Waterford Yacht Club Newsletter – April 2021
Recent Events
Poker Run for Dinghies and Pedestrians – The club’s Run was well received by all participants. Seven regular and six board members participated in the monster card game. To assemble their hands players solved the six clues and received cards at each location on the Waterford or Watergate docks. Could you have solved these easy clues?
The decks are gone,
It looks so dead,
All that’s left is the head.
This location was tricky
His ship needs work, it’s on the hard.
Our Alien friend has your card.
Trouble ensued when wind blew the alien and his lawn chair into the water. Luckily he could swim and dock dealer Evan Bauman recovered both. All the players returned to Pavilion B in time for the showdowns where Simone Gordon’s four queens made the best hand. Trophies, aliens, and cash prizes were awarded, and everyone enjoyed the grilled hamburger lunch prepared by Vickie Voorhies. Many thanks to the other board members Elfie Boersma, Chet and Laurie Jachimiec, plus Bill Adams and Wendy Buskop who made the event work.
Membership – Several 2020 members renewed for the 2021 program. WYC is busy for another year so don’t delay..
On the Horizon
Happy Hour 6:30pm Friday Apr. 9 – Our monthly informal social gathering is the perfect event to enjoy a pleasant springtime evening. Bring a beverage and appetizer for yourself and some to share with other members.
Wine and Cheese Tasting 5:00pm Saturday Apr. 24 – Tina Pantoja and past commodore Mike Pantoja are once again hosting our annual wine and cheese party. This year they, along with other wine distributors will provide numerous bottles of wine for us to taste plus cheeses for delicious pairings. Try to bring a likely club member along to Pavilion B so they may get better acquainted with our membership.
Bloody Mary Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am May 2 – Early risers will be rewarded with a tasty Bloody Mary at Pavilion B. Yes – the garnishes include bacon. No reservation needed, just stop by.
Pelican Rest Saturday & Sunday May 15-16 – Let’s take a cruise along the Ship Channel and the ICW to Galveston’s Offatts Bayou and Pelican Rest. The marina has set aside transient boat slips for us near the grill/bathhouse. For dinner WYC will provide the entre, please bring a side dish or desert to share. Contact Social Director Elfie Boersma (bne51105@gmail.com) regarding your serving. Early marina contact is needed (info@pelicanrestmarina.com) with the following information:
Your name and email address
Boat name, length, and beam
Current insurance declaration page
Valid credit card #
Mention WYC membership
The slip fee is $2.75 per ft. per night. The marina will assign you a slip and on Saturday, as you approach the marina, contact them on VHF channel 68. Byron Fisher is the new harbor master, his phone number is 409 996-6718.
2021 Volunteers – Boost your WYC participation to the next level. Your racing, social planning, technical or other boating skills and interests are sure to benefit the general membership. Volunteer to support a club event. Just contact a 2021 board member or send an email to commodore@waterfordyc.com with your idea.
-Daven Voorhies, WYC Commodore