Marker 73, November, 2017
COMMODORE'S REPORT
Bob Allen
Since our last newsletter, quite a few GHYC members have returned to Gulf Harbour. Although we are approaching the end of the year, GHYC activities are not winding down. We continue to have great attendance at our regular dinner and boater’s night meetings and cruising activity remains quite brisk as you will see from the Flag Officer and Director reports.

 When you see a cruise leader, please thank them for their contributions to our club. These are volunteer roles which entail lots of work. We truly appreciate member willingness to take on these assignments. Without them, our cruising experience would not be as great as it has been.

Another important group of volunteers are our officers. During our November dinner and Annual meeting, members approved a great new slate of officers for 2018 as follows:

  • Commodore:                       Mark DePrey
  • Vice Commodore:               Chris Palmer
  • Rear Commodore:              Mike Intravia
  • Fleet Captain:                     Rob Spensley
  • Facilities Director:               Doug Glover
  • Secretary:                           Francis Higgins
  • Treasurer:                           David Zachar
  • Membership Director:        Margi Ehle
  • Social Director:                   Mary Samyn
  • Past Commodore:              Bob Allen

In addition to these new officers, Nancy Allen will be serving as our Marker 73 newsletter editor

Unfortunately, our fall season has not been without some more sadness. After Neile Ternet’s passing, we lost long-time member, Jim Reilly last month. Debbie attended our November dinner meeting, which allowed us to extend condolences and share our love with her.
REAR COMMODORE'S REPORT
Chris Palmer
Ahoy Cruisers!

The season kicked off with a terrific Bacchus cruise to Sarasota. Many thanks to the cruise leaders, the Intravia's and Spensley's. The Mote Museum dinner, highlighted by the Copham's Wine presentation given by Monday Winery set the tone for the next few days. Golf (Bob and Nancy Allen) and tennis (Megan Martin) had it's winners (and losers). Bocci was exciting, with Sports drinks drained to the bottom of the bottles. Thanks Pierce's for tending bar (has anyone seen a bartender pouring drinks while sitting down?). This tournament marked the retirement (temporary?) of the Referees, David Zachar and Mark DePrey. All 115 GHYC members and their 25 vessels have now returned to home port, and are resting up for the next bash....

...the South Seas cruise on January 22-25. This traditional event is hosted by the Spensley's, Billing's and DePrreys.

Hold these dates and look for further information for future cruises: Naples on March 14, departing March 16 and Useppa on April 11, departing on the 12th.
FLEET CAPTAIN'S REPORT
Michael Intravia
The October Lunch Bunch at Pinchers Tarpon Point was a big success -- Thank you David and Devonnia Potter!!!

December 11 Lunch Bunch Cruise will be at Parrot Key Restaurant with Bob & Nancy Allen as your cruise leaders, Watch for the sign-up email coming soon.

Rob Spenseley will be your new Fleet Captain and responsible for Lunch Bunch Cruises in 2018. Please reach out to him and volunteer to lead a lunch cruise. The first lunch bunch cruise for 2018 will be January 8th at Rum Runners with Frank & Susan Eaton as your cruise leaders.

Looking forward to 2018!
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Margi Ehle
Correction: In the October Marker 73, new members Ed and Annie French were misidentified. Please welcome Ed and Annie, active residents of Gulf Harbour. They live here full-time and keep their boat, Breezy Harbour, on J-8

This month, please join Commodore Bob Allen and the Board of Directors in welcoming our newest members to GHYC: Captain Dave and Kelly Massey are from Howell, Michigan and are members of the Detroit Yacht Club. They are winter residents of Gulf Harbour and keep their boat, MERRYACHT, on D dock.

Safe and Happy Boating to all!
DO YOU NEED CANVAS OR FLOORING FOR YOUR BOAT?

Remember that GHYC members receive a discount of 15% AND preferred scheduling for installation. Check them out!

Call Bob Elck at 239-995-7479 and identify yourself as a GHYC member.

TWO SUITES NOW AVAILABLE ON GREEK CRUISE!

GHYC AZAMARA CRUISE NIGHT Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 4-6 pm @ Gulf Harbour in Harbourview dining room. If you have not previously responded and would like to attend, please email Sandy Hansen at shansen@bright.net. Two Suites have become available!