RIP: Lex O’ Brien

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

Les O’Brien (back row second from the left)

Another sad note. Les (also Lex) O’Brien died recently. I am not sure I am correct about this but I believe that he was an original founder of the Port Oliver Yacht Club. He loved it and had many wonderful stories about it. I am Wini Schaeffer who was his life companion for almost 17 years. What a wonderful person, Les was. He died from an injury to his head from a fall while doing his every other day run. He liked reading The Telltale. But, I guess now you can retire his name from the list.

Wini

Rest In Peace – Captain Max Vinson

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

It is my sad duty to inform you that we lost our mate Captain Max Vinson yesterday after a long bout with cancer. Max will be cremated as was his wish and we will hold a celebration of his life at the Yacht club at a later date. Max always freely shared his extensive knowledge of all things sailing and did a lot to promote our sport and bring newcomers into it. He will be missed.

Fair Winds Max !

April 12th at 6PM at the Club..

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

Ye Knows the Drill Matey’s .. we drinks awhile then we eats, then we has the meeting, then we drinks some more. bring some victuals to share or a tasty desert

March Meeting – At the Lake ! March 8th – 6PM CST

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

Chili by Commodore Gary Reimer.. also Beer & Cheese .. bring Fritos, Breads Crackers, Peppers, Desserts, Fruits, Vegetables etc. Arrrrrugala !

January Meeting Highlights

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

The officers met on January 10th to consider the 2013 schedule, I have posted a tentative schedule on this page as 2013 Calendar above.

We are trying to increase membership this year and we want to beef up our Sailing school and have a Free Sailing Clinic. We also want to have a youth camp or two this year to teach youngsters how to sail using our Sunfish fleet. We feel this would be a good way to engage area youth to promote sailing as a sport. If anyone has a desire to help with this, please contact Rob Hatcher. This will be a fun thing for club members children and grandchildren to participate in, we will offer this to children 10 years old and up.

We are planning to have some Pirate themed events this year and these are still in the early planning stages. If you have any ideas please contact Commodore Reimer .. Arrgh !

Purser Cannon reports that we are in better financial shape this year than last. We are in the process of replacing our AED at the club. We may also be able to swing a few smaller capital projects this year and no more Fluorescent Hot Dogs ! Yay !

We have a full racing schedule and we plan to promote our Regattas to nearby clubs to increase competition, although old timers on Barren have an edge because they know where to find the wind ( We’re talking about you Klarer ) !

As always, we are looking for cooks for the monthly meetings, starting with the March meeting, please contact Rob Hatcher to volunteer. His email is listed under “Club Officers” just click on it to send him an email.

We hope 2013 will be a great year for racing and all please try to get out and enjoy your club this year.

GG. Scribe

2012 in review

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

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Caillouet’s in the BVI for Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

Willie’s in the BVI

[Larry and Diana Caillouet have spent three Christmas Eves in the British Virgin Islands. The Bight is a large and popular harbor on Norman Island in BVI. Willie’s refers to the Willie T, a floating bar that looks like a pirate ship. It is anchored in the Bight.]

‘Twas the night before Christmas, O holy night!
Diana and Larry had returned to the Bight.
It was here in ‘96 and again in ‘07
that tropical paradise co-mingled with heaven.

God’s gifts were abundant: sand, sea and wind,
but the greatest gift that he could send
was the gift of a baby, one of great favor,
humbly born, the glorious savior.

He had no harbor, no room at the inn,
a stable his birthplace, wise men his friends.
A needy world waiting, enslaved to sin,
the battle with Satan was his to win.

Full moon on the Bight, spirits are high,
anchor lights looking like stars in the sky,

Music at Willie’s filling the bay,
Sailors celebrating the coming Day
when Santa sails in with his water-sleigh

He will bring gifts for the good little girls and boys,
candy and games and all kinds of toys,

But none can compare to forgiveness of sin
when angels sang “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men.”

Joy to the world–the Lord has come!

Sailing in the BVI

2013 Commodore’s Reception

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

The Commodore’s Reception is traditionally held by the outgoing Commodore for the incoming Commodore. We are honored to welcome Gary Reimer as our new Commodore and the reception will be held on January 1st at 2pm at Bill and Deborah Champions house 403 Drakesborough Drive Bowling Green. Please come and let’s start the year off right.

Decorate the POYC Float – November 30th

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

Our next club event will be to host a float for the Bowling Green Christmas parade. We will use one of the clubs Sunfish for this and Herb has graciously agreed to tow the float again with his Model A. Thanks Herb! Decoration of the float will be held at Herb Siewert’s house on November 30th at 6:30 pm. 2011 Barberry Ct. Bowling Green
Phone 270-843-1210. Please bring snacks and grog.

Will also need volunteers to hand out candy during the parade on Saturday. On Saturday: Our parade position is #65 and we are slated to line up at the corner of College and Main St. Herb is pulling a sunfish with his antique car. There is room if anyone wants to ride along. The Parade starts at 9:30 am, if you want to be on the float please get there before then.

Fall Work Party !

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Port Oliver Yacht Club

I guess you could say we really cleaned up…
We got a lot done, but its always a bittersweet time of year when the boats get put to bed for the season. Thanks to all who came and helped and those that cooked the food (Barry and Max). It was a great day to hang around the boatyard.