Charlie Billings Vice Commodore 
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It's amazing how many times I have heard from members of other
clubs who comment on how lucky we are to have the park. I like to tell
them that it wasn't luck, but good foresight by our club's forefathers who
made it happen. Not only did they see the future with the park, but also
the Oro Bay Outstation. Perhaps it's time we
thought of future
generations of BYC members and consider what legacy we can leave to
them…..perhaps another outstation to the north…. a larger marina (D
Float?), a second story for the clubhouse? If you have ideas, and are
willing to get involved, let me know.
The Labor Day Cruise to our Outstation in Oro Bay was a resounding
success! Many thanks to those who helped make it such a wonderful
weekend. Particular thanks go to P/C Gary Carr and his crew of
engineers, painters, artists and helpers who helped turn Capt. Brian
Golden's Ford Pickup truck into "Steamboat Willy" the BYC float
for the
Anderson Island Labor Day Parade. Be sure to visit the BYC web site to
view photos of the float, parade participants and the events that took
place over the weekend at our Outstation. You can see all of the
photos
in the "Members Only" section, by registering on our web site at
http://www.bremertonyachtclub.org/club/members.html
to gain access, or
check your August (pg. 7) or September (pg. 6) Towline for more info. We
had 35 boats over the weekend, and in addition to the parade and the
meals, the crabbing and salmon fishing (talk to Jytte Wheeler) proved that
Oro Bay was the place to be on Labor Day weekend. Our Fleet Captain,
Steve Stearns, once again, provided us with a memorable weekend of
fun and
wonderful food.
If you missed the Salmon BBQ on September 12th, you missed a
humdinger of a meal. Capt. Bob Stanberry and First Mate Stephanie
Marone, and their "Salmon Feed Specialists" prepared the meal again
this
year and outdid themselves. Sharon and I were at the Rainier Yacht Club
for their JO Ball for the weekend and were so afraid we wouldn't make it
back in time for the "feed". However, time and tide were with us (NOBSKA
was racing home at 11.8 knots at times) and we arrived just in time to
partake of this wonderful annual event. The crew served 111 meals and no
one went home hungry.
Our next big event is Oktoberfest,
on October 8th, chaired by P/C
Bob and First Mate Jytte Wheeler, so break out your lederhosen and get
ready for a rousing evening of fun, good German food and beer. Be sure
to sign up for this ever popular event. The sign up sheet is on the
lounge bulletin board. Unfortunately, Sharon and I won't be able to
attend, as we will (fortunately) be attending a celebration of my mom's
90th and dad's 92nd birthday back at the family home on Cape Cod,
Massachusetts. We'll be "back East" from October 7th through the
17th. While we will miss Oktoberfest, we feel blessed that we can
celebrate these milestone occasions with my parents and my
siblings.
Last, but by no means least, don't forget to sign up for the
Sunday morning breakfast on October 24th. The date was moved up a week
so as not to conflict with the Fleet Captain's Halloween Cruise to Port
Orchard Marina on the weekend of October 29-31. I'm sure you'll read
more about the cruise elsewhere in this issue. Hope to see you there.
In the mean time, I'll see you 'round the club.
Charles Billings
Vice Commodore