Waterford Yacht Club Newsletter – April 2026
Recent Events
Dock Hop – Long time member Daniel Knierien organized our favorite outdoor event as we took over Pier 17. So many members participated (about 50) that he had to organize us into three groups so as not to overwhelm any given boat. We spent most of the evening hopping between six yachts enjoying good company, cold beverages, and appetizers. Later we gathered in Pavilion B for tasty desserts. Many thanks to our generous yacht hosts:
- Daniel Knierien & Laurie Diehl – sv The Gail Mary
- Bill Adams & Elfie Boersma – pv Relapse
- Daven & Vickie Voorhies – sv De Bonte Koe
- Stasey & Roni Beach – sv Aeris
- David & Brenda Hudson – sv Bleu
- Mike & Tina Pantoja – sv Cocomane
Board Meeting – The WYC Board met at the Sundance Grill. Commodore Jeff Mountain conducted the meeting as officers discussed both the past and future club activities. Feel free to attend the 2nd Saturday of the month club meetings.
On The Horizon
WYC & WHM: Dinghy Run – Saturday April 25 – Fleet Captain Amy Holdaway is organizing a dinghy adventure to nearby Taylor Lake for us. We’ll meet in front of Pavillion B/Ice House in our dinghies and cross Clear Lake to enter Taylor Lake (access is just past Clear Lake Marine Center). Then we’ll cruise the lake until around 1pm and tie up at Boondoggles for lunch and return later to WHM. Watch for the Evite in your inbox for all the details!
WYC: T-Bone Tom’s Party Saturday – May 2nd – Chet and Laurie Jachimiec will host our club party at T-Bone Tom’s. We’ll gather at the restaurant and the club will purchase appetizers for the members. Please respond to the forthcoming Evite so Chet and Laurie can reserve enough seating for us. Also – late arrivals sit closest to the speakers.
WYC: HYC Overnight Cruise Saturday May 23rd -25th – Fleet Captain Amy Holdaway has contacted Houston Yacht Club to arrange slips for 8-10 boats over the Memorial Day weekend. We should arrive on Saturday May 23 and can stay until the 25th. The combination of a cruise along the ship channel and use of the HYC facilities makes for a great event. Respond to the Evite and also send your insurance declaration page and boat specs to Amy at amyjo67@sbcglobal.net so that you can be assigned a HYC slip. Land yachts are also invited!
