From the Commodore

Careen is a nautical term that means to run a ship aground, preferably on a sandy beach, let it roll to one side and scrub the hull. A good word to learn before the annual Yacht Club work day.

We held our first Board meeting on March 8, 2022. It was very productive and I enjoyed catching up on Club business. We have sufficient funds to maintain our status quo but we need additional funds to support our major projects of pier replacement, tennis court repairs, and some basic remodeling. The keelboat fund raising project run by Jim G. has been very successful and is on track to pay for itself. The tennis court fund raising program is commencing and has a long way to go, but this is your club and you own these assets so when asked, please support the project. When completed the court will have regulation tennis and pickle ball lines. The estimated project cost is $25,000. We need everyone’s participation to make this long-needed repair a reality.

The rental apartment is undergoing some minor repairs and should be ready to rent this month. Gary H., in addition to his many duties as head of buildings and grounds, is supervising the pier replacement project. A less elegant project in need of attention is the bulkhead adjacent to the boat ramp. Although the bank is holding for now, a severe storm could spell trouble. The Board will keep thinking of ways to make the bulkhead last a bit longer or fund the replacement. Magical thinking will not do it alone. We estimate a need to replace about 75 linear feet of armor stone. Jon L. continues to monitor our water treatment and well compliance.

On the income side, we have 12 rentals on the books for 2022. The Club is a great location for parties of every variety. Now is the time to capitalize on our great location and make some improvements to the clubhouse. Here are a few examples: clean the freezer, improve the lighting, paint the kitchen, strip and polish the floor, align all the pictures and plaques on the walls, remove the old baseboard heating units, repair or replace the outdoor speakers and replace the carpeting. If you want to be on a renovation committee, please let Layne know.

Club merchandise like hats, bumper stickers, T-shirts, burgees and camp chairs are great to have and good advertisement for the club. We are working on some new designs and articles for sale.

Flag Raising in May will be a great event with the Kentucky Derby in the background. Most importantly, we hope to have all the club boats, in the water and ready for action.

Fair winds and following seas.

John A. Singleton, Commodore

john@gibsonsingleton.com