Back Creek Yacht Club is all about the people.
Members of the cheseapeake sailing club, Back Creek Yacht Club (BCYC), recently enjoyed a beautiful fall afternoon at Yellowfin Tuna on the South River for our annual membership meeting and election of new officers. There was plenty of socializing as well. That’s right—annual, not monthly, meeting. Since BCYC is all about the people, club members still manage to socialize several times a month at a variety of events and activities on the water and off.
For example, the day after the annual meeting, a half dozen boats set out for an overnight stay in St. Michaels, MD, where a few more members joined via land yacht for a tour of the Windon Rum Distillery and dinner at the crab claw followed by some karaoke. The following day a few boats rafted near the Rhode River’s sunken island for some turkey chili, perfect for the cooler fall weather.
Each club event is managed by a member (or two) who volunteer to host, but it’s often difficult to know who that might be because everyone pitches in with planning, circulating the appetizers, communication, and of course everyone’s least favorite: clean-up. Our new vice commodore, Kris Chappell, put it this way, “I love how members come out to help someone dock,” and this author experienced the corollary during a Labor Day trip to Lankford Bay Marina. When we decided to leave early given the wind forecasts for Labor Day, several members left their half-eaten burgers and brats to come help us cast off. Kris’s comment hit home.
In addition to the spontaneous pier-side teamwork, there were several events that made the weekend a success, and each was arranged and managed by a different host. Since Labor Day is the traditional end of summer, what better send-off could we give than a crab feast? And the following evening we had Burgers, Brats, and Beer, with participants bringing their six-pack of choice. In its second year, this event is a great way to find a new favorite. If you’re looking for a fun group of like-minded boaters, check us out at backcreekyc.org.
by Anne Knab
