FWYC Letter Log March 2019 | Page 2

Letter Log March 2019 30° 25.60’N 86° 35.58’W Commodore's Corner The Fort Walton Yacht Club has entered into a three-way agreement with ECSA and Northwest Florida State College to hire a Waterfront Director. This will ensure that the college will have someone to help kick off a sailing team and FWYC and ECSA will have boats maintained, a year-round sailing instructor for lessons for all ages and other waterfront activities planned for all. Candidates were interviewed and the offer was made to our own Paul Beaudry. Give him a hearty congratulations when you see him out there teaching or maintaining the boats. Speaking of one of our own, be sure to congratulate George Goodall for his receiving the Al Byrne at the All Sports Association banquet. (see a related article elsewhere in the LL). Also, we have a host of new members, lets all reach out and welcome them aboard. March will have opportunities to volunteer in various ways for 2 regattas and various projects around the club. AND, we still need a volunteer for the Hurricane Preparedness Committee chair position. This does not have to be a boater, just someone who can keep a team organized. Have a great March as Spring comes to us -- See you around the Club ! Craig 2