
household and without paying an ad- bership at the General Meeting, the appli-
ditional initiation fee. Should a different cant/applicants will be admitted as general
adult later live in the household of a cur- members.
rent member, that adult must complete
(g) If the Committee determines that a candi-
the membership application and interview
date is unsuited for membership the Mem-
process as required by the Membership
bership Chair will move to refuse the applica-
Policies and Procedures to become a
tion at the next meeting of the Board.
Provisional Member. Upon completing
the Provisional Membership process and (h) Should the 2 adults defined as a member
obtaining approval as a General Member in Article 1 Section 1.01 (a)(ii) no longer live
they can form a joint membership. in the same household, both members shall
retain their membership as single members
(d) Failure to comply with Boca Ciega Yacht
by payment of regular dues beginning the
Club’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, §
first calendar quarter following the dissolu-
IRC 501(c)7 requirements, the Clubs lease
tion of the household and without paying an
and other legally binding contracts is
additional initiation fee.
cause for immediate termination of mem-
bership.
Rationale:
Procedural application steps(a)-(e) have been
moved to Membership Policies and Procedures
Manual; Member approval process is now delin-
eated under each class of membership; New (c)
replaces current (h) to clarify that new partner
must apply as a Provisional Member; New (d) –
added to comply with AOI Article VI Members
Bylaws, continued page 18 >>
17Proposed Bylaw Changes, continued from page 17
Article II Membership Charges - Section 2.04 Membership Reinstatement
Proposed Current
Any membership terminated, either voluntarily or for Any membership terminated, either volun-
cause, other than one terminated under the provisions of tarily or for cause, other than one terminated
Article 1, Section 1.05 may be reinstated within 60 days of under the provisions of Article 1, Section
the termination upon approval by the Board. The member 1.05 may be reinstated within 60 days of the
must be present at the Board Meeting, pay current dues, termination upon approval by the Board. The
fines, and fees. member must be present at the Board Meet-
If the reinstatement is sought after more than 60 days, the ing, pay current dues, fines and fees.
member must apply for Provisional Membership by com- If the reinstatement is sought after more
pleting the application and interview requirements set than 60 days, the member must provide a
forth in the Membership Policies and Procedures. Incom- new membership application and pay cur-
plete applications will not be reviewed. A majority vote rent dues, initiation fee, background check
of the Board will approve or disapprove the member for fee, past fees and fines, and be present at a
reinstatement as a Provisional Membership. general membership meeting.
Rationale:
Paragraph 2 changed to clarify that the member must
reapply as a General Member. Steps for reapplying
moved to Membership Policy and Procedure Manual.
Article VIII Dependents, Guests and Visitors - Section 8.02 Guest And Visitor Privileges
Proposed Current
The Club’s facilities are reserved for the exclusive use of its Guest and visitor privileges shall be deter-
members. The social or recreational facilities of the Cor- mined by the Board.
poration shall not be made available to the general public.
Guest and visitor privileges shall be determined by the
Board.
Rationale:
Adds requirements from AOI articles; Article III Purposes;
Article VIII Nonprofit Status
References
IRS 501(c)7 Requirements
https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/other-non-profits/social-clubs
IRS Exempt Organizations Determinations Manual
Florida State Statute 617.0601, Members, generally, (1)(a)
BCYC Articles of Incorporation - located on the Members Only > Minutes – Bylaws – Lease
BCYC Bylaws - located on the Members Only > Minutes – Bylaws – Lease
18A Grenadine Honeymoon, in 4 (make that 5)
Acts
Starring Kathy Rhoads, Gary Rhoads, and Pirate Mike
Act I = ASA 106 (May 2020 Windword)
Act II = Bequia Beach Resort (May 2020 Windword)
Act III = 3 Pirates of Andato
Act IV = Bequia / Land Based
Act V = Ice Bear
Act IV - Bequia / Land Based
(Continued from last month)
Once our month-long sail around the Grenadines
was over, we were again faced with the tough task of
deciding what to do… Going home was not an option
as there were a grand total of zero flights heading out combination! Gary had a cooler place to work, Kathy
of SVG at that time. Having fallen in love with Bequia sewed, cooked and read;so our 600sf home suited us
from our previous 2 short visits by boat, we chose that perfectly. In the hours between work calls, we snorkeled
to be our “home away from home”. Gary, having amaz- (seeing octopi, sea snakes, colorful reef fish and healthy
ing research skills, found us a gorgeous apartment on a coral), and explored the village while provisioning.
breezy hill in Lower Bay, Bequia. Fortunately, the price
Weekend hikes around the island were strenuous and
was right, and the home was available due to cancel- hot, but that just made the ice cold Hairouns(the local
lations over COVID-19. This honeymoon kept getting beer) afterwards taste better. Visits to the Loggerhead
better and better! The view was comparable to the Turtle research facility, zooming with friends and family
Italian Riviera that overlooked all the cruisers anchored and snorkeling were all wonderful, but the very best
in the bay and we could watch the ferry boats coming part (other than the slower pace of life), was the unique
and going all day long. The house was not air condi- people that we met. Jefferson was our local mango
tioned, other than the master bedroom. But,the large connection that kept getting locked up for smoking the
shower produced hot water, and the freezer made “ganja”. Romeo, the Plantation Bar manager, certainly
ice….We were in heaven after the month on Andato. lived up to his name. Mr. Smith, the grumpy octoge-
The village of Charlotte Harbor was one mile away narian turtle rescuer was quite a character. Darcy and
and required having climbing skills akin to a mountain John – year around live-aboard cruisers previously from
goat, with plenty of elevation change, but fortunately, Michigan. British friends Sally and Nigel (owners of a
there were plenty of bay-side bars along the way! Hap-
py hour combined with your workout – what a great Honeymoon, continued page 20>>
19Honeymoon, continued from page 19
72ft sailboat). Jacki and Freddy (she ran up the hills we
struggled to walk up) and finally Michelle Lulley our
landlady extraordinaire. Michelle runs several Air BnB’s
and is also a landscape architect. When she found out
we loved to try new foods, provided a steady supply of
exotic fruits such as Bequia plums, soursop, sapodillas,
tamarinds.
As the season progressed, the air got more humid, the
mosquitos more aggressive and we decided that our
idyllic life in Bequia needed to end. As our flights on
LIAT had once again been cancelled, Gary began join-
ing sailing chatrooms in the search of a ride north. Just
when you thought the story would end (and we did
too) … One more big adventure was yet to come. Stay
tuned next month for the final act… Act V –IceBear!
June Racing
Submitted by James Masson
Two social distancing races were held on Sunday June 21 in the middle of Boca Ciega Bay. Rules were no more
than 10 per boat and no meeting at the club before or after. Five boats joined us; the results are below.
Race 6
BCYC 2020 Spring Series
Class: PHRF. PHRF (Time on time)
Wind Speed 10: Direction W
Start Time: Sunday, June 21, 2020 13:00:05
Pos Sail Boat Skipper PHRF Finish Elapsed Corrected Score
1 6 Capri Yefimov,Stanislav 261 14:05:40 01:05:35 00:56:36 1
2 3 Capri Hull,Fauss 261 14:07:11 01:07:06 00:57:55 2
3 115 Legacy Roberts,Dave 257 14:11:42 01:11:37 01:02:07 3
4 58 Claudia Gail Hendricks,Elizabeth 270 14:56:00 01:55:55 01:38:57 4
5 h27 Bob a Bouy ,Yvonne 260 14:56:57 01:56:52 01:41:00 5
Race 7
BCYC 2020 Spring Series
Class: PHRF. PHRF (Time on time)
Wind Speed 12: Direction W
Start Time: Sunday, June 21, 2020 14:20:00
Pos Sail Boat Skipper PHRF Finish Elapsed Corrected Score
1 6 Capri Yefimov,Stanislav 261 15:19:19 00:59:19 00:51:12 1
2 115 Legacy Roberts,Dave 257 15:21:33 01:01:33 00:53:23 2
3 3 Capri Hull,Fauss 261 15:24:48 01:04:48 00:55:56 3
20The Magic Pearl - Secret Gunkhole it had no need of an anchor light. This is worth men-
tioning because its occupants, intent on racing towards
Submitted by Matt Maloy the setting sun, had left their artificial light generating
Fiddling about with a Magic Pearl device stored safely onboard.
In the years before being possessed by a large,deep A Sailor Knows the Sun Does Not Set
draft keel sloop named the HideAway, we sailed the The earth rises. Indeed, the rising and spinning of the
skinny waters north of Ft Desoto in a 21 foot cat-ketch very earth you are standing on will require even the
Sea Pearl known as the Magic Pearl. Magic could sail above average trailer sailor to question their place in
downwind, on her own, in less than 12 inches of water. the universe. The phenomenon, according to extensive
study by a science research foundation funded by a
beach bar & grille, self-published the Earthrise Theory as
a fine explanation as to why sailors are known to walk in
an irregular manner, especially after the earth has risen.
Reluctantly, the crew turned to leave this special place,
made larger by the retreating tide, to return to the
Magic Pearl. Sharp as they are, the crew was quick to
notice that without a moon, the darkness was complete.
We walked hand in hand for a good long while before
realizing that our Magic Pearl had vanished.
There are two accounts of what happened after we
stopped, barefooted, to get our bearings. One version
alleges screams and running bare feet were involved.
The other, not so much. Either way, the conversation
It was a Zen Experience sans the Effort
centered on the strange sounds emanating from the
Sailing the shallows of Mullet Key, a small dolphin blackness in the sand near our feet. Did I mention we
made circles around us, gently nudging the rudder as were of bare foot?
if to beckon us to change course and follow. Naturally,
The sound, that grew louder as the possibilities of the
we did.
cause evolved, was of silverware clinking together.
Silently, under a reefed mizzen, we weaved through After listening awhile, Linda mentioned her feet were
the narrow passages between mangrove balds, oc- covered with creepy crawlies of the unidentified variety,
casionally using a long wooden pole to push us along. and that she would be departing soon. As she too, van-
Alone in this remote, uncharted place, Magic might ished into the darkness, I asked her to bring back a flash
well have sailed into centuries past. Our favorite des- light. I could not understand her reply.
tination was an unnamed barrier island covered with
Eventually I found our Magic Pearl fully aground with
large Australian pine trees. The island had a small hook
one lee board down, the mizzen sail partially set and
of an anchorage known only to members of the Secret
the anchor rode streaked artfully across the beach.
Shallow Drafter Sailing Society. (SSDSS- rhymes with
On board, Linda handed over a flashlight with which
ssdss). On a hot summer day a Free Range Human
I scanned the shore. The skinny light beam revealed
could relax in the soft white sand, listen to the sea
only wet sand and sea grass. Alone, I walked towards
breeze whistle through the Aussie pines and enjoy a
the gulf bravely, some would say foolishly, as Linda
full view of the Gulf of Mexico in abundant shade. Un-
declared. Finding nothing remarkable, I turned off the
der deep blue skies and calm seas, dolphins jumped.
light and stood silently to fully appreciate the dark of
Sea birds hunted. Souls soothed.
the night, the sounds of the Gulf of Mexico, the vastness
Arriving late, we left Magic in ankle deep water about of interstellar space and the sweet olfactory sensations
50 feet from the landside shore, threw out a small of my low tide surroundings. I began to hear the sil-
anchor, and ran bare foot in the sand across the island verware clinking about the time I remembered my feet
towards a Gulf Of Mexico sunset. Our flat bottomed were still unclothed.
Magic Pearl would be aground before our return, thus,
Magic Pearl, continued next page>>
21Magic Pearl, continued from previous page white to brown in color and was moving away from
me at a good pace over to the nearby undulating sand
I Flashed the Light On
dunes. Tens of thousands of small crabs carrying what
looked like large fiddles, scrambled sideways across the
sand as one being. It looked like the entire beach was
leaving without taking me along for the ride. I stumbled
- almost fell, as I lost contact with what a typical Free
Range Human would construe as reality. I shut the light
off. In the night, the earth stood still. Reality returned
along with the infernal clinking.
Before long, I identified the Fiddler Crabs as they
lounged on my bare feet looking up at me with their
beady red eyes - All of them snapping their one large
claw. Do you know any blue grass? I inquired to no
response. They meant me no harm. I apologized for
disturbing them and took my leave with their song in my
heart, my feet intact. Our Pearl had performed her Magic
once again.
In the dimming light powered by batteries long past
their use by dates, the entire beach had turned from SMALL BOATS ROCK!
Cruise to ‘The Club at Treasure Island’ rained lightly for five minutes then a rainbow appeared.
on June 13 Lightning in the distance provided an entertaining
Submitted by Elizabeth Hendricks backdrop in the sky. We rose early Monday morning,
swam lengths and departed at 10 am via the ICW. We
The BCYC cruise was actually cancelled by text on Sat, were able to sail without the motor all the way back to
June 13 at 9.30 am. based on a forecast for possible BCYC. It was only 20 minutes from TI club to the Corey
storms Sunday and Monday. I had planned to sail to Causeway. We timed the bridge opening perfectly. I
The Club at Treasure Island via the Gulf and return the was surprised it takes less than two hours to sail this
same day. My crew members included Annie David- route.
son, Lezlee Kramer and Magda Satlof. It was perfect
sailing weather, cloudy all day and a southerly wind. It I enjoyed The Club at Treasure Island so much, I re-
took about 5.5 hours including waiting for two bridge turned the next weekend for the rescheduled BCYC
openings at John’s Pass and Treasure Island causeway. cruise as a land cruiser!
We appreciated being greeted at the dock by the
dockmaster and BCYC members, Mike Pilert and Dan
Chesnut. Yvonne and Tom docked Bob-A-Buoy mo-
ments later. The first thing we did was jump into the
big pool. The water was cool and so refreshing! After
a long swim, we ordered food and gathered around a
table on the comfy chairs. The dockmaster and friends
persuaded me to stay overnight on my boat. Magda
got a ride to BCYC with Dan to get her car. We were sur-
prised when she returned at 8:30 pm with a homemade
Quinoa meal for all of us!
Saturday was spent swimming and relaxing around the
pool. The sunsets both days were spectacular, pinks
and purples reflecting in the clouds. Sunday evening, it
22Cruise to The Club at Treasure Island
by ‘Cruisin’ Susan McQuillan
The Strawberry Full Moon cruise on June 5th was can-
celled due to the weather not cooperating and unfor-
tunately was cancelled.
Saturday, June 13th, we were scheduled to go to The
Club at Treasure Island for our monthly club cruise.
However, due to several weather forecasts, that inci-
dentally were very incorrect, the cruise was cancelled.
cal issues and had to move to another slip. Suddenly,
dragging the hose all the way down Pier 5 at Gulfport
Marina doesn’t seem such an imposition. Oh Tony…
The next full moon, Buck Moon, will be on Saturday,
July 4th. The sun sets at 8:31pm and full moon rises,
shortly before, at 8:21. Possibly no Skipper’s meeting.
July club cruise will be Saturday, July 11th, to Twin Dol-
phin Marina in Bradenton. The cost is $2.75/ft plus $6
for 30amp or $10 for 50amp. Email me with your name,
boat name, phone number, draft, beam and 30 or 50
Saturday, June 20th, which was the Summer Solstice amp as I have the roster. They have a great pool and we
and perfect weather forecasts, 4 boats…Journey, will grill burgers and hot dogs (compliments of BCYC).
Seafari, Blue Heron and Roy LaGrand…headed out, Bring your drink and side dish to share.
for our 1st cruise since February, over to The Club at As always, keep checking the white board and make
Treasure Island. The Club is a Reciprocity facility with sure you are subscribed to Trending Now for updates.
the Yachting Club of America, which BCYC is a member
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
of as well. We stayed for 2 nights as they give us the
2nd night free and have a great tiki bar, pool and staff.
Several land cruisers joined us…Tom Neu and Nancy
Bedinger, Mike and Leslie Cook, Lezlee Kramer, Eliza-
beth Hendricks and Mark Requa…over the 2 days. Sat-
urday, we enjoyed appetizers compliments of BCYC.
It was really nice just chillin’ by the pool and enjoying
each other’s company for those 2 days…taking that
stress level down a few notches.
The only oops for the cruise was Roy LaGrand, who
waited until arriving at The Club to pump out his hold-
ing tank. Well, they have no pump out as they are not a
marina. The smell was so bad they loaded up the baby
and headed home that evening for the night. Sunday
morning, they took the boat to Madeira Bay Marina,
where they used to dock their boat, saw several
friends, and headed back the The Club, tied back up
the T Dock, only to find out the pedestal had electri-
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