The event, organized by club historian John Pasley and club manager Linda Pasley also served as the Annapolis Fleet’s annual meeting. The brief meeting was called to order by Fleet Captain Hank Recla. Club business included the prompt and unanimous re-election of Recla, who took the opportunity to thank the members of his 2016 Fleet Afterguard and introduced the incoming 2017 Afterguard members.
New club members were also introduced and included Bob Crimmins, Larry Cohen, Jeanne and Mark Nooney, Rick O’Donnel, and Ann and Bob Whitcomb, to name a few (apologies to any missed who were in attendance). Displays featuring photos from the Little Ship Club collaborative trip to Croatia were available for viewing along with Corinthian club memorabilia.
The Kent Island Yacht Club staff prepared a splendid buffet following the cocktail and eggnog hour. All were treated to a fascinating presentation by Corinthian Fleet member Bob Osborn, expounding on his two-month cruise to Cuba with wife, Brenda, in early 2016 aboard their 47-foot Aerodyne, Pandora. The presentation included more than 100 photographs of their trip to assorted ports as well as remote rural areas of Cuba. With the recent passing of long-time dictator Fidel Castro, this made it a timely and educational afternoon. The traditional egg nog gathering concluded with well-wishes for the holiday season and upcoming New Year. thecorinthians.org
by Susan Theuns
