Labor Day Weekend had beautiful weather for the Club events and the culmination of the Club’s 17-day Annual “Vagabond” Fall Southern Bay Cruise who were joined by other members for the eventful weekend. Twenty members took an informative sail on the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, all participated in the dinner at the Cambridge Yacht Club, where club stalwart, Wally Stone, who had participated in the 17-day Southern Bay Cruise, was feted on his 87th birthday.
All hands attended the Crab Picking, with appetizers followed by unlimited crabs, corn, and ice cold watermelons, sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Seafood Industries Association (CBSIA) at the J. M. Clayton Co. cannery, a mass event that also included these other yacht clubs: the Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Bristol Club, Eastport Yacht Club, and the Magothy River Sailing Association.
Oktoberfest with Beer and BBQ was held September 19 at Clements Creek off the Severn River. On October 3, a Pig Roast Weekend hosted by Court and Laura Treuth at their house on Cattail Creek off the Magothy River. Frank Daringer from Midshore Electronics will present a demonstration on using the digital selective calling system on VHF radio to ensure faster Coast Guard responses and rescue operations, and linking boat locations with chart plotters.
Following the Annapolis Boat Show weekends, the Club will hold its annual meeting on November 8th in Annapolis. Come join this lively group, whose enjoyable activities will extend through the winter as well; details at backcreekyc.org
