Waterford Yacht Club Newsletter – February 2023
Recent Events
Happy Hour – Simone and Michael Gordon hosted a Marti Gras theme get together, complete with a King Cake. The cold windy, weather couldn’t stop us as we gathered in the Icehouse and talked about our starts to 2023.
Yachty Gras – Several club members decorated their boats and joined more than 30 other boaters in Clear Lake. They each slowly cruised by the Boardwalk and threw hundreds of beads to the boisterous crowds along the bulkhead. It was tight maneuvering and gladly there were no boat bumps or scraps.
Wine and Cheese New Member Party – Tina Pantoja plus assistants Treasurer Vickie Voorhies, Social Director Michelle Weidner, Wendy Buskop, and past Commodore Mike Pantoja assembled an outstanding Mediterranean theme charcuterie table and wine display for more than 50 people. Everyone enjoyed the wide assortment of wine and wine parings (cheeses, meats, breads, crackers, fruits, jellies, humas and chocolate). There were so many items Tina had to make clever annotations, so we knew what-was-what. As members mingled with other boaters and WHM residents, several attendees won wine bottle door prizes. We all greatly appreciate their efforts and welcome new members Mark and Andrea Ballantyne, Joe and Therese Moore, plus the return of Chip and Patty Claiborne.
GBCA Icicle Races – On any given weekend between 16 to 28 sailboats were on the bay in the five-weekend regatta. Several WHM boats participated.
On The Horizon
Happy Hour Saturday March 11 6:00pm – 9:00 – We’ll meet in Pavilion B for updates on life in Waterford Harbor Marina and life in general. Bring a beverage or appetizer for yourself and to share.
Gumbo Cookoff Sat. March 18 6:00pm – 9:00 – Enter your favorite crawfish, shrimp, sausage, chicken, or whatever gumbo into our little contest. Or, if you prefer, bring a side dish to augment the hot bowls of delicious gumbo. Bring your appetite too so there is less clean-up.
Happy Hour Saturday April 1 6:00pm – 9:00 – Save the date for another informal social event.
Fleet Event April 7 – 9 – Planning for our first fleet event of the year is underway. Be sure to save the weekend dates.
New Member Update:
- Mark and Andrea Ballantyne on s/v Cool Change at pier 12, slip 21
- Joe and Therese Moore on s/v Lila Jean at pier 12, slip 5
- Barron and Catherine Davis on s/v Southern Star at pier 11, slip 39
- Chip and Patty Claiborne on p/v Cajun Queen at the WHM homes also rejoined
WYC members are pleased to welcome them into our boating community. Be sure to stop by their boats and say “Ahoy”.
-Daven Voorhies WYC Commodore