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2013 May 25-27 Memorial Day at Coles Point Marina

This event was a change from last year's Memorial Day at Tall Timbers.  We had a fantastic time, all planned by Bill and Donna Bukevicz with help from all the WYA boating members at Coles Point.  Several of us tried to get there on Friday but the gale force winds stopped us.  The Potomac was boiling.  By Sunday all but one boat made it to the event and we had a nice crowd of 35-40 people; some who kept their boat at Coles Pt, some arriving by boat, and others by car. Carey and I traveled on Apolonia from Colonial Beach along with Shannon and Sue on their boat S.S. Ritter Saturday morning.  Shannon said he felt like a rubber duck in a Jacuzzi.  I can guarantee it was a worse ride than Carey and I ever had crossing the Atlantic to the Bahamas.  The seas were 3-5 feet and had a very short period.  Just uncomfortable!  Saturday night Chef Phil Rogers cooked up Frogmore Stew for a super dinner.  Appetizers and desserts were generously provided by members.  Sunday morning was breakfast and a Bloody Mary contest that Carey Bolin won for the best Bloody!  Yeah Carey ... the prize was a $25 gift certificate which was quickly used at the Landings Restaurant at Coles Point.  After a pleasant afternoon Bill and other  WYA members took off on two boats (Bill and Donna's and Steve and Mary Ann's) for Tall Timbers to watch the boat burning while the rest of us grilled steaks on the dock.  It just couldn't get any better.  Monday was pack up day and traveling home for most of us.

We welcomed new members Mike and Sandy Rowzee from Warrenton with the presentation of their burgee. 

The one screw up was that I lost a bunch of pictures taken throughout the weekend so all I have left are those below.  It irks me as I had some great pictures of a new game played at the event ... put an orange in some panty hose and tie the hose around your waist ... now hit another orange to the finish line by swinging your hips to swing the orange filled panty hose bat.  What a hoot!
  Bill and Donna Bukevicz, the event planners, with the Rear Commodore Carey.  At far right Donna and Elaine Braud running about as they w set up the party site.  Note the line of new "cottages" at Coles Point...available rentals. The "rec" center is under renovation and will be a righteous party location in the very near future.

 
  Nancy and Carey getting ready to gad about and at right see the beautiful venue we had for the festivities. Another of the "cottages" can be seen in the background.
  Chef Phil Rogers with Gary Vineyard as Phil takes a break from cooking.  He enlisted the help of Don Braud to pour out the meal. 
  The group relaxing with the customary drink-in-hand. 
  Hope Jackson tasting the vittles.
  Chilling out at the Landings Restaurant on Sunday enjoying margaritas and good company. At far right Mike and Sandy Rowzee receive their burgee from Phil, with Bill at left ensuring all goes well.

Our new Coles Point contingency are fun, friendly and busy boaters.  A delightful boost to the club!  Gonna be a great year for WYA.

 
  Nina and Jennifier with their dog Kiska (spelling?) and Shannon and Sue sharing a tender moment!  Ahhhhh...  
 

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