The Burnt Store Cruise scheduled for January 6-8 was postponed because of high winds making conditions dangerous on Charlotte Harbor. Five boats braved the cold weather and somewhat rough seas for the event February 3-5. Two couples came by car to join us Friday afternoon.

 

We did manage to get in our Bocce Tournament, led by John and Bonnie Dent, before it rained too hard. The winners were Ken Kelly, Wes Judd, Shirley Hatter and Haroldine Scarpitta, who claimed she never played before. That evening we had heavy hors d'oeuvres under the Tiki Hut followed by a game of Left-Right-Center. The big winner was Bonnie Dent.

 

On Saturday the Blind Dinghy Races, to be led by Billy and Haroldine Scarpitta, were rained out.  So we just left earlier than planned for Fisherman's Village. After lunch and shopping we were driven back to our boats by co-leader Wes Judd. We were joined by Vice Commodore Hal and Elaine Slaughter for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres under the Tiki Hut. Co-leaders Nancy Judd and Ed Hatter presented prizes. We then had dinner at Porto Bello's Restaurant.

 

Before heading home Sunday, the boater's met one last time to have a continental breakfast under the Tiki Hut. Although it was cold, the seas were calm for those who waited until later in the morning to leave. A special thanks to Bob Fischer for being our photographer. You can see his pictures on the RPYC web site at www.royal-palm-yacht-club.org. Co-leaders Ed and Shirley Hatter and Wes and Nancy Judd want to thank the Dents, Fischers, Scarpittas, Fleegles and Kellys for making this a fun cruise.