Commodore’s Ramblings

State of the Club: PONDERING! Indeed I have been pondering which positive adjectives to use in describing the remarkable success of this year’s Gov. Cup. My pondering has moved on to consideration of appropriate sports analogies. Was it a “walk off homer in the bottom of the 9th?” - a “3 pointer drained from another zip code at the buzzer?” - a “slam dunk over a short guy?” Even non-sports fans can appreciate how well this event went. So much went well - overall organization, weather control, tide control, registration, food management, grounds management, race management on the water, Junior Sailing, and a fantastic dinner. Fantastic tee shirt design! Many thanks to all who contributed - your efforts are greatly appreciated. Perhaps I should add - special thanks to the person who put 2 cookies instead of 1 in each lunch bag. Cookie Monster approves!

I’m sorry that the football outing to VT-ODU did not work out. Many of us remember fun trips to William and Mary, Annapolis, and Charlottesville for football games. I think the concept remains alive. Perhaps other sports events - basketball or baseball, horse races, cultural events, boat shows, wineries …. Suggestions are welcome. If someone brings a suggestion they will not automatically be asked to be an event organizer.

Our Social Events seem to be recovering well from the Covid doldrums. We’re looking forward to the Labor Day event this weekend.Thanks to Harry and Autumn for their efforts in hosting.It is rumored that this event may involve a re-appearance of an old Club favorite: Charlie Woerner. He and Mary Alice were stalwarts - so many social events. Welcome back Charlie!

Hope to see you at the Club or on the water!

Bob Davis
Acting Commodore