On January 17th, MBYC First Mates held their first Happy of the Year hosted by Sylvia Doolittle. Fourteen women met at the Speakeasy for a fun filled Happy Hour. The weather was good (a little chilly) and everyone enjoyed good drinks and snacks with friends.
In 2023 we introduced a regular Mah Jongg game and offered training to those who wished to learn how to play this tile game. I am pleased to report that we have had several graduates of that training! Congratulations to Margi White, Kathy Stark, Dianne Tarr, Mary Shaw, Candice Thomas, Jo Baille, Jean Taylor.
Captains of the MBYC fleet are routinely found at the Marco Island Hoots on Thursday mornings around 7:00 AM. Rumor has it that there was a recent celebration as one of them observed a seminal birthday. You are cordially invited to join in the fellowship and comradery.
Many of our First Mates meet Friday at 12:15 pm at the local Marco Island Jewish Synagogue to play Triple Canasta. This event is hosted by Judy Sacher. At our game on January 19, 2024 we honored Judy for organizing and facilitating Canasta every week. Judy was presented with a gift basket and restaurant gift card. Thanks again to Judy for hosting our fun “Canasta Fridays”!
Under a magnificent sunset at Hideaway Beach Club the Marco Bay Yacht Club held their 50th ANNUAL CHANGE OF WATCH on January 25, 2024. Highlights of Commodore Linda Gagnon’s message included that the club had welcomed 13 new members this past year, the largest gain in many years.
2023 was a wonderful year with many activities including community events, long range cruisers, day boating events, major parties and social gatherings and lots of games!
After the commodore’s message a delicious dinner was served followed by music by Kellee Kaysee and dancing throughout a very enjoyable night.
Due to inclement weather, the Star Bar at CJ’s was closed for the evening, so we retreated inside, where it was nice and warm. Lydia decided to use Monday Madness as the venue for a surprise birthday party for Paul. It was indeed a surprise, he just didn’t understand why Lydia was so insistent that they attend Monday Madness, until they arrived. I’m certain that certain members managed to wangle more than one coupon for cocktails.
More than 30 members, involved in numerous lively conversations, were packed into the inside bar area. We had a terrific time in spite of the weather outside.
We’re looking forward to warmer weather for February Madness on the 26th.
See you there
Check out our short videos of rides in Palm Bay and Blackwater River at
https://marcobayyachtclub.com/category/activities/boating/jetski/
This is somewhere between a Rabbit Ride and a Turtle Ride. We go at the safe speed of the slowest rider.
4 skis on this trip. Please drop to no wake whenever you cross another boat.
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Rabbit Ride with 3 skis.
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