The June 26 cocktail party has a new and exciting group of “chefs” participating: the Boothbay Breakfast Club. This is a very diverse group led by Dr Bill Friedman with the able support of Paul Whitehead and Paul Schacknow, Sumner Lipman, Nick Mace, Herman Turndorf, Dave Brooks, and a whole host of supporting individuals. If you read this before the party, hop in the car or boat and head to the club.

Louise reports that we still need party sponsors for the next three weeks. So call her to volunteer, 207-882-5525.

The cruising season launched on June 14 with warm sunny weather and a gathering at Ocean Point Marina. There was a barbecue, large salad bar and dessert with an attendance of 35 members. Some arrived by sea while others arrived by land. We were off to an upbeat start.

The following day, seven boats set out to rendezvous in Ovens Mouth. After the challenge of  anchoring and a plan to meet ashore for cocktails, it was determined that there was no place to disembark. The Mautners came to the rescue and generously hosted 17 of us aboard Slow Poke.

The cruise culminated with a return to the BHYC for a Father’s Day Brunch on June 17. Many thanks to Gregg Shea for coordinating this event. The next cruise sets off on July 5. Sign up to join us and share the fun.

Men’s Tennis players … save Saturday July 20 for the annual Men’s Doubles Tennis event. Please contact Alan Burke for details. Sunday next is the mixed doubles event plus a spectacular  “Barby”  to follow.

Geoff McCuskey, our adult sailing director, is back and in residence and that means that clinics are underway as well as regular weekly racing events. Speaking of which, Saturday is the Commodore’s Cup and to cap it all off, the Dock Party.

Yesterday’s fireworks were watched by a full house of diners and if you missed it there will be a repeat performance on the Fourth of July.

At the board meeting last Saturday it was announced that a new wireless internet system is being installed and they hope to have it up and running soon. Also the Property Planning Committee is making progress in its plans for moving ahead with the modernization and revision events and expects to have a more detailed plan for the directors shortly.

We do note that the new porch dining counter is nearing completion and contributors are being sought by the Flags to purchase stools to make the area useable.

The Trilogy of Sail committee is seeking several members who are willing to make some calls for support of these events. The committee has a fully planned and developed program but they need manpower to make things happen and they need it now. Please contact VC Lee Krow or this reporter to volunteer.