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The FWYC Chapter of the Florida Commodores
Association
On 12 April, the FCA is proud to be a major participant in the
Fort Walton Yacht Club Opening Day and Blessing of the Fleet
The Rear Commodore is also planning an afternoon Lawn Party from 1500 hrs (3 p.m. until.) - see the Rear Commodore column for more detailed information..
FCA will be there for the Blessing of the Fleet and will conduct a Sundowner Ceremony
Blessing of the Fleet
1530 hrs (3:30 p.m.) Skippers meeting (a number of us will be on board again this
year)
1600 hrs - 1700 hrs (4 - 5 p.m.) Members of our fleet and guests will pass A -Dock
Sundowner Ceremony
1830 hrs (6:30) Although sundown is not until 1912 hrs, we wanted to have our
ceremony early enough so that it would not interfere with the Night Race
AND there will be a Night Race, First Warning at 1855 hrs (6:55 p.m.)
It looks like it will be a full day of fun for all....
REMEMBER – Clean up your Boat , Dress Ship with flags.... if you don't have them, come
anyway ...all Boats are welcome – we want to have a big turnout this year. Let's get 2014
off to a great start.
We finish one meeting and move on to plan the next one which is scheduled for 25-26 April
at the Sarasota Yacht Club. This will be a really great meeting. Take a look at their club website...
http://www.sarasotayachtclub.org/. Remember, our current Flag Officer members are invited to attend. It will a great
opportunity to see a great club.
The FCA is in the process of creating the FCA Foundation, Inc. It is slated to be a 501 c(3), not-for- profit corporation,
which will allow our members to make tax deductible contributions to the education and support of yachting... especially
by the young people of our state. In the past, we have given support to Olympic
qualifying hopefuls and others. It is our hope that this will be a vehicle through which
we can grow and strengthen our sport.
By the Way – does anyone know which of Florida's lighthouses this is?
The FCA will buy a drink for the first person that emails me the correct answer. (Tom
Reynolds: [email protected])
Don't miss the next luncheon on 01 April , beginning at noon in the Commodores
Room
P/C Tom Reynolds, President
Don’t miss the SWAP
MEET on Saturday, 5
April at 8 a.m.
Join the Thursday Night Bridge
Group or sign up to substitute!
For more information, contact
Stevenson at 850-862-5473.
~ Fort Walton Yacht Club, Established in 1951 ~
Karl