Commodore's Report
September, 2023
We are now in September, the time when I start to panic that I am running out of summer. While true, September is also a beautiful time in Oregon. The weather is still warm, but the leaves are changing colors. Kids go back to school, so the house is quiet again. It’s also a great time to start planning for next summer and what winter projects need to be done to the boat.
There is still plenty of sailing to be had at EYC. It is getting darker earlier, and I have found myself thankful for navigation lights. I noticed one evening it is hard to see the dock slip when you’re coming back in on a dark night. Thanks to Janell Skeen I have a solution to that. I now put glow sticks on my dock finger when we think we will be out late. Works wonderfully. Now I can see the dock finger and I have something to aim for.
I have been asked by several members lately if we were ever going to have a Commodores Ball again. Well, that answer is yes. It will not be in November this year it will be in January. I can not remember the exact date as I write this, but it is happening so watch for information on that.
We have a Work party this weekend. Saturday starting at 9 am. There are some project to do before the weather changes. So if you are able please come out and help.
As many of you know, Lahaina in Maui was destroyed by a fire. Lahaina Yacht Club was destroyed in that fire. At this point all their employees are safe as well as the board of Governors and Trustees. 8 of their 12 Board members, the majority of their staff, and many of their members have lost everything. They have set up a spot on their website if anyone would like to donate. The money will go to helping their staff. They will also be opening an online merchandise store within the next week or so. The proceeds from that will go to rebuilding. As they have lost their club house, they have also lost their archives. They are asking anyone who has been there, who might want to share photos they have taken there with them to please send them to office@lyc.us. If you are feeling like you would like to donate their website is www.lyc.us. I have let them know that our prayers and hearts are with them and let them know we have a burgee for them when they are ready to receive.