From the Helm

We are one month closer to warmer weather and getting out on the water! On the weekend of April 6-7, we will be participating in the Daffodil Festival by being in the parade as well as having an information booth. Please come out and check it out and support the club!

Thanks to everyone that came out for Work Day, it was a great success! It was also a good way to usher in the season that will include the 60th Governor’s Cup. Mark August 3rd & 4th on your calendar now for the Governor’s Cup so that we can make it one to remember.

There are some fun socials coming up this year. Flag Raising, Trivia Night, and even Oktoberfest are already in the works. The socials can only happen with your help, if you want to try your hand at one, contact Autumn at bariautumn@gmail.

Membership Updates

Please join me in welcoming The Creel family as the newest members of the WRYC. Brook and her husband Justin, along with daughters Logan (13) and Rachel (19) are building a home in Ware Neck and are excited to be part of the community. They look forward to social events and enjoying the property. Welcome!

Pickleball Member-Guest Social is Saturday, April 13th at 2pm. Join us for a casual afternoon of pickle ball instruction, round robin play, and food! Bring a friend and no experience necessary. RSVP to joshuajamesnp@gmail.com. There are still a few spots left.

We’re working hard to raise awareness and increase membership this year! Plans for a community-wide trivia night and a summer wine tasting and music event are underway. Your support is appreciated in spreading the word about WRYC!

Should you have questions or want to volunteer with membership opportunities please reach out to Josh at joshuajamesnp@gmail.com

Building and Grounds Update

We held our annual cleanup day on March the 30th. THANK YOU to all of the volunteers, about 17 members, that came out Saturday morning to help. We accomplished a lot and your assistance and work is very much appreciated.

While we accomplished everything I had planned for the day and then some, there is always more to do. If you are interested in helping maintain and improve our grounds and facility please send me an email (jwoodward214@gmail.com).

Again, thank you to everyone that devoted their Saturday morning to maintaining and improving the Ware River Yacht Club buildings and grounds. Your time and efforts are very much appreciated.

Daffodils and Flag Raising

Spring is already here, which makes me very happy! Upcoming for socials, we have Flag Raising, hosted by our very own Ginger and Clayton James! This event marks the opening of the sailing season, complete with a cannon, sock burning, champagne, and a tasty meal. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th!

WRYC will be represented at the Daffodil Festival this year, with a decorated Albacore in the parade and an information booth to boost membership! WRYC will have membership applications on hand, and will be offering $100 off full membership and $50 off Junior memberships for festival goers who sign up within two weeks after the Festival. Additionally, there will be a raffle for 5 winners to attend a WRYC social! Hopefully this will bring in some new members, and get information for those who are interested in our Club. At minimum, this Daffodil Festival exposure for WRYC will inform the community better of our Club.

We always need volunteers, so if you are interested in helping out at the Daffodil Festival booth, or for Flag Raising, please reach out!

WRYC Social Calendar 2024

Ware River Yacht Club Calendar for 2024

WRYC Board meets 2nd Tuesday of each Month @ 6:30 pm

April 6/7 Daffodil Parade & Festival

May 4 Flag Raising/Derby Day

June 24-28 Junior Sailing Session 1 Week 1

June 29/30 Independence Day Social (Host choice)

July 1-3 Junior Sailing Session 1 Week 2

July 8-11 Junior Sailing Session 2 Week 1

July 15-18 Junior Sailing Session 2 Week 2

July 22-25 Junior Sailing Session 3 Week 1

July 29-Aug 1 Junior Sailing Session 3 Week 2

August 2/3 60th Governor’s Cup & Junior Regattas & Awards

September 7/8 Labor Day Social (Host choice)

October 5 Oktoberfest

November 2 Oyster Roast

December 14/15 Christmas/Holiday Social (Host choice)

Spring is Coming!

Now that we have made it through the longest February in four years, it’s finally March, which means Spring starts on the 19th! This Spring is taking shape with Work Day coming up, WRYC participating in the Daffodil Festival, the Ware Academy raffle that Joshua James has been working on, and Jane Smith hosting the Saint Patrick’s Day social. There’s something for everyone to get involved with.

At the February Board of Directors meeting, the Board voted to bring on Scott Titus as Vice Commodore. There was a question brought up about why does the Board vote to add a member, if the membership just voted on a Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting. This is a perfectly valid question. The reason behind it, is that I was Vice Commodore before being voted in as Commodore. This left the office of Vice Commodore unexpired but vacant, which the By-Laws dictates that the Board would fill that position. We are excited to have Scott as Vice and look forward to working with him!

2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Governor’s Cup. Scott Titus and Jim Garret have been working to get that in motion and make it extra special this year. I strongly encourage everyone to take part.

The Board meets on the second Tuesday of the Month at 6:30, members are always welcome to attend!