Outstation Report
Summer arrived just before the July 4th weekend and the Outstation found many boats arriving for the long weekend. This is always a popular weekend on the Island and worth attending if you have never participated before. Downtown Winslow has been undergoing some construction and the parade had to take a different route. The parade boat was dusted off, decorated and filled with QCYC kids. Three red convertibles were supplied to carry our Bridge Officers and their wives. Even Rear Commodore Bob and Lois Stettner arrived in time to participate in the parade. For those that may not know, Lois has been dealing with a serious health problem and it was wonderful that they could be here, if only for the day. Eric and I were cruising in the San Juans during the 4th but kept in contact with Dan and Marilyn Wilshin, who were chairing the 4th of July event. I know they worked hard to make this a successful event and deserve a big THANK YOU for taking on this challenge. A couple of weeks later, the Big Brother’s cruise was organized by Andy Gerde. Bremerton Yacht Club co-chaired this event and helped prepare meals and helped with the cleanup at the end of the weekend. Again, Eric and I were not able to participate as our boat was over at Delta Marine, where Eric was spending more of my money. The weather, unfortunately, did not cooperate and I understand there was a low turnout for this event.
Barry and Colleen Rutten recently joined QCYC and were generous enough to buy new floor mats for the shower rooms at the Outstation. One is red and one is green. They are supposed to be mildew resistant and very absorbant. Thank you Barry and Colleen!
As I write this, Labor Day is just around the corner and this is always fun event to attend. I hear Beer Can Chicken might be on the menu. I've had the opportunity to taste chicken prepared this way before and it was the best chicken I have ever had! There is a rumor that the doggy olympics may also take place. That is always fun to watch and cheer our four legged friends on.
For those of you that love to fish, the annual Fishing Derby is on September 17th and 18th. This is another popular event that tests our skills on the water. Larry and J'Anna Post are chairing this event as J'Anna caught the largest salmon last year. Eric and I are helping, as Larry and J'anna are good friends of ours whom we introduced to the club. There are always many prizes and even those who don't fish, but purchase a ticket, have a good chance to win a prize. Dinner is planned for Saturday night. This is supposed to be a good salmon year and we hope to have some good fish stories to tell you in October.
Eric and I have been keeping an eye on the Outstation for 9 years now and the stories we could tell could entertain you for hours. We wouldn't be able to do it if we did not have the support of so many wonderful people in the club. We are getting ready to leave for a six-week cruise and I know the Outstation will be well taken care of by our QCYC friends!
Barb Wood
