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Mermaid Cruise a huge success

By Joan Allen

s/v Leeward Into it

Thanks to all the Mermaids who came to PYC's first "Sisters Under Sail" Mermaid Cruise event!  It was s huge success! The weather was perfect, and we have some really wonderful Mermen who helped make the day extra special!  

Our thanks to all of those who helped but especially to the following:  Jeff Johansen -- for attending the smoker all night long and serving up the delicious barbeque, Alex Knoeferl  -- for some of the best sides and desserts I've ever tasted, Pat Allen -- for organizing the tasty drinks, and Lee Cline -- for setup, tear down and just being an all 'round great guy!  Many thanks also go to Mij Frierson, Bob Wilson and Thomas Allen for running the Committee boat with Pat, taking pictures and tossing us drinks!  I don’t think we lost a single one in the lake!

A special thanks to Shirley Cline, Social Director, for having PYC help us out with the funds for the event and to Cindy Akagi whose idea this whole thing was in the first place!!!

Over 40 women attended the event decked out in pink Mermaid tank tops made especially for the occasion.  The weather was absolutely perfect with mild temperatures and gentle breezes.  After a group shot, we hit the water for a fabulous morning of sailing, socializing and “catching” drinks from the mermen on committee boat.  A gourmet lunch was then served to the ladies on the beach complete with fruity pink “punch with a punch”!  Our commodore, Mij Frierson, showed his support to the group by saying kind and encouraging words just before lunch.  The men made us all feel truly pampered, and we all thank you so much!

There is already talk about an event for next year but in my mind, I don’t see how it could ever top this fantastic Mermaid Cruise!.

If you are interested in joining “Sisters Under Sail”, e-mail Joan Allen at allenhouse4@sbcglobal.net.

Highlights:
* Friday, Aug. 29: Beer and brats dinner and registration
* Saturday, Aug. 30: Registration, pancake breakfast, three races, silent auction, commodore’s banquet, live entertainment.
* Sunday, Aug. 31: Two races and awards ceremony.
Plus:

* Sack lunches available for racers and crew
* Saturday clubhouse lunches for race fans, $7
* Onsite instant photo printing of races, parties and all other events