Christmas
'Parade of Lights'
on
Lake Ray Hubbard
Lighted Boat Parade
(Followed by annual BBC Christmas Party)
Saturday, December 5, 2009
(High winds forced the cancellation of this year's
parade)
Event Wrap-up:
The annual 'Parade of Lights' on Lake Ray Hubbard is one of our favorite traditions, fun and
memorable for both participants and spectators. Decorated and lighted
boats from Bayview Marina - sometimes joined by boats from the other
marinas - parade around the lake, in a festive holiday flotilla.
Sadly, the day's high winds persisted after sunset, and forced us to cancel the Dec. 5 Parade, out of safety concerns. Boats were judged in their slips, and the awards were presented at the Christmas Party:
| Best Decorated Boats | |
| Large Boat | Paul and Yolanda, Yo 'Leven |
| Small Boat | Edie Kirkbride |
| Sailboat | Ron and Renata, R & R |
The judges also scored the decorated docks, using a weighted point system, to arrive at their decision for
Best Decorated Dock:
1st Place - 'K' Dock
2nd Place - 'M' Dock
Our thanks to all who decorated their boats, and their docks and pavilions. Special thanks to the judges, who had to slowly walk the length of all our docks, braving the bitter winds, deliberating scores, and finally determining our winners - while the rest of us were huddled near heaters, drinking hot buttered rums! And especially, our thanks to Leatta and the folks of 'N' Dock, for planning and hosting our annual Christmas Party.
Calendar of Events for:
Current Season
2008 Season
2007 Season
2009 Season
April 11, 2009
Easter Egg Hunt and
Dock Dinner
April 25, 2009
'Jumpin' the Waves'
Season Kickoff and Membership Drive Party
May 30, 2009
Blessing of the Fleet and Decorated Boat Parade,
and Pool-side Party
June 13, 2009
Shrimp and Crawfish Boil Party
July 18, 2009
Barbeque Cook-off and Pool Party
August 15, 2009
Tex-Mex Fiesta
September 19, 2009
'Talk Like a Pirate Day' Party
at Chandler's
October 24, 2009
Halloween Costume Contest
and Chili Cook-off
November 14, 2009
Marina-wide Christmas Dock Decorating Work (then Play) Party
December 5, 2009
'Parade of Lights' Boat Parade
followed by
BBC Christmas Party
January 16, 2010
Board and Officer Elections
February, 27, 2010
Commodore's Ball
New Orleans Mardi Gras Theme