Raft-up and Beach Party
Saturday, August 18, 1:00PM (changed to 5:00 PM)
Location: Originally, "Redbarn Cove" beach. (Map)
Relocated to Bayview Marina pool area, at 5:00PM, due to winds and
forecast afternoon storms.
Event Flyer (opens in a new window)
Event Wrap-up:
On late morning Saturday, we had whitecaps, a rising wind, and a
forecast for thunderstorms to start popping up in the area, beginning
around 2:00 PM. The Commodore (that's me) decided to relocate the party
to the pool at Bayview Marina, for safety's sake. The time was moved to
5:00 PM, so those who wished to get out on the lake for a
while could still make the party. Another beach party or on-the-lake
event is being considered, as a make-up for this
one.
As expected, it was a smaller-than-usual crowd, though people kept drifting in through the evening, as they came off the lake. At the beginning, we were also helped in numbers a little. Two smaller parties were already at the pool when we arrived, grilling, drinking, and having a birthday. They didn't seem to mind, as our music just sort of swallowed them into our party.
We grilled hot dogs and sirloin burgers. The burgers turned out exceptional,
according to several attendees - we'll use the same brand of sirloin
patties, next time.
We tried out our new CO2 delivery system on
the keg. It was purchased to replace our "party pump" taps, so that if
we have a partial keg left, it won't be flat the next morning (or next
month!). This time, my little experiment was thwarted, though - they
finished draining the keg, as I carted it away.
Jeremiah Sherman set up his equipment and DJ'd the party, with music ranging from country to hip-hop, while adults and kids swam, ate, yelled, played and had a good time. A group of girls entertained us with an impromptu hula-hoop contest, and a generous gentleman grabbed his wallet and awarded the 1st and 2nd place winners a cash prize! Pictures of the party are posted in the Photo Gallery.
Second and First Place Hula-hoop Winners
Thanks to those who helped us set up at the pool, on short notice. Thanks to Don Riggs, who's had to put up with Boat Club meat occupying much of his freezer space for the last month (and a lot's still there!). And thanks to Weekend's, for again letting us store our kegs in their cooler.
Calendar of Events for:
Current Season
2010 Season
2009 Season
2008 Season
2007 Season
April 21, 2007
"Caribbean Holiday Island Party"
Season Kickoff and Membership Drive
May 19, 2007
Blessing of the Fleet and
Decorated Boat Parade
followed by
"Olde Tyme Seafarer and Pirate" Party
June 23, 2007
BBC Barbecue Cook-Off Contest and Party
July 21, 2007
"Where'd Ya Get A Hat Like That?" Beach Party
August 18, 2007
Simmer Down Summer Beach Party (Relocated to Pool)
September 15, 2007
Last Ditch Attempt Beach Party
October 27, 2007
BBC Chili Cook-Off Contest and Halloween
Costume Party
December 8, 2007
Christmas "Parade of Lights" on
Lake Ray Hubbard
followed by
"Deck the
Docks" Party
January 26, 2008
BBC Board and Officers Election
February 23, 2008
Commodore's Ball
"Lizard's
Lost Lagoon"
(Polynesian Island theme)
February 29, 2008
Official last day of 2007 Bayview Boat Club season