JULY 2018 BEACON

Time is sure flying by. I cannot believe that we are already in July! I guess this is partly due to the inevitable aging process, but I would much rather attribute it to the old saying that “time fly’s when you are having fun”. My take is that the rest of the membership is having fun as well as according to the preliminary bar sales figures, we are up approximately $3,700 in sales compared to previous years. So far, we have had a successful opening weekend, a well-attended ABYA dinner dance, a fun new event called “Tiki-Bar weekend”, an enjoyable Ladies week, and an awesome St. Clair rendezvous. We cannot say that we are boring or have nothing to do at NCYC! Thanks to all who were involved with organizing these events.Coming up next is our Kid’s Day weekend. I have been reminded to bring my swimsuit for the soaking of the Flag which is truly only made worthwhile by the smiles and laughter coming from the children who partake in this event. I know that July is a busy month for folks going on their planned boat trips, but when you are hanging around your home port there are a lot of events at NCYC to participate in. There will be the Big Smoke (Scotch & Cigars), Surf & Turf, Fourth of July, Ancient Mariners Horse Races and capping off the month with a Rendezvous at Grosse Point Yacht Club. Hope to see you at some or all of these events. Just a policy reminder about pets, as per the club policies “Pets must be on an 8ft or less leash and accompanied by their owner at all times. No pet shall be left unattended when off the boat or visiting the island for any reason. The pet owners are 100% responsible for their pets. The NCYC will not be held liable for any pet actions to others. Pets will not be allowed inside the Clubhouse, Boatique or any other building on the island. Any pet waste must be picked up by the pet owner and put in the waste container or with his own rubbish.” See you on the Island, V/C Ian Blackburn