COMODORE'S CORNER

DidyouknowthatIndianCreekownssix 420 sailing boats and 10 Optimist (Opti) sailing dinghies?Once these boats are set up next to the Pavilion, they are available for all members of Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club to borrow for free for an enjoyable sail on Indian Creek. They typically are set up sometime in mid-May and remain available throughout the summer –although some of the 420’s are usually de-rigged after sailing camp. There are currently two 420’s fully rigged and all tenOptisavailableformemberuse.

These vessels are easy to sail (and easy to right if that gust of wind knocks you over).There is nothingmoremagicalthanhavingonlythepowerofwindtoscootyoualongonabeautifulfall afternoon.I encourage everyone to take advantage of this fantastic perk of being a member of ICYCC. And yes, because these boats are owned by ICYCC, all members, whether part of the YachtClubornot,areabletousethem.Whatcouldbemoreenjoyablethananafternooncruise followed by drinks and dinner on the Willow Oaks Terrace as the sun sets behind you?If you’re interestedinusingoneormoreofthesewonderfulboats,contactourSailingMaster,DebbyHoyt orherableassistant,DanHoyt,toarrangetousethem.

As you’re thinking about boating – remember that every member of the Club can dock their boat at the Club’s marina for free. The marina has several small slips that are perfect for docking your center console motorboat and larger open slips for bigger boats to tie up for the dayorovernight.Infact–everymemberoftheClubisallowed5freenightsdockagepermonth foryourvessel.Sowhenconsideringcomingtotheclubtoplaygolf,grablunch,orthatspecial nightout–whynotcomebyboat?EllenandIhavetakenadvantageofthefreeovernightsand canattesttohowwonderfulaneveningatICYCCiswhendiningwithfriendsintheSkipjackand then taking that leisurely walk back to the docks for an overnight aboard our trawler.I’ve even zipped over in our center console for lunch – it really spices up the visit! When overnighting –pleasecontactClubManagerBrianDarlakforaslipassignment.

When enjoying our amazing Club, take advantage of all it offers. There are very few country clubsonthewaterandtheuniquenessofthisallowsourClubtoofferamenitiesthatotherclubs canonlydreamof.Sostopdreamingandtakeadvantage.

CommodoreBrianClarke

Upcoming Yacht Club Events

Fall-y on the Rappahannock - September 6-10

Cruise North: Part Two - September 17-24

Annual Meeting - October 24

Commodore's Ball & Change of Watch - November 4