The Latest Fleet Scuttlebutt ...................

I guess you could say we dodged a bullet this month with Tropical depression “Ophelia” landing on top of us (almost). Both club keel boats and the fleet, in general, was spared any serious damage despite wind and extremely high tides. Not much to report this month regarding the fleet and sailing, as it’s been fairly quiet on the waterfront. We did have a couple of very nice Sunday adult sailing sessions in both keel boats and Albacores and will be wrapping those up in October.

For all those members that have boats stored on the property, please take time to secure and protect them as we begin to approach the winter months. If you have questions about that let me know. Also, we have had a couple of inquiries from the general public looking to buy a boat and have asked if we have any for sale. If you’re considering selling your boat, send me an email and I’ll pass it on to any interested parties.

Now for the nautical phrase of the month, “Slush Fund”. Most people think this term originated in the smoke-filled boardrooms of corporate America. Surprisingly, however, it can be traced back to some clever merchant ship cooks who saved the slushy mix of fat and grease that was left over after every meal. The slush would be stowed away in a secret hiding place until the ship returned to port. The cooks would then sell the fat to candle makers and other merchants, earning themselves a tidy sum in the process. Thus, the term "slush fund" refers to a cash reserve obtained in a less than above board way. I think my wife may have one! Until next time…….

Fair winds and steady seas, Jim Garrett - Fleet