25th Commodore's Ball

The gala evening this year was the Annual Commodore's Ball at Abaco Beach Resort. There was wonderful food, great music and everyone had a grand time. Carolyn is shown here with those from our table before we hit the dance floor.
Now the festivities are over, and the weather is beginning to settle down, it seems like a good time to get out and about, so we are heading off island for a little while to enjoy some well deserved solitude. 

Medical Access Seminar

After two months of planning, it all came together when over 200 visitors and local residents attended the Abaco Medical & Emergency Services Seminar to learn more about accessing these services throughout the Islands. The community provided wonderful support to the project sponsored by the Abaco Beach Resort, Abaconian Newspaper, Marsh Harbour Marina & YC, the Ministry of Tourism and the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club. 

Welcome Aboard

The Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club held its
Annual General Meeting in February and Robert has been invited to serve as Rear Commodore. As one of the newest members to the Bridge, he will be interact with and support the stateside Port Captains encouraging member activities and recruitment.
To learn more, visit www.RMHYC.com . 

The Real Scoop

I thought it was about time for you to hear from the real Captain of this ship. It's been a pretty good year but we still have a cold snap every now and then ...that's below 70 for those of you up north.
My supply of awesome snacks is holding up okay and being in a marina I am able to get at least two trips ashore when the crews social schedule permits. My traveling companion Heidi is aboard Attitude and she has adapted rather well to the nautical life and although she's a fluffy poodle she's a pretty good mate to have around the dock.
There are a couple of yappers down the dock that prance by Gypsy Common each morning and just for the fun of it I bark and carry-on just to keep them honest. I guess it's all in the thrill of the chase!
Well it's about time for me to get these folks moving and get my afternoon walk in before dinner time. I'll check in with you every now and then so keep those bones and liver pieces coming. Until next time, Maggie 

Yacht Club Rendevous

The Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club held a rendevous to Guana Cay. It was a beautiful weekend and seventeen boats made the two hour trek north from Boat Harbour Marina in Marsh Harbour north to Guana Cay. A committee of club members arranged for discounted slips, a welcoming cocktail party and planned a host of activities for everyone attending.
Fun was had by all. Guana Cay is most noted for the beachside bar Nippers but on this particular day, Johnny, Nippers owner, was hosting the grand opening of Nippers in Las Vegas so he couldn't attend our local function.
It is interesting to see how a group of cruisers can arrange for a good time. After a tremendous brunch there were beach activities including a water balloon toss (last one to break wins) and a butt bowling contest which was new to most folks. You will have to ask Carolyn to tell you more about this one .... she won the contest ! After two days of fun and frolic everyone was dispersing to various sites before returning to "home port" to get ready for the Commodore's Ball which will be held on the 17th of February.
Our social events this year have been focused around the yacht club members and it has been a most enjoyable time.
Here is a picture taken at the beach, just so you can appreciate what a great day it was for a get together!