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Our own Fleet Captain Bev Bruins had Thursday evenings in Oct and Nov set aside for Dance lessons; on November 19th was the end to the lessons at BYC for now. The 8 couples who came out for 1 hour on Thursdays had an opportunity to learn the East Coast Swing with "Smooth soles Steve Brett", "Twinkle Toes R/C Leo Longenecker", "Light on his Feet Ray Norton" and "Two Feet Tangle Danna Cutting". You may never know, these stars may show a few new moves on the floor during New Year's Eve party or Heavy Weather. There was interest in having another session slated for early next year with either a new dance step or just to advance on what was learned. We on the Bridge and Flag Officers have events or are continuing to add events that you as a member can participate in or get involved with as a committee member.. Please keep checking your BYC website for all up-to-date activities. Chairperson P/C Gary Carr along with P/C Don Floyd and the committee had a great turnout for this year's Special Peoples Cruise, a tradition carried on even without support from Kitsap Transit. This year, the responses we had from caregivers and parents bringing in guests to ride boats and talk to Santa was overwhelming. The VFW came to the club and made 125 sack lunches for the passengers only to find out 60 more were needed. I would personally like to thank all the Captains who gave their time to take the special people for a wonderful day on the water giving time for the riders to talk with and see Santa. As the cold but smiling riders came up the gangway they were greeted by Santa for pictures and given a bag full of gifts put together by Arlene (later, Arlene was presented the Jack DeWitt award for her dedication). Thanks also go out to the Captains of Admiral Pete and the Carlisle II arriving with their ferries to support the Wheel Chair riders and the ones who could not be with BYC Captains. The generosity of VFW, Kitsap Federal Credit Union and the Bremerton Boys Basket ball team was again pronounced, and a huge thank you goes out. A great spaghetti dinner was put on by Al and Joanne Gonzales and their crew with plenty of salads and desserts brought in by members. We at the Yacht Club realize that for this event to happen people from the community and the Yacht Club need to come together for a great cause. Christmas Dinner was held on Sunday, December 13th. The Officers of BYC served 95 members a Turkey dinner with the trimmings, along with Christmas songs from the Bremerton High School Choir; this was an enjoyable and relaxing evening. A huge thank you to R/C Leo and Stacy Longenecker for the decorations and place settings on the tables, V/C John and Denise Rosendale for the flowers and wine setting and Jan Cordodor for being galley boss. To all Flag Officers, E- Committee and their mates, and the Bremerton Choir I say THANK YOU. The "SOCK HOP" lives, yes, members of the Bremerton Yacht Club and those from other Yacht Clubs reading this article. On February 12-14 Heavy Weather race activities will be gearing up. I ask you to find that Poodle skirt and those Bobby socks and saddle shoes. Captains, do not forget the VO5 to keep the hair slicked back, straight legged jeans and penny loafers. If you have a skit to perform please get this information to Kevin McStay at mcskins01@aol.com or 253-265-1326. If you would like to contribute your expertise, please see one of the Bridge Officers, and you will be directed to a Chairperson who is in need of help. Watch the Calendar on line for the next meeting. POINTS TO PONDER: SPLICE THE MAIN BRACE - "Splice the main brace, all hands forward to" is a summons to an extra ration of grog for work well done. DEVIL TO PAY - Originally this denoted a specific task aboard ship such as caulking the ship's longest seam. The "Devil" was the longest seam on the ship and caulking was donewith "pay" or pitch. This grueling task was despised by every seaman and the expression came to denote any unpleasant task. Jerry Williams of Little Rock, Arkansas, was awarded $14,500 and medical expenses after being bitten on the buttocks by his next door neighbor's beagle. The beagle was on a chain in its owner's fenced yard. The award was less than sought because the jury felt the dog might have been just a little provoked at the time by Mr. Williams, who had climbed over the fence into the yard and was shooting it repeatedly with a pellet gun. 19-year-old Carl Truman of Los Angeles won $74,000 and medical expenses when his neighbor ran over his hand with a Honda Accord. Mr. Truman apparently didn't notice there was someone at the wheel of the car when he was trying to steal his neighbor's hubcaps. Thanks for Reading |
