Docklines Fall 2008

WHITE POINT YACHT CLUB
FALL DOCKLINES 2008


NEW BRIDGE:
Elected at the closing meeting
The membership voted in the following new Bridge for 2008-2009:
- Commodore: Kevin Whicker
- Vice Commodore: Will Ashley
- Rear Commodore: Maria Whicker
- Secretary: Lorna Helal
- Treasurer: Barbara Turpin
Past-Commodore: jolly and lovable Robin Thompson was full of ideas on how to get our members out on the water, and was always supportive of new ways to get the membership together. She was often our acting-Commodore during 2007, so she’s had almost two years’ duty as our fearless leader. Kevin’s remarks at the meeting spoke for us all: “Robin, thanks so much!”
Another highlight of the closing meeting was the large group of prospective members on the September ballot. Ten boating families were approved by the membership and they are being invited to join the Club.


“IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT…” Rob Redfearn and his brave crew saved many a boat. Unusually high tides and strong winds meant some sleepless nights for the White Point staff this summer, as they re-tied boats, or in some cases, moved them to safer slips. Said Rob, “We are thankful that we have escaped hurricanes this year, and hopefully we’ll have calm weather for the remainder of the Fall.” Two points to remember about securing your boat:
* Make sure you have extra lines on board – twice as many, or perhaps eight, as you need in calm weather. These extra lines should also be considerably longer, to allow for adjustment.
* Try to tie your docklines so that they can be adjusted even if the docks are 2-3 feet under water; in other words, tie your boat high on the piling.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Need Social Chairman and Auditor
Although Barb Turpin is above reproach, she feels she needs WPYC’s books audited. We’re looking for someone to look over the financials and validate the balance sheets and/or make suggestions. It’s a one-time responsibility, taking only a few hours.
The Social Chairman spot is unfilled, and although Kevin and Maria are stepping up to the plate this Fall, we need someone to organize a strong committee and to create the 2009 calendar of social events. White Point events always enjoy many helping hands. Sue Nunn, past chair, says, “No one ever turned me down for a chore; in fact, there were many more volunteers asking to help than I needed.”
Jeff Wallace has agreed to continue as Fleet Captain in 2009, and Will Ashley has volunteered to edit the yearbook this year. We owe many thanks to Noel Yancey, who has performed this chore for so long. Will is also going to keep the WPYC blog up to date. For the latest postings go to: www.whitepointyachtclub.blogspot.com



Fourth of July Field Day
All participants win a prize
Jan Redfearn organized an action-packed and sometimes hilarious “Youth Olympics” Field Day at our Fourth of July Celebration this year. Every participant earned a ribbon. There were many events, including the Spoon Carry, the Water Balloon
Toss, the Spider Dash, the Backwards Dash, and a Three-Legged Race (pictured below). A special event organized by Will Ashley was the Blind Dingy Race made up of two-person teams. The rower was blindfolded, and the coxswain barked out directions around a slalom course. Each team was timed. Winning times: Will and Parker Ashley (2 minutes, 15 seconds), and Steve and Julia Helal (2 minutes, 32 seconds).

Winter 2008 Docklines

WHITE POINT YACHT CLUB
DOCKLINES – WINTER 2008

From the Commodore:
January 25-26 - Winter Rendezvous - Navy Lodge, Annapolis
We had an eventful stay in Annapolis January 25th and 26th. Only a few members attended; Bill and Rosemary, Bob and Cynthia and Bruce and I. We had plenty of good fare and the hospitality room worked out great. We went to a local restaurant the first night called Jimmy Canter's and the seafood was exceptional. Saturday during the day the guys were off to Kent Island looking at boats for sale and pubing their way back to The Navy Lodge. The gals had fun shopping around the historic part of town and not to be left out- had lunch at the Castlebury pub on Main Street. That evening we went to The Charterhouse for an elegant dinner where the views of the harbor were amazing! All in all a good time was had by all!
--- Robin Thompson, 2007-08 Commodore

In Memoriam: Bob Harper 1937-2007
On Sunday, December 2, 2007, Bob Harper passed away after an evening spent doing what he loved best: Eating dinner out with his beloved “Bird” and some of his best friends, Dot Watkins, and Middie and Ben Morris. Bob graduated from Fork Union Military Academy and Virginia Tech. He was active in the community, holding a membership at the Westmoreland Lodge and the ACCA Temple. An excellent businessman, Bob’s Harper Seafood was an important addition to the local economy. He served as our Commodore in 1986-87, and loved boating and the Club. Bob was hale and hearty, a booming big man – the kind of old-fashioned man who “called a spade a GD shovel.” He leaves a big empty spot in our Club.

Club Calendar – 2008 Season
Check out the new schedule on the next page, and be prepared to discuss some new ideas at the Opening Meeting, April 26th. In addition to your old favorite events, we are going to try gathering for a casual brunch on 1st Sundays during the season. We’ll ask one volunteer couple per month to host the event, bringing (at the Club’s expense) OJ and V8 plus Danish. All others bring a pot luck brunch dish. We’ll start late and end late, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, so churchgoers can catch up. Worth a try? We’ll find out on April 6th – Join us for White Point’s first “Annual Sock Burning Day” Brunch.


Classifieds:
1966 13’ Boston Whaler with rebuilt Evinrude 25 hp outboard (low low hours). Cox trailer included. This unsinkable legendary boat can be yours for $2000 obo. “The smaller the boat, the more fun you can have with it!”
Contact Sue Nunn, 804-472-4489.